BTech 2024 Applications Open

Students can complete their application form now and add Class 12 results (as they are announced) and scores for one of the following competitive examinations held by varied credible International, National and State bodies:

  • JEE (Main) 2024
  • Any State Level Engineering entrance exam 2024 (GUJCET, MH-CET, etc.)
  • CUET 2024 (Subject test: Physics and Mathematics (Chemistry if the applicant opts for Chemical and Environmental Engineering)) into the same application form as soon as they become available

Students applying from academic institutions located outside India for BTech programme must have completed their Senior Secondary Examination (10 + 2) or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics, and additionally Chemistry (if applying for Chemical and Environmental Engineering). All certificates and degrees from institutions located outside India must be recognized as equivalent by the Government of India or the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

A. Seats for 2024

Majors Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Government of Gujarat Seats (33%) Open Seats (67%) Total
Chemical and Environmental Engineering 6 14 20
Computer Science and Engineering 50 100 150
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 6 14 20
Mechanical Engineering 10 20 30

*33% of the seats are reserved for students who apply through the ACPC and have passed the qualifying examinations (Grade 12 from eligible Boards) located in the state of Gujarat or students who have a domicile from the state of Gujarat.

Note: Ahmedabad University has been declared a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat. 

B. Eligibility

The General Eligibility requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Technology programme is the Class XII examination (or its equivalent) and the minimum marks in specified subjects in Grade 12 as per AICTE norms, published in their handbook from time to time.

1. Students appearing for Class 12 examinations conducted by various Boards (as specified below) are eligible to apply to Ahmedabad University.  

  • All boards approved by the Council of Boards of School Education in India (COBSE). View list
  • Secondary school leaving examinations recognised by the AIU, including the Cambridge IGCSE, the American High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate (Diploma Programme only), and the 12 year General Secondary School Certificate Examination conducted in the Gulf countries. View list
  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
  • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with a minimum of five subjects.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination

2. Each student must have passed the 10+2 examination with the following minimum marks as per the table below:

Majors Minimum Eligibility Criteria  
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
 45% marks in the below-mentioned subjects taken together: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) As per AICTE norms/handbook
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

45% marks in the below subjects taken together Physics, Mathematics and any one of the following subjects:

(Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship)

(40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)

 As per AICTE norms/handbook
  • Eligibility criteria do not entitle a candidate for admission. They only indicate the minimum requirement to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Technology programme at Ahmedabad University.

C. Selection Criteria

1. Selection Criteria for Open Seats (67%)

The selection process for 67% of the open seats for the BTech programme at Ahmedabad University will be on the basis of merit, determined by performance on recognised credible examinations held at the national, international or state level along with the student's Grade 12 performance.

Admission will be granted to candidates based on a rolling cycle, dates for which will be announced soon. The admissions will be based on the following criteria:

  • Percentile score on competitive examinations held by credible International, National and State bodies: The percentile score on specific examinations will be considered towards a holistic score. Tests whose percentile scores will be acceptable are:
    • JEE (Main) of the current yearAny State (in India) Engineering Entrance tests (GUJCET in Gujarat, MH-CET in Maharashtra, etc.) of the current year
    • Central Universities Entrance Tests (CUET) subject tests of Chemistry,  Mathematics and Physics of the current year
  • Overall percentage of marks in Grade 12 from any board (recognized by COBSE or AIU)
  • Diversity: Ahmedabad University is deeply committed to diversity and will award additional points to students from certain backgrounds (like SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Women) to have a more inclusive class. Students will have to present relevant certificates for verification. 

Ahmedabad University will conduct a Personal Interaction process to explain our unique educational philosophy and pedagogy and our expectations. This Personal Interaction does not play any role in admission decision and will be conducted post the offer of admission to a candidate.

All admissions to Ahmedabad University will be on the basis of merit on a ‘No Capitation’ and ‘No Profit’ basis. Scholarships are available for those with financial need.

2. Selection Criteria for Government of Gujarat Seats (33%)

Admission process for the Government of Gujarat Seats will be conducted by ACPC.

Note: Students domiciled in Gujarat can apply under both categories

 

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