1. Preamble
ATMIYA University is established on April 13, 2018, under the Gujarat Private University Act 11, 2018, ATMIYA University emphasizes to train young minds in consonance with the doctrines of higher education and human values.
The aim of this University is to spread eternal happiness and to create a happy society in letter and spirit. The motto “सुह्रदं सर्व भूतानम्” (Suhardam Sarva Bhootanam) is an expression of willingness to attain harmony with each creation of the Almighty!
The Atmiya University has constituted Admission Core Committee to regulate, frame and execute the admission process of candidates to various academic programs at various levels as per the University norms. Under the core committee there are three sub committees to carry out the Admission process in a fare and transparent manner as well as to support prospective candidates in making right career choice through counseling and guidance.
Admission to professional programs namely Engineering (Diploma, UG including lateral entry and PG), MBA, MCA and Pharmacy (UG including lateral entry and PG) at the University are done as per the guidelines of respective Central Admission Committee (ACPC &; ACPDC) constituted by Govt. of Gujarat. As per the provision in the guidelines the seats under management quota are filled on the basis of inter-se merit list of the prospective students.
Admission to UG, PG, Integrated and Research programs other than mentioned above namely Science Commerce Management Humanities and Social Science, PG Diploma (DMLT) and Ph.D. are done through admission process defined as per the Atmiya University norms.
2. Acronyms
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UGC-University Grants Commission
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AICTE - All India Council for Technical Education
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AU-Atmiya University
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AGI - Atmiya Group of Institutions
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ACPC -Admission Committee for Professional Courses
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ACPDC -Admission Committee for Professional Diploma Courses
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HoD -Head of Department
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B.Sc. - Bachelor of Science
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M.Sc.-Master of Science
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BCA -Bachelor of Computer Application
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ICP - Industry Collaborated Program
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MCA - Master of Computer Application
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MBA - Master of Business Administration
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BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
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BA - bachelor of Arts
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IMBA - Integrated Master of Business Administration
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B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
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M.Tech - Master of Technology
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DMLT - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
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UG - Under Graduate
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PG - Post Graduate
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CMS - Campus Management System
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PEC-Provisional Eligibility Certificate
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SC-Scheduled Caste
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ST-Scheduled Tribe
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SEBC-Socially and Educationally Backward Class
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NCL-Non Creamy Layer
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EWS- Economically Weaker Section
3. Admission Committee
The entire process of admission is regulated, mentored and controlled by the following committees. The composition, meeting frequency and functions are as follows:
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4. Admission Schedule
The Admission Core Committee announce the admission schedule soon after declaration of 10, +2 and UG program results i.e. either on same day or next day of said result declaration.
The announcement of admission schedule is made through internal circular, digital platform (social media and University website) as well as newspaper advertisement.
5. Setup of Admission Cell
The three sub committees collectively setup the admission cell based on the directions given by the core committee. It includes setup of counseling cell, digital process & verification and collection of required documents and payment of fees based on the respective rules and regulations of the University.
6. Admission Process
Professional programs at the University namely Engineering (Diploma, UG including lateral entry and PG), MBA, MCA and Pharmacy (UG including lateral entry and PG) where the admission is through Central Admission Committee formed by Govt. of Gujarat, the admission process as prescribed by respective committee is followed.
For program other than professional programs as well as seats under Management and vacant quota in professional programs following admission process if followed.
Step 1: Information document containing details like available seats, fees, eligibility criteria, admission process schedule, etc. is published on University website and through other appropriate medium. Help desk as well as counseling center is made operational to guide and support students.
Step 2: Admission forms with supporting documents are accepted in online and offline mode for the period prescribed in admission schedule.
Application Form filling for all the programs is availed in the following two modes after the result declaration:
1. Digital (Offline) Mode: The candidate shall visit the admission cell to get the user ID and Password and then fill up his/her details in admission cell.
2. Online Mode: The candidate shall visit the website http://admission.atmiya.ac.in/ for filling up his/her details
Step 3:After the last date for submitting admission forms, received applications are reviewed for eligibility and other details. Based on the University norms merit list is prepared.
Step 4: First list of admission allotment is declared along with schedule for confirmation of admission.
Step 5: Candidate can confirm the admission after verification of original documents and payment of fees.
Step 6: After the last date of admission confirmation on basis of first list, depending on the number of seats vacant second list of admission allotment is declared. The same procedure is followed for the second and subsequent rounds.
7. Eligibility for Admission:
For the purpose of admission to UG, PG, PG Diploma and Integrated programs the candidates have pass the qualifying examination in the respective subjects prescribed by Atmiya University from time to time from any recognized Board / University (Refer Table-1).
The candidate who have passed the qualifying examination from other than Gujarat Board / Central Board / Other Universities shall be require to obtain provisional eligibility certificate from the University.
The Equivalence Board of the University will finalize the admission in lateral / horizontal / transfer entry.
Table - 1
Eligibility Criteria for Different Programmes in Atmiya University
| S.R.No. | Program | Eligibility Criteria |
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Diploma Engineering |
Candidate who has passed 10 th examination with common subjects specifically with Mathematics, Science & English in respective streams of Gujarat State or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission, subject to such other conditions prescribed by the Atmiya University and State Government from time to time. All admissions are provisional and subject to the approval of Atmiya University. |
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B.Tech. |
For candidates from Gujarat: For all other Candidates: Lateral Entry |
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M.Tech. |
Candidate who has passed four year Degree Engineering course (B.E. / B. Tech.) with relevant specialization or equivalent qualification* with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC candidates) at the qualifying examination of Gujarat State or any other examination recognized as equivalent there to with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission, subject to such other conditions prescribed by the ATMIYA University and State Government from time to time. All admissions are provisional and subject to the approval of ATMIYA University. *Prescribed by Equivalence Board of Atmiya University based on the recommendation from Board of Studies For candidates from Gujarat: Appeared in PGCET Examination taken by Government of Gujarat For all other Candidates: |
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B.Pharm. |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of B. Pharm. degree programme should have passed 10+2 examination conducted by respective state/ central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology, (P.C.B/ P.C.M.B) as optional subjects or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/ Board of Management of Atmiya University (AU) as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks, age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council, Board of Management of AU, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of PCI as the base requirement. Lateral Entry |
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M.Pharm. |
A Pass in the following examinations b) Every student, selected for admission to post graduate pharmacy program in any Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved institution should have obtained registration with the State Pharmacy Council or should obtain the same within one month from the date of his/her admission, failing which the admission of the candidate shall be cancelled. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council, Board of Management of AU, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of PCI as the base requirement. |
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B.Com.(including Honors & Professional Accounting) |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of B.Com. degree programme should have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) in any stream or any vocational programme conducted by the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board (GHSEB) or any other Board recognized as equivalent thereto with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission or have passed an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks, age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. Relaxation in percentage can be allowed to SC/ST, OBC, SEBC and physically challenged students as prescribed by the University from time to time Lateral Entry Candidates who have passed the Diploma in Commercial Practices (DCP) Examination conducted by the Technical Education Board of Gandhinagar, Gujarat or an examination of any other authority recognised by the Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto, are eligible to join the third semester (2nd year) of B.Com. programme under Lateral Entry Scheme. |
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B.Com.(Logistics) |
Candidates for admission to the Apprenticeship-based Collaborative UG Degree Programme should have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) in any stream or any vocational programme conducted by the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board (GHSEB) or any other Board recognized as equivalent thereto with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission or have passed an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. Lateral Entry |
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BBA(including Honors) |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of B.B.A. degree programme should have passed Standard 12 th or equivalent in the academic stream or vocational stream conducted by the competent body or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/ Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. Lateral Entry |
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BBA (Entrepreneu rship &; Family Business) |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of B.B.A. (Entrepreneurship and Family Business) degree programme should have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) in any stream or any vocational programme conducted by the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board (GHSEB) or any other Board recognized as equivalent thereto with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission or have passed an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. Lateral Entry |
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IMBA |
A candidate for being eligible for admission to the Degree course in IMBA shall have passed 12 th Standard Examination (H.S.C. 10+2) from any stream with English as passing subject by recognized board or any other examination recognized as equivalent such as PUC (Pre-University Course) or PDC (Pre-Degree Course) thereto with a good academic record. All admissions are provisional and subject to the approved by the Academic Council / Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks, age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. Lateral Entry |
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MBA |
A candidate for being eligible for admission to the Degree course in MBA shall possess Bachelor’s Degree duly recognized by UGC from any stream with good academic record from a recognized University in India or Abroad (duly recognized by UGC or any other equivalent body)& Valid Score of any MBA qualifying entrance exams viz., MAT/CAT/CMAT/ATMA/XAT or any such qualifying test approved by AICTE. All admissions are provisional and subject to the approved by the Academic Council / Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks, age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. |
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M.Com. |
Candidates for admission to the First Semester of the M.Com. degree programme should have passed Under Graduate Programme in Commerce or management shall be eligible for admission or have passed an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/Board of Management of Atmiya University as equivalent thereto. Lateral Entry |
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B.Sc. |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of B.Sc. degree programmes should have passed a 02 years Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) examination with science subjects in respective streams of Gujarat State or any other examination recognised as equivalent thereto with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission, subject to such other conditions prescribed by the Atmiya University and State Government from time to time. |
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B.A. English |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of Bachelor of Arts degree programmes should have passed 02 years Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) examination of any stream of Gujarat State or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a good academic record or any candidate from any branch of Diploma, shall be eligible for admission or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council / Board of Management / Governing Body of Atmiya University or other regulatory body as equivalent thereto from time to time. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. |
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BCA(including ICP) |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of Bachelor of Computer Application degree programmes should have passed 02 years Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) examination of any stream of Gujarat State or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a good academic record, shall be eligible for admission or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council / Board of Management/ Governing Body of Atmiya University or other regulatory body as equivalent thereto from time to time. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. Lateral Entry |
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M.Sc. |
Candidates for admission to the first semester of M.Sc. degree programmes should have passed a bachelor’s degree in science stream or B.Voc. in relevant specialization programmes as from any recognized University or any other qualification accepted as equivalent thereto is eligible for admission to M.Sc. Programme or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/ Board of Management/ Governing Body of Atmiya University or other regulatory body as equivalent thereto from time to time. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. |
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MCA |
The Candidate should have Graduate Degree* from any recognized University or any other qualification accepted as equivalent or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/ Board of Management/ Governing Body of Atmiya University or other regulatory body as equivalent thereto from time to time is eligible for admission to M.C.A. Programme. Lateral Entry |
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PG Diploma in MLT |
Candidate who has passed Bachelor’s degree in Science subjects (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, B. Pharm, B. Voc. (in relevant specialization) programmes as from any recognized University or any other qualification accepted as equivalent thereto is eligible for admission to PG DMLT Programme or an Examination of any other authority approved by the Academic Council/ Board of Management/ Governing Body of Atmiya University or other regulatory body as equivalent thereto from time to time. They shall also satisfy the conditions regarding the minimum marks; age and physical fitness as may be prescribed by the Academic Council of Atmiya University, from time to time, keeping the minimum requirements of UGC as the base requirement. |
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Ph.D. |
Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master&s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade &B in the UGC 7-point scale (or an 50% of marks or above for those who got Master&s degree prior to 19-9-1991 Research Fellows of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) / Researchers, Scientists and JRF/SRF/Project Fellows etc., working in research projects funded by external agencies such as DST / CSIR / UGC / GSBTM and similar national and state level organizations and executed by this University / recognized research centers of the colleges affiliated to this University and Regional and National Institutions / Laboratories dedicated to Science and Technology development are also eligible to register for Ph.D. under Full-time Research. |
8. Reservation of Seats
University follows seats reservation policy for different category as well as provisions for supernumerary seats as per Government guidelines and University norms.
For the purpose of admission, the seats shall be reserved for the candidates who are of Gujarat origin and falling under the following categories and in following proportion, namely-
Scheduled Castes: (SC) 7 %
Scheduled Tribes: (ST) 15%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes: (SEBC) 27%
A Candidate seeking admission on reserved seat shall be required to produce a Certificate of Caste; provided that the candidate belonging to socially and educationally backward classes shall Atmiya University, Rajkot - Admission Procedure Manual
be required to produce a valid certificate to the effect of non-inclusion in Creamy Layer in addition to the caste certificate.
No caste certificate shall be valid unless it is duly stamped, signed and issued by the authority empowered by the Government of Gujarat.
No certificate to the effect of non-inclusion in Creamy Layer shall be valid, unless it is duly stamped, signed and issued by the authority empowered by the Government of Gujarat. Such certificate must have validity for the year 2022-2023.
A candidate belonging into the General category can claim reservation under Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota provided that he/ she is classified under EWS, satisfying the eligibility criteria set by The Government of Gujarat. Candidate claiming admission under EWS quota shall have to produce a valid certificate, indicating that the candidate belongs into the EWS category, issued by the authority empowered by The Government of Gujarat.
If a candidate fails to submit the certificates as required within the stipulated time, his/her candidature shall be considered for admission under unreserved category.
If a candidate of reserved category gets admission on unreserved seat in order of merit, he/she may be given admission on the unreserved seat according to his/her preference and merit.
The admission of a candidate of a reserved category on a reserved seat shall be valid subject to the verification of certificate(s) issued by the authority empowered by the State Government in this behalf. In case the certificate(s) is found invalid on verification, he/she shall not have right to claim his/her admission on reserved seat and if he/she has already been granted admission, such admission shall be cancelled. Admission of such candidate may be continued in case of availability of vacant unreserved seats, subject to the condition and eligibility of merit.
After granting admission to all the candidates of reserved categories on respective reserved seats, the vacant reserved category seats of Scheduled Caste (SC) (if any) shall be transferred to the seats of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and similarly, the vacant reserved category seats of Scheduled Tribe (ST) shall be transferred to the seats of Scheduled Caste (SC) by the Admission Committee after having obtained sanction from the competent authority of the University.
After granting admission to all the candidates of reserved categories (as per merit and eligibility) on respective reserved seats, the reserved category seats remaining vacant shall be transferred to the unreserved category seats.
9. Reservation for Physically Disabled Candidates
Five percent (5%) of the available seats in each category shall be reserved, in accordance with the provisions of the Section 32 of “THE RIGHT OF PERSONS DISABILITIES ACT 2016” (49 of 2016) for the persons with bench mark disability who can perform the academic activities in respective program.
A candidate with disability shall have to submit certificate of disability issued and duly signed by the Civil Surgeon or issued by the authority empowered by The Government of Gujarat only.
Explanation: “person with disability” means a person suffering from not less than forty per cent of any permanent disability as certified by a competent medical authority (Civil Surgeon issued by the authority empowered by The Government of Gujarat only).
10. Reservation for the Children of Defense personnel and Ex-Servicemen:
There shall not be any reservation for the Children of Defense personnel and Ex- Servicemen.
However, children of the martyrs of the Armed forces of state/ central government shall be given admission on the supernumerary seats in the respective courses and University will not charge any tuition fees from such candidate. This benefit will be given to the eligible candidate one time only.
11. Supernumerary Seats:
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% supernumerary seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category candidates. Candidate seeking admission in this category shall have to produce Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate, issued by the authority empowered by the Gujarat State Government.
Sports/ NSS/ NCC/ cultural quota 2% supernumerary seats are reserved for sports/ NSS/ NCC/ cultural quota in each course. Candidate seeking admission under this quota shall have to register online/offline. The criteria and verification will be done by competent committee constituted by Atmiya University.
There will be separate supernumerary seats for the Children of the martyrs of the Armed forces of state/central government. Admission under “Prime Minister&;s Special Scholarship Scheme - J &; K Students &; Single Girl Child” will be treated as supernumerary seats.
The candidate seeking admission under this quota shall have to register online/offline and produce necessary documents / certificates issued by the competent authority.
Such supernumerary seats if remain vacant, shall not be filled with any other category.
Admission to the supernumerary seat shall subject to fulfillment of the eligibility criteria of open category seats of all India seats.
12. Correction of Marks:
In case of change in marks of candidate in the qualifying examination, such candidates shall produce a letter to that effect by the competent authority or corrected mark sheet issued before the admission committee within three days from the receipt of letter, or as the case may be, corrected mark sheet.
The candidate who was declared failed initially in the qualifying examination, but later on declared passed after rechecking of marks/supplementary examination, such candidate shall, notwithstanding any time limit prescribed, be allowed to apply for the admission, provided he/she produces a letter to the effect by the competent authority or the corrected mark sheet issued by the
competent authority, within three days of the receipt of letter, or as the case may be corrected mark sheet.
In above cases candidate shall be placed at and appropriate order/ be admitted as per the resolution of the core committee and availability of vacant seats within intake limit.
13. Seats available for Admission:
For the purpose of admission to the first semester of the program, available seats shall include all the sanctioned intake as per Table-2
14. Fees:
A candidate who gets admission in any academic programs shall have to pay such case as may be determined by the Atmiya University. Fee for professional programs is as per the Fees Regulatory Committee of the State Government (Refer Table-2).
A candidate who gets admission through ACPC or ACPDC will be required to pay the fees as per the schedule of the said committee.
A candidate has to pay to total fee as prescribed herein at the time of offer of admission preferably through online mode as per the directions. No extension of time shall be granted for paying the fees.
Subsequently, fees are charged semester-wise, at the start of every semester. Failure to pay the fees shall be considered as non-acceptance of offer of the admission to academic program applied.
15. Scholarships / Stipend
University supports students in processing documents for different types of scholarships through GOs, NGOs & Atmiya University.
1. No one can avail the benefit of two schemes from the University. Best of the two will be applicable
2. All the above schemes are at the discretion of honorable president.
3. Extended Relation based Fees waiver is also applicable to children of employees working under AGI.
16.Ineligibility for Admission
During verification of documents or subsequently at any point of time, if the University/ ACPC / ACPDC / Help Center finds that any certificate or testimonial or information submitted by any candidate is incorrect or false or irrelevant/non-compliant to the requirement, the admission of such candidate shall be cancelled and he shall be disqualified for admission for the period of next two years at the University.
All the fees paid by such candidates will be forfeited, and only the deposit may be refunded.
17. Cancellation of Admission and Refund of fee
The admitted students can cancel their admission through prescribed process before the given date as per the schedule of central admission committee and/or University. As per the rule, University refunds the fees.
In case of cancellation of admission or transfer of candidate by the Admission Committee, due to administrative reasons, the university department in which the candidate was granted admission shall refund the fee collected by it, to such candidate.
In case of cancellation of admission due to failure of candidate to get himself reported at the university department within the specified time limit prescribed such candidate shall be refunded as per Atmiya University norms.
18. Hostel & Mess Facilities
A candidate who has been offered admission and is keen to avail the Hostel and Mess Facilities should report at Hostel Desk / Mess Desk on the campus.
19. Warning Against Ragging
Ragging is completely banned in Atmiya University. As directed by the UGC also under the instructions of the Supreme Court, students are prohibited from indulging into any kind of ragging inside and outside the University campus. The Anti-Ragging Committee of the University is authorized to take very strict actions against the students indulging into Ragging; including expulsion from the University. The students shall have to submit an undertaking in the prescribed Performa along with the signature of their parent/guardian to the effect that they are aware of the severity of the offences related to the Ragging students are advised to see https://antiragging.in for latest provisions of it.
20. Admission Against Cancellation
The University will announce the admission process schedule to offer admissions on merit and seats available.
21. Communications
All communications by the University for the Admission Process will be made through the website www.atmiyauni.ac.in Candidates are advised to go through the University’s website on regular basis for admission updates. The University will not be responsible for non-receipt of any communication, if any made additionally through Email/SMS. No individual communication will be entertained.
The aspiring candidates and their parents are advised to check the website of University from time to time for all the latest information updates on the admission process.
These rules are subject to change due to several reasons. The change(s) in any of these rules including modalities of admission process shall be announce and made available on the official website of the University i.e. www.atmiyauni.ac.in candidate are advised and are responsible for checking and verifying the latest updates and important information on the modalities and specifies of the admission including, but limited to rules, processes criterion, schedule, fee etc.