IUST - Islamic University of Science and Technology

To secure admission in B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) at IUST (Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, J&K), you generally need a JEE Main percentile of around 90–95 for General category and 85–90 for EWS/OBC categories. Below this range, CSE becomes very difficult, though lower branches may still be available.

 IUST CSE Admission Cutoff (JEE Main Percentile)

• General Category:

  • Safe percentile: 90–95+

  • Closing rank usually falls around 40,000–50,000 (All India).

• EWS/OBC-NCL:

  • Safe percentile: 85–90+

  • Closing rank around 60,000–70,000.

• SC/ST:

  • Safe percentile: 70–75+

  • Closing rank around 1.2–1.5 lakh.

Yes, you can be admitted into B.Tech Computer Science in the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) even though you have not appeared in any entrance test, but again this is based on the admission system of that particular year.

What IUST Usually Requires

• For regular B.Tech admission (including CSE), IUST favors applicants who have a JEE Main score. The first round of counselling through JEE Main Merit fills most of its seats.

Application With No Entrance Exam.

• If you have not yet written JEE Main or any other entrance examination, then you can be admitted only under the following conditions:
  
  Vacant / leftover seats:
  In case the seats are not taken after all JEE-based counselling rounds, IUST can admit via:
  
  Entrance test of University, or
  
  Percent of 12 th board (PCM marks)
  
  Merit-based selection:
  An 80th-percentile in the 12th place qualifies you to have an opportunity during the merit or spot round admissions, though only in case you have a seat.
  
  PCM requirements:
  To be eligible for B.Tech CSE, you need to have Physics, Chemistry and Math in 12 th.

Important Points

• CSE is the most demanded branch and the applicants of JEE are preferred.
• Entrance is not assured even though it is admission without an entrance test; particularly CSE.
• You have to continue checking official IUST admission notifications to get a spot round or merit-based admission.

Final Answer

Yes, you can be admitted without an entrance exam, but not guaranteed. In case CSE seats are still left after rounds based on JEE, you may be selected on the basis of 12 th marks (80%) or a university examination. You need to apply to spot rounds or vacant-seat counselling to increase your chances to the maximum.

At IUST, admission to the B.A. (Hons) Islamic Studies program, how each institution acknowledges programs reasonably. Colleges/universities in general will accept a 12th standard from a recognised board of education. As you were studying under the supervision of the Lucknow Madarsa Board, make sure you review IUST's admission process to understand their specific acceptance of the Lucknow Madarsa Board's high school program. Some institutions make admission determinations based on entrance exams or merit. It will be best to look at the admission process for the noted programme to understand the admission eligibility and to inquire directly to the university about your eligibility status. If your qualifications are accepted you would be on your way to applying for the programme and ensuring you met any other conditions (e.g. minimum marks, subject preference etc.).

IUST Awantipora and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) are offer full-time BSc courses in various specialisations. Both these universities are situated in Jammu & Kashmir. The tuition fees for various IUST Awantipora BSc courses range between INR 1.2 Lacs and INR 2.8 lakh. On the other hand, the BSc fees at SMVDU range between INR 85,600 and INR 3 lakh. Comparing the two, SMVDU seems to be the more affordable option for most BSc specialisations. Candidates must compare the fees for their desired specialisations before making the final choice. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the universities. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.