JK Lakshmipat University

JK Lakshmipat University conducts JKLU Design Entrance Test (DET) for admission to BDes programme. The test is conducted for 90 minutes and includes two sections. The paper is of a total of 100 marks. Once the candidates have appeared for the entrance exam, they are further called for portfolio review and interview rounds for final admission.

Candidates must pass Class 12 with English and three selected subjects with a minimium of 60% aggregate to apply for JK Lakshmipat University BDes course. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, the university conducts JKLU DET to select candidates for BDes programme.

JK Lakshmipat University offers a four-year BTech programme divided into four semesters. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for BTech. The university offers BTech in the below specialisations:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
• Computer & Communication Engineering

The total first-year fee for JK Lakshmipat University four-year BTech course is INR 2.75 lakh. This fee includes an admission fee of INR 5,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. This fee excludes hostel charges. Aspirants wishing to opt for hostel facility need to pay additional charges.

JK Lakshmipat University is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria specified by the university. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate in English, Maths, Physics, and Chemistry are eligible to apply for JK Lakshmipat University BTech admission. Further, they must have scored a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12. Students appearing for final examination of Class 12 may also apply. However, their admission will be provisional, unless they fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility.

Students falling into the specified categories are entitled to a scholarship equivalent to 10% of the academic fee in the first year, if they do not qualify for any above-mentioned scholarships. Below category students can apply for Special Category scholarships:

• Wards of Defense Personnel
• SC/ST students
• Differently abled students
• Students from North-Eastern States (domicile based on the school's address in the 12th class, and for open school, the address of the exam centre in the 12th class)
• Students from all Union Territories (except Delhi), with domicile determined by the same rule as above.
• Students from JKO schools

JKLU offers Early Bird Scholarships to candidates who apply in various application rounds conducted by the university. Below is the criteria:

• In Round 1, an extra 15% scholarship is granted
• In Round 2, an additional 10% scholarship is provided
• In Round 3, an extra 5% scholarship 

All scholarships are expressed as a percentage of academic fee exclusively. No scholarship covers technology fee, hostel, transport, and mess charges.

JK Lakshmipat University applications are currently open for 2025 admission. The university has not released any deadline for now. As per the last year dates, the university usually closes the first round of application by End of January. However, at least four application rounds are conducted by the university. Aspirants who have interested need to apply online for the preferred course.

JK Lakshmipat University offers seats in UG, PG and PhD courses based on entrance exam scores. The university conducts JKLU DET for admission to BDes and MDes programmes. JKLU also accepts CUET-UG and GATE scores for admission to specific programmes. The university also conducts merit-based assessment for a seat in BBA and BTech programmes. Selected candidates are further called for personal interview or personal interaction rounds. Once selected, aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

The answer to this question depends on the course opted by the candidates. UCEED is a design entrance test and is required for BDes programme. JK Lakshmipat University conducts JKLU Design Entrance Test (DET) at national-level for admission to BDes programme. Hence, aspirants can take admission in BDes without UCEED score.