M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication 

at Islamic University of Science and Technology, Jammu & Kashmir - Other

IUST Awantipora offers around 300 seats for BSc. The mentioned number includes the seats available for various BSc specialisations offered at the university. The university allots these seats to eligible candidates based on their performance in the accepted entrance exams. The distribution of the total BSc seats at IUST Awantipora over some specialisations is presented in the table below:

In total, there are 180 Diploma seats at IUST Awantipora. These seats are equally divided among the three Diploma specialisations offered at the university. The university allocates these seats to eligible applicants based on their performance in the University Entrance Test. It also follows a seat reservation policy favouring certain socially disadvantaged sections of the society. The mentioned information is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

IUST (Islamic University of Science and Technology) offers various courses in B.Tech including that in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Food Technology.

The seat intake for the same is from 12-60 seats per course.

The eligibility criteria includes having passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics from a recognised board and JEE Main examination.

IUST Awantipora Diploma admission is granted to applicants who fulfil the eligibility and selection criteria specified by the university. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed Class 10/Class 12 (for Lateral Entry) with the required minimum aggregate. Hence, it can be said that the candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the Class 10/Class 12 exam in the current year can apply for admission. A 'Declaration for Result Awaited Candidates' must be filled by candidates applying before their final results are declared.

National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CUET 2025 exam date anytime soon at nta.ac.in. It is expected that CUET UG 2025 exam will be held in May/June. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots each day. The number of CUET exam slots will depend upon the number of candidates registered for the exam.

IUST Awantipora graduates can explore a plethora of career prospects after pursuing a BSc. The career prospects majorly depend upon the BSc specialisation chosen by a candidate. In general, BSc graduates can build a career in various industries, such as healthcare, education, forensics, research, etc. For better salary prospects and specialised knowledge, graduates can pursue higher education with courses like MS,  MSc or MBA. Some job roles for BSc gradautes of IUST are listed below:

• Nurse
• Researcher
• Technologist
• ICAR Scientist
• Lab Technician
• Analytical Chemist
• Software Developer
• Data Analyst
• Teacher
• Academic Writer

Yes, IUST Awantipora provides an option to join its Diploma courses directly in the second year through lateral entry. Diploma (Lateral Entry) aspirants must appear for the University Entrance Test to secure admission. They must also fulfil the below-given eligibility criteria to be considered for admission:

• Candidates who have passed Class 12 shall be eligible for admission to the second year of Diploma Course (s) in any branch of Engineering and Technology; OR
• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with any of the three subjects: Physics/ Mathematics / Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology/ Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship

IUST Awantipora BTech is offered in various specialisations. The career prospects of pursuing a BTech at the university depend on the specialisations chosen by the candidates. Graduates can either seek a job or pursue PG courses like MTech/MBA after completing their BTech. Some job profiles available for BTech graduates of IUST and the expected average salary that they can get are tabulated below:

Note:- The salaries have been taken from the external sources, and hence may vary.

IUST Awantipora offers full-time Diploma courses in three specialisations. The eligibility, selection criteria, duration and fees for these specialisations are the same. Further, the university also offers Lateral Entry admissions to these specialisations. Candidates seeking admission to one of these specialisations must apply online and appear for the following University Entrance Test. Listed below are the Diploma specialisations offered at the university:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering