IUST: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

The selection process for B.Tech at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is based on the performance in the JEE Main Paper 1 and the normalized score of the qualifying examination. IUST take top 2,50,000 JEE Main qualified candidates who have appeared for class 10+2 exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Yes, Bachelor of Arts or BA is available at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). It is a four-year programme offered at the UG level. The university offers four BA specialisations in the full-time mode. Admission to BA at IUST is based on the CUET UG scores obtained by the applicants. The four BA specialisations offered at the university are listed below:

• English
• Islamic Studies
• Journalism & Mass Communication
• Arabic Language & Literature

Selection for the MBA programme is based on the scores obtained by the candidate in either CMAT (conducted by AICTE) or the score obtained by the candidate in the IUST MAT admission test conducted by IUST in collaboration with AIMA.

A weightage of 60% is given to the CMAT/IUST MAT score, and the remaining 40% weightage is given to Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

In total, IUST Awantipora offers over 120 seats for BA. The mentioned number includes the seats available for the four BA specialisations offered at the university. The university allots these seats to eligible candidates based on their performance in the accepted entrance exam (CUET UG), following the preset seat reservation policy. The distribution of the total BA seats at IUST Awantipora over some specialisations is presented in the table below:

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.

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 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.

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

Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora offers three-year Diploma in three specialisations. The university has specified the requirements that an applicant must satisfy to be eligible to take admission to a Diploma course. The eligibility criteria for all three specialisations are the same. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have passed Class 10 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 35% and Science and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The eligibility criteria for Lateral Entry admission to the Diploma courses is different.

IUST Awantipora accepts JEE Main (Paper 1) scores for admission to its BTech courses (except in BTech in Food Technology. These entrance exams are conducted by the NTA. The exact exam dates vary yearly. JEE Main (Paper 1) is usually conducted in January every year.

For admission to BTech in Food Technology, the university accepts CUET UG (relevant subject) scores. CUET UG is usually conducted around May - June every year.

Yes, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora offers a full-time Diploma in three specialisations. These specialisations are a Diploma in Civil Engineering, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering.The duration of a Diploma at IUST is three years. Admission to the Diploma course at the university are based on the University Entrance Test. For more information, interested candidates are advised to visit the university's official website.

IUST Awantipora and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) are well-known universities offering MBA in Jammu & Kashmir. The tuition fees for IUST Awantipora MBA courses range between INR 1.24 Lacs and INR 2.74 lakh. On the other hand, the MBA fees at SMVDU range between INR 3.2 Lacs and INR 3.5 lakh. Comparing the two, IUST Awantipora seems to be the more affordable option for pursuing an MBA. The mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the universities. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

IUST Awantipora accepts CUET UG exam scores to shortlist applicants for admission to various BA courses. The subject a candidate must choose for taking the CUET UG exam depends on their choice of specialisation. Check out the following table for the specialisation-wise CUET UG exam accepted for BA admission at the university:

No, IUST Awantipora only accepts online applications for admission to various courses. BA aspirants must visit the university's admission portal on its official website to apply online. They can follow the below-given steps to complete the application process:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of the university.

Step 1.2: Click on 'Admissions' displayed on the home page.

Step 1.3: Register as a new user and fill out the application form.

Step 1.4: Upload the required documents.

Step 1.5: Pay the application fee of INR 500 and submit the form.

CUET UG is the accepted entrance exam for IUST Awantipora BA admission. The entrance exam is conducted by National Testing Agency. It is usually conducted around May or June every year. Candidates must visit the official exam website to check out the latest exam schedule.

IUST Awantipora BSc admission is primarily entrance-based. The university accepts CUET UG scores to provide admission to candidates who fulfil the preset eligibility crietria. Only the candidates who have completed Class 12 with the minimum required aggregate and relevant subjects are eligible for admission. Admission to BSc in Nursing is based on the norms of J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE). Candidates who do not have a valid exam score can apply for admission against vacant seats (if any). However, preference is given to candidates with a valid entrance exam score. 

IUST Awantipora accepts CUET UG exam scores to shortlist applicants for admission to various BSc courses (except BSc in Nursing). The subject a candidate must choose for taking the CUET UG exam depends on their choice of specialisation. Check out the following table for the specialisation-wise CUET UG exam accepted for BSc admission at the university:

IUST Awantipora accepts online applications for admission to various courses. BSc aspirants must visit the admission portal on the university's official website to complete the application process. The steps included in the IUST BSc application process are listed below:

Step 1.1: Visit the official website of the university.

Step 1.2: Click on 'Admissions' displayed on the home page.

Step 1.3: Register as a new user and fill out the application form.

Step 1.4: Upload the required documents.

Step 1.5: Pay the application fee of INR 500 and submit the form.

IUST Awantipora accepts CUET UG scores for admission to its BSc courses (except in BSc in Nursing). The entrance exam is conducted by the NTA. Candidates seeking admission to BSc in Nursing at IUST have to stay updated on the admission schedule released by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE).

IUST Awantipora BSc admission is subject to the fulfilment of the preset eligibility and selection criteria. To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed Class 12 with the required minimum aggregate. Hence, it can be said that the candidates who have appeared or are appearing for 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 Class 12 results are declared.

Further, the selection criteria require applicants to have a valid CUET UG score. Hence, aspirants must timely apply for CUET UG. The application window for the exam usually opens around February every year. Candidates must visit the official exam website to stay updated on the latest exam dates.