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ASSAM COMPETITIVE EXAMS

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Competitive Examinations in Assam

We have discussed important competitive exams in Assam in the fields of Medical, Management and Engineering. These competitive Exams are held on all India basis, but there is seat preference for domicile students of Assam. Below are given details for eligibility, application procedure and selection procedure for respective competitive exam. These Assam competitive exams cover Universities in Assam, Medical colleges in Assam, Engineering colleges in Assam and Management colleges in Assam.

Management Exam in ASSAM

GUWAHATI UNIVERSITY Department of Business Administration
G B Nagar, Guwahati-781014.

Reservations SC/ST/OBC/MOBC (As per rules). Children of univ employees; Physically handicapped; extra curricular activities 1 each.

Eligibility MBA Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks/honours graduates. Final year candidates are required not to pursue any other course or accept employment during the period of study. MBA (PT) Inservice graduates with 45% marks or graduates with CA/CS/ICWA and 2 yrs experience.

Application Procedure Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the office of the Secretary, University Classes, Guwahati University, Guwahati 781014 on cash payment of Rs. 20 or on requisition by post with self-addressed stamped envelope and bank draft of Rs. 20 drawn in favour of Guwahati University. Completed applications with entrance test fee of Rs. 100 should reach the Department by the notified date.

Selection Written test (at the campus) meant to evaluate candidate’s quantitative aptitude, business reasoning, general awareness and proficiency in English. Shortlisted candidates are called for group discussion and interview.

Hostel Seats available.

Scholarships Financial assistance to deserving candidates.

Support Facilities A will-equipped library, computer centre, auditorium and a case study hall.

Specialisation Marketing, Financial, Human Resource, Production and Operations Management.

Research Studies Ph.D

Miscellaneous Commencement of Academic Session August,

Faculty Strength
Professors 2, Reader 1, Lecturers 10, Visiting 2.

 

Engineering Exam in ASSAM

JOINT ADMISSION TEST (JAT) is conducted by the Director of Technical Education. Assam for admission to BE/B Arch degree courses in Assam Engineering College, Guwahati: Jorhat Engineering College, Jorhat; Regional Engineering College, Silchar (Assam quota); and for reserved seats (allotted by Govt. Of India) for Engineering & Technological Degree courses outside Assam. (Such candidates have also to apply separately to the Director of Technical Education, Guwahati 781019, as and when advertised).

Exemption from ‘JAT’

(i) Nominated candidates against reserved seats; (ii) Foreign students; (iii) Candidates ranked within the first ten positions in the Higher Secondary (Science) exam of Assam Higher Secondary Education Council provided they get 75% aggregate marks.

COMMON DETAILS are given below:


Admission is open to permanent residents of Assam except Government of India/State nominees; Sons and daughters of Central Govt./Public Sector Undertakings employees posted in Assam and serving in the State for one year ( 7 seats).

Reservations SC 7% ST 15% (Plains 10% Hills 5%) OBC (including MOBC) 15% Sons and daughters of EX-servicemen 2 seats Grandsons/grand-daughters of freedom fighters 2 seats Physically handicapped 2 seats Tea garden labour community 2 seats Ex-Tea garden labour community 2 seats NCC 2 seats Sports persons 2 seats Sons and daughters of Central Govt./Public/Sector employees posted in Assam and serving for one year 7 seats (total). Seats are also reserved for Govt. of India/State nominees ( Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunchal Pradesh, Mizoram).

Eligibility Maximum Age.21 yr. (22/24) yr. For B.Sc. degree holders/SC and ST candidates).

Academic qualification 12 yr. Hr Sec exam of Assam Higher Secondary Education Council or equivalent with Phy. Chem., Maths and English securing 50% aggergate marks in PCM in one sitting (45% for SC and 40% for ST candidates). Candidates should be physically and mentally fit.

Application Procedure Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the Engineering Colleges/Polytechnics as may be notified on payment of Rs 30 in cash or through Bank Draft payable to the Principle of the College along with a self- addressed stamped (Rs 4) envelope of 28x12 cm size. Completed application along with the Centre fee of Rs 100 through cash/Bank Draft should be submitted to any Engineering College according to cantre of choice under Guwahati/Jorhat/Silchar zones.

Selection On the basis of merit in ‘JAT’ conducted at 18 centres in the State. The test consists of 100 marks of each paper in Maths, Phy. and Chem. each of 3 hours duration. Separate merit list for SC/ST candidates is prepared. Candidates for BArch course are also required to appear in Aptitude test.

Choice of Branch of Study/College Candidates are required to indicated in the application their preference of branch of study/college; allotment is however based on merit. Change is not allowed after admission. Merit list is notified by the Director of Technical Education, Assam through Aptitude test.

Medium of Instruction English.

Fees College fees Rs.600 (likely to be revised)

Hostels
Colleges are residential. Mess charges Rs.450.

Inquiries Director of Technical Education, Assam, Guwahati 781019.

 

Medical Exam in ASSAM

COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (CEE) is conducted by Gauhati University for admission to first year MBBS/BDS courses in 3 medical and 1 dental colleges affiliated to the Universities of Assam, Dibrugarh and Gauhati. Exemption from CEE (a) States/Central Government nominees; (b) Candidates ranked within the first ten position in the qualifying exam of Assam Higher Secondary Education Council securing at least 75% aggregate marks in Phy, Chem and Biol. (Such candidates are required to apply direct for admission to the Director of Medical Education, Assam).

COMMON DETAILS are give hereunder:


Admission
is open to Indian nationals and native/permanent residents of Assam. Exception Children of the employees of the State Government posted outside Assam including Officers allotted to Govt of Assam from the all India Services.

Reservations All India quota 15% SC 7% ST 15% (Plains 10% Hills 5%) OBC 15% Defence personnel/Ex-servicemen 3 seats in MBBS and 1 in BDS Freedom Fighters 2 seats in MBBS Martyrs of Assam Movement 2 Seats in MBBS & 1 in BDS Children of Tea Garden/ex-tea garden communities/tribes 6 seats in MBBS and 1 in BDS SEBC 2 seats in MBBS Sons/daughters/brothers/sisters of persons killed in extremist violence in Assam 2 seats in MBBS and 1 in BDS Nominated candidates 13 seats (Meghalaya 10; Arunachal Pradesh 1; Nagaland 1; Mizoram 1;) Govt of India nominees 15 seats.

Eligibility Age 17-24 yrs (17-27 yrs for SC/ST) on December 31 of the year of admission Academic Qualification 12 yrs Hr Sec Science exam securing 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) aggregate marks in Phy, Chem Biol and English in the same sitting. Candidates should be medically fit.

Application Procedure Application form together with admission rules can be obtained from any of the medical/dental colleges on payment of Rs. 50 through bank draft payable to Director of Medical Education, Assam, Gauhati. Completed applications alongwith test fee of Rs. 300 should reach the college or as notified by the prescribed date.

Selection Merit in the Common Entrance Examination held at Silchar, Gauhati and Dibrugarh centres in the State. The test consists of 3 papers in Phy, Chem and Biol of the standard of the Hr Sec exam. The medium of the exam is the same as adopted by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council. List of Selected Candidates is notified in colleges/local dailies.

Bond Selected candidates have to execute a bond to serve the State Government for 5 yrs after completion of the course, failing which they have to pay a sum of Rs 5,35,000.