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The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the top universities in India where admission is two tier. To begin with, the candidates need to clear the JEE Main by appearing in the top 2, 50, 000 successful candidates. Eligibility also has specific Class 12th board marks (aggregate of 75 % or 65 per cent SC/ST/PwD or in top 20 percentile of the board).Second, the candidates who pass JEE Main, only, are able to write the highly competitive entrance-exam JEE Advanced held by one of the IITs. Lastly, according to JEE advanced ranking, the candidates undergo JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling to get admission to an IIT and an engineering discipline of their choice.

• Usually, admission starts from the 1st semester only.

• Direct 2nd semester admission is not common or officially allowed.

• You must have completed 1st semester from the same or a similar university.

• You may need to give a migration or transfer application to the college.

• College will check your 1st semester marks and subjects.

• You must have passed Class 12 with required percentage.

• Visit the college and ask for official guidance from the admission office.

• Keep all documents ready like Class 12 marksheet, 1st semester result, ID proof.

• Final decision depends on college and university approval.

• Best option is to take admission from 1st semester to avoid issues.

Yes, you have a good chance of securing your admission into the B.Sc. Nursing in Rayat Bahra, Hoshiarpur Campus and you would be allowed to drop even at this stage, even though you are in graduation. They normally require 10+2 (Medical stream) or 45 percent marks (40 percent marks SC/ST). Although they are coupled with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, and refer to NEET, they also appear to be taking direct admissions at the merit-based 10+2 medical level. Being a dropper is not usually in your disadvantage as long as you fit the academic and age requirements (must be at least 17 years old). The direct contact of their admission helpline is the best course of action to get correct NEET score requirements and policies of dropper in the forthcoming academic year.

Here are some of the top-ranked institutions in Odisha offering integrated MBA programs, with a focus on both public and private options, and including those with strong placement records and specialised tracks: 

Institution

1. Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB)
2. KIIT School of Management
3. Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology and Management Studies (BIITM)
4. Centurion University of Technology and Management
5. SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
6. Sri University
7. Birla Global University
8. ASBM University
9. Utkal University
10. NIT Rourkela

Key Considerations:

• XIMB: Known for its strong placements and focus on business management, Shiksha.com states that XIMB has been ranked top 43rd B-School of the Country in the Management category of MHRD's NIRF India Rankings 2024. 
• KIIT School of Management: Offers a comprehensive MBA programme with various specializations. 
• BIITM: Offers a 5-year integrated MBA programme with specializations in IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations. 
• SOA University: Offers a variety of MBA programs, including integrated options. 
• Other Universities: Sri University, Birla Global University, ASBM University, Utkal University, and NIT Rourkela also offer MBA programs, some of which may be integrated. 

Note: Some institutions might offer BBA+MBA integrated programs, which are also worth considering. 

The migration to an affiliated college such as S.D. College to study B.Com course is available in your second year of study, from Panjab University, Centers for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). You would require to be approved by the principals of both CDOE and S.D. College, and purchase Migration Certificate in Panjab University. Make sure that credits you have gained at CDOE within your first year are transferable to S.D. College and should be accredited there easily because they are subsidiaries of the same university. It covers definite forms and time limits thus it is very important to communicate in admissions office of S.D. College and in migration cell of Panjab University.

It is usually possible to migrate out of Panjab University through an affiliated college such as SD College and you can do so in your 2 nd year of pursuing B.Com. You would have to seek the permission of the principals of the two colleges and a Migration Certificate by Panjab University. Make sure that your credits taken at CDOE in your first year are accepted at SD College which is probable to the given conditions as both of its institutes belong to the same university. It goes through particular forms and time periods, thus it is of great importance to address the admissions office of SD College and migration cell of Panjab University to get all these specific information and requirements.

No, there are no chances of selection in B.Sc. Nursing at NRS Medical College and Hospital just due to the marks obtained at the WBCHSE exam, the general merit list is mostly based on the score of the JENPAS (UG) entrance test administered by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB).Although you should have qualified your 10+2 (WBCHSE or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (usually with an aggregate not less than 45 percent) the ability to score in the exam of JENPAS (UG) decides where you rank. B.Sc. Nursing seats within West Bengal state including those in NRS are counselled online according to ranks in JENPAS (UG).