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Yes, you can get admission in Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College with 60% in Class 12, as most UG courses need a minimum of 45%. You can apply for BBA, BCA, BCom, BA, and BSc courses. But some of the above courses need you to pass an entrance exam too. Always see the specific course requirements before applying.

Yes, for a few courses such as BCom and BA in Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, admission is merit-based and does not involve an entrance test. But for courses such as BBA, BCA, MCom, and MSc, there are entrance tests and counselling. Admission requirements may differ based on the stream and study level. Always refer to specific course requirements for application.

To secure admission in Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, candidates should fulfill the desired academic eligibility criteria for the chosen course. Certain courses such as BBA, BCA, MCom, and MSc need a university-level entrance exam. The last selection might include counselling or merit assessment. Admissible students may apply online on the official website of the college.

Yes, admission for 2025 is currently open at Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College for UG and PG courses. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates through the official college website. Candidates must meet course-wise eligibility criteria before applying. Early registration is advisable to secure preferred specialisations and course seats.

The documents that are required for admission to MSc courses at Thapar University are meant to be proof of educational qualification, etc. The names of the documents that candidates should bring at the time of a counselling or while applying for the course online are:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
• UG marksheet (if applicable)
• Date of birth certificate
• Passport-size photograph
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate

Candidates wishing to secure a seat at their desired course at ZICA Chandigarh must apply for the course through the application form that is available on the offficial website of the institute. Candidates are required to pay the course fee to secure their seat once they get the final offer letter. Candidates must check the eligibility and selection criteria to participate in the admission process succesfully. 

Yes, candidates appearing in their final exam for the BSc degree can apply for an MSc at Thapar University. However, such candidates have to submit their undertaking at the time of counselling stating that they are applying at their own risk, as their result of the final exam has not been declared, and ensure that they do not have any backlogs in previous semesters. Further, the undertaking also demands that students not expect any backlog in their final exam.

Short answer: No, not realistically.

Here's why:

• You need to clear NEET for BUMS, no exceptions.

• Just having 136 marks in PCB in 12th isn't enough. You typically need 50% in 12th (PCB) for general category and a NEET score of at least 144+ (even that's just the qualifying mark, not the admission cutoff).

• For actual college admission (even private), NEET scores around 300+ are the real game.

What to do?
If you're serious about BUMS, take a gap year and prep for NEET again. It's the only legit way in.

Yes, ZICA Chandigarh accepts CBSE Class 12th score. The basic eligibility is Class 12 passed for candidates wishing to apply for admission to any of the courses at ZICA Chandigarh. The courses are offered in either a full-time or a part time mode for different course durations. Candidates who have cleared Class 12 can apply for the courses through the application form on the official website of ZICA Chandigarh. 

Yes, Athena School of Management has dual-degree MBA programmes with leading institutions in France and the US. Part of the course is undertaken abroad, and the students earn degrees from both schools. International internships are a part of the programme, providing students with practical global business exposure. This format increases career prospects in international markets.

In order to gain admission to the MBA programme of Athena School of Management, students need to take NMAT or GMAT and go through Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Students also send in a video resume in a few instances. Final admission depends on entrance marks, academic record, and performance during the selection process. The shortlisted students are required to pay the fee in order to confirm their admission.

ZICA Chandigarh offers various Certification courses for the candidates to choose from. Some of the popular courses on offer during the admission process 2025 are:

• PDP in 3D Animation Visual Effects
• Certificate in Professional Program in Graphic Design
• Program in Digital Photography
• Program in Graphic Design

These courses are offered at different course durations and candidates must learn more about the courses through the official website of the institute. 

To secure admission to any IIT, you must clear both JEE Main and JEE Advanced with marks higher than the cut offs. In order to gain admission to IITs, you must do the following in 2025:

1. JEE Advanced 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks
   These are, the minimum marks that you must score, to be eligible for IIT admission (that is, to be considered in the JEE Advanced rank list):-

2. Category	Minimum Aggregate Marks (out of 360)	Minimum %	Minimum Marks in Each Subject
   General (CRL)	74	20.56%	7
   OBC-NCL	66	18.50%	6
   GEN-EWS	66	18.50%	6
   SC/ST/PwD	37	10.28%	3

In the case of Computer Science and Information Technology in Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, the main admission rules are according to WBJEE and JEE Main ranks. Although the official 2025 cutoffs are not yet announced, judging by the past year trends (2023-2024), in General category, the closing ranks are generally 3,500-4,300 in CSE and 5,000-5,800 in IT. In case of JEE Main, the ranks corresponding to CSE will be approximately, 4,000-5,000 and IT, 5,000-6,000 (All India ranks). This is an estimated value with cutoffs possibly adjusted by the volume of applicants and regard to the test difficulty.

Dreaming of gene editing, bioinformatics, or lab work? These are the go-to places:

• IIT Delhi, Madras, KGP, Roorkee – elite tier, super competitive (JEE Main/Adv)

• NIT Rourkela, Warangal – strong research, great ROI

• VIT, BITS Pilani, SRM, LPU, Thapar, CU – private options with good infra and placements

• DTU, NSUT, Jadavpur – affordable government options with good peer crowd
  If you're serious about biotech, look at faculty, labs, and research exposure—not just brand name.

MIT School of Food Technology focuses its M.Tech programme on areas such as food processing technology, quality control, and food innovation. Such specializations equip students with comprehensive industry knowledge and research capabilities. The programme also emphasizes practical training through laboratories and working projects. This prepares the students for R&D, production, and regulatory functions.

For admission in M.Tech in MIT School of Food Technology, the candidate must possess a BTech or an equivalent degree in Food Science or Food Technology with not less than 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) and a valid GATE or PERA CET score. The final selection is made on the basis of both academic record and test entrance performance.

Yes, there is good placement assistance for BTech students in MIT School of Food Technology. The college is connected with top food and agri-business companies for final placement and internship. The students receive training in industry readiness, technical skills, and soft skills. There is a hassle-free transition from campus to corporate through the placement cell.