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There are around 8 rounds in the REAP counselling process.

1. Rounds 1 to 3 are specifically for Tuition Fees Waiver Scheme (TFWS) candidates.
2. Rounds 4 and 5 accommodate out of Rajasthan state candidates, Kashmiri Migrants (KM), persons with special abilities, and Ex-Servicemen dependent on Rajasthan domicile.
3. Rounds 6 and 7 cater to Rajasthan state candidates.
4. Round 8 is conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats at the institute level.

The application fee for Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is AED 300 (Not applicable to MBA courses). This is around INR 7,300. Students can apply to this universit by accessing the direct online application. There is no application deadline to apply to this university and the admission are granted as per rolling policy. But, students must apply 6-10 months in advance as per their preferred admission intake. 

Indian students who want to study at Heriot-Watt University Dubai are required to submit an IELTS score. Other equivalent test scores like TOEFL / PTE scores can also be submitted too. The minimum scores required in these tests at different study levels are given below: 

Yes, candidates can apply for upward movement if they are not happy with the allotted seat in REAP. Such candidates will be included in the upcoming rounds of REAP counselling and will be considered for better allotment.

The CG PAT Result will come online on the official portal of CG PAT. Log in with the details to see the CG PAT marks and download the scorecard. It will show the passing status. Keep a copy for admission. After the result, the selected student prepares for further admission formalities. 

Yes, every student must carry the CG PAT admit card and a photo ID. Without these, they cannot enter the exam hall. Print the admit card clearly and keep an extra copy. The admit card is released a few days before the exam date. The CG PAT Exam date is June 21, 2026. 

Yes, candidates must retain XET BMS admit card until the admission process concludes. Xavier's College may require hard copy of XET hall ticket during ther counselling process.

Yes, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is widely considered as a Tier 1 College. Tier 1 Colleges are those colleges which are widely known for their education system, have skilled faculty members and are good in terms of placement support. MSU University Baroda has been ranked 201-300 by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category,  18th under the Law by The Week, & 46 under the Pharmacy category by NIRF 2025. Getting admission in Tier 1 Colleges is cosidered quite good. 

Candidates can check REAP website to download merit list PDFs. The release date of REAP merit list is notified with REAP counselling dates. Candidates can visit official website and check their name and rank in REAP merit list.

If you see any mistakes, like a wrong name or photo, contact the exam office quickly. Do not wait until the last day because changes take time. The CG PAT Hall ticket will be released in online mode on the official portal. Those students who applied for the CG PAT Application process will be able to access the download link.

Candidates who get a seat via the REAP counselling process are issued a provisional seat allotment letter that they can check from the REAP web portal.

Yes, they are very useful. They show the type of questions and how hard the exam is. Solving them will help you manage time and improve accuracy. Try to solve at least 5 to 10 old papers before the exam.

In cases where two or more candidates get same rank in REAP merit list, tie will be resolved by considering following:

1. Candidates having a higher age will be given a higher merit / rank.
2. Thereafter candidate who has applied earlier will be given a higher merit / rank.

Follow these methods to prepare for the CG PAT Exam.

• Go through the syllabus.
• Focus on the important topics from agriculture and science.
• Follow a timetable suitable for you.
• Practice last year's question papers. 
• Prepare self-made notes and revise weekly. 
• Solve practise papers. 

1. Candidates with JEE Main percentile 20 and above are given first priority in the REAP merit list. Then, candidates with JEE Main percentile less than 20 are considered.
2. Second priority will be given to the class 12 marks.
3. Candidates with DVoc qualifications will be given third priority

Overall, 50-55% seats are reserved in IITs. The break-up of reservation is - 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 10% for Gen-EWS and 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.

In REAP counselling, seat allotment is done based on the choices filled by the candidates and their rank in the REAP merit list. The rank in the REAP merit list is decided based on JEE Main marks and class 12 marks for BTech admissions.

• Students must have photos and signature in the right size and format.
• School certificates of classes 10 and 12.
• If documents are not clear or in the wrong format, their form can be rejected.
• Always read the instructions before uploading.