RGUKT AP- Admissions for the Academic Year 2024-25

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES
(Established through AP Legislative ACT 18 of 2008)
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
RK VALLEY CAMPUS | NUZVID CAMPUS | SRIKAKULAM CAMPUS | ONGOLE CAMPUS

Admission for two years PUC and four years B.Tech Program (2024-25) for SSC passed students.

Eligibility for admission:

• Candidates should have passed SSC (10th class) or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Governments of A.P. State & Telangana State/ CBSE/ICSE conducted in 2024. Candidates whose results are declared and ready on or before the last day of receiving online applications i.e., 25-06-2024, can apply for admission.
• Candidates should belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh / Telangana. The candidates should satisfy Local / Non-Local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra Pradesh/ Telangana Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) order, 1974 as subsequently amended.
• Candidates from other than AP and Telangana states are only eligible for Supernumerary seats (25%).
• International students shall be of Indian Nationality / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders.

Rule of Reservation:

1. Admission to 85% of total available seats shall be reserved for ‘local candidates (Andhra Pradesh) and the remaining 15% of the seats are open to the students of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states as specified in the Presidential Order 371 Article D in consonance to Section 95 of the A.P. Reorganization Act, 2014.
2. The rule of reservation for different categories are as under in both local and unreserved categories, subject to any changes and amendments made by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

SC – 15%, ST – 6%, BC-A – 7%, BC-B – 10%, BC-C – 1%, BC-D – 7%, BC-E – 4%, Physically Handicapped (PH) – 5%, Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) – 2%, NCC -1%, Sports – 0.5%, Bharat Scouts and Guides – 0.5%

3. A horizontal reservation of 33 1/3 % of seats in favor of girl candidates in each category (OC/SC/ST/BC/Special Categories) shall be ensured, wherever girl candidates are available.
4. In case of PH candidates, certificates issued by the State Medical Board alone are acceptable. Government doctors will physically verify the percentage of disability and certify. University will allot PH category seats as per the recommendations of the Government Doctors. For Sports and CAP categories, certificates issued by the respective District Boards are acceptable. In case of CAP category G.O Ms. No. 59 Home (services IV) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 16-5-2018 will be considered. CAP reservation is applicable at AP state-level.
5. In case of Sports & Games category in respect of GO.MS.NO.10 Dated: 15-7-2008 of Youth advancement Tourism & Culture (Sports) Department will be considered.
6. For all special categories (NCC, Sports, CAP, PH and Bharat Scouts and Guides), the respective Government Department officials will physically verify the relevant certificates and recommend the merit list for admission. The decision of the respective Government Department officials on the merit list is final and RGUKT will strictly follow that merit list for admission.
7. 10% supernumerary reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections as per the AP State Government Norms. Candidates should produce latest EWS certificate (Issued in 2023/2024) issued by the competent authority.
8. Any other reservation issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time shall be followed for admissions.
9. Since the courses offered are technical in nature and require appropriate physical fitness, RGUKT reserves the right of rejecting the application of such candidates who is declared by the experts as physically unfit to pursue the course.
10. Sample proformas (Annexures) to obtain relevant certificates for claiming reservations under various special categories are available in the University website rgukt.in

Selection Method:

1. Admission for two years PUC and four years B.Tech Program (2024-25) is based on marks obtained in SSC or equivalent examination conducted in 2024 and Guidelines issued by the Governing Council of RGUKT from time to time subject to adding a deprivation score to the students studied in Government schools. In case of students studied in Government Schools, a deprivation score of 4% (4 marks out of 100 for each subject) will be added to the marks scored by the candidates in each subject in SSC/Equivalent examination conducted in 2024. In case of boards declare results in grades, an equivalency factor recommended by the Governing Council of RGUKT will be used to convert grades in to marks. The decision of RGUKT is final in this regard.
   • In case of any modification in the marks after reverification, the scanned copy of revised marks memo needs to be sent to the admissions@rgukt.in email on or before 31^st June 2024 up to 5.00 p.m. Marks will be updated to those candidates who sends the revised marks copy to the above-mentioned mail on time. RGUKT is not responsible for late submission of revised marks.
2. Details in latest application will be considered in case of multiple online applications received from a same candidate.
3. In case of a tie in the marks, the following procedure will be followed to resolve the tie.
   • Higher marks in Mathematics
   • Higher marks in Science
   • Higher marks in English
   • Higher marks in Social Studies
   • Higher marks in 1st Language
   • Elder candidate as per the Date of Birth
   • Lowest random number obtained from the 10^th class hall ticket number.

If the tie is resolved with any of the checks in the chronological order mentioned above, the next option(s) will not be considered.

4. The rules and guidelines issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh/Governing Council of RGUKT from time to time shall be followed for admissions.
5. Details filled by the candidates in online application will be considered for selection. RGUKT is not responsible for wrong entries.
6. If reservation under BC/SC/ST/EWS is not claimed by the candidate in the online application, he/she will be considered under Open Category for selection. RGUKT is not responsible for not claiming reservation and special categories in online application.
7. Campus will be allotted based on the merit in the SSC/Equivalent examination conducted in 2024 after adding deprivation score as recommended by the Governing Council of RGUKT following rule of reservation. While filling the online application, candidates are advised to enter their preferred campus according to their priority. RGUKT is not responsible for any wrong entry as far as campus preference is concerned.
8. In no case, internal transfer of candidates between the campuses is permitted. Students have to study in the campus where they are admitted.

Note: Special Category Selection List (PH/CAP/NCC/Sports/Barat Scouts) will be announced subsequently.

How to Apply:

1. Candidates should apply online only through rgukt.in / AP online center. Application fee can be paid through online payment gateway or in cash at AP online centers for which the center will issue a receipt.
2. Application fee is Rs. 300/-. It is Rs.200/-for SC and ST candidates.
3. Soft copies of all relevant certificates should be uploaded while submitting the online application.
4. If any candidate applies more than once, information in the latest application will be considered for the selection process.
5. It is the responsibility of the candidate to enter his/her correct information/details in all respects. RGUKT is not responsible for any wrong entries in online application.

Important Dates

Check the detailed official notification below for complete details: