AGC NEST is the National Entrance Scholarship Test (NEST) at Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC). Through AGC NEST, the authority offers an opportunity to the aspirants of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Law fields to get admission in North India’s most preferred institution i.e. Amritsar Group of Colleges. AGC has three colleges. These are Amritsar College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Amritsar Pharmacy College (APC), and recently introduced Amritsar Law College (ALC). The students can apply for this entrance cum scholarship examination by filling a simple online registration form. A registration fee needs to be deposited online for registering with AGC NEST 2022.
The application form of AGC NEST 2022 will open for all the candidates. Candidates can fill the AGC NEST 2022 registration on the official website.
AGC NEST Overview| Exam Name |
AGC NEST |
| Exam Full Form |
Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC) National Entrance Scholarship Test (NEST) |
| Conducting Body |
Amritsar Group of Colleges |
| Exam Mode |
Online mode |
| Total Questions |
45 |
| Exam Duration |
45 |
| Negative Marking |
0.25 |
| Programmes Offered |
Engineering, Agricultural and Law programmes |
| Scholarships |
Up to 1.5 lakhs |
Candidates seeking admission in a course of any filed like Engineering(BTech, MTech), Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy), Law, Management (BBA/MBA, etc.) or Computer Applications (BCA/MCA, etc.); offered at the Best Engineering College or the Best Pharmacy College India or a Law College in Punjab i.e. Amritsar Group of Colleges, have to appear for AGC NEST 2022.
For other Courses:
Note: The candidates applying for the courses can also avail a 20% scholarship based on the “Early-bird Registration” scheme till May 30, 2022
or
They can avail the scholarship based on the marks obtained in their previously held examination (for either of the courses mentioned above). You can evaluate your marks as per given table:
| Sr. No. | Percentage in Previous Examination Scholarship/Concession |
|---|---|
| 1 | Above 80% Full Tuition Fee of 1st Semester |
| 2 | Above 70% but below 80% Rs. 15,000/- |
| 3 | Above 65% but below 70% Rs. 7,500/- |
Candidates who wish to appear in AGC NEST can appear for the Scholarship Test anytime and anywhere as per the date selected in the AGC NEST application form.
AGC NEST CoursesAdmission to the following courses for the session 2022 is based on AGC NEST: Scholarship cum Entrance Exam. Through AGC NEST, a candidate can avail a scholarship up to 1.5 Lakhs.
The syllabus will depend on whichever field candidates are applying for i.e. engineering, management or law. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the syllabus, topics and its weightage for various courses:
| Branch Topics Level of Examination |
Topics |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| B. Tech (All Branches |
Chemistry Physics Mathematics |
12th Level |
| B. Pharmacy |
Chemistry Physics Biology/ Mathematics |
|
| BCA/BBA/B. Com/BHMCT/B. Sc. Fashion Design/MBA/MCA/BA LLB/LLB |
General Aptitude |
10th Level |
Below is the complete fee structure for various courses offered in the Amristar Group of Colleges.
| Course | Duration | Course Fee as per Duration (in Rs.) | Hostel(including Mess Fee) (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Tech (All Branches) | 4 years | 495427 | 251870 |
| B. Tech LEET | 3 years | 335502 | 185341 |
| M. Tech (CSE/ ECE/ CE/ ME) | 2 years | 143623 | 152040 |
| B. Pharmacy | 4 years | 495,428 | 285156 |
| D. Pharmacy | 2 years | 1,26,000 | 153840 |
| B. HMCT | 4 years | 316089 | 218598 |
| BBA | 3 years | 175099 | 218560 |
| BCA | 3 years | 205088 | 218560 |
| B. Com(Honors) | 3 years | 205088 | 218560 |
| MCA | 3 years | 335502 | 185341 |
| MCA LEET | 2 years | 212856 | 118777 |
| MBA | 2 years | 212856 | 152040 |
| M. HMCT | 2 years | 126000 | 152040 |
| B.sc (Honors) Agriculture | 4 years | 316089 | 251870 |
| B.sc Fashion Design | 3 years | 190491 | 218560 |
| BSC (MED & LAB SCI) | 3 years | 145,550 | 218560 |
| BA (Journalism & Mass communication) | 3 years | 236202 | 218560 |
Q. What is AGC NEST?
A. AGC NEST is the National Entrance Scholarship Test for admission at the Amritsar Group of Colleges. The candidates who wish to take admission in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy and Law and other programmes and avail Scholarships have to appear in AGC NEST exam.
Q. What is the last date of AGC NEST 2022 registration?
A. There is no last date of applying for AGC NEST registration. Candidates can apply for the test anytime and anywhere by selecting their preferred date and time.
Q. What is the amount of the Scholarship offered by the AGC?
A. The Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC) offers scholarships up to 1.5 lakhs based on the marks obtained in the test or qualifying exam depending on the course applied.
Q. What is the examination mode of AGC NEST?
A. The exam is conducted in online mode carrying 45 MCQs based questions.
Q. Is there any negative marking in the AGC NEST exam?
A. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Dates Section:| Domain | national |
| Exam Type | exam |
| Conducted By | 24780 |
| Is Conducting Body | Yes |
| Is Exam Paid | 0.0 |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Abbreviation | AGC NEST |
| Is Abroad | 0.0 |
| Exam Year | 2022 |
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