Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a government university which was established in 2005 and is located at Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir. The University is recognised with University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD-level programmes such as BTech, BSc, BA, BVoc, MTech, MSc, MA, MBA, MCA, etc.under its schools of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences and Business Studies.

The University has strong tie-ups with numerous prestigious institutions such as United Nations University of Peace Costa Rica, Delhi University, University of Kashmir and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, to facilitate technical, academic and cultural exchange.

IUST admission process involves national-level entrance exams and University-based tests for admission to majority of its courses. Admission to a few programmes is merit-based. Candidates willing to enrol for IUST needs to apply online through the official website of the University. Some of the important highlights regarding the admission for its different courses are listed below: 

UG Courses

• Admission to BTech rogramme is granted on the basis of score obtained in JEE Main. However, BTech LE admission is merit-based
• BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics), Post Basic BSc (Nursing) and BA (Hons) English is University-based entrance exam
• Admission to BSc (General) and BVoc programmes is based on a candidate's merit in Class 12

PG Courses

• IUST MTech (Food Technology) admission is based on a valid score obtained in GATE/ University-based test
• Candidates must have a valid score in the University-based entrance exam for admission to MA and MCA programmes
• Admission to MSc (Food Technology) is merit-based whereas admission to all the other specialisations is done through an entrance exam, conducted by the University
• MBA admissions will be granted on the basis of a valid score in CMAT/ IUSAT MAT score 
• On the basis of Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test (UGMAT), students are selected for Integrated MBA programme

PhD Course

• To apply for PhD programme, candidates need to appear for a PhD entrance test conducted by the University. However, candidates with UGC NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE score are exempted from the entrance test
• Candidates must secure at least 50 per cent aggregate in the University-based entrance exam to be eligible for viva voce/ presentation round

The important dates for all the entrance exams accepted by IUST are tabulated below:

IUST offers undergraduate courses in several programmes under its various departments. Admission is both merit-based as well as entrance based, depending on the course. Admission procedure along with all the important information of UG courses is elaborated below. 

IUST offers four-year BTech and three-year BTech Lateral Entry (LE) programme comprising six specialisations each. All the BTech specialisations has a seat intake of 60 each. For BTech programme, eligible candidates who wish to seek admission need to have a valid score in JEE Main whereas for BTech LE programme, students must satisfy the minimum eligibity criteria provided in the table below:

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The University offers BSc and Post Basic BSc programme with a course duration of three and four years, respectively. BSc (General) has 60 seats whereas BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) has an intake of 35.

• IUST BSc (General) admission solely depends on fulfiling the eligibility criteria set by the University
• Admission to BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics) is based on a University-level entrance test. The question paper for entrance test will comprise Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the Mathematics syllabus taught in Class 12
• The University conducts an entrance test for selecting students for BSc (Nursing). The question paper shall be of 100 minutes duration consisting of 100 MCQs in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology of Class 12 level. The question paper shall consist of three sections having 30 questions each of Physics & Chemistry and 40 questions on Biology. There will be no negative marking

The minimum eligibility criteria for all these programmes is tabulated below:

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In addition to the above mentioned UG programmes, IUST also offers three-year BA, BBA and BVoc programmes. BA (Hons) English has an intake of 45 whereas BBA offers 60 seats. Admission to BA and BBA is entrance-based whereas for BVoc, admission is based on the merit obtained in the qualifying exam.

• Selection for BBA programme will be based on merit obtained by the candidate in the undergraduate admission test in management conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi in collaboration with IUST
• The question paper of BA (Hons) English entrance test will comprise MCQs based on General English syllabus taught in Class 12 and General Knowledge (GK) including Environmental Science as one of the components
• Admission to BVoc is merit-based

However, students must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

IUST offers numerous courses at postgraduate level under it several schools such as School of Engneering and Technology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Business Studies and School of Sciences. Admission to all these courses is based on either a national level entrance exam or University-based test, depending on the course. All the details regarding admissions are elaborated below.

IUST MA admission is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam conducted by the University. The course duration of MA programme is two years. The syllabus for specialisation-specific entrance exam is given below:

• MA (Economics): The question paper for entrance test will comprises MCQs on General Aptitude, recent trends in economics and core economics
• MA (Arabic Language and Literature): The question paper for entrance test consists of MCQs based on undergraduate level syllabus for Arabic language, GK and knowledge of the Arab World Affairs
• MA (English): The question paper for entrance test comprises MCQs based on undergraduate level syllabus of General English and English Literature 
• MA (Islamic Studies): The question paper comprises MCQs based on Islamic History, Islamic Religious and Social Sciences, Sufism, Muslim Philosophy being taught at undergraduate level
• MA (Journalism and Mass Communication): The entrance test consists of both descriptive and MCQs based questions such as GK, Current Affairs (CA), Media Analysis, Personalities and Events in news, creative writing, critical appreciation, books & authors, abbreviations and English language vocabulary, respectively
• MA (International Relations): The question paper for entrance exam will comprise MCQs based on major conflicts around the world, peace initiatives, Geography, important personalities, GK and CA
• MA (Political Science): The question paper for entrance test will comprise MCQs based on the syllabus of BA (Political Science)

Candidates, who wish to apply for any of these courses, must satisfy the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:

Full-time MSc programme is offered in five specialisations by IUST. Its course duration is two year and admission is strictly based on a valid score obtained in the entrance test conducted at University's end. The syllabus for all MSc specialisations entrance exam is listed below:

• MSc (Statistics/ Physics/ Chemistry): The entrance test question paper will be comprising MCQs based on the relevant specialisation taught at UG level
• MSc Information Technology: Its entrance exam will consists of MCQs based on Computer Science taught at undergraduate level, Mathematics taught in Class 12, Logical Reasoning (LR) and English language comprehension

Final admission is offered to the eligible candidates with a valid score in the relevant entrance exam. To know the eligibility criteria for all these programmes, refer to the table below:

The University offers MBA, MCA and MTech programmes in full-time mode. Admission to all these programmes is entrance-based. 

• For MBA programme, selection will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in CMAT (conducted by AICTE) or the score obtained by the candidate in the IUST MAT admission test conducted by IUST in collaboration with AIMA, followed by the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). A weightage of 60 per cent is given to CMAT/ IUST MAT score and the remaining 40 per cent weightage is given to GD and PI
• A valid GATE score is required for admission to MTech Food Technology programme. The students, who don't have a valid GATE score, must appear for the entrance exam conducted by the University. Final selection of the students is based on the performance in GATE/ University-based test and qualifying examination in the ratio of 60 per cent and 40 per cent, respectively
• Candidates seeking admission to MCA programme is done through an entrance test held at University's end which consists of MCQs based on Computer Science taught at undergraduate level, Mathematics taught at Class 12, LR and English language comprehension

Candidates can find the seat-intake and eligibility criteria in the below-mentioned table:

IUST also offers integrated MBA (BBA+MBA) programme to provide students with a sound understanding of the field of international business, and to enable them to obtain an appropriate entry-level international business position leading to a successful career. The programme's duration is five years and students will be awarded with BBA and MBA degrees separately, based on the performance in one to six semesters and seven to 10 semesters, respectively.

Selection to integrated MBA programme will be based on merit obtained by the candidate in UG MAT, conducted by the Universty in association with AIMA, New Delhi.

The University offers diploma programmes in Engineering field, which are focused to impart practical and skills-oriented training. All the diploma courses offered by IUST are approved by AICTE. The University also has a provision of LE to the eligible candidates in the third semester of three year diploma programme. 

• Admission to diploma in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is based on a University-level entrance exam comprising MCQs based on English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics based on the syllabus of Class 10

AT doctoral level, IUST offers PhD programme in 14 specialisations. The minimum duration of the programme is three years, with a maximum of six years. Admission to PhD is based on a University-level entrance test, conducted by the concerned department. Out of 100 aggregate, 80 aggregate is assigned to the written component and the remaining 20 aggregate, to viva voce/ presentation. The written component has 80 MCQs, carrying one mark each, consisting of questions on research methodology and questions from the broad area in which candidate wishes to pursue PhD. The candidate will have to secure at least 50 per cent aggregate in the written test to be eligible for viva voce/ presentation. Candidates who have qualified either NET/ SLET/ SET/ GATE will be exempted from the entrance test.

Candidates seeking admission to IUST campus are required to apply online for all the programmes on the official website of the University. 

Step-by-step online application process is mentioned below: 

1. Candidates must log on to the University website and click on 'Admissions' tab in order to fill the application form online
2. On the next page, click on 'Apply Now' and after reading the instructions carefully, hit on 'Proceed' button
3. New applicants must click on the link titled 'Apply for Under Graduate' or 'Apply for Post Graduate' as required, under the 'New Applicant' tab
4. 'Existing Applicants' can use their already issued application number and start filling the application form
5. Fill-in all the details in the application form that appears on the screen 
6. Scan and upload a passport-size colored photograph (5-200 KB) in .jpg or .png format
7. After completing the application form successfully, the candidate will receive an acknowledgment message. Students are advised to save the acknowledgement document for any future references
8. Commplete application form along with the attested copies of all relevant documents needs to be sent to the admission section of the University
9. The final step is to make a payment of Rs 1,000 as the application fee through net-banking or debit/ credit card

Note: Candidates must collect the receipt of hard copy of the application form as well as the prospectus at the time of form submission.

Documents required:

Students need to submit the attested photocopies of the following documents along with the application form:

• State subject certificate
• Date of birth certificate
• Aggregate card of the qualifying examination
• JEE Main / CMAT score card (if applicable)
• Category certificate issued by the concerned authorities (if applicable)
• Provisional/ character/ migration certificate from the institute last attended
• Certificate of Permanent Resident (PR) of Jammu and Kashmir

The University has reserved 38 per cent of the total seats for reserved category students which are filled based on merit. IUST offers seat reservations only for the students who are the residents of Jammu and Kashmir State or have passed their qualifying examination in the State. Seat reservations that are offered by the University to the eligible candidates is tabulated below:

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Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) facilitates several scholarships, offered by different agencies to the meritorious, reserved category and economically weaker students. The University is in constant touch with the Central Government with which it offers the following scholarships:

• Merit cum Means Scholarship scheme
• Post Matric Scholarship scheme
• Pahari Speaking (PS) scheme
• Other Backward Classes (OBC) scheme
• Physically Challenged Students (PCS) scheme
• Scheduled Castes (SC) scheme
• Resident of Backward Area (RBA) scheme

In addition to the scholarships, IUST also offers Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) in accordance with the guidelines provided by AICTE. TFW is specially meant for poor and meritorious students.

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• IUST signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding with University of Delhi and University of Kashmir