Admission Rank Trends
The cut-off ranks for AIU Imphal West have shown a consistent upward trend over the past decade, reflecting increasing popularity and recognition of the university. The following table outlines the opening and closing ranks for various categories:
| Year | General (Opening) | General (Closing) | EWS (Opening) | EWS (Closing) | OBC (Opening) | OBC (Closing) | SC (Opening) | SC (Closing) | ST (Opening) | ST (Closing) | PwD (Opening) | PwD (Closing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50000 | 70000 | 40000 | 60000 | 30000 | 50000 | 20000 | 35000 | 10000 | 25000 | 8000 | 15000 |
| 2019 | 45000 | 65000 | 35000 | 55000 | 25000 | 45000 | 18000 | 30000 | 9000 | 22000 | 7000 | 13000 |
| 2020 | 40000 | 60000 | 30000 | 50000 | 20000 | 40000 | 15000 | 28000 | 8000 | 20000 | 6000 | 12000 |
| 2021 | 35000 | 55000 | 25000 | 45000 | 18000 | 35000 | 13000 | 25000 | 7000 | 18000 | 5000 | 10000 |
| 2022 | 30000 | 50000 | 22000 | 40000 | 16000 | 32000 | 12000 | 23000 | 6000 | 15000 | 4500 | 9000 |
| 2023 | 28000 | 48000 | 20000 | 38000 | 15000 | 30000 | 11000 | 22000 | 5500 | 14000 | 4000 | 8500 |
| 2024 | 25000 | 45000 | 18000 | 35000 | 14000 | 28000 | 10000 | 20000 | 5000 | 12000 | 3500 | 7500 |
The data shows a steady decline in opening ranks across all categories, indicating that more students are aspiring to enroll at AIU Imphal West. This trend is driven by improved recognition, better infrastructure, and rising placement statistics.
Admission Process Overview
The admission process for AIU Imphal West is primarily governed by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board). Students must:
- Appear for JEE Main or other qualifying examinations
- Register on the official JoSAA website
- Fill in preferences based on their rank and choice of institutions
- Participate in the counseling rounds conducted by JoSAA/CSAB
- Accept the allocated seat or wait for subsequent rounds
The university participates in the centralized counseling process, allowing students to secure admission based on merit and availability.
Seat Allocation Criteria
Seats are allocated based on the following criteria:
- Rank obtained in JEE Main or equivalent examination
- Category (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwD)
- Preference of course and institution
- Availability of seats after previous rounds
The seat matrix is updated annually, with the number of available seats varying across departments. For example:
- Computer Science & Engineering: 120 seats
- Electrical Engineering: 90 seats
- Mechanical Engineering: 80 seats
- Civil Engineering: 70 seats
- Biotechnology: 60 seats
Students who secure a rank within the cutoff range for their preferred program are eligible to receive an offer. The process is highly competitive, especially for popular programs like Computer Science and Engineering.
Admission Timeline
The admission timeline typically begins in April and concludes by June:
- April: Registration opens for JoSAA/CSAB counseling
- May: First round of seat allocation
- June: Subsequent rounds of counseling and seat acceptance
Students are advised to monitor the official websites regularly for updates on the counseling schedule and seat availability.