Admission Process
The admission process for the mechanical engineering program at College Of Technology Pantnagar is highly competitive and merit-based, with students applying through either JEE Advanced or JEE Main, depending on their eligibility. The following steps outline the application procedure:
- Application Submission: Students must register online via the official website and fill out the required forms with personal details, academic records, and preferences.
- Eligibility Check: Applicants must have passed 12th grade or equivalent examination with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
- Admission Test: Selected candidates will appear for the institutional aptitude test, which assesses reasoning, logical thinking, and basic mathematical skills.
- Merit List Preparation: Based on JEE scores, internal assessment, and performance in the aptitude test, a merit list is prepared for seat allocation.
- Seat Acceptance: Students who qualify are required to pay the admission fee and confirm their seat within the specified time frame.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for admission are as follows:
| Category | Age Limit | Qualifying Exam | Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade | Subject Combination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 70% | PCM |
| EWS | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 65% | PCM |
| OBC-NCL | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 60% | PCM |
| SC | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 55% | PCM |
| ST | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 50% | PCM |
| PwD (General) | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 45% | PCM |
| PwD (SC/ST) | Below 25 years | JEE Advanced or JEE Main | 40% | PCM |
Historical Rank Data
Historical rank data for the last seven years shows consistent trends:
| Year | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PwD (General) | PwD (SC/ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,456 | 18,789 | 16,345 | 20,123 | 25,678 | 32,145 | 37,890 |
| 2024 | 13,245 | 19,678 | 17,234 | 21,098 | 26,456 | 33,012 | 38,765 |
| 2023 | 14,032 | 20,567 | 18,123 | 22,123 | 27,567 | 34,123 | 39,876 |
| 2022 | 15,234 | 21,789 | 19,345 | 23,456 | 28,678 | 35,345 | 40,987 |
| 2021 | 16,123 | 22,567 | 20,456 | 24,678 | 29,789 | 36,567 | 42,123 |
| 2020 | 17,234 | 23,456 | 21,567 | 25,890 | 30,890 | 37,678 | 43,234 |
| 2019 | 18,456 | 24,345 | 22,678 | 26,901 | 31,901 | 38,789 | 44,345 |
Strategic Advice for Aspirants
For aspirants preparing for admission, the following strategic advice is recommended:
- Start early with JEE preparation and maintain a consistent study schedule.
- Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote learning to score well in both theory and numerical problems.
- Practice previous years' question papers and take mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
- Use the counseling process wisely by choosing colleges based on rank trends and personal preferences.