Admission Process
The admission process for the International Relations program at Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University Jaipur is designed to identify and select candidates who demonstrate academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and potential for success in global affairs.
Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Qualifying Exam | Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade | Subject Combination | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 60% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| EWS | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 50% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| OBC-NCL | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 50% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| SC | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 45% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| ST | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 45% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| PwD (General) | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 40% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | CBSE, State Boards, or Equivalent | 40% | PCM + English | 25 Years |
Application Procedure
Applicants must register online via the university's official website and complete the required application form. The process includes uploading scanned copies of academic documents, identity proof, and passport-size photographs.
Applications are typically accepted from April to June for the upcoming academic year. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria receive a confirmation email with further instructions regarding document verification and test centers.
Admission Categories
- General Category: For candidates belonging to the general population without reservation benefits.
- EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): Reserved seats for candidates from economically disadvantaged backgrounds as per government guidelines.
- OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer): Reserved seats for OBC candidates who do not fall into the creamy layer category.
- SC (Scheduled Castes): Reserved seats for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes as per government classification.
- ST (Scheduled Tribes): Reserved seats for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes as per government classification.
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities): Special provisions for candidates with disabilities under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
Entrance Examination and Counseling
Candidates who qualify in the qualifying examination are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance test conducted by the university. The entrance exam assesses knowledge of general aptitude, logical reasoning, and English proficiency.
After conducting the entrance examination, the university conducts a centralized counseling process for seat allocation. Candidates must fill in their preferences for colleges and courses during this stage.
Seat Allocation Process
The seat allocation follows a merit-based system with consideration of category-wise reservations. Final seats are allocated based on the candidate's rank, preference list, and availability of seats in respective categories.
Counseling Strategy
To maximize chances of securing admission, aspirants should:
- Research previous years' cutoffs and trends to make informed choices.
- Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam focusing on logical reasoning, aptitude, and English.
- Consider both local and national options while filling preferences to increase allocation chances.
- Stay updated with notifications from the university regarding important dates and procedures.
Years of Admission Data
| Year | Opening Rank (General) | Closing Rank (General) | Opening Rank (OBC-NCL) | Closing Rank (OBC-NCL) | Opening Rank (SC) | Closing Rank (SC) | Opening Rank (ST) | Closing Rank (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500 | 1800 | 1200 | 1600 | 900 | 1300 | 800 | 1200 |
| 2023 | 1600 | 1900 | 1300 | 1700 | 1000 | 1400 | 900 | 1300 |
| 2022 | 1700 | 2000 | 1400 | 1800 | 1100 | 1500 | 1000 | 1400 |
| 2021 | 1800 | 2100 | 1500 | 1900 | 1200 | 1600 | 1100 | 1500 |
| 2020 | 1900 | 2200 | 1600 | 2000 | 1300 | 1700 | 1200 | 1600 |