Admission Process Overview

The admission process for the Environmental Science program at Pandit Deendayal Energy University Gandhinagar follows a structured timeline and involves several stages:

1. Application Submission: Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the university's official portal during the designated period.
2. Document Verification: Verified documents are submitted either online or offline, depending on the mode of application.
3. Admission Test: Candidates who qualify based on eligibility criteria appear for an admission test conducted by the university.
4. Counseling Session: Shortlisted candidates participate in a counseling session where they choose their preferred branch and seat allocation occurs.
5. Seat Acceptance: Final confirmation of seat acceptance is made after the successful completion of all formalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Category	Qualifying Exam	Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade	Subject Combinations	Age Limit
General	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
EWS	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
OBC-NCL	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	55%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
SC	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	50%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
ST	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	50%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
PwD - General	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	45%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)
PwD - SC/ST	CBSE/State Board/ICSE	45%	Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics	25 Years (as on 31st December of the admission year)

Rank Analysis for Last 7 Years

Year	General	EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	PwD - General	PwD - SC/ST
2024	12500	18000	16500	34000	36000	45000	50000
2023	13000	19000	17000	35000	37000	46000	51000
2022	14000	20000	18000	36000	38000	47000	52000
2021	15000	21000	19000	37000	39000	48000	53000
2020	16000	22000	20000	38000	40000	49000	54000
2019	17000	23000	21000	39000	41000	50000	55000
2018	18000	24000	22000	40000	42000	51000	56000

Strategic Preparation Tips for Aspirants

To succeed in the admission process, aspirants should:

• Start preparation early, ideally from class 11th, to ensure strong foundational knowledge.
• Focus on mastering core subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Practice solving previous years' question papers and sample tests regularly.
• Attend coaching classes or online tutorials for additional support.
• Stay updated with current affairs related to environmental issues and government policies.
• Develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills through regular practice.

Counseling Process and Choice Filling Strategy

The counseling process involves selecting preferred branches based on merit scores and category-wise cutoffs. Candidates are advised to:

• Research thoroughly about different programs offered by the university.
• Understand the rank requirements for various categories.
• Choose seats strategically considering proximity to home, future career prospects, and program reputation.
• Be prepared to accept lower-ranked choices if higher preferences are not available.