Admissions Process

The admission process for the Engineering program at People S University Bhopal is designed to ensure that only the most qualified candidates gain entry. The university follows a merit-based system aligned with national-level entrance examinations such as JEE Advanced and JEE Main.

Admission Through JEE Advanced

Candidates who qualify in JEE Advanced are eligible for direct admission to the program. The selection is based on rank obtained in the examination, subject to meeting other eligibility criteria. Students must also fulfill the minimum qualifying percentage in their Class 12th board examinations.

Admission Through JEE Main

For students who have appeared for JEE Main, the university considers the best of three attempts if available. The admission process includes a merit list generated based on normalized scores from JEE Main combined with Class 12th performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Category	Age Limit	Qualifying Exam	Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade	Subject Combination
General	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	75%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
EWS	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	70%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
OBC-NCL	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	70%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
SC	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	65%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
ST	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	65%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PwD (General)	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	65%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PwD (EWS)	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PwD (OBC-NCL)	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PwD (SC)	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PwD (ST)	As per UPSC guidelines	Class 12th with PCM	60%	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Previous Years' Rank Data

Year	General	EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	PwD (General)	PwD (EWS)	PwD (OBC-NCL)	PwD (SC)	PwD (ST)
2023	15,000	22,000	28,000	40,000	50,000	30,000	35,000	40,000	50,000	60,000
2022	18,000	25,000	30,000	42,000	52,000	32,000	37,000	42,000	52,000	62,000
2021	20,000	28,000	32,000	45,000	55,000	35,000	40,000	45,000	55,000	65,000
2020	22,000	30,000	35,000	48,000	58,000	38,000	43,000	48,000	58,000	68,000
2019	25,000	32,000	38,000	50,000	60,000	40,000	45,000	50,000	60,000	70,000

Application Process and Strategy

The application process begins with registering on the official university portal. Candidates must fill out the online form with accurate details and upload required documents such as Aadhaar card, Class 12th marksheet, JEE scorecard, and category certificate if applicable.

After submission, candidates are advised to carefully review their application data before finalizing it. Once confirmed, they can proceed to the counseling stage, where seat allocation is based on merit rank and preference choices made during registration.

To optimize chances of admission, aspirants should follow these strategic steps:

1. Research previous years' cutoff ranks for all categories and choose a balanced list of preferences.
2. Ensure all documents are correctly uploaded to avoid disqualification issues.
3. Consider the impact of category reservation while selecting options to maximize probability of securing a seat in a desired branch.
4. Be prepared for multiple rounds of counseling if necessary, especially if there are vacant seats after initial allocation.
5. Stay updated with official notifications and adhere strictly to deadlines for each stage of the process.

Preparation Tips for JEE Exams

Preparing for JEE Advanced or Main requires a structured approach combined with consistent practice. Here are some key tips:

• Start early and create a detailed study plan covering all subjects—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
• Use quality reference books such as HC Verma for Physics, OP Tandon for Chemistry, and RD Sharma for Mathematics.
• Practice previous year papers regularly to understand exam patterns and time management strategies.
• Join coaching institutes or online platforms like BYJU'S or Unacademy for guided preparation.
• Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, especially in Mathematics and Physics.