Historical Rank Trends
The cut-off ranks for admission into the School of Design program at Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Science have shown a consistent upward trend over recent years:
| Year | General (Opening) | General (Closing) | EWS (Opening) | EWS (Closing) | OBC (Opening) | OBC (Closing) | SC (Opening) | SC (Closing) | ST (Opening) | ST (Closing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14500 | 18500 | 12500 | 16500 | 11000 | 15000 | 9000 | 13000 | 8000 | 12000 |
| 2022 | 15000 | 19000 | 13000 | 17000 | 11500 | 15500 | 9500 | 13500 | 8500 | 12500 |
| 2021 | 16000 | 20000 | 14000 | 18000 | 12500 | 16500 | 10500 | 14500 | 9500 | 13500 |
| 2020 | 17000 | 21000 | 15000 | 19000 | 13500 | 17500 | 11500 | 15500 | 10500 | 14500 |
| 2019 | 18000 | 22000 | 16000 | 20000 | 14500 | 18500 | 12500 | 16500 | 11500 | 15500 |
The data indicates that the program attracts increasingly competitive candidates each year, with a narrowing gap between opening and closing ranks across all categories. This reflects growing awareness and interest in the field of design education.
Admission Process
Admission to the School of Design program follows the standard JoSAA/CSAB counseling process:
- Candidates must have cleared JEE Main or equivalent engineering entrance exam with a minimum qualifying percentile.
- All eligible candidates register for JoSAA counseling and fill in their preferences for colleges and branches.
- Seat allocation is done through a centralized computerized process based on rank, category, and preference.
- Candidates who get seats are required to report physically for admission and complete fee payment procedures.
- The final list of admitted students is published after all rounds of counseling are completed.
It is advisable to prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and understand the process well in advance to maximize chances of getting into the preferred branch.