Admission Process Overview

The admission process for the B.Tech Mechanical Engineering program at Shivalik College of Engineering is competitive and merit-based, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates are selected. The primary mode of admission is through JEE Advanced or JEE Main, followed by state-level entrance exams such as MHT-CET, UPSEE, and others. Candidates must fulfill specific eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

Eligibility Criteria

Category	Qualifying Exam	Minimum Percentage in 12th Grade	Subject Combination	Age Limit
General	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	75%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
EWS	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	70%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
OBC-NCL	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	65%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
SC	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	60%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
ST	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	60%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
PwD (General)	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	60%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)
PwD (SC/ST)	JEE Advanced or JEE Main	60%	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry	25 years (as of 1st July)

Application Procedure

The application process begins with registration on the official website of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or state-level counseling portals. Candidates must fill out the online application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. The process involves several stages:

1. Online Registration
2. Document Upload
3. Application Fee Payment
4. Form Submission
5. Admit Card Generation
6. Examination Participation

Seat Allocation Process

After the examination, candidates are ranked based on their performance. The seat allocation process follows a centralized counseling system where candidates must participate in online counseling sessions. Seats are allocated based on:

• JEE rank
• Preference choices given by the candidate
• Available seats in respective colleges
• Candidate category (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD)

Opening and Closing Ranks

Year	Category	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
2024	General	3250	7890
2024	EWS	1200	3500
2024	OBC-NCL	2000	5600
2024	SC	800	3000
2024	ST	500	1800
2023	General	3500	8200
2023	EWS	1300	3800
2023	OBC-NCL	2100	5900
2023	SC	900	3200
2023	ST	550	1900
2022	General	3700	8500
2022	EWS	1400	4000
2022	OBC-NCL	2200	6100
2022	SC	950	3400
2022	ST	600	2000

Exam Preparation Strategy

To succeed in the entrance exams, aspirants should follow a strategic preparation plan:

• Understand the syllabus thoroughly and create a study schedule.
• Focus on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization.
• Practice previous years' question papers and take mock tests regularly.
• Join coaching institutes or online platforms for structured learning.
• Revise regularly and maintain a healthy balance between studies and rest.

Counseling Advice

During the counseling process, candidates should:

• Research all available colleges and their cutoff ranks.
• Select preferences wisely based on your rank and category.
• Be ready to accept a lower-ranked college if you don't get into your preferred ones.
• Attend the counseling sessions punctually and submit required documents.
• Keep copies of all relevant documents for verification purposes.