Akal College of Engineering and Technology, Sirmour: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

The Akal College of Engineering and Technology, with an enduring reputation among the constituent colleges under Eternal University, is truly a kaleidoscope of opportunities in the picturesque foothills of the Himalayas at Baru Sahib in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The College offers engineering programs at the undergraduate level, with special focus on Computer Science Engineering, at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. The admissions process at Akal College intends to pick out candidates who are brilliant and deserving through various national and state-level entrance examinations. As a rule, the admission cycle is started almost several months before the academic year begins around August-September. For undergraduate courses, the Admissions Department accepts JEE Main or HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) for admission consideration. For postgraduate courses, it is either GATE score or HPCET score for admission, while for Ph.D. admission it is an entrance exam conducted by the Eternal University.

Eligibility criteria state that for B.Tech a student must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. In JEE Main examination, a minimum of 15% is required for General Category students and 10% for reserved category students. Alternatively, for HPCET, the students should have scored at least 20% for general category and 15% for reserved category. A valid GATE score or HPCET score is required with a minimum of 20% marks for admission to M.Tech. The minimum qualification required is a bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline. Apart from that, the Ph.D. program will be offered by the institution via its internal entrance examination conducted by Eternal University.

Some important tentative dates concerned with various entrance examinations are as follows:

• JEE Main-Usually one of the most prominent entrance tests scheduled to be held in January and April
• GATE-The entrance test is usually held in February
• HPCET- The examination is customarily executed in May (Next exam date: 10th May, 2025)

Candidates should be regularly checking the official websites of these entrance exams and Akal College for the latest information regarding application deadline and exam date.

Application Process

The Akal College of Engineering and Technology application process varies with each program:

For B.Tech programs:

1. Qualify in JEE Main or HPCET with the minimum required marks.

2. Open the official website of Akal College or Eternal University

3. Fill out the online application for B.Tech admission

4. Pay the application fee as specified on the website

5. Upload required documents such as:

• X and XII Mark Sheets
• JEE Main/HPCET Score Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photograph

6. Submit the application

7. Wait for the merit list to be published

8. If selected, report at the college for document verification and fee payment.

For M.Tech programs:

1. To qualify GATE or HPCET with adequate scores.

2. Open the official website of Akal College or Eternal University.

3. Fill in the online form for M.Tech admission.

4. Pay the requisite application fee.

5. Upload necessary documents, including:

• All Bachelor degree certificates and mark sheets
• GATE/HPCET score report
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

6. Submit the duly completed application form.

7. Shortlisted candidates may be called for the interview.

8. Final selection will be based on entrance exam score and interview performance.

For Ph.D. programs:

1. Check the eligibility criteria on the college website.
2. Register for Eternal University Entrance Examination.
3. Take the entrance test on the date of examination held.
4. Fill out the Ph.D. application form on the college website if eligible.
5. Submit research proposals along with other required documents.
6. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
7. Final selection will depend on the entrance exam, interview, and assessment of a research proposal.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Tech: Akal College offers B.Tech in the Computer Science Engineering branch with an intake of 30 seats. Entry to the course is based on JEE Main scores (General category-15% marks, Reserved category-10% marks) or HPCET scores (General category-20%, Reserved category-15%). It is a four-year program and total fee for the program is Rs. 437,000.

B.Tech Lateral Entry: The college also offers 6 seats for lateral entry to B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering. This lateral entry is meant for diploma-holders or holders of a B.Sc. degree. The total fee for this three-year program is Rs. 329,000.

M.Tech: There are 5 seats for admission to the M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program. Entry to the program depends on a valid score in GATE or HPCET with a minimum of 20% marks. The candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant field. The total fee for the program is Rs. 221,000.

Ph.D.: This program has 3 seats for Computer Science and Engineering. Entrance to the program will be based on the Eternal University Entrance Examination. Candidates must have a master's degree in the relevant discipline. The total fee for the Ph.D. program is Rs. 383,000.