Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (AJCE), Kottayam, is a self-sustaining college renowned for its rigorous admission process. The college offers an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering and technology disciplines. AJCE's admission process is designed to discover the most meritorious and talented candidates across the nation.

The AJCE admissions typically begin during May-June for the academic year August-September. Admission is provided through various national-level and state-level entrance examinations based on the course. Undergrad courses consider the KEAM score, while the postgraduate admission is based on tests like GATE, KMAT, etc., and similar entrance tests.

For B.Tech programs, the minimum academic requirement is a pass in 10+2 from a state-approved board of studies with Math, Physics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. The candidates need to pass the KEAM test conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Government of Kerala, with at least 10 marks in both Paper I and Paper II. A minimum 50% marks aggregate in the qualifying examination is needed for all courses excepting a few exceptions.

Application Process

Application to Amal Jyothi College of Engineering varies according to the program:

For B.Tech programs:

1. Qualify in the KEAM exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Govt. of Kerala.
2. Apply for the centralized allotment process (CAP) conducted by the Govt. of Kerala.
3. Choose AJCE and preferred courses at the time of allotment.
4. On selection, report to AJCE for verification of documents and fee payment.

For M.Tech programs:

1. Appear for the GATE exam and secure a valid score.
2. Send direct applications to AJCE via website when applications are called.
3. Deposit application fee (fee can vary for different categories).
4. Candidates shortlisted may be called for additional tests or interview.
5. Final selection on the basis of GATE score and performance in test/interview.

For MCA program:

1. Clear the Kerala MCA Entrance Examination conducted by LBS for 50% of the seats.
2. Send direct applications to AJCE for the balance seats.
3. Complete the application form and submit it with the required documents and application fee.
4. Report for counseling if chosen.

For Ph.D programs:

1. Check the eligibility criteria for the relevant discipline from the AJCE website.
2. Apply directly to AJCE during Ph.D admissions.
3. Submit research proposal and other required documents.
4. Report for entrance test and/or interview as the case may be, according to the requirement of the department.
5. Final choice is done based on the performance of the candidate as a whole and seat availability.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Tech: AJCE offers 12 B.Tech courses with 780 seats. The admissions are carried out on the basis of KEAM marks. The candidates need to score a minimum of 10 marks in both Paper I and Paper II of the KEAM examination. Specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, and many more are offered by the college.

M.Tech: The college has various M.Tech courses like VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Environmental Engineering, Electric Vehicle Technology, etc. The admission is normally on the valid GATE score basis. However, if there are vacant seats, candidates who do not have any GATE scores can also be considered. There is a normal intake of 12 students for each of the M.Tech courses.

MCA: AJCE offers both the regular MCA and MCA Integrated programs. 50% of the seats in the regular MCA program are filled through the Kerala MCA Entrance Examination held by LBS. Intake capacity for the MCA Integrated program is 60 students.

Ph.D: Doctoral programs in engineering disciplines, science, and mathematics are available in the college. The selection is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in a written test and/or interview. Candidates should have cleared national-level tests such as GATE, UGC-NET, or similar tests.

Documents needed for admission in general are:

• Passport size photographs
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Degree mark sheets and certificates (for PG and Ph.D. candidates)
• Scorecards of entrance exams (KEAM/GATE/KMAT/others according to need)
• Category certificates (if required)
• Migration certificate
• Character certificate
• Medical fitness certificate