Arni School of Technology, Kangra Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Arni School of Technology, Kangra (AST) is an elite institution in the field of technology. It is located in the Tehsil Indora of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. AST is now carving its space in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in engineering. The admission procedure of the institution chooses capable and deserving candidates through various national and state entrance examinations. Usually, the proper admission cycle at AST is between August and September every year, in line with an academic session. Under JEE Main or HP Common Entrance Test (HPCET) conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University, students are admitted into an undergraduate program. The marks obtained from GATE and HPCET dictate admissions to master courses.

Eligibility criteria are different for various programs. Candidates intending to apply for B.Tech must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Graduate qualifications in the relevant engineering disciplines generally but with program-specific eligibility may vary across programs and are governed by university and regulatory authorities. A number of dates like application form date, entrance examination date, and result date are generally coordinated with those of JEE Main, GATE, and HPCET. Candidates are therefore advised to keep checking AST and concerned entrance examinations' official websites for consistent updates regarding the important dates and timelines.

Application Process

The application process varies among different programmes for Arni School of Technology, Kangra:

In the case of B.Tech programs:

1. Qualify for JEE Main or HPCET exam.
2. Register through the centralized counseling process (details to be checked on the official website).
3. The documents to be submitted include the 10+2 mark sheets, entrance exam score card and any other specified certificates.
4. Attend the counseling for seat allocation.
5. Should you be allotted a seat, visit AST for the completion of admission procedures.

For admission into the M.Tech programs:

1. Qualify the GATE or HPCET examination.
2. Go to the AST website and follow the guidelines under application process.
3. Attach the following documents: bachelor's degree certificates, entrance exam score card, and any other required certificates.
4. Attend counseling or interview rounds if shortlisted.
5. Complete admission process if selected.

For Ph.D. program:

1. Check the specific requirements and application procedure on the AST website.
2. Submit application with the requisite documents, research proposal, and any other specified materials.
3. Sit for an entrance test and/or interview as per the institute's selection process.
4. Complete the admission formalities if selected.

Degree-wise admission process

The B.Tech programs: The five B.Tech programs provided at AST are Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Admission to any of these courses shall depend on performance in either JEE Main or HPCET. The estimated fees for the entire B.Tech program would be between Rs. 420,000-Rs. 460,000.

M.Tech programs: The institutes offer four streams of study under the M.Tech degree. Admission to M.Tech courses is majorly based on GATE or HPCET scores. The total course fees for M.Tech are around Rs 170,000. The specializations include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

Ph.D.: A Ph.D. program in CSE happens in the department. The admission process would be likely a separate application through either some additional screening means like an interview or evaluation of a research proposal.

 The usual documents that would be required for admission include 

• a passport size photo, 
• 10th and 12th Mark sheets, and certificates. 
• Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets (for post-graduate programs),
•  and the score card in the entrance test (JEE Main, GATE, HPCET as applicable), if applicable, 
• category certificate, domicile certificate as required, 
• and such other certificates or documents as required by the institute.