Hello Dhara,

The ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) merit rank is determined based on a combination of your academic performance and entrance exam scores. Here’s a breakdown of how it typically works:

1. Components of Merit Calculation :

• Class 10 Marks : Generally, the performance in Class 10 may have a lesser weightage, as the focus is primarily on higher secondary and graduation scores.
  
  
• Class 12 Marks : This usually carries significant weight. Your aggregate percentage in subjects relevant to your desired course is crucial.
  
  
• BCA Marks : For MBA admissions, your BCA aggregate score is essential, particularly your performance in core subjects.
  
  
• CMAT Score : Your CMAT score will heavily influence your merit rank. The higher the score, the better your chances for a favorable rank.
  
  2. Formula for Calculation :
  
  
• While the specific formula can vary, the general approach often looks like this:
  
  
  • Weightage : Class 12 (around 40-50%), BCA (around 20-30%), CMAT score (around 30-40%).
    
    
  • Your overall score is calculated by applying these weightages to each component.
    
    3. Normalization :
    
    
• Some committees apply normalization techniques to ensure that scores from different boards and exams are comparable.
  
  4. Final Merit List :
  
  
• After calculating the scores based on the above components, the ACPC will prepare a merit list that ranks candidates according to their final scores.
  
  Tips :
  
  
• Check Official Guidelines : Since criteria can vary yearly, always refer to the official ACPC website or their latest admission brochure for specific details regarding weightages and calculation methods.
  
  
• Focus on Performance : To improve your merit rank, focus on excelling in your CMAT exam and maintaining high marks in your 12th and BCA courses.

In summary, your merit rank in ACPC will be a composite of your academic scores and CMAT performance, with a focus on your 12th and BCA marks as key components.

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Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.