SAU UG/PG Admission Entrance Test 2024 : South Asian University

Organisation : South Asian University SAU
Entrance Exam : UG/PG Admission Entrance Test 2024
Date of Examination : 20 & 21 April 2024
Application Deadline : 31st March 2024
Website : https://sau.int/admissions/admission-notice-2024/

UG/PG Admission Entrance Test

South Asian University is an international university established by the governments of the eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) viz., Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The University has now moved to its own beautiful 100 acres campus at Maidan Garhi. Last date for applying is 31st March 2024.

Admission Procedure

Admission Procedure for Nationals of SAARC Countries :
** Admission in B.Tech. Programmes will be done through two modes: (i) through Entrance Test (ii) through JEE scores.
** Admission in M.ASc./M.A. Programmes will be done through Entrance Test.
** Admission in M.Tech. Programme will be done through Entrance Test.
** Admission is PhD Programmes will be done will be done in two modes: through Entrance Test as well as through Direct Mode. For details on the admission through Direct Mode, click on PhD Programme.
** 50% of the students will be admitted from the host country (India).
** At least 4% seats are reserved for applicants from each of the five countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka provided they fulfil admission criteria.
** At least 10% seats are reserved for applicants from each of the countries: Pakistan and Bangladesh provided they fulfil admission criteria.
** 10% seats may be allotted to applicants from outside the SAARC region.
** Merit lists will be prepared country-wise and the competition will only be amongst candidates within each country.
** If the seats allocated to a particular country are not filled, they will be allocated to students from other countries, as per SAU rules.
** If there is a tie among successful candidates after the Entrance Test, for the purpose of merit, the preference will be given to the older (in age) candidate.

Admission Procedure for Nationals of Non-SAARC Countries :
** Candidates from outside the SAARC region do not have to take an Entrance Test and will be admitted on the basis of their past performance.
** All such candidates need to fill an online form and upload all supporting documents including educational records, identity proof and a colour photograph.
** The last date to apply is 31 March 2024.
** Each application will be scrutinized by the concerned faculty to determine the eligibility of the candidate and the decision of the University will be final in this regard.

** These students are not eligible for any scholarships/freeships offered by the University and will be liable to pay US$ 4500 per semester (US $9000 per year) for day scholars, payable in July, January each year. To know more about fee, go to Tuition and other fee.

Eligibility

For B.Tech. (CSE) & Dual Degree B.Tech.+ M.Tech. (CSE) :
A student must have passed the Class 12 or Higher Secondary or any equivalent qualifying examination in Science stream (having Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry as mandatory subjects) with a minimum of 75% marks in Mathematics.

For M.Tech. (CS) :
A 4-year B.Tech./B.E./BSc. (Engg.)/BS degree in Computer Science and Engineering or a relevant area* from an institution recognised by the government of any of the SAARC countries with a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade.
OR
A Master’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Mathematics/ Operational Research/ Statistics/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Physics an institution recognised by the government of any of the SAARC countries with a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade level.

For Integrated M.Sc.+M.Tech. (CS) :
A 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant area* with mathematics as a subject either at the Bachelor’s level or at the 10+2 (12th class) level from an institution recognised by the government of any of the SAARC countries with a minimum of 55% marks in the aggregate or an equivalent grade. Candidates who have a 2-year Bachelor’s degree and have cleared the first year of the Master’s programme are also eligible.

For Masters Programme :
A minimum of 15 years of education under the 10+2+3 pattern (i.e., 12 years of schooling + a 3 year degree) or a 4-year degree after 10+2 (12 years of schooling) with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.A. courses; and 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) for admission to M.Sc. courses. For all cases, the Master’s programme will be of two years duration.

For Ph.D. Programme :
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to a course of research leading to the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), if he/she has passed : 12 years of regular Schooling and at least 3-years Bachelor’s Degree plus post-graduate education leading to MA/M.Sc../M.C.A/MS/M.Tech./L.L.M. degree from a recognized University/Institution with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade for admission to Social Sciences and Law; and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade for admission to Science subjects.

Application Fee

The fee for appearing in the Entrance Test is US $10 or INR 830. Applications for admission will be accepted only online and payment must also be made through online mode. An Entrance Test will be conducted simultaneously throughout the SAARC region on 20 and 21 April 2024 as per the schedule.

Important Date

Last date for applying is 31st March 2024 (23:59 IST).
The Entrance Test will be held on 20 & 21 April 2024.