Eligibility Criteria

School of Commerce & Management
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 BBA (Honours with Research)
BBA – Capital Market in association with SMI
BBA – Digital Marketing in association with ISDC
BBA -Hospitality & Global Tourism powered by Emversity
Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
2 B. Com (Honours with Research)
B. Com – Capital Market in association with SMI
Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
3 MBA Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration (10+2+3 Pattern).
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
Valid score card of any of the entrance exam like CAT /MAT / XAT / CMAT or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
School of Humanities
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 B. A. (Honours with Research)
English | Journalism and Mass Communication
B. A. (Honours)Fashion Design
Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
2 M. A. Journalism and Mass Communication Passed Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 Pattern) or equivalent in the relevant field.
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET).
School of Engineering & IT
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Mechatronics Engineering Passed 10th Std. / SSC examination.
Valid score card of entrance exam conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET)
2 Diploma ( Lateral Entry ) in Mechanical Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Mechatronics Engineering
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics / Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. For Mechanical Engineering, Mandatory Subjects at 10+2 level – Physics, Chemistry, Maths. For Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mandatory Subject at 10+2 level – Physics, Maths. For Computer Science and Engineering, Mandatory Subject at 10+2 level – Physics, Maths .
OR
10th + (2 years ITI) shall be eligible for admission to Second Year Diploma Course in any branch of Engineering & Technology. Candidate should have a valid score card of entrance exam conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) or AJU -Combined Entrance Test ( AJUCET )
Valid score card of entrance exam conducted by Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET)
3 BCA (Honours with Research) BCA – AI & DL in association with IBM BCA – Cyber Security in association with Cyber Dojo Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2), from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
4 BCA (Lateral Entry)
BCA – AI & DL
BCA – Cyber Security
Passed Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized institute / University – eligible to take admission directly in the 3rd semester.
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
5 B. Tech
Mechanical Engg. | Electrical & Electronics Engg. | Computer Science and Engg. | Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. For Mechanical Engineering ( Mandatory Subject at 10+2 level – Physics, Chemistry, Maths). For Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Mandatory Subject at 10+2 level – Physics, Maths) For Computer Science and Engineering (Mandatory Subject at 10+2 level Physics, Maths) Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
Passed D.Voc. stream in the same or allied sector.
Valid score card of JEE MAINS 2026, AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
6 B. Tech (Lateral Entry)
Mechanical Engg. | Electrical & Electronics Engg. | Computer Science and Engg Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology.
OR
Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject.
OR
Passed D.Voc. , B.Voc (3 year) in the same or allied stream.
Valid score card of JEE MAINS 2025/ 2026 or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET)
7 M. Tech Manufacturing Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering Electric Vehicle Technology Passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field.
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination
Valid score card of GATE or AJUCET.
8 MCA
AI & DL in association with IBM
Passed BCA / B. Sc. (IT) / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree.
OR
Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. / B. Tech / B. Voc. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University).
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
School of Pharmacy
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 B. Pharm Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology and one of the subjects must be English from any recognized Board with at least overall aggregate of 45% (less 5% in case of SC/ST)
Valid score card of any of the entrance exams like NEET, JEE Mains or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
2 B. Pharm (Lateral Entry) Passed D. Pharm. course from an institution / University approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
Valid score card of any of the entrance exams like NEET, JEE Mains or AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET)
3 D. Pharm Passed 10+2 in science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology and one of the subjects must be English from any recognized board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
4 M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) PPassed B. Pharm from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) with aggregate marks of 55% or above.
Registered with a State Pharmacy Council and should not be employed anywhere.
School of Nursing
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 B.Sc Nursing Candidate with Science who has passed the qualifying 12th Standard examination (10+2) and obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together and passed in English individually.
Candidates from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government are also eligible, having Science subjects and English only.
English at 10+2 level is a compulsory subject for being eligible for admission to B.Sc. Nursing.
The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought. There is no upper age limit.
The student has to qualify the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) Exam and should have valid score card.
Colour blind candidates are eligible provided that colour corrective contact lens and spectacles are worn by such candidate.
Candidate shall be medically fit.
Married candidates are also eligible for admission by filling the undertaking form.
Students shall be admitted once in a year.
Foreign Nationals
The entry qualification equivalency, that is, 12th standard needs to be obtained from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. The qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed as above.
2 Diploma in GNM 10+2 with English. Must have obtained a minimum of 40% in the qualifying examination, and English individually, from any recognized board.
Candidate from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government is also eligible. However, Science is preferable.
10+2 with English having 40% of marks in vocational ANM course from school recognized by Indian Nursing Council
10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Healthcare Science from a recognized CBSE board/State/Central School
Registered ANM with pass mark.
Qualified the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) Exam and should have valid score card.
Admission of students shall be once in a year.
Students shall be medically fit.
The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought. There is no upper age limit.
For Foreign Nationals
The entry qualification equivalency, that is, 12th standard needs to be obtained from Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. The qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed as above.
School of Allied Science
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 B. Sc Biotechnology
(Honours with Research)
B. Optometry
Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) with Science from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
2 B. Optometry (Lateral Entry) Diploma in Optometry (2-year course) from Recognized University or Duly-affiliated Institution
3 B. Sc. (H)
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Anesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (A&OTT)
Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)
Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (MRIT)
Forensic Sciences (FS) – Powered by Emversity
Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology and one of the subjects must be English from any recognized Board
Valid score card of the entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
School of Law
Sl.No. PROGRAMME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 BBA LLB (Hons.) Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board with at least overall aggregate of 45% marks (42% for OBC /40% for SC/ST)
Valid score card of CLAT or entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
2 L.L.B. (Hons.) Passed Graduation (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized College/ University, having secured minimum 45% marks (42% for OBC /40% for SC/ST) in aggregate.
Valid score card of CLAT or entrance exam conducted by the university – AJU Combined Entrance Test (AJUCET) or Common University Entrance Test (CUET) by National Testing Agency (NTA).
Note :

To qualify for admission in any Undergraduate program of ARKA JAIN University, the applicants must complete 17 years of age as on 31st December of the academic year in which admission is being sought.

For admission in Undergraduate programs, aggregate percentage of marks is to be considered of English plus best 3 (three) in qualifying exam, to meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

For admission in Postgraduate programs/ Polytechnic, aggregate percentage of marks of all subjects is to be considered

Applicant who is currently appearing or has appeared in his/her final year graduation examination in the year 2026, may also apply for admission to Postgraduate program. S/he needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria once result is declared.

The University reserves the right to ascertain the capability of a candidate through GD/PI before the final admission if deemed necessary.

To qualify for admission in any program offered by the university, the applicant needs to appear for the relevant competitive examination as applicable, that is, CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ NEET/ IIT JEE-MAINS/ JCECEB/ CUET/ AJUCET etc.

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