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Eligibility Criteria

Comprehensive eligibility requirements for all undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs at Adichunchanagiri University.
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UG Programs
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PG Specialisations
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Ph.D Disciplines
Quick Answers
What UG courses are offered?

MBBS, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, B.Com, B.Ed and more.

General UG eligibility?

Candidates must have passed 12th standard. Specific marks and subject requirements vary by course.

Are entrance tests required?

Yes — some courses require NEET, state entrance exams, or the ACU entrance test.

Do criteria differ by category?

Yes. SC/ST/Category I students have different percentage requirements than General Merit.

Where to get more info?

Visit acu.edu.in or contact the admissions department for detailed procedures.

Program Requirements
Eligibility Criteria by Program
Select a tab and expand any program to view detailed eligibility for SC/ST/Category I and General Merit candidates.
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M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB
  • Must have qualified NEET entrance exam
General Merit (GM)
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB
  • Must have qualified NEET entrance exam
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B.E (Bachelor of Engineering)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics & Maths along with Chemistry / Biotech / Biology / Electronics / CS
  • Minimum 40% aggregate
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
General Merit (GM)
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics & Maths along with Chemistry / Biotech / Electronics / CS
  • Minimum 45% aggregate
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
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B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
General Merit (GM)
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
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Pharm.D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Biology / Maths
  • OR passed D.Pharm from PCI-approved institution
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
General Merit (GM)
  • Same as SC/ST/Category I requirements
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
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B.Sc Nursing

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB and English
General Merit (GM)
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB and English
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Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed Diploma in GNM with working knowledge of English
  • Minimum 2 years working experience
General Merit (GM)
  • Same as SC/ST/Category I (GNM diploma + 2 years experience)
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B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed PUC / 10+2 or equivalent exam from State / Central Government
General Merit (GM)
  • Same as SC/ST/Category I
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B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Any degree from recognised University with 45% aggregate
  • OR Master's / B.E / B.Tech with Science & Maths, 50% aggregate
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
General Merit (GM)
  • Any degree with 50% aggregate
  • OR Master's / B.E / B.Tech with 55% aggregate
  • State entrance exam or ACU entrance test required
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B.Sc Allied Health Sciences (MLT, MIT, Optometry, RDT, Anaesthesia & OT)

UG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed 2nd PUC / 12th with English + Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics
General Merit (GM)
  • Same as SC/ST/Category I

Note: Diploma / vocational by correspondence not eligible.

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M.D / M.S (Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed MBBS from MCI-recognised Medical College
  • Must be declared Qualified in NEET-PG
General Merit (GM)
  • Same as SC/ST/Category I
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M.Tech (Master of Technology)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Passed B.E / B.Tech from AICTE-recognised institute
  • Minimum 45% aggregate
  • State entrance exam required
General Merit (GM)
  • Passed B.E / B.Tech from AICTE-recognised institute
  • Minimum 50% aggregate
  • State entrance exam required
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MBA (Master of Business Administration)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • Bachelor's Degree (3 years) with 45% aggregate
  • K-MAT / PGCET / CAT entrance exam required
General Merit (GM)
  • Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate
  • K-MAT / PGCET / CAT entrance exam required
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M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • B.Pharm from PCI-recognised institute
  • Minimum 50% aggregate
General Merit (GM)
  • B.Pharm from PCI-recognised institute
  • Minimum 55% aggregate
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M.Sc Nursing

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc Hons / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from INC-recognised institute
  • Minimum 50% aggregate
  • Minimum 1 year work experience
General Merit (GM)
  • Same qualifications as SC/ST/Category I
  • Minimum 55% aggregate
  • Minimum 1 year work experience
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M.Sc (Biochemistry, Biotech, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanoscience, Physics)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • B.Sc with relevant cognate subject from recognised University
  • Minimum 40% aggregate
  • Some subjects require Maths / Biology at 10+2 level
General Merit (GM)
  • B.Sc with relevant cognate subject from recognised University
  • Minimum 45% aggregate
  • Exception: M.Sc Molecular Biology requires 40% for both categories
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M.P.H / M.H.A (Master of Public Health / Health Administration)

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BNYS / BPT / B.Pharm / B.Sc Nursing / Allied Health Sciences
  • Minimum 45% aggregate
General Merit (GM)
  • Same eligible qualifications
  • Minimum 50% aggregate
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M.Sc Medical Biochemistry / Medical Microbiology

PG
SC / ST / Category I
  • B.Sc with at least one Biological Sciences subject, OR
  • BPT / B.Pharm / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / MBBS or any professional graduate
General Merit (GM)
  • Same eligibility as SC/ST/Category I
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Ph.D Programs (Engineering, Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Education, Library & Info Science)

Ph.D
SC / ST / Category I
  • PG Degree in respective subject from recognised University
  • Minimum 50% aggregate in M.Tech / ME / MD / M.Pharm / Pharm.D / M.Ed / M.Sc
  • ACU Ph.D Entrance Test required
General Merit (GM)
  • PG Degree in respective subject from recognised University
  • Minimum 55% aggregate in M.Tech / ME / MD / M.Pharm / Pharm.D / M.Ed / M.Sc
  • ACU Ph.D Entrance Test required

Note: Candidates with GATE, UGC-NET, GPAT, or M.Phil may be exempted from entrance examination but must appear for the interview.

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