Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) Admission 2024: Application Form, Courses, Fees, Entrance Exam, Eligibility, Selection Process

Patna, Bihar

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Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna offers various under-graduation, post-graduation, diplomas, and research-based courses in different specializations. The popular under-graduation courses offered at the University include B.E/B. Tech, and BCA. The university considers the marks obtained by a candidate in entrance exams like AKU, NEET, and BCECE entrance tests. For other UG & PG courses, admission is offered through an entrance examination conducted by AKU itself or through merit secured in the previous qualifying examination.

AKU is widely known for offering Ph.D. courses under different specializations at a major level. Aspirants seeking admission into any Ph.D. are required to have a master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Those aspirants who get selected will have to appear for PRT (Pre-PhD Registration Test) which is conducted by the University. The applicants qualifying for the exam will be invited for a personal interview round based on their scores obtained in the respective exam. The final list will be released depending upon the performance of each shortlisted candidate in the entrance exam, personal interview, and the scores obtained by the candidates in the previously held qualifying exam.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University Important Dates

Events	Dates
NEET Registration Date	To be announced
NEET Exam Date	May 7, 2023.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University MBBS, BDS & BAMS Admission 2023

Aryabhatta Knowledge University also offers M.B.B.S, B.D.S. and B.A.M.S. courses in the medical field. The M.B.B.S. and B.A.M.S. courses are offered for a duration of five and a half years, whereas, the course duration for the B.D.S. course is five years.

Admission to all these courses is through NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates can apply online for NEET.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
MBBS	Medical	55% in 10+2 with Biology, chemistry and Physics	5.5 Years (including an year of compulsory internship)
BAMS	Ayurveda, Medicine & Surgery		5.5 Years (including an year of compulsory internship)
BDS	Dental Surgery		5 Years (including an year of internship)

Aryabhatta Knowledge University UG Programs Admission 2023

Aryabhatta Knowledge University offers 14 different courses at the undergraduate level. All the UG level courses are for a duration of three years, except for B.Pharm (4 years) and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years).

Admission to all the B.Pharm course will be made in the Autumn Semester of each session at the First Year level through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), Patna the counseling for which is done by the Central Counseling of the BCECEB, Patna. Candidates can apply online for the BCECEB. For admission to all other UG courses, the marks obtained by the candidates in their previous qualifying examinations are considered for preparation of the final merit list.

List of UG courses offered at Aryabhatta Knowledge University:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
B.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Technology	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology	4 Years
B.Arch	Architecture	10+ 2 With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics	3 Years
B.Sc Nursing	Nursing	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology	3 years
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing	Nursing	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology	2 Years
B.Sc	Medical Laboratory Technology	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology	3 years
BBA	Business Administration	10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
BCA	Computer Applications	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and computer science or Mathematics	3 Years
Bachelor in Operation Theatre Technology		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor in Ophthalmic Technology		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor in Radio Imaging Technology		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor in Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce (Professional)		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor in Mass Communication		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years
Bachelor in Business Economics		10 +2 in any discipline	3 Years

Aryabhatta Knowledge University M.Tech Admission 2023

The University also offers the Master’s degree in Technology M.Tech) with seven different specializations. All the M.Tech courses are offered for a duration of two years.

The University conducts an entrance test for admission to the various M.Tech courses and the marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance test along with their marks in the previous qualifying examination are considered for preparation of the final merit list.

List of M.Tech courses offered at Aryabhatta Knowledge University:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
M.Tech	Electronics & Communication Engg.	B.Tech in relevant discipline	2 years
	Mechanical Engineering
	Physics Hons.
	Electrical Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Petroleum Engineering
	Nanoscience and Nanotechnology	B.Tech. in EE/EEE, ECE, ME, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks. b. M.Sc.(in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science/Electronics/ Nanoscience/ Nanotechnology) or an equivalent degree in any branch of 55% marks.	2 years

Aryabhatta Knowledge University B.Ed and M.Ed Admission 2023

Aryabhatta Knowledge University also offers the B.Ed. and M.Ed. courses for candidates willing to pursue their careers in the education field. The B.Ed. course is offered for the duration of two years, whereas, the M.Ed. course is offered for the duration of one year.

Admission to the B.Ed. course is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in B.Ed. Joint Entrance Examination conducted by the university itself. Candidates can register for the B.Ed. Joint entrance test through official website of the university.

For admission to the M.Ed. course, the candidates need to appear for an entrance examination conducted by the university itself. The final merit list for the B.Ed. course will be based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examination as well as in the previous qualifying examination.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
B.Ed	Education	50% marks either in the Bachelor's Degree and /or in the Master's Degree in Science/Social Science/Humanity/Commerce, Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks or any other qualification/ examination recognised by the Academic Council of Aryabhatta Knowledge University equivalent there to be eligible for admission to the programme.	2 Year
M.Ed	Education	Bachelor's degree in education	1 Year

Aryabhatta Knowledge University PG Medical Admission 2023

Aryabhatta Knowledge University also offers a number of postgraduate medical courses under various specializations. The M.D. course is offered for a duration of two years, whereas, the course duration for the M.S. and M.Ch. courses is three years.

Admission to all the postgraduate medical courses are based on the merit of the candidates in NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

List of PG medical courses offered at Aryabhatta Knowledge University:

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
MD	Ayurvedic Medicine	MBBS from a recognized university	2 Years
MS	Anesthesiology		3 years
	Anatomy
	Biochemistry
	Biophysics
	Community Medicine
	Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
	Family Medicine
	Forensic Medicine
	General Medicine
	Orthopedics
	Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Aviation Medicine
	Geriatrics
	Health Administration
	Hospital Administration
	ImmunoHaematology and Blood Transfusion
	Medical Genetics
	Microbiology
	Nuclear Medicine
	Pathology
	Paediatrics
	Pharmacology
	Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
	Physiology
	Psychiatry
	Radio-diagnosis
	Radiotherapy
	Rheumatology
	Sports Medicine
	Tropical Medicine
	Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine or Pulmonary Medicine
M.Ch			3 Years

Aryabhatta Knowledge University M.Sc and MBA Admission 2023

Aryabhatta Knowledge University also offers the M.Sc. and M.B.A courses along with a post M.Sc. Diploma course at the postgraduate level. All the three courses are offered for a duration of two years.

Admission to the M.Sc. and Post-M.Sc. courses are based on the merit of the candidates in their previous qualifying examination, whereas, for the M.B.A. course, the university conducts an entrance test followed by the group discussion and personal interview rounds for selection of the candidates.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Duration
MBA	Business Administration	Graduation in any Discipline	2 Years
M.Sc	Food Technology	B.Sc in Food Technology	2 Years
Post M.Sc.	Diploma in Medical Physics		2 Years

Aryabhatta Knowledge University Ph.D. Admission 2023

The applications will be screened and the selected applicants will be called for Pre-Ph.D.

Registration Test (PRT) conducted by the university itself. The candidates shortlisted on the basis of their marks obtained in the entrance test are invited for the interview rounds.

Final preparation of the merit list is based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance test and interview along with the marks obtained by the candidates in their previous qualifying examination.

List of Ph.D. courses offered at Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna:

Course Name	Department	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D.	Education	Education	M.A. (Education) / M.Ed. degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
	Nano Science & Technology	Biochemistry & Biotechnology	M.Sc. (Nanoscience/Nanotechnology/Physics/Chemistry/Biotechnology or M.Tech./M.E./M.S. (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Civil) degree with a minimum of 55% marks
		Physics
		Chemistry
	Engineering	Electrical Engineering	55% in Mtech in relevant Courses
		Civil Engineering
		Electronics & Communication Engg.
		Mechanical Engineering
		Computer Science Engg./Information Tech.
	Medical	Orthopaedics	55% in Masters in any medical Science course
		General Medicine
		Radiotherapy
		Radio-Diagnosis
		Paediatrics
		Physiology
		Pharmacology
		Anesthesia
		ENT
		Obst. & Gynae
		Anatomy
		PSM
		Biochemistry
		Pathology
		General Surgery

Aryabhatta Knowledge University Application Process 2023

Online application form has to fill on University official website.
The online filled application form (Printed /downloaded) must be sent with the Demand Draft (DD) of Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) and Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) for SC/ST candidates only, issued from any nationalized bank, in favour of “AKU, REGISTRATION AND EXAMINATION FUND” payable at Patna.