DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, INDORE (Accredited “A+” Grade by NAAC) Common Entrance Test (DAVV CET-2021)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMMES AT UG LEVEL UNDER DAVV CET- 2021? Undergraduate programmes are offered under Group B and C, which are as below: Group-B Five year programmes 1. M.B.A. (Management Science) 2. M.B.A. (Tourism) 3. M.B.A. (e-Commerce) 4. M.B.A. (Foreign Trade) 5. M.Sc. (Electronic Media) 6. B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)

Three year programmes 1. B.Com. (Hons.) 2. B.Com. (Accounting & Tax Management.) 3. B.A. (Hons.)- Economics 4. B. A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Group-C Five year programmes 1. M.C.A. 2. M. Tech. (B.Tech.-M. Tech.) (IT) Dual Degree 3. M.B.A. (Hospital Administration) 4. M. Tech. in Electronics, Specialization in Embedded Systems (Integrated) 5. M. Tech. (B.Tech.-M. Tech.) (IoT) Dual Degree 6. M. Tech. (B.Tech.-M. Tech.) (Energy &Environmental Engineering) Dual Degree 7. M. Tech. (B.Tech.-M. Tech.) (AI & Data Science) Dual Degree

Four year programmes 1. B. Pharm.

Three year programmes 1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics 2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Statistics and Analytics) 3. B. Sc. (Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics) 4. B.Sc. (Electronics, Physics, Mathematics)

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2. WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMMES AT PG LEVEL UNDER DAVV CET- 2021? Postgraduate programmes are offered under Group A, which are as below: Group-A 1. M.B.A. (Financial Administration) 2. M.B.A. (Marketing Management) 3. M.B.A. (Tourism) 4. M.B.A.(Human Resource) 5. M.B.A.(Advertising & Public Relations) 6. M.B.A. (Entrepreneurship) 7. M.B.A. (Business Economics) 8. M.B.A. (International Business) 9. M.B.A. (Financial Services) 10. M.B.A. (e-Commerce) 11. M.B.A. (Foreign Trade) 12. M.B.A. (Computer Management) 13. M.B.A. (Business Analytics) 14. M.B.A. (Hospital Administration) 15. M.B.A. (Disaster Management) 16. M.B.A. (Public Administration and Policy) 17. M.B.A. (Rural Development) 18. M.B.A. (Media Management) 19. M. A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

3. HOW TO APPLY? Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore announces the schedule of its Common Entrance Test (DAVV CET-2021) in various newspapers at National Level as well as through its website https://davv.nta.ac.in in for admission in the above mentioned UG and PG programs being offered at its University Teaching Departments (UTDs) for the session 2021-22. National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted to conduct Common Entrance Test for the various Programs being offered at University Teaching Departments of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya. The admission Brochure for admission for the session 2021-22 is available on the University Website. After getting the information regarding programs and fulfilling the eligibility criteria, a student can apply for a group of programs by paying required registration amount for common entrance test. Admissions are done through a counselling process based on merit obtained in DAVV CET-2021.

4. WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT DATES?

Activity Date Start date of Online registration 20.07.2021 Last date for submission of Examination form / fee 09.08.2021 Date of Examination for DAVV-2021 31.08.2021 Examination Time Group A & C: 10:00 AM to 11:30 Group B: 3.00 PM to 4.30 PM

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5. HOW MUCH IS THE DAVV CET- 2021 APLICATION FEE?

Online application fee for DAVV CET-2021 is Rs. 1500/- (Non-refundable). The application fee for NRI candidates is Rs. 5000/-. Candidate can pay fee online through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking / UPI etc. from anywhere.

6. WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS? A Student should first check if he/she meets the eligibility criteria for the program he/she wishes to pursue, should fill the registration for entrance test (DAVV CET-2021), should appear in DAVV CET-2021 test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and based on merit obtained in DAVV CET-2021 test, students will be called for counselling and admission.

For Indian Students: Once the candidate has paid the fee to reserve the seat at the time of counselling, the Provisional Admission Certificate is issued by the university. Admission is confirmed after depositing the full fee and all necessary documents.

For N.R.I and PIO / Foreign Nationals: The candidates seeking admission against these categories shall be eligible for admission without the Entrance Test. Such candidates should fulfil the eligibility requirements of the concerned programme with at least 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination. Such candidates should apply to the “Chairman, Admission Cell, School of Physics, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshashila Campus, Khandwa Road, Indore, M. P.-452001” separately.

7. WHAT IF A STUDENT FAILS TO REGISTER FOR ENTRANCE TEST BEFORE THE DEADLINE? No application will be entertained after last date.

8. HOW TO APPLY WHEN THE FINAL SEMESTER CERTIFICATES HAVE NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED? The candidates awaiting their results of qualifying examination can also apply for admission but the candidate has to submit the final mark sheet / grade sheet of qualifying examination by 30.09.2021 or the date as decided by the University, else admission will automatically be cancelled.

9. HOW DOES THE ADMISSION PROCESS WORK? A candidate has to firstly register for Common Entrance Test (DAVV CET-2021) through https://davv.nta.ac.in, appear in the test and then based on merit of DAVV CET-2021, the admission will be done through counselling process of eligible candidates. The process of counselling will be notified after declaration of the result.

10. WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR AN ADMISSION DECISION? Merit in Common Entrance Test (DAVV CET-2021)

11. WHAT IS THE SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION IN PROGRAMMES AFTER 10+2 (Group B)? The papers will have multiple choice questions, having choices a, b, c, d and e. The Test for Group B shall include 75 multiple choice questions in all, of which 15 questions (Class 12th Level) will be from each of the following sections:

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• Quantitative Ability • Data Interpretation • Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence • English Language Comprehension • General Awareness and Awareness of Socio-economic environment 12. WHAT IS THE SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION IN PROGRAMMES AFTER 10+2 (Group C)? The Test for Group C shall include total 75 multiple choice questions, of which 15 questions will be from English Language Comprehension and 20 questions each from Physics, Mathematics/Biology and Chemistry (Class 12th Level). In the Test for Group C, the candidate will have the following choices:

B. Pharm. 4 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Mathematics/Biology and Chemistry

MBA (HA) 5 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

MCA 5 Yrs., M. Tech. 5 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics : 3 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

B.Sc. (Applied Statistics and Analytics) 3 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

B.Sc. (Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics) 3 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

B.Sc. (Electronics, Physics, Mathematics) 3 Yrs.: English Language Comprehension, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

Students who do not opt for Mathematics will not be considered for MCA / M. Tech. / B.Sc. & similarly who do not opt for Biology will not be considered for MBA (HA).

13. CAN A CANDIDATE OPT BOTH GROUPS B AND C? The candidate can opt both groups B and C, if eligible. The test timings will be different.

14. WHAT IS THE SCHEME FOR EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION IN PROGRAMMES AFTER GRADUATION (Group A)?  There is common test paper for programs of Group A. The papers will have multiple choice questions, having choices a, b, c, d and e. The test papers will be in English. The candidate can opt any course of the group, if eligible.  The Test for Group A shall include 75 MCQs in all, of which 15 questions (Graduation Level) will be from each of the following sections:  Quantitative Ability  Data Interpretation  Logical Reasoning and General Intelligence  English Language Comprehension  General Awareness and Awareness of Socio-Economic environment

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15. WHAT IS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAVV CET-2021? In DAVV CET- 2021, the medium is English.

16. HOW DO I KNOW ABOUT NUMBER OF SEATS IN PROGRAMS? Kindly, refer to the section “Programme, Seats and Eligibility (Group-wise)” in Admission Brochure.

17. WHAT ABOUT RESERVATION POLICY? Reservation of seats in programmes offered by the University will be in accordance with the policy of Madhya Pradesh Government at the time of counselling. The benefit of reservation will be available, only to the domiciles of Madhya Pradesh.

18. IS THERE ANY PROVISION FOR RESERVATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD)? One seat on over and above basis in each program (Excluding B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) is reserved for PwD candidates with disability percentage of 40 or above. Candidates claiming admission against these seats shall be required to produce Disability Certificate from the concerned District Medical Board.

19. HOW DO I KNOW THE FEE STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMS? Kindly, refer to the section “Programme-wise Fee Structure” in Admission Brochure.

20. IS THERE ANY NEGATIVE MARKING IN DAVV CET- 2021 TEST? The scheme of negative is followed (3R-W) in DAVV CET- 2021 test, where for every correct answer 3 marks would be awarded and for every wrong response one mark would be deducted.

21. IS THERE ANY PROVISION OF REVALUATION IN DAVV CET- 2021 TEST? There is no provision for revaluation of Computer Based Test.

22. WHAT IF DAVV CET-2021 SCORES ARE TIED? All India merit list of candidates shall be prepared on the basis of marks secured in the DAVV CET-2021 Computer Based Test (CBT). In case candidates secure equal marks, the merit will be determined as under; For Group A and Group B: i) Candidate securing higher marks in “Data Interpretation” component of DAVV CET-2021 shall rank higher, ii) In case of candidates securing equal marks in DAVV CET-2021, as well as in Data Interpretation component of DAVV CET-2021, then the candidate securing higher marks in “Quantitative Ability” Component of DAVV CET-2021 shall rank higher, iii) In case of tie in (i) and (ii) above, the candidate older in age shall rank higher.

For Group C:

i) Candidate securing higher marks in “Chemistry” component of DAVV CET-2021 shall rank higher, ii) In case of candidates securing equal marks in DAVV CET-2021, as well as in Chemistry component of DAVV CET-2021, then the candidate securing higher marks in “Physics” Component of DAVV CET-2021 shall rank higher, iii) In case of tie in (i) and (ii) above, the candidate older in age shall rank higher.

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23. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF TEST? Duration of the test will be of 90 minutes.

24. WHAT ARE EXA CITIES FOR DAVV CET-2021? The DAVV CET-2021 entrance test will be held at Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bilaspur, Chhindwara, Dhar, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Jhabua, Khandwa, Khargone, Kolkata, Kota, Mandsaur, Nagpur, New Delhi, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Raipur, Ratlam, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain. Time and venue of test will be given along with admit card. The University reserves the right to withdraw the choice of test center(s) of the candidate and allocate another center.

25. IS CALCULATOR PERMITTED IN THE ENTRANCE TEST? Mobile Phone, Pager, Calculator and other similar electronic equipment shall not be allowed in the examination hall. Use of any kind of unfair means in the examination shall automatically disqualify the candidature. Candidate must bring valid ID card at time of Entrance Test.

26. HOW SHALL I FIND OUT IF I AM ADMITTED? Once you get the provisional admission letter after counselling.

27. I AM CURENTLY AN ENROLLED DAVV STUDENT. DO I ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE MY ACADEMIC INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION FOPRM? Yes. All students, even those currently enrolled at DAVV, must register for DAVVCET 2021 test and provide all information.

28. MAY I SEND PHOTOCOPIES OF MY DOCUMENTS? No, you have to bring all original and photocopies at the time of counselling for verification and submission of documents.

29. DOES UNIVERSITY PROVIDE HOUSING / HOSTEL ACCOMODATION DAVV provides hostel accommodation with all standard civic amenities. You should submit your request as soon as you are provisionally admitted, because requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and rooms fill up quickly.

30. WHERE CAN I SEE MY RESULT? The result of all candidates who appear in DAVV CET-2021, will be available on the official website (https://davv.nta.ac.in ) indicating their merit.

31. WHAT WILL BE THE PROCESS OF COUNSELLING? Counselling schedule and guidelines will be declared on the website of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya www.dauniv.ac.in only. The candidates in their order of merit in different categories will be called for counselling. The admission of a candidate to a particular programme shall be decided on the basis of DAVV CET-2021 merit and as per the reservation policy by the Admission Cell.

32. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE? An admitted student may avail any one of the following scholarship, if he /she fulfils the eligibility for a scholarship scheme (such as M.P. domicile, caste, income of parents etc.)

1. Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)

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2. Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Yojana (MMJKY) 3. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students. 4. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students. 5. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students etc.

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