DATES & DEADLINES
What are the deadlines for admissions in 2012?
The following are the key application deadlines for 2012 admissions:
| 25 Jan 2012 |
Closing date for issue of application form |
| 25 Jan 2012 |
Closing date for applying via the Online application portal |
| 31 Jan 2012 |
Closing date for receipt of completed application by SSSIHL |
| 1st week of Mar 2012 |
Dispatch of Admissions Tests Entrance cards / Publication of final list of candidates called for admissions tests |
| 16-30 Apr 2012 |
Written Tests & Interviews (for all programmes) |
| May 2012 |
Publication of provisional list of candidates selected for admissions |
| 31 May 2012 |
Reporting date for selected candidates |
| 1 Jun 2012 |
Academic Year 2012/13 begins |
All candidates must abide by these deadlines or else their applications will not be considered.
APPLICATION FORM
How do I get an application form?
You can apply through the online application portal or write to us and get a form posted to you. All the relevant details are available in the Application Guide.
Can I get help in filling the application form?
Yes. The Instructions to filling the application form will give you step-by-step instructions in filling the application form. This applies to both the undergraduate and postgraduate/professional application forms.
What do I need to do after I fill in the application form?
Once you have completely filled in the application form, it is mandatory that you
post the form to us via a courier service or by registered post with all the supporting materials and documentation. Kindly see
STEP 4 of the
Application Guide, to see the full list of documents required, including the Health Record Form. Also refer to
STEP 5.
Remember that the University must get your form within the deadlines stated above.
ELIGIBILITY, ENTRANCE TESTS & SELECTION
What are the eligibility requirements for admissions to SSSIHL?
This depends on the course you wish to apply to. You need to fulfill the minimum qualifications required appear for the Entrance Test as given in the Eligibility Requirements.
When will I know if I have qualified for the Entrance Test?
Once the Admissions Office receives your application, it will be processed and you will either receive the Admissions Test Entrance card or a letter of rejection. Since the deadline for receipt of completed applications is 31 January 2012, expect to receive a communication from the University sometime in February 2012.
What are the dates for admissions tests and interviews? Where are they held?
You can download the
Admissions Test Schedule which lists the dates for both admissions tests and interviews for all programmes.
All admission tests are conducted in Puttaparthi, at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
What is the question paper pattern?
All candidates will necessarily have to write a test in general English that could be a combination of multiple-choice, short answer and essay type questions. This may vary from programme to programme. Candidates also have to write a subject-related test, which are by and large multiple-choice in nature.
Further specific details are sent along with the Admissions Test Entrance card.
Is there a syllabus for Admissions Tests?
How is a candidate selected for admission?
After the written tests (for that particular course) are completed, candidates are short-listed for an interview on the basis of their performance in General English versus the total aggregate of other tests (and in some courses some additional tests), both of which have a minimum cut-off point. Only candidates who pass the written test will be invited for an interview.
The weightage (towards admissions) of the written test and interview is 70% and 30% respectively, although this may vary slightly from programme to programme.
Candidates are given provisional admissions based on their rank in the final mark list.
ADMISSIONS RESULTS & JOINING SSSIHL
What are the probable dates of announcement of Admissions Results and where will they be published?
After all the admissions tests and interviews are completed in April, final decisions about admissions will be made and posted on the University website around the first week of May 2012.
For those selected candidates who do not have access to the Internet, a selection letter will be posted to them soon after the admissions results are declared. Along with the letter, related information will also be included.
Additionally, provisional lists of selected candidates (for each programme) will also be put up at the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. The notice boards will be located opposite the main Accommodation office in the ashram.
Why are selected candidates given only provisional admissions?
You are given provisional admission based on your performance in the admission tests and interviews. However, you will have to submit evidence of your having successfully completed your previous programme of study, i.e. the original marks certificate of XII standard (for undergraduate programmes) or your Bachelors/Masters degree (for postgraduate / professional programmes) for your admission to be confirmed.
What is the reporting date for successful candidates?
All candidates selected for admissions must positively report to the hostel of their respective campuses by the evening of 31 May 2012. The Academic Year 2012/13 commences on 1 June 2012.
What personal effects and items are required to be brought for joining the University?
When the final results are published, the list of items to be brought and other details about hostel stay will be intimated to all selected canddiates.
Is it necessary for the parents to accompany their wards at the time of joining the University?
Yes. For all programmes of study, parents must accompany their wards when they arrive at the campus. Parents are required to meet the warden of the hostel and fulfill certain formalities.
What are the fees?
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning offers free education to all students at all levels.
This includes waiver of all fees, like tuition fees, examination fees, laboratory fees, library fees, sports fees, medical fees, etc.
However, nominal mess charges towards food and a refundable caution deposit need to be paid. Details will be communicated once the final selected lists are published.
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
How do I contact the admissions office if I need further help?
Kindly refer to the Contact Admissions page for all information regarding this.