| Term |
Explanation |
| Acceptance Form |
The acceptance form is a document that confirms the receipt of the candidate’s acceptance to join the University. |
| EAD Acceptance Fee |
Fee paid to secure admission at NU, paid by all applicants who have been offered admission under Early Admission Mode (EAD). |
| Admission Application Form |
It is the form that an applicant needs to fill for seeking admission to NU. This can either be downloaded from the website or can be directly purchased from the Admissions office and other notified locations. |
| Admissions Office |
The department responsible at NU to assist prospective applicants through the admission process. |
| Admission Offer Letter |
This letter offers admission to selected candidates whose application is considered after Personal Counseling Interaction (PCI) and specifies the terms and conditions of admission. |
| Annual Payment Plan (APP) |
Annual Payment Plan (APP) is the fees payment option on a yearly basis. The first year’s fees are payable in advance, at the time of enrolment. The subsequent years’ fees is payable in advance by June 1 every year. |
| Applicant |
A person who applies for admission at NU by submitting an Admission Application form. |
| Candidate |
An applicant who has been offered admission at NU. |
| Designated Officials |
Authorised personnel of the University who have been specifically assigned the responsibility to conduct the Admission process. |
| Early Admission Mode (EAD) |
NU’s initiative to facilitate admission of bright applicants with brilliant academic record into a programme of their choice. The applicants are chosen for the process on the basis of their performance in Class X and after Personal Counselling Interaction, they are offered admission in this mode. The admission offer under this mode will be made typically by early February. |
| Eligibility |
It implies that the applicant has the necessary qualifications to be considered for admission to NU as per the set criteria. The eligibility criteria vary for different modes of admission. |
| Early Application Mode (EAP) |
This mode of admission offers the option of an early application submission. This enables the applicants to be considered for admission and scholarship programmes on priority since both are granted on a first come first served basis. PCI for students shortlisted under this mode will be typically conducted in the month of April and admission offers to selected candidates made within one week of Class XII results being declared. |
| Enrollment |
This refers to the milestone in the admission process at which time a candidate confirms and secures a seat in the offered programme by submitting their Class XII results and paying the applicable fees as per the payment plan of choice. |
| Lump Sum Payment Plan (LPP) |
Under the Lump Sum Payment Plan, the candidate pays a single fixed fee amount covering four years of the programme at the time of enrollment. |
| Modes of admission |
This characterizes the three different ways in which admission is offered by NU for the B.Tech Programme that are Early Admission, Early Application and Regular Admission. |
| NUET examination |
The on line examination conducted by NU for admission to B.Tech Biotechnology programme. |
| Personal Counseling Interaction (PCI) |
Personal Counseling Interaction is a unique counseling process of NU for the applicants shortlisted for admission. This interaction between the applicants/guardians and designated officials from NU is an important prerequisite before admission is offered to the student. |
| First Registration |
This is a milestone in the admission process wherein the student registers in a set of courses for a given semester as per the Academic Regulations. First registration is accompanied by verification of original certificates and mark-sheets. |
| Regular Admission Mode (RAD) |
The established means to secure admission for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and other norms set by NU. This mode of admission is the opportunity for applicants who have not been able to take admission through Early Admission or Early Application modes. |
| Residential Campus |
Hostel accommodation provided by NU where all students are required to reside during their B.Tech Programme. |
| NU Scholar Programme |
A very important incentive offered by NU through scholarship to meritorious students meeting the additional standards and criteria as set by NU. |
| Security Deposit |
The security deposit refers to the interest free refundable deposit of INR 25,000 to be paid at the time of enrollment which will be refunded as per the refund rules of the University. |
| Scholarship Letter |
The letter which notifies the student on the financial benefits being offered. It provides information about the eligibility criteria, type and amount of scholarship, along with terms and conditions that govern the award. |
| Semester Payment Plan (SPP) |
Semester Payment Plan is a fees payment option on a semester basis. The first semester’s fees is payable on enrollment. The subsequent semesters’ fee is payable in advance of semester commencement by December 1 and June 1 every year. |
| Student |
A candidate who has deposited the enrollment fee after accepting the Admission Offer. |
| Total Fees |
The sum of the University fee and the Hostel fee is referred to as the Total Fees. |
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