Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), situated in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, has announced the counselling schedule for admission into various diploma courses for the academic year 2024-25. This article outlines the essential details and steps candidates need to follow to secure admission.
Diploma Courses Offered
PJTSAU provides three diploma courses:
- Diploma in Agriculture (2 years)
- Diploma in Organic Agriculture (2 years)
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (3 years)
These courses are conducted in English medium.
Eligibility and Counselling Schedule
Only candidates who have submitted their online applications for the 2024-25 academic year are eligible to attend the counselling sessions. The schedule is as follows:
| Date | Day | Time | Categories | TS POLYCET 2024 Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-07-2024 | Wednesday | 9:30 AM | All categories (OC, EWS, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST) | 447-19998 |
| 11-07-2024 | Thursday | 9:30 AM | All categories (OC, EWS, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST) | 20015-46924 |
| 12-07-2024 | Friday | 9:30 AM | All categories (OC, EWS, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST) | 47062-68151 |
Venue: University Auditorium, PJTSAU Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Required Documents for Counselling
Candidates must bring two sets of photocopies of the following original documents for verification:
- Downloaded online application form.
- SSC Memorandum of Marks or equivalent examination certificate.
- Telangana POLYCET-2024 rank card and hall ticket.
- Bonafide/Study certificate from 4th to 10th class.
- Non-Municipal Area Study Certificate (Annexure-I).
- Transfer certificate from the last attended institution.
- Residential certificate for non-local candidates from states other than Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Social status (caste) certificate for BC, SC, and ST candidates.
- Valid EWS certificate for 2024-25 issued by the competent authority.
Selection Criteria
- Selection is based on the ranks obtained in the Telangana POLYCET-2024 Agriculture Stream conducted by SBTET.
- In case of a tie, marks in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry will be considered.
- If the tie persists, seniority based on the date of birth will be used, with older candidates given preference.
- If still unresolved, the candidate with a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination will be selected.
Fee Structure
- University Polytechnics: ₹19,460 for the first semester (additional charges for hostel and mess).
- Affiliated Polytechnics: ₹22,210 for the first semester (additional charges for hostel and mess).
Cancellation Policy
- If a candidate cancels the seat before the closure of admissions, ₹1,000 will be collected as a processing fee, and the remaining fees will be refunded.
- If a candidate cancels after the closure of admissions, the entire fee will be forfeited, and an additional ₹1,000 processing fee will be charged.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the prospectus thoroughly before attending counselling.
- Treat this notification as an individual intimation; no separate notice will be issued.
- Produce all relevant original certificates during counselling; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
- Hostel accommodation is subject to availability.
- Candidates must attend counselling at their own expense, with only one parent/guardian allowed.
- Selection under EWS, BC, SC, and ST quotas is subject to verification by the respective authorities.
- The university does not guarantee employment post-completion of the courses.
- Be prepared for counselling to extend into the evening.
- Separate notifications will be issued for NCC, CAP, Sports, and PHC quota counselling.
- Attendance does not guarantee admission due to a higher number of candidates than available seats.
- Report to the counselling center one hour before the scheduled time.
- Only uploaded certificates/documents will be considered for seat allotment.
- EWS/BC/SC/ST reserved seats will be filled simultaneously during the scheduled days.
- False information or certificates will result in appropriate action by the university.
- Follow the Telangana government guidelines strictly.
- Regularly check the university website (www.pjtsau.edu.in) for updates and seat availability.
- The university website will display category-wise seat availability after each counselling day.
- Do not rely on any middlemen; admissions are purely merit-based and follow reservation rules.
- All seats will be allocated solely by the university.
For more information, candidates and parents are advised to visit the official university website: PJTSAU.
Conclusion
PJTSAU’s diploma programs offer a pathway to specialized education in agriculture, organic agriculture, and agricultural engineering. Candidates must ensure they meet all requirements and adhere to the counselling schedule to secure their admission for the academic year 2024-25.
