A Common Entrance Test (Asso-CET-2008) will be conducted by the Association for admissions to Health Science Courses in Private Unaided Medical, Dental, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nursing Colleges (i.e. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPTh, BOTh, BSc-Nursing).
Asso-CET-2008 will be held in the form of multiple – choice questions. The answer sheets are assessed by scanning with the help of computers. The admissions will be on the basis of merit in Asso-CET-2008 conducted by Association.
Students appearing for ASSO-CET 2008 can now apply online. The procedure for applying online is simple and easy . Please follow the steps as mentioned below:
1. How to apply :
The application form will be available to you on the website. You can click on the Application Procedure tab from the Main Menu on your Home page and then click on Online Application. Alternately, you can directly go to Online Application icon on the Home Page. Fill in the application form with your complete details. You will also be required to upload a recent color photograph along with a scanned signature image. All the fields that have been provided are compulsory. Make sure that you re-check all the information you enter. Incorrect or misleading data in the form will result in the rejection of your application. On filling the application form, you need to click on the text box indicating that you accept the terms and conditions of AMUPMDC. You may wish to change some information that you provide. In that case, click on reset. If you are sure about the authenticity of the information that you provided, proceed by clicking on Submit.
2. Payment :
After your form has been submitted, you will be required to make a payment. The Examination & Application processing fees are Rs.2000.00* (*Plus Tax & surcharge of Rs 119.10 applicable). You will be asked to fill in details like your address and mode of payment. You can make the payment using :
a. Credit Cards
b. Net Banking
c. Itz Card (Log on to http://www.itzshop.com for more details)
You will be required to purchase Itz Cash Cards. These cards need to be merged into a single card. Log onto http://www.itzcards.com for details or to purchase these cards online. Alternately, you can Call 1901-345-7575 (from MTNL or BSNL lines) for home delivery of Itz Cash across the country.
d. Mobile Payments
You can select any one method for making the payment. Ensure that you provide accurate details in order to ensure a smooth completion of the transaction. On completion of all formalities, make sure to re-check the information that you provided and then click on submit to proceed. PLEASE CLICK ON THE SUBMIT BUTTON ONLY ONCE. You will receive a confirmation stating that the payment procedure has been completed successfully.
3. Confirmation :
On successful completion of the transaction, you will get a confirmation of your payment. We shall provide you with your registration details. This shall include your Order No, Application No etc. You will also receive two Email notifications.
Payment details and confirmation
Registration details
* Faliure in Transaction: If your transaction fails or is incomplete, you will be sent a mail immediately containing all details of your failed transaction.
Logging into the website :
4.
You can login to the site using your Application No and Date-of-birth. You can view your admit card and results of your entrance exam here. Admit Card and statement of marks will be available after a certain dates. You can check the notice Board on the website for periodic updates.
ELIGIBILITY
A candidate will be eligible for admission to Health Science Courses i.e. MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPTh, BOTh, BSc-Nursing for the academic year 2008–09 on fulfillment of the following conditions:
The candidate may be an Indian National / NRI / Foreign National. The candidate is required to produce proof in support of his/her Nationality from a District Magistrate, Additional Magistrate or Metropolitan Magistrate. School Leaving certificate of HSC/12th Std indicating the nationality of the candidate as Indian or Valid Passport also shall be considered as sufficient proof of Nationality.
The candidate must be born on or before 1st January, 1992 to be eligible to appear for AssoCET-2008. For admissions to B. Sc Nursing candidate must be born on or before 31st December 1991 as directed by Indian Nursing Council. The Secondary School Certificate (i.e. SSC) or equivalent examination certificate or the certificates of age and nationality endorsing the date of birth will constitute the valid proof.
The candidate must be medically fit and must submit a certificate of medical fitness .
A candidate must have passed the qualifying examination i. e. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent examination (with English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology as subjects). NRI’s and Foreign Nationals shall submit eligibility certificate obtained from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
Eligibility Criteria for qualifying Examination for various courses:-
• For MBBS and BAMS :
A candidate belonging to open category must have obtained not less than 50% Marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.
A Candidates belonging to Reserved Category must have obtained not less than 40% Marks Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.
• For BDS and B.Sc. Nursing:-
A candidate belonging to open category must have obtained not less than 50% Marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.
A Candidates belonging to Reserved Category must have obtained not less than 40% Marks Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English subject taken together at the HSC (or Equivalent) Examination.
• For BHMS, BPTh, BOTh above rules are not applicable, passing at Std. XII or HSC or equivalent examination is necessary.
No rounding off of the marks secured by the candidate will be done in individual subject or final total while converting marks of the individual subject out of 100 or total marks out of 300. For example, if the total of the marks in three subjects comes to 149 out of 300, percentage comes to 49.66 that will not qualify the candidate.
The candidates who are appearing for the qualifying examination i.e. HSC or equivalent in March/April–2008 are also eligible to appear for AssoCET-2008, provided they must fulfill the eligibility conditions under the rule mentioned above.
The eligibility conditions may vary in accordance with Judicial Pronouncements and orders issued by appropriate Authorities from time to time.
IMPORTANT DATES
Availability of Brochure and Application Forms 01/03/2008 to 31/03/2008
Last date of Online Application 31/03/2008
With Late Fee of Rs. 500/- 05/04/2008
Dispatch of Admit Cards 20/04/2008
Date of Asso CET-2008 Examination Sunday, 04th May 2008
Schedule of Examination
Entry in Examination Hall
02:00 pm
Examination Commences
02:30 pm
Examination Concludes
05:30 pm
Declaration of Results on or before 15/06/2008
Application for Verification of Marks up to 20/06/2008
Final Merit List on or before 23/06/2008
Last date of submitting Filled in Preference Forms 30/06/2008
Display of 1st Selection List 18/07/2008
Last date for reporting to Allotted Colleges 25/07/2008
Submission of Status Retention Form to the College 27/07/2008
Display of 2nd Selection List for MBBS & BDS Only 12/08/2008
Last date for reporting to Allotted Colleges 20/08/2008
Submission of Status Retention Form to the College 22/08/2008
Display of 3rd Selection List for MBBS & BDS Only 06/09/2008
Last date for reporting to Allotted Colleges 12/09/2008
Cut off date for MBBS & BDS 30/09/2008
