Organisation : Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University
Scholarship Name : All India Entrance Cum Scholarship Test AIECST 2020
Applicable For : Class 12th Passed/ Appearing Students
Exam Date : 30th July 2020
Last Date : 28th July 2020
Website : https://agu.edu.in/aiecst2020/
AGU AIECST
All India Entrance Cum Scholarship Test 2020 is a national level entrance exam conducted by APG Shimla University
APG Shimla University also uses the AIECST score to provide scholarships to meritorious and deserving candidates from across the country under various categories.
Overview
AIECST aims to bridge the gap between ambition and knowledge for meritorious students. The idea of AIECST in India is to provide the best education to the talented student by funding their higher education.
The AIECST, 2020 will be conducted all across India and the examination will be conducted in Online mode (Computer/ Mobile Based Test) .
All those students whose families have financial problems and aren’t able to afford such a big amount for higher education can take up the All India Entrance Cum Scholarship Examination 2020.
Eligibility
Applicants must have passed Class 12th or appearing in 12th standard from a recognised board in India or respective countries from any of the stream like
** Arts
** Commerce
** Science : Both PCB & PCM
** Computers etc.
AIECST Key Dates
** Application deadline – 28th July 2020
** Exam date – 30th July 2020
** Declaration of results – 2nd August 2020
** Counseling Dates – To be notified later
How to Apply?
Just follow the below steps to apply for AIECST 2020.
Steps :
Step 1 : Visit the official website of APG Shimla University through provided above.
Step 2 : Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 3 : Fill the required details for registration.
Step 4 : After complete your registration, Login to your account and fill the remaining details to complete your application.
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam : Online-MCQ
| Description | AIECST-2020 |
| Duration of Examination: | 90 Minutes |
| Total Marks: | 360 marks. |
| Question Type: | MCQ. |
| Number of Questions: | 90 questions, 30 Questions each subject, i.e PCB/PCM. |
| Marking Scheme: | 1 correct = 4 Marks 1 wrong = -1 Marks No Response = 0 Marks. |
Scholarship Details
Upto 100% Scholarship for Deserving Students
** Merit Based Scholarship
** Merit Cum Means Scholarship
** HP Government Scholarship
** Various Concessions
Merit Cum Means Scholarship :
This is a merit-cum-means scholarship applicable to students who have secured minimum 90% marks (Science) or 80% marks (Arts/ Commerce) in 12th standard in the respective boards (CBSE/ ISC/ State Boards) with an 80% score in APGSU University Scholastic Test/ APGSU Aptitude Test.
The quantum of scholarship shall be determined based on annual income of parents.
| Sr. No. | Annual income of parents | Scholarship |
| 1 | 4 Lakh – 6 Lakh | 75% of Tuition Fee |
| 2 | 6 Lakh – 8 Lakh | 50% of Tuition Fee |
| 3 | 8 Lakh – 10 Lakh | 25% of Tuition Fee |
** The application form should be supported with appropriate certificates.
** The necessary documents showing the income statements of the Parents / Family Members/ Guardians and bank statement for last six months should be submitted.
** This scholarship will not cover the other expenses such as mess, hostel accommodation, books, etc.
HP/ Other State’s Government Scholarship :
As per the Scholarship Policy of Respective State.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Scholarship |
| 1 | Wards of Employee | 50% of Tuition fee |
| 2 | Girl Student of HP | 100 % of Tuition fee |
| 3 | Girl Student other than HP | 50% of Tuition fee |
| 4 | Single Girl Child | 100 % of Tuition fee |
| 5 | Single Parent Child | 50%of Tuition fee |
| 6 | Differently abled Child | 100% of Tuition fee |
| 7 | Student whose Brother/ Sister is already studying in AP Goyal University | 50% of Tuition fee |
| 8 | Son/ Daughter of Ex Army/ Army/ Martyrs/War Widow’s | 100% of Tuition fee |
| 9 | International/ National /State level player in any sport | 100%/ 100%/50% of tuition fee |
| 10 | AGU pass out student seeking admission in other level | 50% of tuition fee |
| 11 | International Girl student | 50% of tuition fee |