All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination 2008

Scheme of Examination
	Entrance examination would consist of two papers i.e. 1st paper consisting of three parts of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of equal weightage with objective type questions for BE/B.Tech courses and 2nd paper – consisting of Mathematics,Aptitude Test and Drawing for B. Architecture and B. Planning. The Aptitude Test is designed to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination, observation, creativity and architectural awareness.
	Scoring and Negative Marking
	There will be objective type questions with four options having single correct answer. For each incorrect response one third of the total marks allotted to the question would be deducted. No deduction from the total score will, however, be made if no response is indicated for an item in the answer sheet. The candidates are advised not to attempt such item in the answer sheet if they are not sure of the correct response. More than one answer indicated against a question will be deemed as incorrect response and will be negatively marked. All objective type questions are required to be answered on specially designed machine gradable answer sheets. Answers are to be marked using ball point pen (black/blue) only. For the purpose of evaluation, Test Booklet Code as printed in the Answer Sheet on Side-2 will be accepted as final.
	Subject combination for each paper, type of questions and total marks in each paper are given in the table below :

	SUBJECTS	TYPE OF QUESTIONS
Paper 1	Physics,Chemistry & Mathematics	Objective type questions with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Paper 2	Mathematics-Part I Aptitude Test-Part II & Drawing test-Part III	Objective type Question Objective Type Question Two questions to test drawing aptitude

Requirement of papers for different courses is given in the table below:

COURSE	PAPERS
B.E/B.TECH	Paper - 1
B.ARCH/B.PLANNING	Paper - 2

	Schedule of Examination
	AIEEE will be conducted on the following dates as per schedule given below:

Dates of Examination	Paper	Subjects	Timings	Duration
27.04.2008	Paper 1	Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics	0930-1230 Hours	3 Hours
27.04.2008	Paper 2	Mathematics-Part I Aptitude Test-PartII & Drawing Test-Part III	1400-1700 Hours	3 Hours

	For those unable to appear in AIEEE on scheduled date of examination for any reason, including loss of application form/admit card in transit, no re-examination shall be held under any circumstances. The schedule will remain unaltered even if the date is declared as a public holiday.
	Students may move to the venue of examination if they have applied for B. Arch/B. Planning
	Syllabus
	The question papers for the Examination shall be based on a common minimum syllabus drawn from syllabi taught in different State Boards. This is given at Appendix III.
	Language of the Question Papers
	Candidates can opt for question papers either in English or in Hindi. The option has to be exercised while filling Application Form. It cannot be changed later.
	Eligibility Criteria : Candidates are, however, required to appear in the papers as per Scheme of Examination for AIEEE specified in para 2.4 of this Bulletin.
	The minimum academic qualification for admission through AIEEE is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent referred to as the qualifying examination (see Appendix –VIII). Those appearing in 10+2 (Class XII) final or equivalent examination may also appear in AIEEE for consideration of provisional admission.
	Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech. and B. Arch./B. Planning Courses shall be as under:

Course	Compulsory	Anyone of the Optional Subjects
B.E/B.TECH*	Physics & Mathematics	Chemistry Bio-technology Computer Science Biology
B.ARCH/B. PLANNING**	Mathematics with 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level

	*This is as per decision of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). **Provisionally as per the orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and directive recieved from the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
	The number of attempts which the candidate can avail at All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination shall be limited to 03(three) uniformly for all the candidates in consecutive years.
	One Time Exemption : candidate who have already availed three attempts or more will be permitted to appear in All India Engineering/Architecture Examination 2008 as a last chance.
	Only Indian nationals are eligible.
	Admission of students for foreign nationals, persons of Indian origin and Indian nationals living abroad, in centrally funded institutions, i.e National Institute of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABVIITM), Gwalior, National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology(NIFFT), Ranchi, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Itanagar and Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology(SLIET), Longowal shall be as per Ministry of Human Resource Development’s letter No.F.21-2/2001-TS.I dated 14.05.2001. Educational Consultants India Limited is the coordinating agency and single window facility for admission under this scheme. For details, please contact the Programme Officer, Educational Consultants India Limited, EDCIL House, .18 A, Sector 16 A, Noida-201301 (Uttar Pradesh) Telephone : 0091 - 0120 - 2512001 to 2512006, Fax No. 0091 - 0120 – 2515372 E. Mail – placement@edcil.co.in
	Date of Birth
	Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 01, 1983 are eligible. However, in the case of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates, upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years, i.e. SC, ST and PH candidates who were born on or after October 01, 1978 are eligible. Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/University certificate only will be taken as authentic.
	Examination Centres Cities
	List of cities where the examination will be conducted is given in Appendix VI. Candidates are required to give three options convenient to them. While every effort will be made to allot a Centre in one of the places opted by the candidate, the Board reserves its discretion to allot a Centre other than that of candidate’s choice any where in India. Under no circumstances, the Centre once allotted shall be changed by the Board.
	Admit Card
	The Admit Card will be sent by post to the candidates (including those who made application online) about four weeks before the conduct of the examination. Candidates must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein. In case the Admit Card is not received by 10th April' 2008, Such request be sent to Assistant Secretary (AIEEE), Central Board of Secondary Education, PS 1-2 Institutional Area, IP Extension,Patparganj Delhi-110092 with two photographs (as pasted on the Application Form), one should be attested by Principal of the institution where candidate is studying/passed XII or by the gazetted officer. Photocopy of the Application Form, proof regarding remittance of fee (photocopy of the Demand Draft) in respect of those candidates who have made application online, and the original postal receipt issued by the Post Office for having dispatched the Application Form by Registered/Speed Post in order to get a duplicate Admit Card. Such request for issue of duplicate admit card should accompany with the Demand Draft in favour of Secretary,CBSE payable at New Delhi amounting Rs.50/- as fee and additional Rs.30/- as postal charges for outstation candidates.Request for the issue of admit card after the examination will not be entertained. In no case the duplicate Admit Card would be issued at the Examination Centres.
	Procedure for Conduct of Examination and Use of Answer Sheet
	Procedure for conduct of examination and instructions for use of the Test Booklet and Answer Sheet are given in Appendix VII. Candidates are advised to go through carefully before going for the Examination.
	Evaluation and Declaration of Results
	On the basis of performance in AIEEE, separate rank lists will be prepared for B.E./B.Tech. and B.Arch/B.Planning. Score Card indicating All India Rank and State Rank with total marks and marks in each subject shall be sent to all candidates appearing in AIEEE.
	Candidates scoring above a certain cut off percentage of marks (being different for General and SC/ST/PH category candidates) to be called for counselling shall be determined at the time of declaration of AIEEE results. Cut off percentage of marks for OBC shall be determined as and when govenment orders are issued for the same.All India Rank and marks shall also be released on AIEEE website. The results of AIEEE 2008 are likely to be declared on or before 7th June, 2008. The score card will be dispatched to the candidates from 12.06.2008 to 28.06.2008 under Certificate of Posting (UPC). The Board will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise due to loss of score card in transit.In case of non-receipt of the score card within the stipulated period candidate may apply for duplicate score card on payment of Rs. 50/- (plus postal charges of Rs. 30/- for outstation candidates) in the form of Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, CBSE, payable at Delhi/New Delhi between 09.07.2008 to 30.08.2008. No request for issue of duplicate score card will be entertained thereafter.
	As per the notified cut off score and the candidates declared eligible up to the notified Rank shall be called to appear for counselling.
	In case of two or more candidates obtaining equal marks, inter-se merit of such candidates shall be determined as follows:
	B.E/B.Tech - By marks obtained in Mathematics and then in Physics in the AIEEE and then by age (preference to older candidates).
	B.Arch/B.Planning - By marks obtained in Aptitude Test and then in Mathematics in the AIEEE and then by age (preference to older candidates).
	Rules For Rechecking/Re-Evaluation of Answer Sheets
	Since the AIEEE answer sheets are machine graded with extreme care and repeatedly scrutinized, there is no provision for rechecking/re-evaluation of answer sheets. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
	Counselling, Seat Allocation, Document Verification and Admissions
	Final list of institutions admitting students (with intake in each discipline and category as per reservation) through AIEEE-2008, including counselling procedure, counselling schedule and counselling centres would be contained in the Information Brochure for Counselling and it shall also be released on AIEEE website in May 2008.
	The Central Counselling Board shall send by post the Information Brochure for Counselling only to the candidates to be called for counselling.
	Verification of documents would be done at the time of counselling/admission. The purpose would be to verify different records regarding identification, age, qualifying examination, state of eligibility and category of the candidate. On failing to establish of any of the documents, the candidates will not be considered for admission.
	SC, ST and PH candidates will be required to produce original certificate issued by the competent authority at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.
	All correspondence regarding counselling and refund of the amount paid to the Central Counselling Board (CCB) or any of the participating institution should be made with the concerned authorities.
	Legal Jurisdiction
	All disputes pertaining to the conduct of AIEEE shall fall within the jurisdiction of Delhi only. The Secretary of the Board shall be the legal person in whose name the Board may sue or may be sued. If any person or officer dealing with the conduct of AIEEE engages himself/herself in act(s) that would result in the leakage of the question paper(s) or attempt to use or help in the use of unfair means in this examination, he/she shall be liable to prosecution under the Indian Penal Code.
	Rules Of Reservation
	Reservation for SC/ST and Physically Handicapped candidates will be applicable as per Govt. of India/State concerned existing rules or amended from time to time. However,reservation for OBC candidates,if any,would be communicated through newspaper/advertisement/AIEEE website as and when Government orders for the same are issued.