Admission Policy

Introduction

Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, a renowned women’s college affiliated with the University of Calicut, is committed to providing quality higher education and fostering intellectual growth among its students. This Admission Policy aims to outline the principles, procedures, and guidelines governing the admission process for various courses offered at the college. It emphasizes fairness, transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to regulatory standards to ensure equal opportunities for all prospective students.

Purpose

The Admission Policy of Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, serves the following purposes:

• Attracting Student Population: To attract students from diverse geographical areas by offering merit-based admission processes.
• Ensuring Fairness and Transparency: To ensure a transparent and equitable admission process that considers merit while supporting social, religious, and economic diversity.
• Contributing to National Development: To contribute to the national development agenda by increasing the enrollment rate in higher education.
• Supporting Institutional Development: To mobilize financial resources through admission fees for the development of the college’s infrastructure and academic facilities.

Scope

This policy applies to both students seeking admission and the management/administration involved in the admission process at Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy. It encompasses various actions related to demand ratio, enrollment statistics, student diversity records, and specific data categories such as differently abled students, sports persons, economically weaker sections, ex-service/military personnel, and medium of instruction.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Admission Policy are:

• To admit students with the highest intellectual potential, irrespective of social, religious, or financial backgrounds.
• To ensure compliance with national and state government regulations and guidelines.
• To publish comprehensive admission prospectuses annually, outlining eligibility criteria, entry requirements, and procedures.
• To provide equal opportunity for all candidates through a systematic and non-discriminatory admission process.

Policy Statement

Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, ensures an orderly and transparent admission process for all its courses, including self-financing programs. The admission criteria give equal weightage to candidates’ performance in qualifying examinations or entrance tests, if any, conducted by competent authorities. There is no discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, in the admission process, aligning with central and state government rules and guidelines.

Admission Procedures

Publication of Admission Prospectus: The college publishes an annual admission prospectus detailing the academic and eligibility conditions for various courses, including self-financing programs. The prospectus outlines the entry requirements, qualifications, and procedures for application and admission.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must meet the specified academic qualifications or their equivalents as per University of Calicut/AICTE regulations.

Application Process: The admission process begins with the publication of online applications, inviting candidates to apply for their preferred courses. The Nodal Officer oversees the receipt and verification of online applications, ensuring all details are accurately furnished. The application could be submitted by the candidates directly through the college website. The applications are invited through the Linways Technologies software subscribed by the college for the Academic Management system.

Rank List Preparation: Upon receiving applications, a rank list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in qualifying examinations or entrance tests, where applicable. The rank list is published transparently, allowing candidates to verify their positions and eligibility for admission. The reservation criteria is also followed while preparing the rank list.

Admission and Allotment Process: Admission help desk formed under the Nodal Officer, as directed by the college management and principal, facilitate the smooth conduct of admission stages. This includes verifying details, preparing rank lists, and admitting eligible candidates based on merit and availability of seats. The applications invited through the Linways Technologies software subscribed by the college for the Academic Management system. The criteria for the rank list is feeded into the software according to which the rank list is published with the help of the same. This measure is adopted with the purpose of avoiding human error while calculating the index mark & reservation policies. The Admission Nodal officer will verify the rank lists for if there are any discrepencies found.

Student Diversity and Inclusivity: Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) promotes diversity among its student body, considering regional, national, community, religion, minority status, and other categories such as differently abled students, sports persons, and economically weaker sections. Special provisions may be made to accommodate these diverse groups within the framework of existing regulations in accordance with the University and Kerala State norms.

Management seat policy: There are management seats reserved for each programmes as per the norms stipulated by the University of Calicut. The college follows the policy of merit and performance of the candidates in the interview arranged by the admission committee before the deadlines of preparation of ranklist and the order of arrival of applications if the management seats are vacant even after the ranklist allocation.

Admission fees: The fees stipulated by the university will be demanded from the candidates at the time of admission.

Responsibilities
The responsibility for admission and allotment processes rests with the college management, principal, and Nodal Officer. They oversee the implementation of admission policies, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and maintain transparency in all procedures. Various committees, including the Policy Review Committee/Coordinator, periodically review and update the admission policy to reflect evolving educational needs and regulatory changes.

Admission Help Desk

An admission help desk is constituted under the Nodal officer by the management for the smooth functioning of admission procedure. The responsibilities of admission help desk include providing awareness regarding the FYUGP system, operation of admission portal and assistance to candidates in the process of application. A very responsive help line facility is also offered by the admission help desk for the service of candidates.

Related Procedures and Documentation

Procedures for admission to various courses are aligned with University of Calicut /AICTE rules and guidelines.

Conclusion

The Admission Policy of Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, underscores its commitment to providing a fair, transparent, and inclusive admission process for all prospective students. By adhering to the principles outlined in this policy, the college aims to uphold its reputation for academic excellence, foster diversity, and contribute effectively to national development goals in higher education. This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated to align with the college’s mission and vision while meeting the expectations of stakeholders and regulatory authorities.