Reservations :
In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below:
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15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates
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7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates
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27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates as per the Central List*
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10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General - EWS) candidates
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Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability
Each category will have 5% reservations for the candidates with 40% or more disability as defined in Section 2 (r) and (zc) of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
In the case of the Institutes run/aided/recognized by State Governments, the reservation policy of the respective State Governments shall be applicable.
Provisions relating to Persons with Disability (PwD):
As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others. According to Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, “persons with benchmark
disabilities” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.
General Instructions :
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Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up application form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
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Candidates can apply for GPAT 2022 through “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
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Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted.
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Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully to
ensure your eligibility.
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Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Register for Online Registration using your own Email Id and Mobile No .and note down system generated Application Number.
Step-2: Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number. Upload legible scanned images of:
(i) a recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background;
(ii) candidate‟s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb)
(iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb), if applicable.
Step-3: Pay fee using Canara/ICICI Bank/Paytm Payment Gateway through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Wallet and keep proof of fee paid
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Download, save and print a copy of Confirmation Page of the Application Form (which would be downloadable only after successful remittance of fee) for future reference.
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All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings. The submission of Application of a candidate could be considered as successful and his/her candidature would be confirmed only on the successful transaction/receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.
The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after
successful payment by the Candidate.
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In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway (in the helpline no. and email given in Annexure- I of the Information Bulletin) for ensuring the successful payment or for obtaining the refund of duplicate / multiple payments.
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However, if inspite of above action payment has not been successfully made it means that the transaction has not been completed and the amount not reflected in the NTA account. Such amount will be refunded to concerned Credit/Debit Card within a reasonable time. Therefore, such candidates have to pay the fee once again and ensure the OK fee status.
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Candidates shall ensure that the information entered by them in their respective online Application Form is correct.
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Information provided by the candidates in their respective online Application Forms, like, name of candidate, contact/ address details, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam cities, etc. will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances.
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NTA does not edit /modify/alter any information entered by the candidates under any circumstances. Any request for change in information after submission of Application Form will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution for filling up correct details in the Application Form.
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NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form.
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Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and / or through SMS on registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any noncommunication / mis-communication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.
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Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for latest updates.
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Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the Date, Shift and time indicated on their Admit Cards issued by the NTA in due course through its Website.
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