Eligibility Criteria ATIT 2026

• Candidates must have qualified Class XII (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board with science subjects.
• Candidates applying for B. Tech programs must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in Class XII with compulsory subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
• Candidates for other UG programs like B.Sc. and BCA will generally need a minimum aggregate of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in Class XII.
• Candidates who are currently appearing in Class XII exams are also eligible, but they must provide the qualifying certificates at the time of admission.
• Candidates can be Indian nationals, OCI, PIO, or Foreign Nationals. Foreign Nationals may need an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities if their qualifying exam is not recognized by Indian education boards.
• The ATIT exam is conducted in two phases, providing flexibility in exam scheduling, but candidates must meet the general eligibility criteria for either phase to be valid.
• The application fee is INR 750, with deadlines to apply as per each phase (Phase 1 ends Dec 19, 2025; Phase 2 ends April 17, 2026 – tentatively). However, the official dates are yet to be released by the authorities.
• For some specialized programs like Computational and Data Sciences or Economics streams in IISERs, Mathematics is a compulsory subject, but this is specific to IISER IAT, not ATIT.

Key Factors for ATIT 2026 B. Tech admissions

• Passed or appearing in Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in Class XII for B. Tech programs.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for other UG programs like B.Sc. or BCA.
• Must apply and appear in ATIT 2026 exam conducted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education.
• Must pay the requisite application fee by deadlines.

FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible to take ATIT 2026?

Ans. Candidates who have qualified in or are appearing in Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, must secure a minimum aggregate of 60% marks.

Q2. Are candidates with results awaited eligible?

Ans. Yes, those candidates awaiting Class XII results at the time of application are eligible to apply for ATIT 2026.

Q3. Is there an age restriction?

Ans. ATIT generally follows the typical age norms for undergraduate admissions. Candidates should check the official site for specific updates.

Q4. Are international or NRI students eligible for ATIT 2026?

Ans. Yes, but they should ensure their qualifying examination is recognized as equivalent by IFHE.

Q5. Are there reservations or relaxations for reserved categories in ATIT 2026?

Ans. Yes, reservations and score relaxations exist as per institutional and government policies. Candidates must provide valid supporting documents.