Frequently Asked Questions

You can start by sending an enquiry through the Admissions section of this website, or by calling or visiting the Admissions Office. Our team will guide you through the application form, the documents needed, and the next steps.

Admissions are held once a year, following the academic calendar of Mahatma Gandhi University. Dates are announced in the Notifications section of this website.

JNIAS offers undergraduate Honours programmes in these fields, along with a postgraduate programme:

• Media and Design: BA Multimedia, BA Visual Communication, BA Animation & Graphic Design
• Computing and Cyber Security: Bachelor of Computer Application (approved by AICTE), BSc Cyber Forensics, BSc Forensic Science
• Science: BSc Food Technology & Quality Assurance, BSc Microbiology
• Commerce and Management: BBA, BCom (Finance & Taxation and Co-operation), BCom (Logistics Management & Financial Market)
• Postgraduate: MSc Food Technology & Quality Assurance

Please check the Courses page for the latest list, as programmes available can change from year to year.

Yes. You may list more than one programme on your application, in order of preference. Seats are allotted according to eligibility, merit, and availability.

Applicants must have passed Plus Two (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent examination recognised by Mahatma Gandhi University. Some programmes need particular subjects. For example, the BCA programme requires Mathematics or Computer Science/Information Practices at the Plus Two level. Please check the course page for the subject and minimum-mark requirements of the programme you want.

The MSc in Food Technology & Quality Assurance is open to graduates in Science or Technology who studied Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Family and Community Science, Microbiology, or Nutrition as a subject, subject to the University's rules.

Admission is generally based on merit, using your qualifying examination marks, along with the rules of Mahatma Gandhi University and the Government of Kerala on reservation and seat allocation.

Yes, students with an equivalent qualification from CBSE, ICSE, other state boards, or other recognised boards can apply, subject to the University's equivalence rules. Please contact the Admissions Office if you are unsure about your qualification.

Please keep these ready (original and copies):

• Mark list and pass certificate of the qualifying examination (Plus Two, or degree for the PG programme)
• Transfer Certificate and conduct certificate
• Date of birth proof (SSLC or birth certificate)
• Community or category certificate, if you are claiming reservation
• Aadhaar card or other photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Migration certificate, if applying from another university or board

The college may ask for additional documents. Originals are verified at the time of admission.

Fees differ by programme and are published on the Courses page and in the prospectus. Fees can be paid through [the methods the college accepts: online payment, bank transfer, or at the college office]. Please always keep your payment receipt, and pay only through official channels.

The Institute aims to support deserving students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, and also helps students apply for government and other scholarships they are eligible for. Availability depends on the scheme and eligibility. Please ask the Admissions Office about the current options.

Yes. The Institute has hostel facilities. Details on rooms, fees, rules, and availability can be collected from the Admissions Office.

JNIAS is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, which awards the degree. The BCA programme is approved by AICTE.

Yes. Alongside your degree, you can take add-on courses to build practical, job-ready skills. The college also offers placement guidance, student grooming, a counselling cell, and an entrepreneurship and innovation club. Please see the Student Support section for details. Placement outcomes depend on each student's performance and the job market, and are not guaranteed.

Yes. The Institute follows a strict anti-ragging policy and has an Anti-Ragging Committee, a Women's Development Cell, an Internal Compliance Cell, and a Counselling Cell for student safety and support. Ragging is a punishable offence, and complaints are dealt with promptly.

The college is located at Balagram P.O., Thookkupalam, near Ramakkalmedu, Kattappana, Idukki, Kerala – 685552. Visitors are welcome during office hours [Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm]. Please call ahead so we can arrange a campus tour and meet with a counsellor.

Phone: 04868 236999 · 9946541605 · 8075217371 · 9656974802
Email: info@jnias.com

For admission questions, contact the Admissions Office using the details above. For questions about how your personal data is used, or to make a data request, please use your My Privacy account or contact our Data Protection Officer / Grievance Officer.