Admissions for NIFT UG Lateral Counselling Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Admissions for the post of NIFT UG Lateral Counselling. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Or Cr | 1 | Rs. 3,500 | 20-05-2026 |
| Ayush Ug Bams Bhms Stray | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-11-2025 |
| Vacancy Position For Additional Round Tech Co | 2023 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-07-2023 |
| Ncvt | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 20-07-2025 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Admissions (Archived Tender / | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Admissions (Archived Tender / | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Admissions (Archived Tender / | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Admissions (Archived Tender / | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Step 1: Vendors must register on the CPPP or GeM 4.0 portal using valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificates to access tender documents, acknowledge tender acceptance, and download requisite solicitation files seamlessly.
Step 2: Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting to submit written queries, understand complex counselling scope nuances, and review official corrigendum notifications issued by the procuring entity.
Step 3: Compile and upload the comprehensive two-cover bid, ensuring Cover 1 contains strict technical pre-qualification credentials, statutory compliances, and EMD instruments without revealing any commercial figures.
Step 4: Upon successful technical scrutiny, eligible bidders shall witness the digital opening of Cover 2 containing the priced Bill of Quantities (BoQ) to determine the lowest evaluated responsive bidder.
Step 5: The procuring entity issues the formal Letter of Award (LoA) to the L1 vendor, who must execute the contract agreement and submit the mandatory PBG within stipulated timelines.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Admissions for NIFT UG Lateral Counselling Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Annual Turnover Criteria | The bidder must achieve an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets. |
| Similar Project Execution Experience | The bidder must successfully execute similar large-scale admission, counselling, or recruitment processing projects for central or state educational institutions in the past seven years. |
| Statutory Licenses and Compliance | Mandatory possession of valid GSTIN, PAN, EPF registration, ESI registration, and applicable labor licenses along with proof of unblemished regulatory compliance history. |
| MSME and Startup Exemption | Registered Micro and Small Enterprises and DPIIT-recognized Startups are eligible for exemption from EMD and prior turnover criteria under Rule 170 of GFR 2017, subject to submission of valid certificates. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for Admissions for NIFT UG Lateral Counselling Recruitment entails a strategic financial structure governed by GFR 2017. Contract valuation is determined through exhaustive market estimation. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2 percent of the estimated cost is mandated to deter frivolous bids, submitted via demand draft or bank guarantee. Successful bidders must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging from 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value to safeguard against service defaults. A nominal, non-refundable tender document fee is integrated to filter non-serious vendors. To enforce strict delivery timelines for critical counselling schedules, a Liquidated Damages (LD) clause levies 0.5 percent of the contract value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring accountability and strict adherence to admission milestones.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contractual compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). All disputes arising out of the counselling recruitment execution shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with proceedings held in the city of the procuring entity. Payments operate on milestone billing tied to successful counselling phases. A Defect Liability Period (DLP) extends up to six months post-project completion to rectify data anomalies. An Integrity Pact must be executed for high-value tenders to promote transparency, curb corrupt practices, and bind both parties to ethical procurement standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Admissions for NIFT UG Lateral Coun
No, Joint Ventures and Consortiums are strictly not permitted. The bidding entity must participate as a single sole proprietor, partnership firm, or registered corporate entity meeting all criteria independently.
The EMD Bank Guarantee must be issued by any Scheduled Commercial Bank in India, strictly adhering to the proforma provided in the tender document, and must remain valid for a period of 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
All submitted bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening, during which no price escalations are permitted.
No, the contract price shall remain firm and fixed throughout the entire duration of the contract execution, including any approved extensions, and no escalation on account of statutory wage revisions or inflation will be entertained.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of a total of 100 based on the QCBS evaluation matrix defined in the RFP to qualify for the subsequent opening of their financial BoQ.
Yes, the procuring entity reserves the right to modify counselling timelines or scale volumes with due notice, and the vendor is obligated to adjust operations accordingly without claiming extra financial compensation unless mutually agreed.