AdmiScan Research
Research, evidence and citation standard
AdmiScan publishes admissions analysis to help students make decisions without hiding uncertainty. This page defines the standard used for public research, evidence statements and corrections.
1. Evidence hierarchy
Primary and official sources are preferred when available. Secondary evidence can support context, but it should not silently replace an official programme requirement or counselling rule.
2. Known, unknown and inferred
Missing evidence remains unknown. Unknown does not mean not required, and an unresolved requirement should not be converted into a confident eligibility statement.
3. Eligibility is not probability
Meeting a published programme requirement can establish eligibility context, but it does not establish an admission probability. Competitive selection, applicant quality and programme capacity can still matter.
4. Historical counselling evidence
Historical cutoffs are reported with the matching counselling route, category, quota, seat type and round where relevant. They describe previous outcomes and do not guarantee a future allotment.
5. Sample size and limitations
Public research should state the analysed scope, sample size and important exclusions when those details materially affect interpretation.
6. Corrections
When stronger evidence shows that a material published statement is wrong, AdmiScan should correct the affected research or product evidence rather than preserve the old claim for consistency.
7. Citation
When citing an AdmiScan research report, use the report title, AdmiScan Research, publication or update date where shown, and the canonical AdmiScan URL. Individual research pages remain the authoritative citation targets.
Suggested general citation
AdmiScan Research. "[Report title]." AdmiScan. [Publication/update date]. [Canonical report URL].