Key takeaways
- Yes—reports exceeding 15% plagiarism are rejected before evaluation.
- Minimum 85% originality required with plagiarism report at Stage 2 upload.
- Amity runs an additional plagiarism check before grading.
Yes, an Amity BCom project can be rejected due to plagiarism. Amity requires at least 85% originality—maximum 15% similarity. If your full project report exceeds 15% plagiarism, it is rejected before evaluation and you must revise and resubmit per university rules. You submit your own plagiarism report in Stage 2, and Amity conducts an additional check before grading.
Direct answer
- Can BCom projects be rejected for plagiarism? Yes—above 15% similarity
- Minimum originality: 85%
- When checked: at Stage 2 full report upload + Amity pre-evaluation check
- Consequence: no marks awarded until resubmission passes
What happens after rejection?
- Report is not accepted for evaluation
- 70-mark report component receives no grade until resubmission passes
- Evaluation timeline resets—typically 4–6 weeks after accepted resubmission
- Risk of degree delay and extension fees
Is 14% plagiarism safe?
Yes. Anything at or below 15% meets Amity's rule. Many students aim for 10–12% as a safety margin in case Amity's checker scores differently from their tool.
People also ask
- Is 16% plagiarism OK? No—the hard limit is 15%.
- Does the extended abstract need a plagiarism report? Official requirement is with the full report in Stage 2.
- Can you appeal a rejection? Follow Amity's resubmission rules; fixing before upload is the practical approach.