CTU AP Admission 2026

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh · CTU AP · Estd. 2019
UG Opening Soon PG Opening Soon PhD Opening Soon
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CUET UG 2026 exam window 11–31 May 2026. CTUAP 2026-27 admission portal at ctuapcuet.samarth.edu.in opens after CUET results. Official admission notification awaited. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP) is a public central university located in Vizianagaram (Salur Mandal), Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2019 under the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2019, CTUAP is one of two central tribal universities of India and was created in fulfilment of a commitment under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university focuses on tribal studies and the higher-education needs of the Scheduled Tribes of the Eastern Ghats region.

CTUAP offers UG, PG, PhD, diploma and certificate programmes in arts, science, social sciences, management, tribal studies and allied disciplines. As a young university operating from a transit campus, it is progressively expanding its programme catalogue and infrastructure with central-government funding.

CTUAP UG admissions are conducted through CUET UG and PG admissions through CUET PG. After the CUET results, candidates register on the CTUAP admission portal at ctuapcuet.samarth.edu.in for centralised university counselling and document verification.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG covers all CTUAP UG programmes. CUET PG covers PG programmes. After CUET result, candidates apply on the CTUAP admission portal and participate in centralised counselling. PhD admissions follow CTUAP's own research entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 45% (40% for SC/ST/PwBD). PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / CTUAP PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 exam 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Ongoing
CTUAP 2026-27 admission portal opens (after CUET results) TBA Application ctuapcuet.samarth.edu.in Upcoming
CTUAP merit list and counselling TBA Counselling ctuapcuet.samarth.edu.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CTUAP offers Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal, additional ST-specific scholarship support given the university's tribal focus, and UGC Non-NET fellowships for MPhil/PhD scholars.

Reservations

As a central tribal university, CTUAP follows enhanced reservation for Scheduled Tribes per the parent Act, in addition to SC 15%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal. Andhra Pradesh ST domicile preference is applied per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh?
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh accept CUET UG / CUET PG scores?
Yes. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.