CU AP Admission 2026

Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh · CU AP · Estd. 2019
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CUET UG 2026 exam window 11–31 May 2026. CUAP 2026-27 admission portal at cuapcuet.samarth.edu.in opens after CUET results in July 2026. Official admission notification awaited. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Central University of Andhra Pradesh

Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) is a public central university located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2019 by the Central Universities Act, the institution was created to fulfil a commitment under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (which bifurcated Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). CUAP is funded by the Government of India through the University Grants Commission.

CUAP currently operates 12 academic departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD programmes spanning humanities, social sciences, sciences, mathematics & statistics, computer science, languages, and management. The university is on a transit campus while its permanent campus on the outskirts of Anantapur is under development.

CUAP UG admissions are conducted through CUET UG and PG admissions through CUET PG, both administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). After the CUET results, candidates register on the CUAP admission portal at cuapcuet.samarth.edu.in for centralised counselling. PhD admissions follow CUAP's own research entrance plus interview, accepting UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and GATE scores.

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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 UG admissions across all CUAP programmes. CUET PG covers most PG programmes. PhD admissions are through the CUAP PhD entrance plus interview, with UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE accepted as alternate routes.

Other accepted exams

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

Eligibility

UG (CUET UG): Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 45% (40% for reserved categories). PG (CUET PG): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). PhD: Master's with 55%+ (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) and qualifying CUAP PhD entrance / UGC-NET / GATE plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET PG 2026 — application last date TBA – 14 Jan 2026 Application cuet.nta.nic.in Closed
CUET UG 2026 exam 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Entrance cuet.nta.nic.in Ongoing
CUAP 2026-27 admission portal opens (after CUET results) TBA Application cuapcuet.samarth.edu.in Upcoming
CUAP centralised counselling and seat allotment TBA Counselling cuapcuet.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.

CUAP offers Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal, the UGC Non-NET Fellowship for MPhil/PhD scholars, and merit-cum-means awards for top CUET scorers.

Reservations

Reservation per Government of India norms: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal. Andhra Pradesh domicile preference may be applied for select programmes per the CUAP prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Andhra Pradesh?
Central 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 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 University of Andhra Pradesh declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central 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 University of Andhra Pradesh accept CUET UG / CUET PG scores?
Yes. Central University of Andhra Pradesh uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.