AKU Katihar Admission 2026

Al-Karim University
Katihar, Bihar · AKU Katihar · Estd. 2018
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission cycle is open at alkarimuniversity.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Al-Karim University

Al-Karim University is a state private university located at Katihar in north Bihar, established in 2018 by the Al-Karim University Act of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The university operates the Katihar Medical College and Hospital on campus and combines medical / paramedical education with academic and professional programmes.

Al-Karim University offers UG, PG, Diploma and Ph.D programmes including MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, GNM, allied health, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BA, MBA, M.Sc, M.Pharm and Ph.D. MBBS admission is through NEET UG followed by MCC / state counselling; medical PG (MS/MD) is through NEET PG + MCC. Other UG / PG programmes admit primarily on qualifying-examination merit, with regulator-prescribed eligibility (INC for nursing; PCI for pharmacy; AICTE-aligned admission for MBA).

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at alkarimuniversity.edu.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,000 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / NEET PG / regulator-prescribed entrance
Conducted by NTA / NBE / Al-Karim University

MBBS admission at Al-Karim University is through NEET UG followed by MCC / state counselling; medical PG (MS/MD) is through NEET PG plus MCC counselling. Other UG / PG programmes admit primarily on qualifying-examination merit, with regulator-prescribed eligibility (INC for nursing; PCI for pharmacy; AICTE-aligned admission for MBA).

Other accepted exams

  • NEET UG
  • NEET PG
  • INC entrance
  • PCI norms
  • CAT
  • MAT

Eligibility

MBBS / BDS: 10+2 with PCB and 50% (40% reserved); NEET UG. B.Sc Nursing: 10+2 with PCB per INC norms. B.Pharm: 10+2 with PCB / PCM per PCI norms. Medical PG (MS / MD): MBBS + NEET PG. UG / PG (other): qualifying-exam merit. MBA: Bachelor's + valid CAT / MAT / Al-Karim Entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
NEET UG 2026 examination 03 May 2026 – 03 May 2026 exam NTA Upcoming
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application Al-Karim University Ongoing
MCC / state counselling (MBBS / medical PG) TBA counselling MCC / Bihar DGHS Upcoming
Al-Karim in-house counselling (non-medical) TBA counselling Al-Karim University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the Al-Karim notification
    Visit alkarimuniversity.edu.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and entrance criteria.
  2. 2
    Apply for the relevant entrance
    For MBBS / BDS: NEET UG; for medical PG: NEET PG; for B.Sc Nursing / B.Pharm / D.Pharm: regulator-prescribed eligibility plus Al-Karim application; for MBA: CAT / MAT / Al-Karim Entrance.
  3. 3
    Appear for the entrance / counselling
    Sit NEET UG / PG as scheduled. MCC conducts MBBS / medical PG counselling. Al-Karim conducts in-house counselling for non-medical programmes.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the Al-Karim Katihar campus.

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.

Al-Karim merit scholarships, Bihar State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC post-matric scholarships through NSP and minority scholarships.

Reservations

Bihar state reservation: SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, BC women 3%; PwBD 5% horizontal. NEET UG / PG: 15% AIQ + 85% State Quota; minority quota under Bihar minority institution norms.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Al-Karim University?
Al-Karim University admits students primarily through NEET UG / NEET PG / regulator-prescribed entrance. 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 Al-Karim University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Al-Karim University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Al-Karim University 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 Al-Karim University accept NEET UG / NEET PG / regulator-prescribed entrance scores?
NEET UG / NEET PG / regulator-prescribed entrance is the primary basis for admission at Al-Karim University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.