CUSB Patna Admission 2026

Central University of South Bihar
Patna, Bihar · CUSB Patna · Estd. 2009
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11-31 May 2026. CUSB 2026-27 admission opens after CUET on cusb.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Central University of South Bihar

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) is a Central University with its main campus at SH-7, Karhara, Panchanpur Road, Gaya, Bihar, established by the Central Universities Act, 2009 of the Indian Parliament. Originally functioning from a temporary campus at Patna, the university shifted to its permanent 300-acre campus at Gaya in 2020.

CUSB offers UG (4-year FYUGP), PG, M.Phil, Ph.D and integrated programmes through 9 schools and 30 departments — covering humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, law, education and computational sciences. UG and PG admission is conducted entirely through CUET UG and CUET PG (NTA), with the university also offering integrated 5-year programmes.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. The CUSB 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at cusb.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG 2026
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG and CUET PG are conducted by NTA on behalf of UGC for admission to UG and PG programmes at participating universities including CUSB. CUET UG 2026 is being held from 11-31 May 2026.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • GATE
  • NET-JRF

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board with the prescribed subject combination plus a valid CUET UG score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline; CUET PG score. Ph.D: Master's with 55% (50% reserved); CUSB research entrance / NET-JRF / GATE.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 examination window 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
CUET PG 2026 examination TBA exam NTA Upcoming
CUSB application window TBA application CUSB Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling CUSB Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in (UG) or cuetpg.nta.nic.in (PG), select Central University of South Bihar as a preferred university and pay the application fee.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 May to 31 May 2026.
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    Apply on the CUSB portal
    Once CUET scorecard is released, register on cusb.ac.in for the CUSB programme of choice, upload CUET scorecard and pay the CUSB application fee.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in CUSB online counselling, exercise programme preferences and confirm allotment by paying the admission fee at the Gaya 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.

Central Sector Scholarship, Bihar State scholarships, CUSB merit awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Central University reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of South Bihar?
Central University of South Bihar admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG 2026. 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 South Bihar?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central University of South Bihar declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central University of South Bihar 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 South Bihar accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Central University of South Bihar uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.