MGCU Patna Admission 2026

Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Motihari, Bihar · MGCU Patna · Estd. 2014
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11-31 May 2026. MGCU 2026-27 admission opens after CUET on mgcub.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Mahatma Gandhi Central University

Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU) is a Central University located at Motihari in East Champaran district of Bihar, established by the Central Universities (Amendment) Act, 2014 of the Indian Parliament. The university honours Mahatma Gandhi's historic 1917 Champaran Satyagraha movement and is built on a 303-acre campus.

MGCU offers UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D and integrated programmes through schools of social sciences, languages, humanities, sciences, education, commerce, management and law. UG and PG admission is conducted through CUET UG and CUET PG (NTA) respectively, while Ph.D admission uses the MGCU Research Entrance Test or NET-JRF / GATE qualification.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. The MGCU 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at mgcub.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 for admission to UG and PG programmes at participating universities including MGCU. Ph.D admission uses the MGCU Research Entrance Test or NET-JRF / GATE qualification.

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); MGCU 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
MGCU application window TBA application MGCU Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling MGCU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select Mahatma Gandhi Central University as a preferred university and pay the application fee.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on MGCU portal
    Once CUET scorecard is released, register on mgcub.ac.in, upload CUET scorecard and pay the MGCU application fee.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in MGCU online counselling, exercise programme preferences and confirm allotment by paying the admission fee at the Motihari 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, MGCU 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 Mahatma Gandhi Central University?
Mahatma Gandhi Central University 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 Mahatma Gandhi Central University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Mahatma Gandhi Central University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Mahatma Gandhi Central 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 Mahatma Gandhi Central University accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Mahatma Gandhi Central University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.