About Magadh University
Magadh University (MU) is a state university located at Bodh Gaya in Gaya district, Bihar, established in 1962 by the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The university serves the central-Bihar districts and is the principal affiliating university for colleges in Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Jehanabad and adjoining regions, with the historic Buddhist site of Bodh Gaya at its doorstep.
Magadh University offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management, law, education, Buddhist Studies, Sanskrit and computer applications. UG admission for 2026-27 is through CUET UG (NTA) and merit-based registration; PG admission uses the Magadh University PG Common Entrance Test (PGCET) or CUET PG.
CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. The 2026-27 admission notification and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at magadhuniversity.ac.in.
Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗