TMU Bhagalpur Admission 2026

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
Bhagalpur, Bihar · TMBU · Estd. 1960
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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TMBU 2026-27 UG application closes around 21 March 2026; merit lists in June-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) is a state university located at Bhagalpur in Bihar, established in 1960 by an Act of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The university is named after Tilka Manjhi — the Adivasi freedom fighter who led one of the earliest tribal rebellions against the British East India Company — and is the principal affiliating university for colleges across the eastern Bihar districts of Bhagalpur, Banka, Munger (until 2017) and adjoining regions.

TMBU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management (BBA, MBA), law, education, technology (B.Tech, M.Tech) and computer applications. UG admission for 2026-27 is conducted through CUET UG (NTA) and merit-based registration on the university portal; PG admission uses CUET PG; MBA admission requires MAT.

For 2026-27, TMBU UG online application closes around 21 March 2026 with merit-based admission lists published in June-July 2026. The official admission portal is at tmbuniv.ac.in. The university is UGC-recognised and an AIU member.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG 2026
Conducted by NTA / TMBU

CUET UG is conducted by NTA on behalf of UGC for admission to UG programmes at TMBU. PG admission is through the TMBU PG Entrance or CUET PG; MBA admission requires MAT.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • MAT
  • NET-JRF

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; CUET UG score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline; CUET PG / TMBU PG entrance. MBA: Bachelor's + MAT score. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate; TMBU research entrance / NET-JRF.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
TMBU UG application closes (tentative) TBA – 21 Mar 2026 application TMBU Closed
CUET UG 2026 examination window 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
TMBU UG merit list (1st / 2nd / 3rd) TBA result TMBU Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling TMBU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select TMBU as a preferred university and pay the CUET application fee.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 May to 31 May 2026.
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    Register on TMBU portal
    Register on tmbuniv.ac.in, upload CUET scorecard, qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the TMBU application fee.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in TMBU counselling, exercise programme / college preferences and confirm allotment by paying the admission fee.

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.

Bihar State Government scholarships (Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana), SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC post-matric scholarships through NSP and TMBU merit awards.

Reservations

Bihar state reservation: SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, BC women 3%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University?
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur 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 Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur 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 Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.