BVVJDP Bastar Admission 2026

Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar
Bastar, Chhattisgarh · BVVJDP Bastar · Estd. 2008
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission notification on smkvbastar.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar

Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (SMKV), Bastar is a state university located at Dharampura, Jagdalpur in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, originally established in 2008 as Bastar Vishwavidyalaya and renamed to Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya in 2018 to honour the late Mahendra Karma — Congress leader and founder of the Salwa Judum movement. SMKV serves as the principal affiliating university for colleges across the seven Bastar division districts.

SMKV offers UG (BA, B.Sc, B.Com), PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) and Ph.D programmes through its constituent and affiliated colleges. UG and PG admission is largely on the merit of the qualifying examination, supplemented by CUET UG / CUET PG for select programmes; Ph.D admission uses the SMKV Research Entrance Test plus interview. The university has a special focus on tribal studies, tribal language documentation and rural / agricultural extension.

The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at smkvbastar.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Class 12 merit-based admission

Class 12 / Bachelor's merit
Conducted by Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar

SMKV Bastar admits candidates on the merit of the qualifying examination — Class 12 for UG and Bachelor's degree for PG — with CUET UG / CUET PG accepted for select programmes; Ph.D admission uses the SMKV Research Entrance Test plus interview. The university has a special focus on tribal studies and tribal language documentation.

Other accepted exams

  • Class 12 merit
  • Bachelor's merit
  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 with the prescribed aggregate from a recognised board. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus SMKV Research Entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission notification TBA notification SMKV Bastar Ongoing
Application window TBA application SMKV Bastar Upcoming
Merit list / Ph.D entrance TBA exam SMKV Bastar Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling SMKV Bastar Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the SMKV notification
    Visit smkvbastar.ac.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and eligibility.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the SMKV online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Merit list and seat allotment
    SMKV publishes a merit-based list. Ph.D candidates appear for the Research Entrance Test plus interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the Jagdalpur campus, Bastar or affiliated college.

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.

SMKV merit awards, Chhattisgarh State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP, tribal-area awards and Bastar / Schedule V tribal scholarships.

Reservations

Chhattisgarh state reservation: SC 13%, ST 32%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. Bastar division tribal area weightage.

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 Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar?
Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar admits students primarily through Class 12 / Bachelor's merit. 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 Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar 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 Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar accept Class 12 / Bachelor's merit scores?
Class 12 / Bachelor's merit is the primary basis for admission at Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.