BKNMU Junagadh Admission 2026

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University
Junagadh, Gujarat · BKNMU Junagadh · Estd. 2015
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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GCAS 2026-27 application open 7-28 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University

Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU) is a state university located at Khadia, Junagadh in Saurashtra region of Gujarat, established in 2015 by the BKNMU Act, 2015 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly through the bifurcation of Saurashtra University. The university is named after the 15th-century Gujarati saint-poet Narsinh Mehta and serves the Junagadh, Porbandar and Gir Somnath districts.

BKNMU offers UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D and Diploma programmes through 17 PG departments and more than 100 affiliated colleges across arts, commerce, sciences, management, law and education. UG admission for 2026-27 is conducted through GCAS (Gujarat Common Admission Services); B.Tech / B.Pharm admission uses GUJCET + ACPC; LLB uses CLAT or BKNMU law entrance.

GCAS 2026-27 application is open 7-28 May 2026 at gcas.gujgov.edu.in. The official portal is at bknmu.edu.in.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

GCAS / GUJCET / CLAT
Conducted by Gujarat Government / GSEB / Consortium of NLUs

UG admission at BKNMU is through GCAS for general programmes; B.Tech / B.Pharm via GUJCET + ACPC; LLB via CLAT or BKNMU law entrance.

Other accepted exams

  • GCAS
  • GUJCET
  • JEE Main
  • NEET UG
  • CLAT
  • CUET PG

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; GCAS / GUJCET / NEET / CLAT. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline; GCAS / CUET PG. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
GUJCET 2026 examination (held) 29 Mar 2026 – 29 Mar 2026 exam GSEB Closed
GCAS 2026-27 application window 07 May 2026 – 28 May 2026 application GCAS Ongoing
ACPC / GCAS counselling TBA counselling ACPC / GCAS Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Identify the admission route
    For general UG: GCAS; for B.Tech / B.Pharm: GUJCET + ACPC; for MBBS / BDS: NEET UG; for LLB: CLAT or BKNMU entrance.
  2. 2
    Register on the relevant portal
    GCAS at gcas.gujgov.edu.in; ACPC for engineering.
  3. 3
    Counselling
    GCAS / ACPC centralised counselling per programme.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the BKNMU campus, Junagadh.

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.

BKNMU merit scholarships, Gujarat State Government scholarships, SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Digital Gujarat / NSP.

Reservations

Gujarat state reservation: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University?
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University admits students primarily through GCAS / GUJCET / CLAT. 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 Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta 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 Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University accept GCAS / GUJCET / CLAT scores?
GCAS / GUJCET / CLAT is the primary basis for admission at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.