KU Gandhinagar Admission 2026

Karnavati University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat · KU Gandhinagar · Estd. 2017
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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2026-27 admission cycle is open at karnavatiuniversity.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Karnavati University

Karnavati University (KU) is a state private university located at Adalaj-Uvarsad, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, established in 2017 by the Karnavati University Act, 2017 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. The university is positioned as a multi-disciplinary private university with strong programmes in dentistry (UnitedWorld Institute of Design / UID), design, law, management, liberal arts and digital sciences.

Karnavati University offers UG (B.Des in Communication / Fashion / Interior / Industrial / Animation, BBA, B.Com, BA Liberal Arts, BDS, LLB), PG (M.Des, MBA, MA, MDS, LLM) and Ph.D programmes through its constituent institutes — UnitedWorld Institute of Design (UID), Karnavati School of Dentistry, UWSL (United World School of Law), UnitedWorld Institute of Management. BDS via NEET UG; B.Des via UID DAT; LLB via CLAT / KU Law Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / KU Entrance.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at karnavatiuniversity.edu.in.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT
Conducted by NTA / Karnavati / IIMs / Consortium of NLUs

Karnavati admits BDS via NEET UG; B.Des via UID DAT (UnitedWorld Institute of Design Aptitude Test); LLB via CLAT / KU Law Entrance; MBA via CAT / MAT / KU Entrance. UG Liberal Arts / BBA via Karnavati General Aptitude Test plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • NEET UG
  • UID DAT
  • CLAT
  • CAT
  • MAT
  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG

Eligibility

BDS: 10+2 PCB; NEET UG. B.Des: 10+2 + UID DAT. LLB: 10+2 / Bachelor's + CLAT / KU Law Entrance. MBA: Bachelor's + valid CAT / MAT / KU Entrance. UG (other): 10+2 + KU Aptitude. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens TBA application Karnavati University Ongoing
NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT TBA exam NTA / Karnavati / IIMs Upcoming
Counselling and admission TBA counselling Karnavati University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the Karnavati notification
    Visit karnavatiuniversity.edu.in for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and entrance criteria.
  2. 2
    Apply online
    Register on the Karnavati online application portal, fill personal and academic details, upload required documents and pay the application fee.
  3. 3
    Submit / appear for the entrance
    Submit valid NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT / MAT scores or appear for KU General Aptitude Test + interview.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the KU campus, Adalaj-Uvarsad, Gandhinagar.

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.

Karnavati merit scholarships, Karnavati Foundation aid, Gujarat State Government scholarships, SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Digital Gujarat / NSP and need-based aid.

Reservations

Gujarat state reservation: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%; 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 Karnavati University?
Karnavati University admits students primarily through NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT. 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 Karnavati University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Karnavati University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Karnavati 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 Karnavati University accept NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT scores?
NEET UG / UID DAT / CLAT / CAT is the primary basis for admission at Karnavati University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.