RU Admission 2026

Ranchi University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · RU · Estd. 1960
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Ranchi University

Ranchi University (RU) is a state university located at Morabadi, Ranchi in Jharkhand, established in 1960 by the Bihar Legislative Assembly (pre-Jharkhand statehood) and inherited by Jharkhand upon state formation in 2000. RU is the oldest and largest university in Jharkhand and is the principal affiliating university for colleges across the Ranchi, Khunti and Lohardaga districts. NAAC B+ accredited.

RU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes through 7 faculties and 35+ departments. UG admission for 2026-27 is largely through CUET UG (NTA) for select programmes plus merit-based registration; B.Tech via JEE Main + JCECEB; PG via RU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. RU portal is at ranchiuniversity.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹350 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CUET UG / JEE Main / RU PG Entrance
Conducted by NTA / RU / JCECEB

RU admits UG via CUET UG / merit; B.Tech via JEE Main + JCECEB; PG via RU PG Entrance or CUET PG; LLB via CLAT or RU Law Entrance.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • JEE Main
  • RU PG Entrance
  • CLAT
  • JCECEB

Eligibility

UG: 10+2; CUET UG / merit. B.Tech: 10+2 PCM; JEE Main + JCECEB. PG: Bachelor's + RU PG Entrance / CUET PG. LLB: 10+2 / Bachelor's + CLAT. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
RU PG Entrance / JCECEB TBA exam RU / JCECEB Upcoming
RU counselling TBA counselling RU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Identify the admission route
    For UG: CUET UG / merit; for B.Tech: JEE Main + JCECEB; for PG: RU PG Entrance / CUET PG; for LLB: CLAT / RU Law Entrance.
  2. 2
    Register on the relevant portal
    CUET on cuet.nta.nic.in; RU portal at ranchiuniversity.ac.in; JCECEB for engineering.
  3. 3
    Counselling
    RU online counselling for UG / PG; JCECEB for B.Tech.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the Morabadi campus, Ranchi.

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.

RU merit scholarships, Jharkhand State scholarships, Mukhyamantri Mukhyamantri Sahayata Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP and tribal area awards.

Reservations

Jharkhand state reservation: SC 10%, ST 26%, OBC (BC-I) 8%, OBC (BC-II) 6%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal. Jharkhand domicile reservation.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Ranchi University?
Ranchi University admits students primarily through CUET UG / JEE Main / RU PG Entrance. 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 Ranchi University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Ranchi University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Ranchi 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 Ranchi University accept CUET UG / JEE Main / RU PG Entrance scores?
CUET UG / JEE Main / RU PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Ranchi University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.