BCU Bengaluru Admission 2026

Bengaluru Central University
Bengaluru, Karnataka · BCU Bengaluru · Estd. 2017
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Bengaluru Central University

Bengaluru Central University (BCU) is a state university located at Bengaluru in Karnataka, established in 2017 by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly through the bifurcation of Bangalore University. BCU is the principal affiliating university for colleges in the central Bengaluru region.

BCU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management and computer applications. UG admission via CUET UG / merit; PG via BCU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. BCU portal at bengalurucentraluniversity.karnataka.gov.in.

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

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / BCU PG Entrance
Conducted by NTA / BCU

BCU admits UG via CUET UG / merit; PG via BCU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2; CUET UG / merit. PG: Bachelor's + BCU PG Entrance / CUET PG. 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
BCU counselling TBA counselling BCU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on BCU portal
    Register on bengalurucentraluniversity.karnataka.gov.in.
  4. 4
    Counselling
    BCU counselling.

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.

Karnataka State scholarships, BCU merit awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, 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 Bengaluru Central University?
Bengaluru Central University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / BCU 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 Bengaluru Central University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Bengaluru Central University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Bengaluru Central 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 Bengaluru Central University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / BCU PG Entrance scores?
Yes. Bengaluru Central University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.