BNU Kolar Admission 2026

Bengaluru North University
Kolar, Karnataka · BNU Kolar · 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 North University

Bengaluru North University (BNU) is a state university located at Kolar in Karnataka, established in 2017 by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly through the bifurcation of Bangalore University. BNU serves the colleges of the rural Bengaluru, Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts.

BNU 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 BNU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. BNU portal at bnu.ac.in.

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

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

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

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

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2; CUET UG / merit. PG: Bachelor's + BNU 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
BNU counselling TBA counselling BNU 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 BNU portal
    Register on bnu.ac.in.
  4. 4
    Counselling
    BNU counselling at the Kolar campus.

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, BNU 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 North University?
Bengaluru North University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / BNU 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 North University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Bengaluru North University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Bengaluru North 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 North University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / BNU PG Entrance scores?
Yes. Bengaluru North University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.