Christ University Admission 2026

Christ University

Bengaluru, Karnataka · Christ · Estd. 1969

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Christ University 2026 entrance test Session 2 application released 1 April 2026; last date to apply 3 May 2026 at christuniversity.in. Application fee Rs 1,800 per programme. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Christ University

Christ (Deemed to be University) is a private deemed university located on Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded in 1969 as Christ College by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI Fathers), it was identified as an "Institution with Potential for Excellence" by UGC in 2006 and conferred Deemed-to-be-University status in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Christ has additional campuses in Lavasa (Pune), Delhi NCR (Ghaziabad) and Yeshwanthpur (Bengaluru).

Christ has 16 schools and 60+ departments offering 100+ UG, PG, integrated, MPhil and PhD programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management (CIM/Christ University Institute of Management), engineering & technology, law, education, psychology, performing arts and architecture. The university is widely recognised for its strong placements and is consistently among the top private universities in India.

Most Christ admissions are through the Christ University Entrance Test (referred to as Christ University CUET — distinct from the NTA's CUET) plus a personal interview and skill assessment. Some programmes additionally consider national-level scores like CAT/MAT/CLAT/JEE Main. The university typically conducts admissions in two sessions per academic year.

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Application fee: ₹1,800 (General) / ₹1,800 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

Christ University Entrance Test (Christ CUET — distinct from NTA CUET)

Conducted by Christ (Deemed to be University)

Christ University's own Entrance Test is the primary admission route across most UG and PG programmes, conducted in two sessions per year and followed by a personal interview and a skill/micro-presentation assessment. Some programmes also consider CAT/MAT/CMAT/CLAT/JEE Main scores.

Other accepted exams

Christ University Entrance Test
CAT
MAT
CMAT
CLAT
JEE Main
NEET UG (Allied Health)

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / IGCSE / IB) from a recognised board with the minimum percentage specified by each programme (typically 50–65%). Programme-specific subject requirements apply. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). MBA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/Christ CUET score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / Christ PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Christ University Entrance Test 2026 Session 2 — application opens	01 Apr 2026	Application	christuniversity.in	Open
Christ University Entrance Test 2026 Session 2 — last date to apply	TBA – 03 May 2026	Application	christuniversity.in	Ongoing
Christ University Entrance Test 2026 — Session 2 exam	TBA	Entrance	christuniversity.in	Upcoming
Christ University — personal interview and skill assessment	TBA	Interview	christuniversity.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

Christ offers a range of merit and means-based scholarships, the Foundation Day Scholarship, scholarships for Christian minority candidates, sports/co-curricular scholarships, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

As a minority Christian institution and a private deemed university, Christ has a Christian minority quota and follows its own internal reservation policy. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates receive eligibility relaxations and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships via the National Scholarship Portal. Single Girl Child concessions and sports quotas per the prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Christ University?

Christ University admits students primarily through Christ University Entrance Test (Christ CUET — distinct from NTA CUET). 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 Christ University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1800 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Christ University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Christ 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 Christ University accept Christ University Entrance Test (Christ CUET — distinct from NTA CUET) scores?

Christ University Entrance Test (Christ CUET — distinct from NTA CUET) is the primary basis for admission at Christ University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.