CU Karnataka Admission 2026

Central University of Karnataka
Gulbarga, Karnataka · CU Karnataka · Estd. 2009
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. CUK 2026-27 application opens on cuk.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Karnataka

Central University of Karnataka (CUK) is a Central University located at Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) in Karnataka, established by the Central Universities Act, 2009 of the Indian Parliament. CUK operates from a 627-acre permanent campus and offers UG, integrated, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, education, languages, computer applications and law.

CUK offers programmes through 14 schools and 30 departments. UG and PG admission is conducted entirely through CUET UG and CUET PG (NTA) respectively; Ph.D admission uses the CUK Research Entrance Test or NET-JRF / GATE qualification.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. CUK portal is at cuk.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG 2026
Conducted by NTA / CUK

CUET UG and CUET PG are conducted by NTA for admission to UG and PG programmes at CUK. CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; CUET UG. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline; CUET PG. Ph.D: Master's with 55% (50% reserved); CUK research entrance / NET-JRF / GATE.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
CUK application window TBA application CUK Upcoming
Counselling and admission TBA counselling CUK Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select CUK as preferred.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on CUK portal
    Register on cuk.ac.in and upload CUET scorecard.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in CUK counselling and confirm allotment at the Kadaganchi campus, Gulbarga.

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.

Central Sector Scholarship, Karnataka State scholarships, CUK merit awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Central University reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Karnataka?
Central University of Karnataka admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG 2026. 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 Central University of Karnataka?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central University of Karnataka declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central University of Karnataka 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 Central University of Karnataka accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Central University of Karnataka uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.