KSWU Bijapur Admission 2026

Karnataka State Women University
Bijapur, Karnataka · KSWU Bijapur · Estd. 2004
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Karnataka State Women University

Karnataka State Women's University (KSWU) is a state women-only university located at Torvi, Vijayapura (Bijapur) in Karnataka, established in 2003 by the KSWU Act, 2003 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. KSWU is Karnataka's only women's university and offers higher education exclusively for women.

KSWU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes exclusively for women across arts, sciences, commerce, management, education and home sciences. UG admission via CUET UG / merit; PG via KSWU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. KSWU portal at kswu.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

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

KSWU admits UG via CUET UG / merit; PG via KSWU PG Entrance or CUET PG. Women-only.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 (women only); CUET UG / merit. PG: Bachelor's + KSWU PG Entrance / CUET PG. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate. ELIGIBILITY restricted to women.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
KSWU counselling TBA counselling KSWU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in (women only).
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on KSWU portal
    Register on kswu.ac.in.
  4. 4
    Counselling
    KSWU counselling at the Torvi campus, Vijayapura.

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.

KSWU merit scholarships, Karnataka State women-in-education scholarships, AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls, 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. ELIGIBILITY restricted to women.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Karnataka State Women University?
Karnataka State Women University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / KSWU 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 Karnataka State Women University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Karnataka State Women University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Karnataka State Women 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 Karnataka State Women University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / KSWU PG Entrance scores?
Yes. Karnataka State Women University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.