AKU Indore Admission 2026

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University

Indore, Madhya Pradesh · AKU Indore · Estd. 2016

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam U Indore 2026-27 admissions at aku.ac.in. Application typically March-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, established in 2016 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature, is a private state university located at Sanwer Road, Indore. The university is named after Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam — the 11th President of India, aerospace scientist and Bharat Ratna recipient. The university is part of the Dr. Sandeep K. Pandey Foundation.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University has multiple schools — Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Education, Law, Agriculture, Commerce and Mass Communication. Offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD programmes. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through APJ Abdul Kalam University Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT accepted. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. PhD through AKU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹700 (General) / ₹700 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

AKU Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University Indore

Admissions through AKU Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT accepted. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through AKU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50%. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
AKU Indore Admission Opens 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	aku.ac.in	Upcoming
AKU Indore Entrance 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	aku.ac.in	Upcoming
AKU Indore Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	aku.ac.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.

AKU merit scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

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 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University?

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University admits students primarily through AKU Entrance / Merit. 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 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹700 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 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 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University accept AKU Entrance / Merit scores?

AKU Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.