IGNTU Amarkantak Admission 2026

The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh · IGNTU Amarkantak · Estd. 2008

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

IGNTU 2026-27 admissions through CUET. Apply via NTA CUET portal. Counselling at igntu.ac.in after CUET results. CUET UG 2026 examination expected May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), established in 2007 by the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act 2007 (operational from 2008), is a Central University with a special focus on the academic and applied research needs of the tribal population of India. Headquartered at Amarkantak in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, the university takes its name from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and is the only Central University dedicated to tribal studies.

IGNTU has 31 departments organised into faculties of Tribal Studies, Languages, Social Sciences, Sciences, Education, Commerce & Management, Engineering & Technology, Tourism & Hospitality, Performing Arts & Indigenous Knowledge. It offers UG, PG, MPhil, PhD and integrated programmes. The university has Regional Campuses at Imphal (Manipur) and Thiruvananthapuram. NAAC accredited and recognised under UGC Section 12(B).

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or own department entrance. Central reservation policy applies with additional emphasis on tribal candidates — ST seats are filled in accordance with UGC norms (7.5% base, plus IGNTU has a tribal-focused mandate).

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University) admissions are through CUET UG/PG/PhD. The university has a special focus on tribal studies; ST reservation is filled per UGC norms with high priority to tribal candidates.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50% (45% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50% (45% SC/ST) + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUET UG 2026 Application Window	20 Feb 2026	—	exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG	Upcoming
CUET UG 2026 Examination	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Upcoming
IGNTU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	igntu.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.

IGNTU Tribal scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, Top Class Education Scheme for ST students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs), Post-Matric Scholarship for ST/SC/OBC through NSP, EWS fee waiver.

Reservations

Central policy with strong tribal focus: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; mandate for tribal-area outreach in admissions and research.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University?

The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. 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 The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at The Indira Gandhi National Tribal 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 The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

Yes. The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.