JLU Bhopal Admission 2026

Jagran Lakecity University

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · JLU Bhopal · Estd. 2013

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

JLU Bhopal 2026-27 admissions at jlu.edu.in. JLU SAT typically in May-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Jagran Lakecity University

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), established in 2013 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature, is a private state university located on Mugaliyachap Road near Bhojpur Road, Bhopal. The university is part of the Jagran Group — one of India's largest media houses (publisher of Dainik Jagran, the largest-circulated Hindi daily). JLU is one of the top-ranked private universities in MP for management and media studies.

JLU has multiple schools — School of Engineering & Technology, School of Sciences, School of Computer Applications, School of Management, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Commerce, School of Law, School of Mass Communication, School of Hotel Management, School of Education and School of Fine Arts. NAAC A+ accredited. The School of Media and Communication is a flagship — leveraging the Jagran Group's media industry connections.

Admissions through JLU Entrance Test (JLU SAT — Scholastic Aptitude Test) or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, NEET UG, GATE, CAT accepted. CUET UG/PG accepted. CLAT for BBA-LLB/BCom-LLB. PhD through JLU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,100 (General) / ₹1,100 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JLU SAT / Merit

Conducted by Jagran Lakecity University

Admissions through JLU SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, NEET UG, GATE, CAT, CLAT accepted depending on programme. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through JLU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 55% (50% SC/ST). PG: bachelor 50%. B.Tech: PCM 55% + JLU SAT/JEE Main. MBA: bachelor 50% + CAT/CMAT/JLU SAT. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
JLU Admission Opens 2026	15 Feb 2026	—	jlu.edu.in	Upcoming
JLU SAT 2026 Examination	05 Jun 2026	—	jlu.edu.in	Upcoming
JLU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	jlu.edu.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.

JLU merit scholarships (50-100% fee waiver for top SAT scorers), Jagran Group scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, single girl child supernumerary.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; MP-domicile preference for state-quota seats.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jagran Lakecity University?

Jagran Lakecity University admits students primarily through JLU SAT / 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 Jagran Lakecity University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Jagran Lakecity University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Jagran Lakecity 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 Jagran Lakecity University accept JLU SAT / Merit scores?

JLU SAT / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Jagran Lakecity University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.