JRDU Chitrakoot Admission 2026

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University

Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh · JRDU Chitrakoot · Estd. 2001

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

JRDU 2026-27 admissions open at jrhu.ac.in. Application window expected April-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University (JRDU), established in 2001 by the JRDU Act of Madhya Pradesh and recognised as a deemed-to-be university in 2002, is one of the only four universities in the world dedicated exclusively to the education of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan). Located at Chitrakoot in Satna district — a sacred town associated with Lord Rama's exile in the Ramayana — the university was founded by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, the eminent Sanskrit scholar, poet and spiritual leader who is himself visually impaired.

JRDU offers programmes exclusively for differently-abled students (visual, hearing, locomotor, mental impairments). Faculties include Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Music, Performing Arts, Education, Special Education, Computer Applications, Commerce, Management and Disability Studies. All programmes incorporate adaptive teaching methods, Braille, sign language and assistive technology. Recognised by UGC and is a unique institution in India for inclusive higher education.

Admissions through JRDU Entrance + medical certification of disability + interview. Open only to differently-abled students. Merit-based for most programmes; CUET UG/PG accepted for select departments. Full fee waiver, accommodation, and assistive technology provided.

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Application fee: ₹0 (General) / ₹0 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

JRDU Entrance + Medical Certification

Conducted by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University

Admissions exclusively for differently-abled students. JRDU Entrance + medical certification of disability (issued by competent authority) + interview. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. All programmes include adaptive teaching, Braille, sign language and assistive technology.

Eligibility

All UG/PG/PhD programmes open ONLY to differently-abled students (visual, hearing, locomotor, mental impairments). Plus Two pass for UG; bachelor degree for PG; PG 55% for PhD. Academic relaxation for severe disability.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
JRDU Application 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	jrhu.ac.in	Upcoming
JRDU Entrance 2026	15 Jun 2026	—	jrhu.ac.in	Upcoming
JRDU Counselling 2026	25 Jul 2026	—	jrhu.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.

Full fee waiver for all students (the university charges no application or tuition fees from differently-abled students), accommodation provided, assistive technology free, MP state special-needs scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship for PwBD.

Reservations

PwBD-only admissions (100% reservation for differently-abled students); all other categories sub-distributed within PwBD pool (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General PwBD students).

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University?

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University admits students primarily through JRDU Entrance + Medical Certification. 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 Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹0 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹0 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped 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 Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University accept JRDU Entrance + Medical Certification scores?

JRDU Entrance + Medical Certification is the primary basis for admission at Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.