MU Imphal Admission 2026

Manipur University
Imphal, Manipur · MU Imphal · Estd. 1980
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A NIRF #125
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Manipur University 2026-27 admissions through CUET UG, CUET PG and CUET PhD. CUET UG 2026 examination expected May 2026. Counselling at manipuruniv.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Manipur University

Manipur University, established in 1980 as a state university by an Act of the Manipur state legislature and elevated to Central University status in 2005 by the Manipur University Act 2005 of Parliament, is the principal university of Manipur. Located at Canchipur (8 km from Imphal), the university serves as the apex centre for higher education and research in the state. The 287-acre campus is located in a picturesque setting at the foothills of the Langol range.

Manipur University has 32 teaching departments organised into 4 schools and faculties — Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and Mathematical & Physical Sciences. The Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT — affiliated to MU), the Department of Manipuri language and the Department of North-East Indian Studies are flagship academic units. NAAC B+ accredited.

UG admissions through CUET UG for university teaching departments and merit on Plus Two for affiliated colleges. PG admissions through CUET PG or Manipur University PG entrance. PhD through CUET PhD or Manipur University PhD entrance.

4,000
Total Seats
55
Courses
A
NAAC
#125
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

Manipur University (Central University) admissions through CUET UG for UG, CUET PG for PG, and CUET PhD or MU PhD entrance for doctoral. Affiliated college UG admissions through Plus Two merit.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 45% (40% SC/ST) + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 Application 20 Feb 2026 — exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG Closed
CUET UG 2026 Examination 15 May 2026 — NTA Closed
Manipur U Counselling 2026 15 Jul 2026 — manipuruniv.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.

Manipur state tribal scholarships for ST/SC students, Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, Top Class Education Scheme for ST (MoTA), Inspire Scholarship, NE Council scholarships for NE-region students.

Reservations

Central policy with strong NE/ST emphasis: SC 15%, ST 7.5% (with priority to Manipur tribal ST), OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; tribal-area outreach quotas.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Manipur University?
Manipur 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 Manipur University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Manipur University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Manipur 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 Manipur University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?
Yes. Manipur University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.