NU Lumami Admission 2026

Nagaland University

Lumami, Nagaland · NU Lumami · Estd. 1994

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Nagaland University 2026-27 admissions through CUET UG, CUET PG and CUET PhD. CUET UG examination expected May 2026. Counselling at nagalanduniversity.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Nagaland University

Nagaland University, established in 1994 by the Nagaland University Act 1989 (operational from 1994), is the principal Central University of Nagaland. Headquartered at Lumami (Zunheboto district) with major campuses at Kohima (Meriema) and Dimapur, the university is the apex centre for higher education and research in the state of Nagaland. Nagaland University was established to address the higher education needs of the Naga tribal communities and to serve as a research centre for North-East studies.

Nagaland University has 41 teaching departments organised into multiple schools — Humanities & Education, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Earth Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Management Studies, Tribal & Indigenous Studies, and the Department of Tenyidie (Angami Naga language). It affiliates 65+ colleges across Nagaland. 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 Nagaland University PG entrance. PhD through CUET PhD or Nagaland University PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

Nagaland University (Central University) admissions through CUET UG for university teaching departments, CUET PG for PG, and CUET PhD or NU PhD entrance for doctoral. Affiliated college UG admissions through Plus Two merit + NU centralised allotment.

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	Upcoming
CUET UG 2026 Examination	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Upcoming
Nagaland U Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	nagalanduniversity.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.

Nagaland state tribal scholarships, Top Class Education Scheme for ST students (MoTA — primary scheme), Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, NE Council fellowships, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

Central policy with strong NE/ST emphasis: SC 15%, ST 7.5% (with strong Naga tribal preference), OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; NE-domicile preference.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Nagaland University?

Nagaland 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 Nagaland University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Nagaland University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Nagaland 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 Nagaland University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

Yes. Nagaland University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.