SJU Dimapur Admission 2026

St. Joseph University
Dimapur, Nagaland · SJU Dimapur · Estd. 2016
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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St. Joseph University Dimapur 2026-27 admissions at sju.edu.in. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About St. Joseph University

St. Joseph University, Dimapur, established in 2016 by an Act of the Nagaland state legislature, is a private state university located at Chümoukedima, Dimapur. The university is part of the Society of the Mill Hill Missionaries (an international Catholic missionary congregation) — making it the only Catholic university in the North-East and one of the few in India. St. Joseph University extends the legacy of St. Joseph's College Jakhama (one of Nagaland's premier colleges).

St. Joseph University has multiple schools — Engineering & Technology, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Education, Law, Commerce, Mass Communication, Liberal Arts, Theology and Music. The Faculty of Theology and the Faculty of Education are flagship verticals. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through SJU Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. Theology programmes have separate ecclesiastical admissions. PhD through SJU PhD entrance.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

SJU Entrance / Merit
Conducted by St. Joseph University Dimapur

Admissions through SJU Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. Theology programmes have separate ecclesiastical admissions. PhD through SJU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45%. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SJU Admission Opens 2026 15 Feb 2026 — sju.edu.in Upcoming
SJU Entrance 2026 10 Jun 2026 — sju.edu.in Upcoming
SJU Counselling 2026 20 Jul 2026 — sju.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.

SJU merit scholarships, Mill Hill Missionaries scholarships, NE Council scholarships, Tribal scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Catholic-minority preference for Theology.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at St. Joseph University?
St. Joseph University admits students primarily through SJU Entrance / 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 St. Joseph University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does St. Joseph University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph University accept SJU Entrance / Merit scores?
SJU Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at St. Joseph University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.