RU Cuttack Admission 2026

Ravenshaw University

Cuttack, Odisha · RU Cuttack · Estd. 2005

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

Ravenshaw University 2026-27 admissions at ravenshawuniversity.ac.in. Application typically May-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Ravenshaw University

Ravenshaw University, established in 2005 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Ravenshaw College founded in 1868 — the oldest college in Odisha), is a state university located at Cuttack — the former capital of Odisha and the Millennium City. The university is named after Thomas Edward Ravenshaw, the British administrator who founded the original Ravenshaw College in 1868 and is credited with major contributions to Odia education and Odia language promotion.

Ravenshaw University has 31 PG teaching departments organised into 5 schools — Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management and Education. The university has the original Ravenshaw College heritage building as its iconic main building. NAAC A++ accredited (Cycle 3, 2023) — among the top state universities in India. Famous alumni include leaders, IAS officers, writers and scientists.

UG admissions through Ravenshaw University Entrance + Plus Two merit (centralised by RU itself, NOT through SAMS for in-house programmes). PG admissions through RU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through RU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Ravenshaw Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Ravenshaw University Cuttack

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with relevant stream marks + Ravenshaw Entrance. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
Ravenshaw Admission Opens 2026	15 May 2026	—	ravenshawuniversity.ac.in	Closed
Ravenshaw Entrance 2026	25 Jun 2026	—	ravenshawuniversity.ac.in	Upcoming
Ravenshaw Counselling 2026	30 Jul 2026	—	ravenshawuniversity.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.

Ravenshaw U merit scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Pratibha scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, Ravenshaw alumni endowments.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Ravenshaw University?

Ravenshaw University admits students primarily through Ravenshaw 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 Ravenshaw University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Ravenshaw University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Ravenshaw 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 Ravenshaw University accept Ravenshaw Entrance / Merit scores?

Ravenshaw Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Ravenshaw University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.