CUP Bathinda Admission 2026

Central University of Punjab

Bathinda, Punjab · CUP Bathinda · Estd. 2009

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CUP 2026-27 admissions through CUET UG, CUET PG and CUET PhD. CUET UG examination expected May 2026. Counselling at cup.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Punjab

Central University of Punjab (CUP), established in 2009 by the Central Universities Act 2009, is one of 15 new Central Universities created by the Government of India in that year. Located at Ghudda, Bathinda district (Malwa region of southern Punjab), the university serves the higher education needs of Punjab state under the central government framework. The CUP campus spans 500 acres in the rural Malwa belt.

CUP has 32 teaching departments organised into 11 schools — Languages, Literature & Culture; Social Sciences; Education; Law; Sciences; Earth & Environmental Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Health Sciences; Engineering & Technology; Computer Science & Technology; and Management. The Centre for Punjabi Language & Culture Studies and the Centre for South & Central Asian Studies are research-focal. NAAC A+ accredited.

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or CUP PhD entrance. Central reservation policy applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal).

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

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUP admissions through CUET UG for UG, CUET PG for PG, and CUET PhD or CUP PhD entrance for doctoral.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 50% (45% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50% + 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
CUP Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	cup.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.

Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, EWS fee waiver, Single Girl Child supernumerary scholarship, Inspire Scholarship, Punjab state Mai Bhago/Dr Ambedkar SC scholarships.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Punjab?

Central University of Punjab 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 Central University of Punjab?

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

When does Central University of Punjab declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Central University of Punjab 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 Central University of Punjab accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

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