DAVU Jalandhar Admission 2026

DAV University
Jalandhar, Punjab · DAVU Jalandhar · Estd. 2013
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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DAV University Jalandhar 2026-27 admissions at davuniversity.org. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About DAV University

DAV University, Jalandhar, established in 2013 by an Act of the Punjab state legislature, is a private state university located at Sarmastpur, Jalandhar. The university is run by the DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC) — the historic Arya Samaj educational network founded in 1885 in honour of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. DAV University Jalandhar is the first DAV-branded university (separate from the older DAV Colleges across India).

DAV University has multiple schools — Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Education, Law, Commerce, Mass Communication and Liberal Arts. Offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD programmes. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

Admissions through DAV University Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through DAV PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹900 (General) / ₹900 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

DAV Entrance / Merit
Conducted by DAV University Jalandhar

Admissions through DAV University Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. JEE Main, GATE, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through DAV PhD entrance.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
DAV Admission Opens 2026 15 Feb 2026 davuniversity.org Upcoming
DAV Entrance 2026 25 May 2026 davuniversity.org Upcoming
DAV Counselling 2026 30 Jun 2026 davuniversity.org 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.

DAV merit scholarships, DAVCMC scholarships, Punjab state Mai Bhago Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

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 DAV University?
DAV University admits students primarily through DAV 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 DAV University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹900 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹900 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does DAV University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at DAV 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 DAV University accept DAV Entrance / Merit scores?
DAV Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at DAV University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.