BBAU Lucknow Admission 2026

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · BBAU Lucknow · Estd. 1996

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

BBAU 2026-27 admissions through CUET. CUET UG May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), established in 1996 by the BBAU Act 1994, is a Central University located at Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow. The university is named after Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar — chief architect of the Indian Constitution and the most prominent figure in the Dalit movement. BBAU was established under special provisions to provide higher education opportunities to SC/ST candidates with a 50% reservation for SC/ST students in admissions and faculty appointments.

BBAU has 21 teaching departments organised into 9 schools — Ambedkar Studies, Education, Information Sciences, Engineering, Sciences, Languages, Management, Social Sciences, and Earth Sciences. The Centre for the Study of Ambedkar Thought is the flagship research unit. NAAC accredited.

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD. Special 50% reservation for SC/ST students (highest among Indian universities); plus other categories.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by NTA

BBAU admissions through CUET. SC/ST 50% reservation (special provision under BBAU Act).

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 50% + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUET UG 2026	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Upcoming
BBAU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	bbau.ac.in	Upcoming
BBAU PhD 2026	15 Sept 2026	—	bbau.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.

BBAU SC/ST exclusive scholarships, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar fellowships, Central Sector, NSP minority/SC/ST scholarships.

Reservations

UNIQUE BBAU policy: SC 30%, ST 20% (combined 50% for SC/ST — highest in India), OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University?

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar 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 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar 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 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

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