CSJMU Kanpur Admission 2026

Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · CSJMU Kanpur · Estd. 1965

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CSJMU Kanpur 2026-27 admissions at csjmu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University

Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur (CSJMU), established in 1965 as Kanpur University and renamed in 2014 in honour of Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj (the social reformer Maratha king of Kolhapur), is a state university located at Kanpur. The university serves Kanpur, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Etawah, Farrukhabad and Kannauj districts.

CSJMU has 23 teaching departments organised into multiple faculties — Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Law and Management. It affiliates 200+ UG and PG colleges across central UP. NAAC accredited.

UG admissions through state centralised on Plus Two merit. PG through CSJMU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through CSJMU PhD entrance.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CSJMU Entrance / State Centralised

Conducted by CSJMU Kanpur

UG state centralised. PG CSJMU entrance/CUET PG. PhD CSJMU entrance.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CSJMU UG 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	csjmu.ac.in	Upcoming
CSJMU PG 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	csjmu.ac.in	Upcoming
CSJMU PhD 2026	10 Sept 2026	—	csjmu.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.

UP Mukhyamantri Scholarship, BC/SC/ST Post-Matric, Central Sector.

Reservations

UP state policy: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University?

Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University admits students primarily through CSJMU Entrance / State Centralised. 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 Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University?

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

When does Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur 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 Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University accept CSJMU Entrance / State Centralised scores?

CSJMU Entrance / State Centralised is the primary basis for admission at Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Kanpur University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.