KMCLU Lucknow Admission 2026

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · KMCLU Lucknow · Estd. 2010

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KMCLU 2026-27 admissions at kmclu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University (KMCLU, formerly Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu Arabi-Farsi University), established in 2010 by an Act of the UP state legislature, is the state language university of UP dedicated to Urdu, Arabic, Persian and Hindi linguistic and cultural studies. Located at Lucknow, the university is named after Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti — the 12th-century Sufi saint of Ajmer.

KMCLU has departments of Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, English, Linguistics, Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, Mass Communication, Information Technology and Education. Offers UG, PG, MPhil and PhD programmes with strong Urdu-Arabic-Persian focus.

UG admissions through KMCLU Entrance / state centralised. PG through KMCLU PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through KMCLU PhD entrance. Urdu/Arabic/Persian language proficiency required for select programmes.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

KMCLU Entrance

Conducted by KMCLU Lucknow

UG/PG admissions through KMCLU Entrance / state centralised. PG through KMCLU PG entrance or CUET PG. Urdu/Arabic/Persian proficiency required for language programmes.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

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

KMCLU language scholarships, NSP minority scholarships, UP state scholarships, Central Sector.

Reservations

UP state policy with Muslim minority preference for Urdu/Arabic programmes.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu?

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu admits students primarily through KMCLU Entrance. 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 Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu?

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

When does Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu 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 Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu accept KMCLU Entrance scores?

KMCLU Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.