SAU Delhi Admission 2026

South Asian University
Delhi, Delhi · SAU Delhi · Estd. 2010
UG Closed PG Open PhD Open
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SAUET 2026 was conducted on 25-26 April 2026. Direct Mode applications open until 20 May 2026 at admissions.sau.int. Updated: 2026-05-11

About South Asian University

South Asian University (SAU) is an international Central University established by the eight SAARC member countries — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka — through an Inter-Governmental Agreement signed in 2007 and operationalised in 2010. The new permanent campus spans nearly 100 acres at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. SAU enjoys exceptional university status with degrees recognised by all eight member states.

SAU offers PG (M.Sc Computer Science, M.Sc Applied Mathematics, M.Sc Biotechnology, MA Economics, MA International Relations, MA Sociology, LL.M, M.Tech Computer Science) and Integrated M.Sc + M.Tech Computer Science programmes plus M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission for Indian candidates is through the SAU Entrance Test (SAUET); for non-Indian SAARC candidates, admission uses national-level test scores from recognised institutions plus a proctored online test. Direct Mode admission accepts qualifying-examination merit until 20 May 2026.

SAUET 2026 was conducted on 25-26 April 2026. Direct Mode applications are open until 20 May 2026. The official admission portal is at admissions.sau.int. All 8 SAARC countries have an equal share of seats.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

SAUET 2026 / Direct Mode
Conducted by South Asian University

Indian candidates admit via the SAU Entrance Test (SAUET) or Direct Mode (qualifying-exam merit). Non-Indian SAARC candidates admit via national-level test scores plus a proctored online test. SAU offers PG and Integrated programmes — no regular UG programmes.

Other accepted exams

  • SAUET
  • Direct Mode (qualifying-exam merit)

Eligibility

PG (M.Sc / MA / LL.M / M.Tech): Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with the minimum aggregate; SAUET / Direct Mode merit. Integrated M.Sc + M.Tech CS: 10+2 with PCM + SAUET. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate plus SAU Research Entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
SAUET 2026 examination 25 Apr 2026 – 26 Apr 2026 exam SAU Closed
Direct Mode application deadline TBA – 20 May 2026 application SAU Closed
SAUET result and merit list TBA result SAU Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling SAU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Read the SAU 2026 prospectus
    Visit admissions.sau.int for the 2026-27 admission notification with programme list, fee structure and seat distribution per SAARC country.
  2. 2
    Apply for SAUET / Direct Mode
    SAUET applications closed; Direct Mode applications open until 20 May 2026. Indian and SAARC candidates apply through admissions.sau.int.
  3. 3
    Appear for SAUET / qualifying-exam review
    SAUET 2026 was held on 25-26 April 2026. Direct Mode candidates submit qualifying-exam marksheets for merit review.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Selected candidates participate in SAU counselling, exercise programme preferences and confirm allotment by reporting to the Maidan Garhi campus, New Delhi.

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.

SAU institutional scholarships, ICCR / MEA scholarships for SAARC candidates, SAU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, need-based aid and Doctoral Fellowships.

Reservations

Equal seats reserved for each of the 8 SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Indian seats follow Central University reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

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 South Asian University?
South Asian University admits students primarily through SAUET 2026 / Direct Mode. 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 South Asian University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does South Asian University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at South Asian 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 South Asian University accept SAUET 2026 / Direct Mode scores?
SAUET 2026 / Direct Mode is the primary basis for admission at South Asian University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.