Universities in Jharkhand

University admissions in Jharkhand 2026

Jharkhand's higher education system includes the central Central University of Jharkhand (Ranchi), state universities such as Ranchi University and Vinoba Bhave University, and a growing private sector — most notably Amity University Jharkhand (2016) which was set up by the Amity Education Group through the Amity University Jharkhand Act, 2016. The state also hosts BIT Mesra (a deemed university) and Birsa Agricultural University.

Central University of Jharkhand admits via CUET UG and CUET PG. BIT Mesra admits via JEE Main with its own counselling, and Amity University Jharkhand admits primarily via merit and its own internal Amity JEE. State medical and engineering seats follow NEET UG and JCECE state counselling respectively.