CUJ Admission 2026

Central University of Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jharkhand · CUJ · Estd. 2009
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. CUJ 2026-27 application opens on cuj.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Jharkhand

Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is a Central University located at Cheri-Manatu, Kanke Road near Ranchi in Jharkhand, established by the Central Universities Act, 2009 of the Indian Parliament. CUJ operates from a 500-acre permanent campus and offers UG, integrated, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, education, languages, engineering and tribal studies.

CUJ offers programmes through 16 schools and 35 departments. UG and PG admission is conducted entirely through CUET UG and CUET PG (NTA) respectively; Ph.D admission uses the CUJ Research Entrance Test or NET-JRF / GATE qualification. Special focus on tribal languages and Jharkhand-region studies.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. CUJ portal is at cuj.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG 2026
Conducted by NTA / CUJ

CUET UG and CUET PG are conducted by NTA for admission to UG and PG programmes at CUJ. CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; CUET UG. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant discipline; CUET PG. Ph.D: Master's with 55% (50% reserved); CUJ research entrance / NET-JRF / GATE.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
CUJ application window TBA application CUJ Upcoming
Counselling and admission TBA counselling CUJ Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select CUJ as preferred.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on CUJ portal
    Register on cuj.ac.in and upload CUET scorecard.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in CUJ counselling and confirm allotment at the Cheri-Manatu campus, Ranchi.

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.

Central Sector Scholarship, Jharkhand State scholarships, CUJ merit awards, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through NSP, tribal area awards.

Reservations

Central University reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. Tribal area weightage for Jharkhand candidates.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central University of Jharkhand?
Central University of Jharkhand admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG 2026. 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 Central University of Jharkhand?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central University of Jharkhand declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central University of Jharkhand 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 Central University of Jharkhand accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Central University of Jharkhand uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.