NPU Admission 2026

Nilamber-Pitamber University
Palamu, Jharkhand · NPU · Estd. 2007
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Nilamber-Pitamber University

Nilamber-Pitamber University (NPU) is a state university located at Medininagar, Palamu district in Jharkhand, established in 2009 (Act 2007) by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The university is named after Nilamber and Pitamber — the freedom-fighting Chero brothers — and serves the Palamu, Garhwa and Latehar districts.

NPU offers UG, PG and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management and education. UG admission via CUET UG / merit; PG via NPU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. NPU portal at npu.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / NPU PG Entrance
Conducted by NTA / NPU

NPU admits UG via CUET UG / merit; PG via NPU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2; CUET UG / merit. PG: Bachelor's + NPU PG Entrance / CUET PG. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
NPU counselling TBA counselling NPU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select NPU as preferred.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on NPU portal
    Register on npu.ac.in.
  4. 4
    Counselling
    NPU counselling at the Medininagar campus, Palamu.

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.

NPU merit scholarships, Jharkhand State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP and tribal area awards.

Reservations

Jharkhand state reservation: SC 10%, ST 26%, OBC (BC-I) 8%, OBC (BC-II) 6%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% 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 Nilamber-Pitamber University?
Nilamber-Pitamber University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / NPU PG 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 Nilamber-Pitamber University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Nilamber-Pitamber University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Nilamber-Pitamber 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 Nilamber-Pitamber University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / NPU PG Entrance scores?
Yes. Nilamber-Pitamber University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.