SKMU Admission 2026

Sido Kanhu Murmu University
Dumka, Jharkhand · SKMU · Estd. 1992
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sido Kanhu Murmu University

Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) is a state university located at Dumka in Jharkhand, established in 1992 by the Bihar Legislative Assembly (pre-Jharkhand statehood) and inherited by Jharkhand upon state formation in 2000. The university is named after Sido and Kanhu Murmu — leaders of the 1855 Santhal rebellion against the British — and serves the Santhal Parganas region of Jharkhand.

SKMU offers UG, PG and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management and tribal / Santhali studies. UG admission via CUET UG / merit; PG via SKMU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. SKMU portal at skmu.ac.in.

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

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

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

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

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2; CUET UG / merit. PG: Bachelor's + SKMU 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
SKMU counselling TBA counselling SKMU Upcoming

How to Apply

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

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.

SKMU merit scholarships, Jharkhand State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP and tribal-Santhal 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 Sido Kanhu Murmu University?
Sido Kanhu Murmu University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / SKMU 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 Sido Kanhu Murmu University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Sido Kanhu Murmu University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Sido Kanhu Murmu 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 Sido Kanhu Murmu University accept CUET UG / CUET PG / SKMU PG Entrance scores?
Yes. Sido Kanhu Murmu University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.