ACU Mandya Admission 2026

Adichunchanagiri University

Mandya, Karnataka · ACU Mandya · Estd. 2018

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

2026-27 admission cycle is open at acu.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Adichunchanagiri University

Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) is a state private university located at Adichunchanagiri Kshetra, BG Nagara, Mandya in Karnataka, established in 2018 by the ACU Act, 2017 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The university is part of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math (Sri Mutt) and is positioned as a multi-disciplinary private university with strong medical, dental, engineering and sciences programmes.

ACU offers UG (MBBS, BDS, B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing), PG (MD/MS, MDS, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Sc Nursing) and Ph.D programmes. MBBS / BDS via NEET UG; medical PG via NEET PG; B.Tech via JEE Main / KCET / ACU Entrance.

The 2026-27 admission cycle is open at acu.edu.in.

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

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / JEE Main / KCET / ACU Entrance

Conducted by NTA / NBE / KEA / ACU

ACU admits MBBS / BDS via NEET UG; medical PG via NEET PG; B.Tech via JEE Main / KCET / ACU Entrance.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

MBBS / BDS: 10+2 PCB; NEET UG. B.Tech: 10+2 PCM; JEE Main / KCET / ACU. UG (other): 10+2. MD/MS: MBBS + NEET PG. MDS: BDS + NEET MDS. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2026-27 admission cycle opens	TBA	application	ACU	Ongoing
NEET UG / JEE Main / ACU Entrance	TBA	exam	NTA / ACU	Upcoming
ACU counselling	TBA	counselling	ACU	Upcoming

How to Apply

1

Read the ACU notification

Visit acu.edu.in.
2

Apply online

Register on the ACU portal.
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Submit / appear for entrance

Submit valid NEET UG / JEE Main / KCET scores or appear for ACU Entrance.
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Admission confirmation

Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the ACU campus, BG Nagara, Mandya.

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.

ACU merit scholarships, Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt aid, Karnataka State scholarships, AICTE Pragati / Saksham, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Adichunchanagiri University?

Adichunchanagiri University admits students primarily through NEET UG / JEE Main / KCET / ACU 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 Adichunchanagiri University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Adichunchanagiri University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Adichunchanagiri 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 Adichunchanagiri University accept NEET UG / JEE Main / KCET / ACU Entrance scores?

NEET UG / JEE Main / KCET / ACU Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Adichunchanagiri University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.