CUO Admission 2026

Central University of Odisha

Koraput, Odisha · CUO · Estd. 2009

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CUO 2026-27 admissions through CUET UG, CUET PG and CUET PhD. CUET UG examination expected May 2026. Counselling at cuo.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central University of Odisha

Central University of Odisha (CUO), established in 2009 by the Central Universities Act 2009, is one of 15 new Central Universities created by the Government of India in that year. Located at Sunabeda in Koraput district, southern Odisha — a tribal-majority region of the state — the university serves Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, with a special focus on the academic and research needs of the tribal population of South Odisha.

CUO has 14 teaching departments organised into 5 schools — Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development. The Department of Sociology, Department of Anthropology and the Centre for Tribal Studies are research-focal units given the tribal demographic. NAAC accredited and recognised by UGC under Section 12(B).

UG admissions through CUET UG, PG through CUET PG, and PhD through CUET PhD or CUO PhD entrance. Central reservation policy applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal) with priority focus on tribal candidates.

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Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD

Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUO admissions through CUET UG for UG, CUET PG for PG, and CUET PhD or CUO PhD entrance for doctoral.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CUET UG. PG: bachelor 45% + CUET PG. PhD: PG 55% + CUET PhD/NET.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUET UG 2026 Application	20 Feb 2026	—	exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG	Closed
CUET UG 2026 Examination	15 May 2026	—	NTA	Closed
CUO Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	cuo.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

CUO tribal scholarships, Top Class Education Scheme for ST students (MoTA — primary), Central Sector Scholarship via NSP, Odisha state Prerna Yojana scholarship, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; strong tribal preference for South Odisha tribal candidates.

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 Central University of Odisha?

Central University of Odisha admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD. 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 Odisha?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Central University of Odisha declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Central University of Odisha 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 Odisha accept CUET UG / CUET PG / CUET PhD scores?

Yes. Central University of Odisha uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.