ICFAI University Ranchi Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Process & Application

ICFAI University Ranchi admission 2026 is open for UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programmes. The ICFAI University Ranchi course admission last date to apply is July 21, 2026.

ICFAI University Jharkhand admission to UG, Diploma, and PG courses is mainly merit-based. Selection depends on marks in the qualifying examination plus a mandatory personal interview. B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), and the Polytechnic Diploma additionally require a university written test.

The university offers BTech, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, BA (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), MBA, MCA, LLB, integrated BBA-LLB / BA-LLB, LLM, and a part-time PhD in Management. For the five-year integrated law programmes, CLAT and LSAT scores are given weightage. ICFAI University application forms are submitted online at iujharkhand.edu.in, and offline applications are also accepted. Final-year students awaiting results can apply for all regular programmes.

ICFAI University Ranchi admission 2026 follows a rolling schedule, with July 21, 2026, as the last date for UG, Diploma, and PG programmes application and interviews beginning July 24, 2026. The PhD and Executive MBA cycles run on separate dates. Below is the ICFAI University Ranchi admission dates for 2026.

Source: ICFAI University Jharkhand Official Admission Notifications, 2026

Since ICFAI University Ranchi admits students on a rolling basis, applying early improves the chance of a preferred interview slot and a Semester I merit scholarship. The B.Tech and Polytechnic written-test dates are communicated to eligible candidates individually.

ICFAI University Ranchi eligibility criteria for 2026 vary by programme — most UG courses need a 10+2 pass with 40-50%, B.Tech needs 45% with PCM and English, and PG courses need a bachelor's degree with 45-55%. The university also sets age limits for law programmes and requires Mathematics for MCA.

ICFAI University Ranchi UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

ICFAI University Ranchi UG eligibility ranges from a simple 10+2 pass (BA Hons, B.Com Hons) to 45% in 10+2 with PCM and English for B.Tech. Law and engineering programmes carry additional conditions, listed below.

ICFAI University Ranchi PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

ICFAI University Ranchi PG eligibility requires a bachelor's degree with 45% for MBA and 50% with Mathematics for MCA, while LLM requires a law degree with 55%.

ICFAI University Ranchi PhD Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in Management or related fields, obtained through a 1-year or 2-year program or equivalent. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.

Source: ICFAI University Jharkhand Official Website (Admissions), 2026

ICFAI University Ranchi UG admission 2026 is open for B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, BA (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), LLB, and integrated law degrees, with a one-time admission fee from INR 5,000 to INR 20,000 collected at the time of joining. The table below shows the ICFAI University Ranchi selection Criteria and eligibility for each UG programme.

Source: ICFAI University Jharkhand Official Website (Admissions), 2026

The admission fee is a one-time charge separate from the semester tuition and a refundable caution deposit (INR 5,000 for most UG courses, INR 10,000 for B.Tech). Jharkhand domicile students pay a lower semester fee than non-domicile students.

ICFAI University Ranchi PG admission 2026 covers MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, MCA, and LLM, all selected on merit plus a personal interview, with a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000. The MBA allows dual specialisation across eight electives.

Source: ICFAI University Jharkhand Official Website 2026

Candidates in the final year of their qualifying examination can apply for all regular programmes and confirm admission after producing results. For MCA, the Mathematics requirement can be met either at Class XII or at graduation.

ICFAI University Ranchi B.Tech admission 2026 requires a 10+2 pass with 45% aggregate and a pass in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English, followed by a university written test and a personal interview. Diploma holders can join the second year through B.Tech (Lateral Entry).

• Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% and pass in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and English (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
• Duration: 4 years (3 years for Lateral Entry).
• Streams: Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Selection: University written test followed by a personal interview.

Unlike some ICFAI campuses that use the ATIT entrance test, ICFAI University Jharkhand conducts its own written test for B.Tech. The university does not require JEE Main, though strong board marks help during merit screening.

ICFAI University Ranchi MBA admission 2026 requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline with 45% aggregate, and selection is based on graduation marks plus a personal interview. Valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or CUET scores are considered where available, but no single entrance exam is mandatory.

• Eligibility: Graduation (any discipline) with 45% aggregate; final-year students can apply.
• Specialisations: Eight electives — Marketing, HRM, Finance, Banking, Investments, Insurance, Accounting, and IT & Systems — with dual specialisation allowed.
• Selection: Merit in graduation plus a personal interview.

ICFAI University Ranchi law admission 2026 is offered for the 3-year LLB, the 5-year integrated BBA-LLB and BA-LLB, and the LLM. For the integrated programmes, CLAT and LSAT scores are given weightage, and an age limit applies — 21 years for integrated law and 30 years for the 3-year LLB.

• BBA-LLB / BA-LLB (Hons.): 10+2 with 45% (best of 5 subjects including English); age ≤ 21; CLAT / LSAT weightage.
• LLB (3 Years): Graduation with 45% in any discipline; age ≤ 30.
• LLM (1 / 2 Years): Bachelor's or 5-year integrated law degree with 55%; final-year students can apply.

The ICFAI Law School programmes are approved by the Bar Council of India, and the age limits follow BCI norms. 

ICFAI University Ranchi admission process 2026 starts with an online application, followed by a personal interview, and ends with document verification and fee payment. For B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), and the Polytechnic Diploma, a university-written test is held before the interview. 

• Register online at iujharkhand.edu.in using a valid email ID and mobile number, or apply offline at the admissions office.
• Fill the application form with personal, academic, and (for law) entrance-exam details, then upload documents and pay the application fee.
• Appear for the university written test if applying to B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), or the Polytechnic Diploma; the date is communicated individually.
• Attend the personal interview (PI), which is mandatory for all regular programmes.
• Check the merit list. Selection is based on qualifying-exam marks, the interview, and (for law) CLAT/LSAT weightage.
• Complete document verification at the campus and pay the admission fee plus the first-semester fee to confirm the seat.

MBA and MCA applicants are assessed on graduation marks and the interview; valid CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or CUET scores are considered where available.

Candidates must carry the following documents for ICFAI University Ranchi admission 2026, in original and as photocopies, for document verification after selection.

• Class 10 marksheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Graduation marksheets and degree/provisional certificate (for PG, LLB, LLM, PhD)
• Diploma marksheets (for B.Tech Lateral Entry)
• Entrance exam scorecard — CLAT / LSAT (law) or CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / CUET (where applicable)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate
• Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable
• Jharkhand domicile certificate (to claim the domicile fee concession)
• Passport-size photographs and an Aadhaar card

ICFAI University Ranchi charges a nominal, non-refundable application fee of INR 500 for UG, PG courses, and INR 1,000 for the PhD course.

Source: ICFAI University Jharkhand Official Website (Admissions), 2026