Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU) is a UGC-recognised private university established in 2021 and located at Banara, via Mundali Colony, Cuttack, Odisha, approximately 10 km from Cuttack and 20 km from Bhubaneswar. The university operates from a 100-acre eco-conscious campus.
JKU has three academic institutes: JK Institute of Technology, JK Institute of Management Studies, and JK Institute of Healthcare and Life Sciences. Together, they offer more than 30 undergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programmes in Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, Healthcare, Design, and Yogic Science. For the 2026-27 academic session, tuition fees range from INR 15,000 to INR 1,25,000 per semester, depending on the programme. Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are open, with admission to most programmes based on the Jagadguru Kripalu University Entrance Examination (JKUEE).
| Course Name | Fees |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹1,50,000 |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹2,50,000 |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹30,000 - 80,000 |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | ₹80,000 |
| B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | ₹80,000 |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹30,000 - 80,000 |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | ₹80,000 |
The table below shows Jagadguru Kripalu University courses and fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated programmes for the 2026-27 academic session, including programme duration, eligibility criteria, and total course fees. Check the table for JKU Cuttack course fees details:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Course Fee |
| B.Tech | 4 Years | 10+2 with PCM, min. 45% (40% reserved) | INR 6,48,600 |
| BCA | 4 Years | 10+2 any stream; Maths preferred | INR 3,68,600 |
| B.Des | 4 Years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 5,28,600 |
| BBA | 4 Years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 3,68,600 |
| B.Sc. Applied Microbiology | 4 Years | 10+2 Science (PCB/PCBMath), min. 45% | INR 3,68,600 |
| B.Sc. Yogic Science | 4 Years | Passed 10+2 in any stream | INR 1,68,600 |
| BNYS | 5.5 Years | 10+2 Science (PCB), min. 50% | INR 5,08,600 |
| MCA | 2 Years | Graduate with 50%; Maths preferred | INR 1,88,600 |
| Integrated MCA | 5 Years | 10+2 any stream; Maths preferred | INR 4,58,600 |
| MBA | 2 Years | Graduate in any stream | INR 5,28,600 |
| M.Com (BFSI) | 2 Years | B.Com, BBA, or equivalent graduate degree | INR 1,88,600 |
| M.Sc. Applied Microbiology | 2 Years | B.Sc. 50% in Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biotech / Life Sciences | INR 1,88,600 |
| M.Sc. Yogic Science | 2 Years | B.Sc. Yogic Science / Any Graduate | INR 88,600 |
Source: JKU Official Fee Structure, 2026-27
Jagadguru Kripalu University conducts its own entrance examination, the Jagadguru Kripalu University Entrance Examination (JKUEE), as the primary selection criterion for most programmes. Provisional admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are now open. Eligible candidates who have submitted the application form can appear for the JKUEE.
Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria for the desired programme before applying.
Step 2: Complete the online application form through the official JKU admission portal.
Step 3: Appear for the Jagadguru Kripalu University Entrance Examination (JKUEE), wherever applicable.
Step 4: Check the admission result and receive the provisional admission offer from the university.
Step 5: Report to the university with the required original documents for verification.
Step 6: Pay the prescribed admission fee within the specified timeline to confirm the seat.
Step 7: Complete the admission formalities and begin the academic session.
Note: Admission to most programmes is based on JKUEE or merit in the qualifying examination, as applicable. Candidates must satisfy the programme-specific eligibility criteria before applying.