Kakatiya University Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Kakatiya University in Warangal opens UG and PG admissions on June 20, 2026, via a centralized online portal, requiring KUPGCET scores for most programs and TS EAMCET for engineering—expect 2,500 seats filled by August counseling rounds. This guide covers exact eligibility (e.g., 50% in intermediate for BSc), fees (₹4,000–₹50,000/year), and steps to submit your ₹800 application by July 31, drawing from the July 2025 session data for seamless 2026 planning.

Kakatiya University's 2025 cycle processed 10,000+ applications, filling 2,500 direct seats and 5,000 affiliate spots, with 85% Telangana quota allocation and 15% extensions due to PhD protests—here's what defined the session.

• Application Window: Opened June 20, closed July 31 (late fee ₹1,000 until August 10); 70% submissions via Aadhaar-linked portal.
• Entrance Key: KUPGCET (July 15–25) decided 900 PG seats from 15,000 applicants; TS EAMCET ranks under 10,000 secured BTech spots.
• Eligibility Hits: UG min 40–50% in intermediate (5% relaxation SC/ST); PG 55% UG aggregate, with TS ICET >60 for MBA.
• Seat Breakdown: 1,200 UG (BA/BSc/BCom), 1,300 PG (MA/MSc/MBA), 500 PhD; affiliates added 10,000 via 120 colleges like University Arts & Science (800 seats).
• Counseling Outcomes: August 15–30 rounds at Vidyaranya verified 90% documents on-site; classes started September 1, enforcing 40% attendance.
• Distance Edge: SDLCE enrolled 5,000 by October 10 deadline, 80% pass rate for BA/BCom with ₹12,000–₹20,000 total fees.
• PhD Twist: 500 seats filled July intake, extended to August 29; ₹24,000/month stipends for 25 Biotechnology slots post-interview.

Based on the 2025 cycle, Kakatiya University schedules admissions from June to August, with extensions for PhD up to late August. 

Track updates via notifications@kakatiya.ac.in to avoid the 2025 PhD extension chaos that added 14 days.

Kakatiya University's Directorate of Admissions handles 10,000+ applications yearly through a single portal—no offline forms accepted since 2024. Start with Aadhaar-linked registration to qualify for fee waivers under Telangana's Post-Matric scheme.

• Step 1: Register Online – Visit kakatiya.ac.in/directoradmissions, enter mobile/email, and pay ₹800 via net banking (concession to ₹400 for SC/ST).
• Step 2: Fill Form – Upload Class 10/12 marks (min 50% aggregate), caste certificate if applicable, and choose up to three courses like BSc Biotechnology.
• Step 3: Book Slot – Select KUPGCET date; mock tests available from June 10.
• Step 4: Attend Counseling – Report to Vidyaranya, Warangal with originals; pay first-semester fee on-site.
• Step 5: Confirm Seat – E-admit card emailed within 48 hours; transfers allowed until July 31 for ₹2,000 fee.

For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, link TS EAMCET rank during Step 2.

UG spots at Kakatiya fill fast—only 1,200 seats for BA/BSc combined, prioritizing Telangana domiciles (85% quota). Final-year intermediate students qualify if results arrive by August 5.

• BA (History, Economics, Political Science): 10+2 with 40% aggregate; no entrance for arts stream.
• BSc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry): Intermediate in MPC with 50%; KUPGCET for integrated MSc.
• BCom (General/Computer Applications): 10+2 commerce with 45%; merit-based for 300 seats.
• BTech (via affiliated colleges): TS EAMCET rank under 10,000; 45% in PCM.
• BPharm: TS EAMCET; biology/maths in intermediate mandatory.

Relaxed 5% for SC/ST; foreign students need MHRD NOC and ₹5,000 visa fee.

PG admissions target 1,300 seats, with 55% UG cutoff rising to 60% for MBA. KUPGCET exempts MA Telugu if UG GPA >7.0.

• MA (Telugu): Bachelor's in relevant field with 50%; merit list by July 20.
• MSc (Chemistry): BSc in chemistry group, 55%; lab skills test in counseling.
• MBA (Finance/Marketing/HR): TS ICET score >60; work ex adds 5% weightage.
• MCA: TS ICET; BCA/BSc computers with maths.
• MPharm (Pharmacology): GPAT/TS PGECET; BPharm with 60%.

KUPGCET decides 70% of PG seats—2025 saw 15,000 applicants for 900 spots. Prep with official mocks released May 2026.

• KUPGCET: For MA/MSc/MCom; 100 MCQs, 90 minutes, negative marking (-0.25).
• TS ICET: MBA/MCA; sectional scores count.
• TS EAMCET: BTech/BPharm; bi-annual in May.
• TS LAWCET/PGLCET: LLB/LLM; August results.
• No Exam: Distance BA/BCom; direct merit.

SDLCE targets 5,000 enrollments yearly—no entrance for BA/BCom, last date October 10, 2026. ₹12,000–₹20,000 total fee; study centers in 20 districts.

• Eligibility: 10+2 for UG; bachelor's for PG.
• Process: Online at sdlceku.co.in; ₹400 fee, certificate upload.
• Courses: BA, BCom, MA, MSc; semester exams from December.
• Intake: 2,000 UG; UGC-DEB approved, NAAC A-grade.

July 2026 intake for 500 PhD seats across faculties; 2025 extended to August 29 due to protests over Telugu dept limits (only 10 seats).

• Eligibility: 55% in PG; UGC-NET/SET exempts test.
• Application: ₹1,000 fee; submit by August 15 at Vidyaranya.
• Selection: Interview + proposal; ₹24,000/month fellowship for non-NET.
• Seats: 25 in Biotechnology; full-time mandatory.

Document: Download 2025 PhD notification PDF from kakatiya.ac.in/notifications for format.

For Ph.D in Biotechnology, review RUSA-funded labs.

Kakatiya University Application Fees ₹800 base fee covers portal access; add ₹2,000 for re-admission if prior dropouts.

Documents Checklist:

• Scanned 10+2 marksheet (JPEG, <2MB).
• TS EAMCET/KUPGCET hall ticket.
• Income certificate for <₹2 lakh family fee waiver.
• Migration certificate for non-Telangana (₹500 extra).
• Passport photos (4 nos. for counseling).