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

Karunya University admission 2026 launches applications on October 15, 2025, mandating the KEE for BTech entry with 60% Class 12 PCM scores unlocking 1,800 engineering seats, while MBA slots via CAT require a bachelor's 50% aggregate—paired with INR 1,000 non-refundable fee and semester tuition from INR 85,000 for agriculture programs. Dive into this tailored breakdown of 50+ courses' criteria, phased exam timelines ending March 2026, single-window counseling in May, and rank-based aid disbursing INR 5 crore annually, positioning you for July classes on a 700-acre campus boasting 85% placements in tech giants like Infosys.

BTech hopefuls at Karunya must secure 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from Class 12 or equivalent, with KEE participation compulsory for all 14 specializations like Aerospace and AI & Data Science—Christian minority candidates gaining 50% seat reservation under this NAAC A++ framework.

• Core Requirement: 60% in PCM for branches like CSE (300 seats); PCB alternative for Biotechnology at same threshold.
• Age Cap: Born after July 1, 2005; 5-year relaxation for SC/ST.
• Lateral Entry Option: 60% in 3-year diploma for direct Year 2 admission.
• Board Flexibility: Accepts CBSE, ISC, Tamil Nadu HSE without domicile bias beyond quotas.

These standards, stable from 2025, align with AICTE for 1,800 total UG engineering intakes.

PG entry at Karunya demands a bachelor's degree with 50% marks for MBA (via CAT/MAT), while MTech needs 60% in relevant BTech plus GATE—targeting 500 seats across 20 programs like MSc Biotechnology.

• MBA Specifics: 50% in any UG discipline; KMAT or national test mandatory for 120 seats.
• MTech Threshold: 60% BTech aggregate; GATE score above 400 waives university exam.
• MSc/MA: 50% in bachelor's related field; merit-based for non-tech like English.
• NRI Quota: 15% seats with equivalent foreign credentials verified by AIU.

This merit-entrance mix filled 95% PG slots in 2025, per official records.

Explore MBA programs for specializations like Finance.

Karunya's 2026 application portal activates October 15, 2025, at admissions.karunya.app—complete in 10 minutes for UG/PG, paying INR 1,000 via UPI to access KEE slots for 2,500 total seats.

1. Register & Verify: Input email/mobile for OTP; confirm to generate login.
2. Fill Form: Add Class 12 details, program choices (up to 3 for BTech), upload 200KB photo/signature.
3. Fee Payment: INR 1,000 online; NRI USD 250.
4. Book KEE Slot: Select Phase 1-3 dates post-payment.
5. Submit & Track: Download receipt; monitor via dashboard for rank updates.

For non-KEE PG like MA, skip exam step—direct merit confirmation post-UG results.

KEE 2026, Karunya's 3-hour online test (160 MCQs, +4/-1 scoring on PCM/PCB), rolls out in three phases from November 2025, mirroring 2025's 98% seat occupancy.

• Application Window: October 15, 2025 – April 15, 2026
• Phase 1 KEE: November 10-15, 2025
• Phase 2 KEE: January 20-25, 2026
• Phase 3 KEE: March 15-20, 2026
• Rank Release: 48 hours per phase
• Counseling: May 1-15, 2026 (single-window for branch allocation)
• Classes Start: July 15, 2026

Spot admissions in June 2026 cover 5% vacancies at premium rates.

KEE dominates UG (70% weightage with Class 12), but Karunya accepts JEE Main for BTech waivers (top 20% scorers) and CAT (50+ percentile) for MBA GD/PI rounds—streamlining 2025's 15,000 applicants.

• UG Priority: KEE for BTech/BSc Agri; JEE Main alternative.
• PG Routes: CAT/MAT/XAT for MBA; GATE for MTech (cutoff 400+).
• No-Exam PG/UG: BSc/BCom on 60% Class 12 merit.

This hybrid secured 85% core branch fills last cycle.