KUK Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Kurukshetra University, established in 1956 as Haryana's premier state university with 'A++' NAAC accreditation, opens admissions for 2026 with over 160 courses across 47 departments and 290 affiliated colleges in districts like Ambala, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panchkula, Panipat, and Yamunanagar. For 2026 intake, applications begin online via the IUMS portal in May, focusing on merit for most UG programs and entrances like CUET UG/PG, JEE Main for BTech, and university-specific tests for select PG. Total seats exceed 5,000 across programs, with reservations as per Haryana norms: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC, 10% EWS.

Kurukshetra University processes all 2026 applications through its centralized IUMS portal at iums.kuk.ac.in, requiring no offline submissions. Start by registering with a valid email and mobile number, then fill personal details, upload scanned 10+2/graduation marksheets (max 500KB JPEG), pay application fee online via net banking/UPI, and submit before deadlines to avoid rejection.

• Navigate to the official website iums.kuk.ac.in and locate the 'New Registration' button on the homepage, then click it to begin your application process for admission.
• Fill in your basic personal information including full name, date of birth as mentioned on your Aadhaar card, and create a secure password for your account.
• Complete the verification process by entering the One-Time Password that will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address for authentication and security purposes.
• Choose your desired course from the available options, then upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature ensuring each file size is between 50-100 kilobytes only.
• Upload all required academic documents including mark sheets, certificates, and other supporting documents as specified in the application requirements section of the registration portal carefully.
• Proceed to payment section and pay the application fee amount: INR 800 for general category candidates or INR 200 for SC/ST category candidates who are Haryana residents.
• After successful payment confirmation, download and save the final confirmation page which contains your application details and will be required during the counseling session for reference.

Kurukshetra University UG admission 2026 targets 10+2 passers with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved), offering programs like BTech, BA, BSc, BPharm via merit or CUET UG scores. Over 2,000 seats available across campus and affiliates, with counseling in July 2026.

For PG admission 2026 at Kurukshetra University, graduates with 50% marks (45% reserved) apply via CUET PG or university entrance, with programs spanning arts, sciences, management. Seats total over 3,000, including affiliates, with focus on research-oriented curricula.

Kurukshetra University aligns 2026 dates with national exams, starting applications in May post board results. Key milestones include:

• Online Registration Start: May 15, 2026
• Last Date for Applications (UG/PG Merit): June 20, 2026
• Entrance Exams (University-specific): June 25-30, 2026
• CUET UG/PG Result Declaration: July 10, 2026
• Merit List Release: July 15, 2026
• Counseling Rounds: July 20-August 5, 2026
• Classes Commence: August 10, 2026
• Last Date for Vacant Seats: September 30, 2026

Kurukshetra University admission 2026 follows a transparent, multi-stage process: online application submission, document verification, merit/entrance-based shortlisting, centralized counseling at campus, fee payment within 48 hours, and seat confirmation. Reservations apply: 85% Haryana domiciles, 15% all-India.

• Submit your completed application form ensuring all academic details are filled accurately and truthfully, as any incorrect information may lead to immediate disqualification from the admission process.
• Appear for the required entrance examinations as per your chosen course schedule; your entrance examination scores will remain valid for admission purposes for one full year.
• Attend the counseling session carrying all original documents including academic marksheets, transfer certificates, category certificates, and identity proofs for verification by the admission committee members.
• Complete the payment of admission fee through the online payment gateway on the university portal; note that hostel allotment is a separate process with annual charges of INR 12,840.
• For students applying to affiliated colleges under the university, the registration and admission process remains similar but must be completed through the designated university portal for affiliated institutions.

Kurukshetra University accepts national/state entrances for 2026 to standardize selection, alongside its own tests for non-CUET programs.

• CUET UG for BA, BSc, BCom.
• CUET PG for MA, MSc, MCom.
• JEE Main for BTech.
• GATE for MTech.
• CAT/CMAT for MBA.
• University Entrance for BPharm, LLM, PhD.

For admission at Kurukshetra University in 2026, students must submit the following essential documents for verification, typically in August:

• 10+2 or undergraduate marksheet
• CUET scorecard
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Migration certificate
• Character certificate
• Aadhaar or PAN card
• 4 recent passport-sized photographs
• Fee receipt of Rs. 1,000