Central University of Jharkhand, also known as CU Jharkhand, is a Government University, established in 2009. Located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, the CU Jharkhand campus spans over 45 acres at its current location in Brambe. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC with a 'B' grade, valid from 2019 to 2024. CU Jharkhand is ranked 46 among universities in India by NIRF in 2024 and 45 out of 50 colleges by IIRF in 2025.
CU Jharkhand offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctorate programs in streams such as Engineering, Management, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Mass Communication. Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, MBA, B.Sc., and M.Sc. are some of the popular courses. Admissions at CU Jharkhand are primarily based on entrance examinations. The university accepts CUET-UG for undergraduate courses, CUET-PG for postgraduate courses, CAT for MBA, GATE for M.Tech, and UGC-NET/CSIR for PhD programs.
For placements, CU Jharkhand’s placement rate is approximately 62.2% for UG students and higher for specific programs like MBA, as per the NIRF 2025 report. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 10.50 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4 LPA.
Some major facts and figures about CU Jharkhand are given in the table below:
Particulars | Central University of Jharkhand Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Central University of Jharkhand |
Establishment Year | 2009 |
Campus Size | 45 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC 'B' Grade (2019-2024) |
Recognised by | UGC |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF: 46 (University, 2024), IIRF: 45 (2025) |
Popular Courses | Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, MBA, B.Sc., M.Sc. |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (CUET-UG, CUET-PG, CAT, GATE, UGC-NET/CSIR) |
Official Website | http://cuj.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ||
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA or any other national-level management entrance exam | |
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent, minimum percentage requirement set by the university, specific subject requirements for some courses, clear any entrance exams or interviews conducted by the university | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, required cutoff scores in entrance exam | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 50% | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate of 55%, Valid GATE score, Qualify in the university's entrance exam | |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, minimum of 50% aggregate marks | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA), Qualified in a national level entrance exam such as UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or equivalent | |
B.A. + M.A. | 10+2 education with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks | |
B.Tech. + M.Tech. |
The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by Central University of Jharkhand along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total fees:
Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria | Total Fees |
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Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech | 10+2 with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in PCM; Selection: CUET-UG + CSAB Counselling | INR 1,00,000 |
MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories); Selection: CAT + Counselling | INR 28,640 |
M.Sc. Physics | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% (45% for reserved categories); Selection: CUET-PG | INR 30,000 |
B.Sc. (Hons) | 10+2 with 55% (50% for reserved categories) in relevant subjects; Selection: CUET-UG | INR 45,600 |
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | B.Tech in relevant field; Selection: GATE + CCMT Counselling | INR 50,000 |
B.Ed | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories); Selection: CUET-PG | INR 28,000 |
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Life Sciences | 10+2 with Biology/Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, 55% (50% for reserved categories); Selection: CUET-UG | INR 75,000 |
M.A. English | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for reserved categories); Selection: CUET-PG | INR 25,000 |
Ph.D. | Master’s degree in relevant discipline; Selection: UGC-NET/CSIR + Interview | INR 40,000 |
Integrated B.A. + M.A. in Korean Language | 10+2 with 55% (50% for reserved categories); Selection: CUET-UG | INR 70,000 |
Central University of Jharkhand admissions are based on national-level entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at CUJ must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the relevant entrance examination. The admission criteria for key courses are as follows:
Latest updates about Central University of Jharkhand admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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CUET-UG Application Last Date | January 24, 2025 |
CUET-UG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 |
CUET-PG Application Last Date | January 24, 2025 |
CUET-PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 |
CAT Application Last Date | September 2024 (for 2025 admissions) |
CAT Exam Date | November 24, 2024 |
GATE Application Last Date | October 2024 (for 2025 admissions) |
GATE Exam Date | February 1–9, 2025 |
Central University of Jharkhand provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the CUJ Placement Report 2024, a total of 252 students were placed in top-notch companies. CUJ placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
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Placement Rate | 62.2% (UG, 3-year programs) |
Highest Package | INR 11.25 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4 LPA |
Median Package | INR 3–3.99 LPA |
No. of Offers | 252 (56 UG + 196 PG) |
No. of Students Placed | 252 |
No. of Companies Visited | 50+ |
Top recruiters for graduates from Central University of Jharkhand are given below:
Reliance Industries | ICICI Prudential | Axis Bank |
Bandhan Bank | TCS | Wipro |
Aditya Birla Capital | Byju’s | HDFC Bank |
Central University of Jharkhand JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the B.Tech program. Round-wise All India opening and closing ranks for admission to the B.Tech program at CU Jharkhand for general category students are given below:
Central University of Jharkhand JEE Main cutoff 2025 round 6 has been released for admission to the B.Tech. CU Jharkhand B.Tech cutoff 2025 round 6 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering stood at 74114 in the general category. Central University of Jharkhand JEE Main Cutoff 2025 round 6 for all courses in the general category is given below:
Courses | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 74203 | 91069 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 63687 | 74114 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 74569 | 85150 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 89972 | 105884 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering (Engineering)Central University of Jharkhand is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings of the university are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
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NIRF | University | 46 |
IIRF | Overall | 45 (2025) |
Outlook ICARE | University | 46 |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Dear student,
As per the official website of the Central University of Jharkhand, the 5 year LLB course is not offered at this varsity. There is no department of law studies at the university. You can check out some other popular 5 year LLB colleges in Jharkhand, such as ICFAI Ranchi, CLC Ranchi, Ranchi University, University Law College, etc.
Dear student, Yes, the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Agriculture program, and admission to this program is through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate (UG) courses. CUJ is one of the participating universities in the CUET-UG exam
Dear student, Yes, the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) offers a B.Sc. Agriculture program as part of its undergraduate (UG) offerings. It's a four-year program available to students who have completed their 10+2 with science or equivalent, with a minimum of 55% marks for the general category and 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates.
Dear Chandan Kumar,
The cut off for the Central University of Jharkhand integrated B.Sc and M.Sc in Mathematics course is determined by the university after the CUET results are announced. The cut off is usually expressed as a percentage of the maximum marks in the CUET exam. The cut off for the course is different for different categories of students. For example, the cut off for general category students is usually higher than the cut off for reserved category students.