GATE 2026 registration is now open at gate2026.iitg.ac.in for admission to M.Tech and research programs. Candidates can submit their applications without a late fee until September 28, 2025, while the deadline with a late fee is October 9, 2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two sessions.
The GATE 2026 registration has been postponed to August 28, 2025. Regular applications close on September 28, with late submissions accepted until October 9. Exams will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, and results on March 19.
3rd Provisional Selection List for M.A. Islamic Studies - The Central University of Kashmir has released the 3rd Provisional Selection List for admission to the M.A. Islamic Studies program for the academic session 2025-2026. Candidates can check their status and further details through the provided link.
The GATE 2026 schedule is now available on gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Registration for GATE 2026 will begin on August 25 and will close on September 25 without a late fee, and on October 6 with a late fee. The exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The results will be announced on March 19, 2026.
Central University of Kashmir, also known as CU Kashmir, is a Central University established in 2009. Located in Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir, the Central University of Kashmir campus spans over 503 acres. The university is affiliated with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and recognized by the UGC and accredited with a ‘B++’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Central University of Kashmir is ranked 69 by NIRF under the Overall category in 2024.
Central University of Kashmir offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctoral programs in the streams of Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, and Law. B.Tech, BA LLB, B.Sc, MBA, and M.Sc are some of the popular courses. Admissions at Central University of Kashmir are based on entrance examinations. The university accepts JEE Main for B.Tech, CUET UG for BA LLB and B.Sc, CUET PG for M.Sc and MA, and CMAT for MBA.
For placements, Central University of Kashmir placement rate is approximately 50–60%. During the placement drive of 2023, the highest salary package offered was INR 9 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 3.6 LPA.
Particulars | Central University of Kashmir Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Central University of Kashmir |
Establishment Year | 2009 |
Campus Size | 503 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC (B++ Grade) |
Recognised by | UGC |
Rankings (2024) | NIRF Overall: 69, IIRF University: 33, QS Global Sustainability: 1501+ |
Popular Courses | B.Tech, BA LLB, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, LLM, M.Ed |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official Website | www.cukashmir.ac.in |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination | |
Diploma | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or its equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, minimum qualifying marks as per specialization, specific cutoff set by the university, entrance examination score. | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university or institution, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Subject-related eligibility criteria as outlined by the university, Relaxation in minimum percentage requirement for reserved categories as per government regulations | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate score of 55%, valid GATE score | |
Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate studies | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, Qualified in a national level entrance examination (UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE), Valid M.Phil degree, Relevant work experience or publications in reputed journals. | |
B.A. + LL.B. | 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, valid score in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), relaxation in minimum marks for reserved categories as per university norms, fulfillment of any other eligibility criteria specified by the university. | |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | LLB degree from a recognized university, minimum aggregate of 55%, clear the entrance exam, meet the required cutoff marks. | |
B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) | 10+2 examination or its equivalent, minimum aggregate score varies by specialization, studied relevant subjects during qualifying examination | |
B.Sc. + M.Sc. | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Studied science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology) at the intermediate level | |
M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education) | Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or equivalent qualification, Minimum 50% marks, Valid score in entrance examination | |
B.Ed. + M.Ed. | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) with a minimum of 50% marks, Master's degree in Education (M.Ed) with a minimum of 55% marks, qualified in the entrance examination. |
The table below lists Central University of Kashmir fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria, based on available data:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BTech (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 3,00,000 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in PCM, valid JEE Main score |
BA LLB | INR 42,180 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET UG score |
B.Sc + M.Sc (Biotechnology) | INR 56,580–67,680 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, valid CUET UG score |
B.Sc + M.Sc (Zoology) | INR 56,580–67,680 | 10+2 with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, valid CUET UG score |
B.Ed | INR 72,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET PG score |
MSc (Chemistry) | INR 24,200 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET PG score |
MA (Economics) | INR 18,443 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET PG score |
MBA | INR 47,921 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET PG/CMAT score |
LLM | INR 18,803 | LLB with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid CUET PG score |
PhD (Law) | INR 58,620 | Master’s degree in relevant subject with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD), valid UGC/CSIR NET/GATE/SLET or CUK entrance test score |
Central University of Kashmir admissions are based on national-level entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at Central University of Kashmir must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the respective entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for Central University of Kashmir admissions:
Latest updates about Central University of Kashmir admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
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B.Tech Application Last Date (JEE Main) | January 31, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Exam Date | January 22–31, 2025 |
BA LLB/B.Sc + M.Sc Application Last Date (CUET UG) | February 28, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET UG Exam Date | May 15–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
MBA/M.Sc/MA/LLM/M.Ed Application Last Date (CUET PG) | February 8, 2025 (Tentative) |
CUET PG Exam Date | March 13–31, 2025 |
Ph.D. Application Last Date | August 5, 2025 (Tentative) |
Central University of Kashmir 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 Central University of Kashmir Placement report 2023, a total of 75 students were placed in top-notch companies. Central University of Kashmir placement statistics for 2023 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 50–60% |
Highest Package | INR 9 LPA |
Average Package | INR 3.6 LPA |
Median Package | INR 3.6 LPA |
No. of Students Placed | 75 |
Top recruiters for graduates from Central University of Kashmir are given below:
Infosys | Capgemini | Wipro |
Times Internet | ICICI Bank | HDFC Bank |
TCS | Decathlon Sports | Byju’s |
CUK CUET UG cutoff 2025 will be released on the official website www.cukashmir.ac.in or via the CUET UG counseling portal cuet.samarth.ac.in. The expected cutoff marks for general category students, based on previous trends, are given below:
Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
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Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Biotechnology | 20–70 |
Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Physics | 20–30 |
Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Mathematics | 20–30 |
Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Zoology | 15–35 |
Integrated B.A.-LL.B. | 50–70 |
B.Voc. in Tourism & Hospitality Management | 15–20 |
CUK JEE Main cutoff 2025 for B.Tech will be released as a merit list based on JEE Main scores. The expected cutoff scores for general category students under the All India (AI) quota are:
Courses | JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
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B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | 90–100 |
Central University of Kashmir is ranked among the top institutes in India and globally. The latest rankings of the university are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank |
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NIRF | Overall | 69 |
IIRF | University | 33 |
QS | Global Sustainability | 1501+ |
The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
Library – Over 30,000 books, e-resources, and journals
Sports Complex – Facilities for football, cricket, volleyball, and indoor sports
Hostels – Separate hostels for boys and girls, 500+ capacity, non-AC rooms
Medical Facilities – On-campus medical center with emergency services
Innovation Hubs – Research labs and startup incubation center
Central University of Kashmir scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at Central University of Kashmir are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Single girl child pursuing PG with 50% marks in UG | INR 36,200 per year |
Ishan Uday for North Eastern Region | Students from North Eastern Region with 50% marks in 10+2 | INR 5,400–7,800 per month |
SSSJKL Scholarship | J&K domiciled students with financial need | Varies based on criteria |
Dear Student,
Looking at the trends of the previous years, you are most likely to get admission in BSc Zoology in Central University of Kashmir with 160+ score in CUET. The last year cut off range was between 140-180. With 160+ marks in CUET, there are high chances of getting admission and you must start your preparation for Counselling. For more details related to Central University of Kashmir Cutoff criteria, kindly click here.
Hello Vaani,
Admission for the academic session 2023-24 is open for the BA LLB programme at Central University of Kashmir. You have to visit the official website to register and apply for admission. According to the admission notice released for the vacant seats, applications are accepted from students who have appeared in any relevant National Test/ relevant test conducted by UT of J&K/ relevant test conducted by any University of UT of J& K, along with the qualifying exam with meeting the basic eligibility criteria. If you meet this criteria you will be considered eligible for admission at CUK. The registration fees is Rs 500 and the last date for registration is September 17, 2023.
Hope this was helpful. Feel free to ask for any more queries.
Dear student,
The registration for admission in BA LLB course at Central University of Kashmir is closed. The university has already released the merit list of candidates selected for 2023-24 admission. As per the Central University of Kashmir merit list 2023 for BA LLB course, you are eligible for admission as you meet the cut off requirement. You can take admission only if you have registered for Central University of Kashmir BA LLB counselling 2023. The university has 9 schools offering courses in engineering, management, law, science etc. disciplines. Some of the popular courses are B.Tech, BA LLB, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, LLM etc.
Dear student,
Central University of Kashmir admission in Integrated B.Sc M.Sc Biotechnology is done based on CUET UG scores and Class 12 scores of candidates. For 2023 admission, Central University of Kashmir will release a cut off for B.Sc + M.Sc Biotechnology course on its official website. The cut off will be calculated based on Class 12 (70%) and CUET (30%) scores. So, you can calculate your score using the formula given below:
Marks secured in Qualifying Exam / Total marks of Qualifying Exam * 30 Marks obtained in CUCET 2022/100*70 Total = aggregate of Qualifying exam + The aggregate of CUCET 2023
In 2022, the cut off for B.Sc M.Sc Biotechnology was 49.53 (general), 25.58 (OBC) SC (7.50) and ST (25.61).