Admission to the Central University of Jharkhand for the 2026 academic session will be conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will be required to qualify CUET UG 2026 or CUET PG 2026, as applicable. The university will follow a merit-based admission process, with selection determined by CUET scores and subsequent online registration.
CUJ Admission 2026 Process and Eligibility
Admissions at CUJ are conducted through a national-level entrance examination framework. Undergraduate admissions will be based on CUET UG scores, while postgraduate admissions will require qualification in CUET PG, conducted by the National Testing Agency. After appearing in the entrance examination, eligible candidates must complete online registration on the university admission portal. CUJ will release programme-wise merit lists based on CUET scores, followed by counselling and document verification as per the prescribed schedule. Candidates are advised to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for their chosen programmes before applying, as admission is subject to fulfilment of academic requirements.
CUJ Fees Structure for UG and PG Courses
The fee structure at CUJ is considered moderate and accessible compared to many other central universities. Course-wise fees vary depending on the programme and level of study.
- Undergraduate programmes such as BA, BSc and BCom (Honours) have annual fees ranging between INR 25,000 and INR 30,000
- Postgraduate programmes including MA, MSc and MCom have slightly higher annual fees than UG courses
- Professional programmes like MBA have annual fees of approximately INR 60,000 to INR 70,000
Students are advised to refer to official notifications for exact programme-wise fee details.
CUJ Placement Highlights
The university’s placement cell supports students through internships, career guidance and placement assistance. Students from professional programmes, particularly management courses, have recorded notable placement outcomes. Recruiters that have participated in recent placement drives include TCS, Amul, Axis Bank, Reliance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and GEPL Capital. The highest package offered has reached approximately INR 9 lakh per annum, mainly in management-related programmes.
