Central University of Jharkhand has started the online registration process for postgraduate admissions for the academic session 2026-27. The admission is for candidates who appeared in CUET (PG)-2026 and want to participate in CUJ counselling for eligible PG programmes offered by the university.
The official registration notice says that candidates must possess a valid CUET (PG)-2026 score, satisfy the prescribed programme-specific eligibility criteria and pay the non-refundable registration/counselling fee. The registration window mentioned in the notice is from 20 May 2026 to 10 June 2026.
Before applying, candidates should check the mapped CUET PG test paper code, eligibility condition, intake, reservation rules and required documents. CUJ has also published separate official notices for the seat matrix, eligibility and test paper codes, admission procedure, reservation policy and document requirements.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission | CUJ PG Admission 2026 |
| University | Central University of Jharkhand |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Admission level | Postgraduate |
| Entrance requirement | CUET (PG)-2026 in the relevant mapped subject |
| Registration mode | Online through CUJ Samarth portal |
| Registration start date | 20 May 2026 |
| Last date to register | 10 June 2026 |
| Registration fee | ₹800 for UR/OBC/EWS, ₹400 for SC/ST, ₹200 for DAP (PWD)/Female candidates |
| Fee validity | Valid for registration in up to three programmes |
| Total PG intake | 460 seats as per CUJ seat matrix |
CUJ PG Admission 2026 Overview
CUJ PG Admission 2026 is the postgraduate admission process of Central University of Jharkhand for the academic session 2026-27. The university is using CUET (PG)-2026 scores for shortlisting, counselling and admission to the notified postgraduate programmes.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Central University of Jharkhand |
| Admission session | 2026-27 |
| Course level | Postgraduate |
| Entrance exam | CUET (PG)-2026 |
| Registration portal | CUJ Samarth PG Admission Portal |
| Official website | www.cuj.ac.in |
Important Dates for CUJ PG Admission 2026
The official registration notice for PG programmes states that the registration link will be available from 20 May 2026 to 10 June 2026. Candidates should complete registration, fee payment and programme selection within this period unless CUJ issues a revised notice.
| Event | Date or detail |
|---|---|
| Registration notice date | 18 May 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 20 May 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 10 June 2026 |
| Shortlisting, counselling and merit updates | To be published on the CUJ website and admission portal |
| Physical reporting or offline admission process | As notified by CUJ after registration and shortlisting |
Eligibility for CUJ PG Admission 2026
For CUJ PG Admission 2026, candidates must have appeared in CUET (PG)-2026 in the relevant mapped subject for the programme they want to apply for. They must also possess a valid CUET score and satisfy the programme-specific eligibility rules published by Central University of Jharkhand.
- Candidates must choose the correct CUET PG test paper mapped to the selected programme.
- The qualifying degree and minimum marks vary by programme.
- Most PG programmes require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant or permitted discipline.
- Reserved category relaxation is available as per the programme-wise eligibility notice.
- Final admission is subject to document verification and fulfilment of eligibility conditions.
CUJ PG Registration Fee 2026
The registration/counselling fee is non-refundable. The official notice also states that the fee is valid for registration in up to three programmes by each candidate.
| Category | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹800 |
| SC / ST | ₹400 |
| DAP (PWD) / Female candidates of all categories | ₹200 |
Candidates should keep the payment receipt safely because it may be required during counselling, reporting or later admission-related communication.
Programmes Offered and Seat Intake
CUJ has published a seat matrix for postgraduate programmes offered through CUET (PG)-2026. The total intake shown in the seat matrix is 460 seats.
| Programme | Degree | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | M.Sc. | 20 |
| Statistics | M.Sc. / M.A. | 21 |
| Geology | M.Sc. | 14 |
| Geoinformatics | M.Sc. | 31 |
| English | M.A. | 43 |
| Political Science with specialization in International Relations | M.A. | 31 |
| Public Administration | M.A. | 31 |
| Hindustani Vocal Music | MPA | 14 |
| Theatre Arts | MPA | 14 |
| Tibetan Language | M.A. | 7 |
| Commerce | M.Com. | 43 |
| Master in Business Administration | MBA | 66 |
| B.Ed. Life Science | B.Ed. | 31 |
| B.Ed. Language | B.Ed. | 31 |
| B.Ed. Social Science | B.Ed. | 31 |
| B.Ed. Physical Science and Mathematics | B.Ed. | 32 |
Programme-Wise CUET PG Test Paper Codes
Candidates should verify the mapped CUET PG test paper code before registering. Choosing the wrong mapped paper can affect eligibility for the selected programme.
| Programme | Degree | CUET PG test paper code |
|---|---|---|
| Geoinformatics | M.Sc. | COQP02 |
| Statistics | M.Sc. / M.A. | SCQP27 |
| Commerce | M.Com. | COQP08 |
| Master in Business Administration | MBA | COQP12 |
| Education | B.Ed. | COQP03 |
| Hindustani Vocal Music | MPA | HUQP14 |
| Theatre Arts | MPA | HUQP24 |
| Tibetan Language | M.A. | LAQP39 |
| Political Science with specialization in International Relations | M.A. | HUQP18 |
| Geology | M.Sc. | SCQP14 |
| English | M.A. | LAQP01 |
| Public Administration | M.A. | HUQP18 |
| Chemistry | M.Sc. | SCQP08 |
Programme-Specific Eligibility Summary
The detailed eligibility conditions are programme-wise. Candidates should read the official eligibility PDF before selecting a programme in the Samarth portal.
| Programme | Eligibility summary |
|---|---|
| Geoinformatics | Bachelor’s degree in permitted science, technology or allied disciplines, or B.A. Geography with required science component; 55% for UR/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD. |
| Statistics | Bachelor’s degree in Science or Arts with Statistics or Mathematics as honours/elective; 55% for UR/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD. |
| Commerce | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Business Studies, or eligible B.Voc route; 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD. |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years duration in any discipline; 50% for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD. |
| B.Ed. | Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sciences, Social Sciences or Humanities with required marks, or eligible engineering/technology qualification with specialization in Science and Mathematics. |
| Hindustani Vocal Music and Theatre Arts | Bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks; practical or audition component is also part of selection as notified by CUJ. |
| Tibetan Language, Political Science, Public Administration and English | Bachelor’s degree in the permitted discipline or any discipline as specified, with the minimum marks mentioned in the official eligibility notice. |
| Geology and Chemistry | Bachelor’s degree in Science with the required subject background and minimum marks as specified by CUJ. |
How to Apply for CUJ PG Admission 2026
The application process is online through the CUJ Samarth admission portal. Candidates should not wait until the last date because incorrect details may not be editable after submission.
- Visit the CUJ PG admission page at www.cuj.ac.in/PGCUET-2026.php.
- Open the registration link or go directly to cujcuet.samarth.edu.in/pg.
- Use the CUET (PG)-2026 details required by the portal for registration.
- Select only the programmes for which you have the correct mapped test paper and eligibility.
- Upload the required documents in the format and size specified by the portal.
- Pay the applicable non-refundable registration/counselling fee.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future use.
Documents Required for Online Registration
CUJ has issued a separate document list for online registration. Candidates should keep clear scanned copies ready before starting the form.
- Passport size digital photograph.
- Secondary school or equivalent marksheet.
- Secondary school or equivalent certificate.
- Senior Secondary or 10+2 marksheet and certificate.
- Graduation or equivalent mark sheets.
- Graduation degree certificate, if available.
- Valid date of birth certificate or proof.
- CUET (PG)-2026 application form, admit card and score card.
- Category certificate for ST, SC, OBC-NCL or EWS, if applicable.
- Self-declaration for OBC-NCL, if applicable.
- PWD or PH certificate, if applicable.
- Certificates for Kashmiri Migrant, defence category, PM CARES, sports quota, international student or single girl child quota, if applicable.
Merit List, Counselling and Seat Allotment
CUJ will shortlist candidates on the basis of valid CUET (PG)-2026 scores, programme eligibility, seat availability and reservation rules. The admission procedure says the university will prepare merit lists using normalized aggregate scores or percentile scores obtained by candidates.
After online registration, admission-related processes such as shortlisting, counselling schedule, merit list updates and further instructions will be published on the university website or admission portal. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must report as instructed by CUJ and complete the required admission formalities.
If an admission offer is made, the candidate must pay the required admission fee within the notified timeline. Failure to pay within the specified period can lead to cancellation of the admission offer and the seat may be allotted to the next eligible candidate.
Reservation, Certificates and Important Rules
CUJ follows reservation policies as per Government of India and UGC regulations. Candidates claiming any reserved category must upload and later produce valid certificates in the required format.
- Programme preference and category should be selected carefully during online registration.
- Once the form is submitted and confirmed, changes or corrections may not be allowed.
- Seat allocation depends on merit, seat availability, documents and category-wise reservation rules.
- Original documents and photocopies may be required during physical reporting or offline admission formalities.
- Any incorrect information, false document or failure to meet eligibility can lead to cancellation of admission.
- Hostel accommodation is a separate process and admission to a programme does not automatically guarantee hostel allotment.
Helpdesk and Official Updates
For admission-related support, CUJ has provided the admission helpdesk email admissionhelpdesk@cuj.ac.in and the helpdesk number 9304953735. The official notice mentions helpdesk timing as 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Candidates should rely on the CUJ admission page, CUJ Samarth portal and official notices for updates. Information from private portals may be useful for quick reading, but the university notices and admission portal should be treated as the final source for dates, eligibility, fee and counselling instructions.
Official Links
- CUJ Official Website
- CUJ PG Admission 2026 Page
- CUJ PG Admission 2026 Registration Portal
- CUJ PG Registration Notice PDF
- CUJ Admission Procedure 2026-27 PDF
- CUJ PG Eligibility and Test Paper Code PDF
- CUJ PG Seat Matrix 2026
- CUJ Documents Required for Online Registration PDF
- CUET PG Official NTA Portal
Source: Official notification (PDF)