| Updated On - Jul 3, 2026
Central University of Karnataka has released the PG Provisional 2nd Merit List 2026-27. Selected candidates must pay the fee by July 4. The vacancy list drops July 6 and open counselling runs on July 13 and 14, 2026.
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has released the Provisional Second Merit List for Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026-27. The list is now live on the official admission portal at cuk.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates must complete their admission fee payment by July 4, 2026 to secure their allotted seat.
The merit list covers 33 postgraduate programmes offered at the Kalaburagi campus. These span the sciences, humanities, commerce, law, education and technology streams. Seat allotment is based on CUET-PG 2026 scores, category, and programme-wise seat availability.
The university will publish the vacancy list on July 6, 2026. This list will show the remaining seats after fee-paid confirmations. Open counselling for these vacant seats will be held on July 13 and 14, 2026 in online mode.
CU Karnataka PG Admission 2026-27 Important Dates
The next stages of the PG admission cycle are tightly scheduled. Candidates should note each date and act on time.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional 2nd Merit List Release | July 3, 2026 |
| Last Date for Admission Fee Payment | July 4, 2026 |
| Release of Vacancy List | July 6, 2026 |
| Open Counselling (Online Mode) | July 13 and 14, 2026 |
How to Check the CUK PG 2nd Merit List 2026-27?
The merit list is a downloadable PDF hosted on the admission notifications page. Follow these steps to view it.
- Visit the official CUK admission portal at cuk.ac.in.
- Click on the link titled Provisional Second Merit List PG Admission 2026-2027.
- Open the PDF for your chosen programme.
- Search for your CUET-PG application number in the list.
- Save or print a copy for your admission file.
How to Complete the Admission Fee Payment?
Fee payment is the only way to confirm your seat. Missing the July 4 deadline will lead to cancellation of the allotment.
- Log in to the CUK admission portal using your registered credentials.
- Go to the seat allotment section for your programme.
- Verify the allotted course and category details on screen.
- Pay the applicable programme fee online through the payment gateway.
- Download the payment receipt for future reference.
What Is the Open Counselling Round For?
Open counselling is meant for seats that remain vacant after the second merit list confirmations. These vacancies will be published on July 6, 2026. Candidates who did not secure a seat earlier can participate in this round on July 13 and 14, 2026. Allotment in open counselling is based on the merit position and the seats left in each programme.
The second merit list is often the final chance to lock a seat before open counselling. Vacancies in specialised streams like M.Tech AI and ML, LLM and MCA tend to close quickly at this stage.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download the Provisional Second Merit List from cuk.ac.in and confirm your name.
- Keep your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, degree certificate, CUET-PG scorecard and category certificate ready.
- Arrange the admission fee amount for online payment before July 4, 2026.
- Log in to the portal and complete the fee payment within the deadline.
- Track the vacancy list on July 6 if you are not shortlisted in this round.
Watch the CUK portal for the vacancy list on July 6 and the open counselling schedule on July 13 and 14, 2026.
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