CU Karnataka PG Provisional First Merit List 2026-27 Released at cuk.ac.in; Check Fee Payment Deadline

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has released the Postgraduate (PG) Provisional First Merit List 2026-27 on the official website at cuk.ac.in. Selected candidates must complete the admission fee payment by June 28, 2026. The university will publish the second merit list on June 29, 2026.

Admissions are open across 34 PG programmes for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates registered through the CUK-SAMARTH portal during the application window that closed on June 10, 2026.

CUK PG Admission 2026-27 Key Dates

Who Is Eligible for CUK PG Admission 2026-27?

Only candidates with a valid CUET (PG) 2026 score can apply for any programme. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a UGC-approved university. The minimum aggregate is 50 percent for general candidates. The relaxed cut-off for SC and ST candidates is 45 percent.

CUK PG Fee Structure 2026-27

Candidates applying for more than one programme had to pay a separate application fee for each course. The admission fee payable now depends on the specific programme allotted in the merit list.

How to Check CUK PG Provisional First Merit List 2026-27?

Selected candidates can follow the steps below to view their status on the merit list.

1. Visit the official website at cuk.ac.in.
2. Click on the PG Admission 2026-27 link on the homepage.
3. Log in to the CUK-SAMARTH portal using registered credentials.
4. Open the Provisional First Merit List for the applied programme.
5. Check the name, application number, and allotted course.
6. Download the merit list as a PDF for records.

How to Pay the CUK Admission Fee by June 28?

Shortlisted candidates must log in to the SAMARTH admission portal to confirm their seat. The fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. A payment receipt must be saved for verification at the time of physical reporting.

Failure to pay the fee by June 28, 2026, will lead to forfeiture of the allotted seat. The vacant seats will then be offered to the next eligible candidates in the second merit list.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit cuk.ac.in and check the Provisional First Merit List.
2. Log in to the CUK-SAMARTH portal with your registered credentials.
3. Keep scanned copies of mark sheets, CUET PG scorecard, and ID proof ready.
4. Arrange the programme-specific admission fee in advance.
5. Complete the online fee payment before 11:59 PM on June 28, 2026.
6. Save the payment receipt and admission confirmation for future steps.