What is the admission process at Kurukshetra University 2026?

KUK uses multiple routes. B.Tech goes through HSTES counselling via JEE Main rank. UG (BA/BSc/BCom) is merit-based on 10+2 marks or CUET UG. PG programmes use CUET PG, KUK PG Entrance Test, CAT, CMAT, or GATE. Law programmes need the KUK LLB Entrance Test. PhD requires the KUK RET or exemption via NET/GATE.

Which entrance exam is needed for B.Tech at Kurukshetra University?

B.Tech at UIET Kurukshetra requires a valid JEE Main rank. Candidates register on the HSTES portal for Haryana engineering counselling. KUK does not conduct a separate B. Tech entrance test.

What is the eligibility for MBA admission at KUK?

Candidates must hold a bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CAT or CMAT score is required for shortlisting. Shortlisted aspirants must clear the Group Discussion and Personal Interview at KUK.

Is there any management quota or direct admission at Kurukshetra University?

No. KUK is a public state university and does not offer management quota seats. All admissions go through merit, entrance test scores, or HSTES counselling. There is no direct admission pathway.

What is the application fee for KUK admission 2026?

The application fee is INR 1,200 for general category candidates. SC, BC, and Differently-abled candidates from Haryana pay INR 300. Each additional course costs INR 300 (INR 75 for reserved categories).

Does Kurukshetra University accept CUET UG scores?

Yes. KUK accepts CUET UG scores for admission to BA, BSc, and BCom programmes through the Institute of Integrated and Honors Studies (IIHS). Admission can also be granted on a 10+2 merit basis.

What is the reservation policy at Kurukshetra University?

85 percent of all sanctioned seats are reserved for bona fide Haryana residents. Within the Haryana pool, the reservation matrix is SC 20%, BC-A 8%, BC-B 8%, EWS 10%, and PwBD 4% as horizontal reservation across categories.

How many seats are available in Kurukshetra Universitylaw programmes?

KUK offers 120 seats in the BA LLB (Hons) 5-year integrated programme and 180 seats in the LLB 3-year programme. Both programmes fill seats through the KUK LLB Entrance Test merit list.

Are NET or GATE-qualified candidates exempt from the Kurukshetra UniversityPhD entrance test?

Yes. Candidates holding UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, or JRF qualifications are exempt from the KUK Research Entrance Test (RET). They must still clear the departmental interview before final selection.

What scholarships are available at Kurukshetra University?

KUK students can access KU Merit Scholarships, Haryana State Government scholarships via the Saksham portal, the Central Sector Scholarship, and Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/BC/EWS students through the National Scholarship Portal. SC and ST students also get tuition fee concessions as low as INR 1,100 per year.

Kurukshetra University Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

Kurukshetra University Agriculture ranking by Collegedunia.com is 51 out of 200 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Law Compare	#87 out of 200 in India 2026 #5th in Haryana	-
Vocational Courses Compare	#84 out of 100 in India 2026 #3rd in Haryana	-
Hotel Management Compare	#77 out of 200 in India 2026 #4th in Haryana	-
Pharmacy Compare	#98 out of 200 in India 2026 #4th in Haryana	#114 out of 139 in India 2025 #5th in Haryana
Animation Compare	#30 out of 100 in India 2026 #1st in Haryana	-
Mass Communications Compare	#42 out of 100 in India 2026 #1st in Haryana	-
Education Compare	#49 out of 200 in India 2026 #1st in Haryana	#15 out of 201 in India 2025 #1st in Haryana
Agriculture Compare	#51 out of 200 in India 2026 #3rd in Haryana	-
BBA/BMS Compare	#161 out of 200 in India 2026 #23rd in Haryana	#157 out of 320 in India 2025 #21st in Haryana

The Week Ranking

Kurukshetra University Overall ranking by The Week is 25 out of 92 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 23 out of 85 colleges in India in 2023.

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Overall Compare	#25 out of 92 in India 2024	#23 out of 85 in India 2023	#25 out of 81 in India 2022

NIRF Ranking

Kurukshetra University Overall ranking by NIRF is 35 out of 100 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 101-150 out of 200 colleges in India in 2024. Kurukshetra University B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 201-300 out of 300 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 251-300 out of 300 colleges in India in 2022.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
B.Tech Compare	-	#201-300 out of 300 in India 2024 #4th in Haryana	-
Pharmacy Compare	-	#101-125 out of 125 in India 2024 #5th in Haryana	#101-125 out of 125 in India 2023 #5th in Haryana
Overall Compare	#101-150 out of 200 in India 2025	#101-150 out of 200 in India 2024	#151 out of 200 in India 2023 #2nd in Haryana

IIRF Ranking

Kurukshetra University B.Tech ranking by IIRF is 115 out of 146 colleges in India in 2026.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
B.Tech Compare	#115 out of 146 in India 2026	-
BBA/BMS Compare	-	#61 out of 78 in India 2025

THE Ranking

Kurukshetra University Overall ranking by Times Higher Education is 1801 out of 2001 colleges in International in 2027.

Stream / Category	2027 Ranking
Overall Compare	#1801 out of 2001 in International 2027

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