Is CUET mandatory for admission to Central University of Andhra Pradesh?

Yes. CUET is mandatory for all UG and PG admissions at CUAP. There is no alternative route. Candidates must have a valid CUET UG or CUET PG score to be considered for CUAP admission.

What is the minimum percentage required for CUAP admission?

Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. This means 50% in 10+2 for UG programmes and 50% in a relevant bachelors degree for PG programmes.

What courses does CUAP offer at the UG level?

CUAP UG courses include B.A. Hons in English, Economics, Political Science, and Psychology; B.Com. Hons in Commerce; B.Sc. in AI and Data Science; and BBA in Management, Tourism and Travel Management, and Retail Management and IT.

How is seat allotment done at Central University of Andhra Pradesh?

CUAP generates a merit list based on CUET scores for each programme. Candidates are shortlisted and invited to register on the CUAP Samarth portal for counselling. Seats are allotted based on merit rank and programme preference.

What is the application fee for CUAP 2026 counselling?

The CUAP portal registration fee is INR 600 for General and OBC candidates and INR 300 for SC/ST and PwBD candidates per programme. This fee is separate from the CUET registration fee paid to NTA.

Does CUAP have a management quota?

No. Central University of Andhra Pradesh is a central government university. All seats are filled through CUET-based merit and centralised counselling. There is no management quota or NRI quota.

What are the fees for UG programmes at CUAP?

Annual fees at CUAP range from INR 18,000 to INR 1,09,000 depending on the programme. Central universities are generally more affordable than private institutions. Contact cuap.ac.in for the official fee structure for 2026-27.

Where is Central University of Andhra Pradesh located?

CUAP is located at Jnana Seema, Ananthapuramu (Anantapur), Andhra Pradesh 515701. The campus is in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.

When does the CUAP academic session begin for 2026-27?

The CUAP 2026-27 academic session is expected to begin in August 2026 after counselling and admission rounds are completed. The exact date is notified on cuap.ac.in after seat allotment is finalised.