COCAS Patna conducts Admission 2026 through Patliputra University using the centralised Samarth portal. The college offers programmes such as BA and MBA. UG application charges are INR 600 for General, BC, and EWS applicants and INR 450 for SC, ST, and PwD applicants.

UG selection is based on Class 12 performance, while MBA applicants need a valid national-level management entrance score. The MBA application charge is INR 800 for General, BC, and EWS categories and INR 600 for SC and ST categories.

  • Merit determines admission to undergraduate Arts, Science, and Commerce programmes.
  • MBA selection includes a national management entrance score, a group discussion, and a personal interview conducted at the college.
  • COCAS Patna is a constituent college of Patliputra University. PPU fills every UG seat through its merit list, without an entrance examination for BA, BSc, or BCom.
2026 Admission Process:
  • The BA, BSc, and BCom admission cycle for 2026-30 included an application stage followed by the first and second merit lists.
  • The reopened UG portal allowed fresh registration, fee payment, corrections, and changes to a maximum of 3 college preferences.
  • The MBA admission cycle for 2026-28 included the first merit list, document checks, group discussions, and personal interviews.
  • Bihar Government reservation rules provide 15% of seats for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC, and 3% for PwD applicants.
  • General, BC, and EWS applicants pay a UG application charge of INR 600, while the charge for SC, ST, and PwD applicants is INR 450.
  • For PG and MBA applications, General, BC, and EWS applicants pay INR 800. SC and ST applicants pay INR 600.
  • Under Bihar Government policy, female students enrolled in PPU constituent colleges can receive a tuition fee waiver.
COCAS Patna website: cocaspatna.ac.in
Online application portal: ppupadm.samarth.edu.in

Seat allotment: College of Commerce, Arts & Science, Patna has no management or NRI quota. Patliputra University assigns all seats through merit lists published on the Samarth portal.

COCAS Patna UG Admission 2026

Under NEP 2020, COCAS Patna runs four-year BA, BSc, and BCom programmes. Patliputra University prepares the UG merit list from Class 12 marks and publishes it through the Samarth portal. Applicants do not take an entrance test.

COCAS Patna UG Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility
BA Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with at least 45% marks for General and BC applicants
BCom Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% marks for General and BC applicants
BSc Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology, with at least 45% marks for General and BC applicants
  • SC, ST, and PwD applicants receive relaxation in qualifying marks according to Bihar Government rules.
  • An Aadhaar card and an APAAR ID must be presented during document verification at the college.

Other UG Programmes

BCA and BBM applicants also use the centralised PPU admission system. Selection for both programmes depends on Class 12 marks.

Programme Eligibility Selection
BCA Class 12 with Mathematics or Computer Science and 45% marks Merit based on Class 12 marks
BBM Class 12 in any stream with 45% marks Merit based on Class 12 marks

COCAS Patna UG Selection Process

Class 12 aggregate marks decide the BA, BSc, and BCom ranking. There is no test or interview. PPU generally provides three merit-list stages before a session, but the 2026-30 cycle moved from the second list to portal reopening and spot admission instead of issuing a third list.

  • Applicants are placed in merit order according to their Class 12 aggregate percentage.
  • PPU publishes UG allotment information through the Samarth portal.
  • The allotted college depends on the applicant's Class 12 rank and submitted college preferences.
  • An applicant who misses the first-round deadline may be considered at the next stage when seats are available.
  • Each reservation category receives seats separately under Bihar Government rules.

Note: Students allotted COCAS Patna must complete document verification within the applicable admission period.

How to Submit a UG Application

The complete UG application is filed online. Applicants must include COCAS Patna among their college preferences on the PPU Samarth form.

  1. Open ppupadm.samarth.edu.in and create an account with a mobile number and email address.
  2. Sign in and enter the required personal, subject, and academic information.
  3. Upload scanned copies of the Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, photograph, Aadhaar card, and caste certificate where applicable.
  4. Pay INR 600 for General, BC, or EWS categories, or INR 450 for SC, ST, or PwD categories. Payment can be made by UPI, debit card, or net banking.
  5. Send the completed form and save the confirmation receipt.
  6. Review the PPU merit result on the Samarth portal when allotments are published.
  7. After receiving a COCAS Patna allotment, visit the college for document checks and fee payment.

COCAS Patna PG and MBA Admission 2026

COCAS Patna offers an AICTE-approved, two-year MBA along with MA, MSc, MCom, and MCA programmes. PG applications are submitted through the PPU Samarth portal. Graduation marks determine selection for MA, MSc, MCom, and MCA, while MBA admission also considers an accepted management entrance score, group discussion, and personal interview.

COCAS Patna PG Eligibility and Selection

Programme Eligibility Selection
MA / MSc / MCom A relevant bachelor's degree with 45% in the Honours or Major subject Merit based on graduation marks
MCA BCA or a bachelor's degree with Mathematics and 50% marks Merit-based selection
  • Applications for these PG courses must be filed at ppupadm.samarth.edu.in.
  • The PG application charge for General, BC, and EWS applicants is INR 800.
  • SC and ST applicants pay a PG application charge of INR 600.

COCAS Patna MBA Eligibility Criteria

Criterion Details
Qualifying Degree A bachelor's degree from any recognised university
Minimum Marks 50% aggregate in the bachelor's degree for General-category applicants
Accepted Entrance Exams CAT / MAT / CMAT

COCAS Patna MBA Selection Process

The first shortlisting stage uses the applicant's CAT, MAT, or CMAT result. Those shortlisted must take part in a group discussion and personal interview at COCAS Patna. The final merit order combines performance across all three components.

  • A valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT scorecard must accompany the application.
  • Selected applicants first participate in a Group Discussion, or GD, at the college.
  • A Personal Interview, or PI, is held after the GD.
  • The final result considers the entrance score together with GD and PI performance.
  • Applicants must bring their original degree certificates and management entrance scorecard to the GD and PI rounds.

Entrance exam option: MAT is held 4 times each year, so an applicant who did not take CAT may submit a MAT score. The minimum accepted percentile should be checked in the official college notice.

How to Apply for the MBA

  1. Go to ppupadm.samarth.edu.in.
  2. Create an account, open the PG form, and choose MBA.
  3. Add the CAT, MAT, or CMAT registration number and score.
  4. Upload graduation mark sheets, proof of identity, and the entrance examination scorecard.
  5. Pay INR 800 if applying under General, BC, or EWS, or INR 600 if applying under SC or ST.
  6. Submit the application and retain its number for later use.
  7. Check the COCAS Patna merit result and appear for the GD and PI when shortlisted.
  8. Once final selection is declared, complete admission and pay the required college fee.

COCAS Patna Scholarship 2026

Students of COCAS Patna may apply for scholarship support offered by the Bihar Government and Central Government. Eligibility and benefits differ by scheme.

Scholarship Scheme Eligibility Scholarship Benefit
Central Sector Scholarship Students placed in the top 10% of their board examination whose annual family income is below INR 1 lakh Financial assistance each year for the full course duration
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Women graduating from colleges affiliated with PPU A one-time graduation grant of INR 50,000
Tuition Fee Waiver for Girls Female students enrolled in PPU constituent government colleges Complete waiver of tuition fees
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (NSP) SC, ST, and OBC students who apply through scholarships.gov.in Financial assistance provided annually

COCAS Patna Admission FAQs

Ques. How are applicants selected for the BA, BSc, and BCom courses?

Ans. Class 12 board results alone decide admission to BA, BSc, and BCom at COCAS Patna. Applicants do not need to sit for an entrance examination.

Ques. What test scores can be submitted with a COCAS Patna MBA application?

Ans. The college accepts CAT, MAT, and CMAT results for MBA admission. Applicants shortlisted through these scores must also complete a group discussion and personal interview at the college.

Ques. What academic qualifications are needed for the undergraduate courses?

Ans. General and BC applicants need at least 45% in Class 12 from a recognised board. BA and BCom accept students from any stream. BSc applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology. Relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD categories follows Bihar Government rules.

Ques. How much does it cost to submit the UG form?

Ans. General, BC, and EWS applicants pay INR 600. The charge is INR 450 for SC, ST, and PwD applicants. Payment is made online through the PPU Samarth portal at ppupadm.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. What happened to the third UG merit-list stage in the 2026 admission cycle?

Ans. PPU normally uses three UG merit lists, but it did not issue the third list for the 2026-30 cycle. After publishing the first and second lists, the university moved directly to portal reopening and spot admission to fill the seats that remained vacant.

Ques. Which financial benefits are available to women studying at COCAS Patna?

Ans. Eligible female students may receive a complete tuition fee waiver under Bihar Government policy. Women who meet the conditions after graduation can also receive INR 50,000 through the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. Applications are filed on the Bihar Government's official scholarship portal.

Ques. Which records should students bring for admission verification?

Ans. Students need their Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, Aadhaar card, APAAR ID, transfer certificate, character certificate, and passport-size photographs. A caste or EWS certificate is also required when applicable. Original documents must be shown at the college.

Ques. What steps are involved in completing the online admission form?

Ans. Applicants must register at ppupadm.samarth.edu.in, complete the form, upload the supporting records, and pay the application charge online. An offline form is not needed. Merit and allotment results must be checked on the same portal.

Ques. Can a student obtain a seat through a management or NRI category?

Ans. No. COCAS Patna has neither a management quota nor an NRI quota. Patliputra University fills every seat through its merit-based allotment system, so admission outside the published merit process is unavailable.