DSPMU, or Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, selects students mainly through national entrance tests and counselling. Its flagship course is BA (Hons.), while MBA is among its postgraduate options. The university also admits students to other undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes.

For BA (Hons.), students take CUET UG and then attend counselling. In 2025, the General category CUET UG cutoff for this course ranged from 73 to 141 marks. Applications are submitted entirely online.

Application website: dspmuranchi.ac.in

DSPMU Important Dates

EventDate
DSPMU PhD admission 2026, deadline for online registration and application submissionOctober 25, 2026
B.Ed./M.Ed./B.P.Ed. counselling 2026, special-round provisional allotment letter downloadOctober 13 to 16, 2026
B.Ed./M.Ed./B.P.Ed. counselling 2026, special-round document verification and admission at the allotted instituteOctober 13 to 16, 2026
B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) counselling 2026, Round 4 document verification and admission at the allotted nursing instituteOctober 13 to 16, 2026
XAT 2027, application completion deadline to remain eligible for the application review and correction opportunityOctober 16, 2026
XAT 2027, application correction windowOctober 16 and 17, 2026
CAT 2026, admit card downloadNovember 4 to 29, 2026
CAT 2026, examinationNovember 29, 2026
XAT 2027, registration deadlineDecember 6, 2026
MAT December 2026, paper-based test registration deadlineDecember 14, 2026
MAT December 2026, paper-based test admit card releaseDecember 17, 2026
MAT December 2026, paper-based examinationDecember 20, 2026
XAT 2027, tentative admit card download dateDecember 20, 2026
MAT December 2026, computer-based test registration deadlineDecember 21, 2026
MAT December 2026, computer-based test admit card releaseDecember 24, 2026
MAT December 2026, computer-based examinationDecember 27, 2026
XAT 2027, examinationJanuary 3, 2027, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
MAT December 2026, result declarationBy the first week of January 2027
CMAT 2027, tentative examination dateFebruary 7, 2027
CUET PG 2027, tentative examination datesMarch 1 to 5, 8, 12 to 20, 24 and 25, 2027
CUET PG 2027, tentative buffer dates reserved for the examinationMarch 30 and 31, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Official schedules and notices: DSPMU PhD admission notice, B.Ed./M.Ed./B.P.Ed. counselling portal, Post Basic Nursing counselling portal, CAT website, MAT schedule, XAT schedule and NTA examination calendar.

DSPMU UG Admission 2025

Undergraduate study at DSPMU covers Science, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The courses include BA (Hons.), B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), BBA, B.Ed. and BCA. BA (Hons.), BBA and B.Ed. are among its popular courses. For CUET UG-based admission, applicants apply online and need at least 50% in Class 12, with the subjects required for their chosen course. B.Ed. follows the separate eligibility and selection route shown below.

BA (Hons.): Subjects, Eligibility and Selection

BA (Hons.) admission follows a merit list based on CUET UG scores and Class 12 marks. Students from Arts, Science or Commerce can apply after completing Class 12 through a recognised board. They must meet the minimum marks requirement listed in the table.

Programme Available subjects Academic requirement and selection
BA (Hons.)

English
Political Science
Mathematics
Geography
Hindi
Nagpuri
Economics
Tribal and Regional Language
Psychology
Anthropology
Sanskrit
Bengali
Kurux
Sociology
Philosophy
History
Kharia
Odia
Urdu

 Class 12 with at least 50% marks, plus CUET UG.

To begin, register on the CUET UG portal, complete the application and pay the application fee. Choose the test subjects linked to the intended BA (Hons.) subject, which may include English, History or Political Science. After the CUET UG results, DSPMU prepares its merit list using entrance scores and Class 12 marks. Counselling follows for admission.

Other Undergraduate Courses

Programme Available specialisations Academic requirement and selection
BBA - At least 50% in Class 12, plus CUET UG.
B.Ed. - A graduation degree, with selection through JCECEB, the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board.
B.Sc. Microbiology
Nanotechnology
Electronics
Nanoscience		 Class 12 in Science with at least 50% marks, plus CUET UG.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Application
Mathematics
Information Technology
Zoology
Chemistry
Physics
Botany
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Electronics		 Class 12 in Science with at least 50% marks, plus CUET UG.

For the undergraduate courses that use CUET UG, entrance scores form the basis of admission. Applicants must also meet the subject requirements and complete the university's online application and counselling process.

DSPMU PG Admission 2025

Students seeking postgraduate study can choose MA, M.Sc., MCA or MBA at DSPMU. These courses cover Arts, Science and Management. CUET PG is used for postgraduate admissions, while MBA also accepts management entrance tests. Each applicant needs a bachelor's degree that meets the course requirements.

Programme Available specialisations Academic requirement and selection
MA English
History
Psychology
Geography
Political Science
Rural Development
Hindi
Anthropology
Khortha
Philosophy
Santhali
Bengali
Kurmali
Mathematics
Urdu
Kurux
Economics
Mundari
Nagpuri
Odia
Public Administration
Sanskrit
Sociology		 A bachelor's degree with an overall score of at least 50%, plus CUET PG.
MBA - A bachelor's degree with an overall score of at least 50%, plus CAT, MAT, XAT or CUET PG.
M.Sc. Microbiology
Mathematics
Botany
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Zoology
Physics
Geology
Information Technology		 B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) from a recognised board of education with an overall score of at least 50%, plus CUET PG.
MCA - BCA from a recognised board of education with an overall score of at least 50%, plus CUET PG.

Postgraduate applicants must follow the requirements of the particular programme, including its accepted entrance test. For MBA, the accepted tests include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and CUET PG. DSPMU makes the final selection through counselling, taking merit and course eligibility into account.

DSPMU PhD Admission

PhD programmes are also part of DSPMU's admission offerings, alongside its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

DSPMU Cutoff 2025

For the General category, the 2025 CUET cutoff at DSPMU ranged from 73 to 141 marks. The table shows the closing marks for the first round.

Programme and subjectRound 1 closing marks
BA (Hons.) English141
BA (Hons.) Sociology132
BA (Hons.) Political Science126
BA (Hons.) Geography120
BA (Hons.) Hindi95
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry86
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics84
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics84
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Application73

DSPMU Scholarship

Scholarships are available at DSPMU. Students claiming a scholarship or a reserved-category benefit must provide a category certificate where required.

DSPMU Online Application Process

The online application involves registration, filling in the form, paying the required fees and uploading documents. Applicants must then check their confirmation status. National entrance scores, including CUET and the accepted management tests, are the main basis for admission, followed by the university's counselling process.

  1. Register online through the university's official website.
  2. Enter the required details in the application form.
  3. Pay the applicable fees and upload the required documents.
  4. Check that the application has been confirmed.
  5. Complete counselling for final selection, subject to the course requirements.

DSPMU Admission FAQs

Ques. How does the required entrance exam change with the programme chosen at DSPMU?

Ans. CUET UG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is required for undergraduate options such as BA (Hons.), B.Sc. and BBA. MA, M.Sc. and MCA applicants must clear CUET PG. MBA applicants may use CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or CUET PG scores. The university completes selection through counselling after considering merit and the eligibility rules for the chosen subject.

Ques. What must a student do to seek admission to more than one DSPMU programme in a year?

Ans. A student may enrol in different programmes in the same year if they meet the eligibility conditions for each one. Every programme needs a separate application and its own set of required documents. Admission to each course depends on its cutoff, the student's entrance score and the seats available.

Ques. Can students join a DSPMU postgraduate course through lateral entry?

Ans. DSPMU currently has no lateral-entry route, which would allow students to join a postgraduate programme after its starting stage. Applicants need an undergraduate degree with the required minimum percentage and must clear CUET PG or the other entrance test accepted for that course. Any future lateral-entry option would depend on demand and university policy.

Ques. Which records should applicants keep ready for DSPMU admission verification?

Ans. Applicants must present the following documents when their admission details are checked:

  • Class 12 or graduation marksheets and certificates, as applicable.
  • The CUET UG or CUET PG admit card and scorecard.
  • Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card.
  • A category certificate when needed for reservation or a scholarship.
  • Passport-size photographs.
  • A domicile certificate, where applicable.
  • Both the migration certificate and transfer certificate.

Ques. How are merit, seat allotment and reservation handled during DSPMU admissions?

Ans. Entrance examination scores carry the main weight in DSPMU's transparent, merit-based admission process. Published cutoffs help applicants understand the selection requirements. Counselling takes place online and offline, allowing students to ask questions and check seat allotments. The university strictly follows government reservation rules to ensure fair representation across sections.