Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) admits students through CUET UG, entrance tests and academic merit, followed by counselling and seat allocation. B.Tech and PhD are among its commonly chosen regular, on-campus programmes. Applicants must satisfy the educational requirements, meet the relevant entrance or merit cutoffs, and follow the university’s admission notices.

Full-time study is available at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Management and Technical studies. The admission route, course length and number of seats depend on the programme. Students must complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.

  • Admission route: Entrance-based admission through CUET for UG, PG and PhD programmes.
  • Admission session: May to July.
  • Application method: Submit the form online through the MANUU Admission Portal.
  • University website: manuu.edu.in.

Complete and submit the application on MANUU’s official admission portal before the registration window ends.

MANUU Important Dates 2026

The official PhD admission schedule under the Visvesvaraya Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase II gives the following dates for the 2026-27 session.

EventDate
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD entrance examination27 October 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD preliminary answer key release27 October 2026, after the examination
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD answer key claims28 October 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD final answer key release29 October 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD entrance test result2 November 2026
Document upload by qualified Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD applicants3 to 4 November 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD certificate verification6 November 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD online interview12 November 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD selected candidates list13 November 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD fee payment16 November 2026
Visvesvaraya Scheme PhD classes begin20 November 2026

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

MANUU Application and Document Requirements

MANUU handles applications online and does not accept offline forms. Admission depends on the applicable merit or entrance score, the university’s rules and the seats available. Applicants must follow the announced schedule and take part in counselling.

Steps to Submit an Application

  1. For UG entry through CUET UG, register with NTA and take the examination. Once the results are available, complete the application on MANUU’s Online Admission Portal.
  2. For PG and PhD entrance-based admission, use the university portal to register for the MANUU Entrance Test, called MANUU-ET.
  3. Fill in the admission form after the CUET UG results or MANUU-ET announcement, attach the required documents and enter your preferred courses.
  4. Attend counselling and the university’s seat-allocation rounds. UG allocation uses CUET UG scores, while PG and PhD entrance-based allocation uses MANUU-ET scores.
  5. After receiving a seat, accept it, have your documents verified and pay the admission fee online.
  6. Students applying from other countries must submit their applications through MANUU’s International Students’ Cell.

Documents to Keep Ready

  • CUET UG scorecard for undergraduate applicants.
  • MANUU-ET admit card or result for postgraduate and PhD applicants.
  • Class 12, graduation or postgraduate mark sheets, depending on the course.
  • A document confirming identity.
  • A category certificate, where applicable.
  • Recent photographs.
  • A document confirming residence.

Questions About Applications and Counselling

Ques. At what stage should applicants enter their course choices and attend counselling?

Ans. Undergraduate applicants use MANUU’s admission portal to enter their preferences and join counselling once CUET UG results are out. For PG and PhD applicants, counselling follows the announcement of the MANUU-ET schedule and results.

Ques. Which university channel publishes registration, test and counselling notices?

Ans. Visit the admission portal through manuu.edu.in for MANUU’s application dates, entrance examination timetable and counselling announcements.

MANUU UG Admission 2026

MANUU’s undergraduate options cover arts, science, commerce, vocational studies, engineering and teacher education. For UG courses entered through CUET UG, students need 10+2 in the relevant stream and must attend MANUU counselling. NTA conducts CUET UG, and MANUU uses the scorecard along with its yearly course eligibility and cutoff rules. The programme-specific requirements are listed below.

CourseEligibility, Selection and Study Details
BA

A recognised-board 10+2 qualification is needed; selection uses CUET UG scores.
Study length: 3 years, full-time.
Available subjects: Economics, History, Public Administration, Political Science, Islamic Studies, English and Urdu.
Seats in each specialisation: 40 to 60.
B.Sc

Students must have completed 10+2 Science and are selected through CUET UG scores.
Study length: 3 years, full-time.
Subject options: Physical Sciences, Computer Science and Mathematics.
Seats in each specialisation: 40 to 60.
B.Voc

Entry requires 10+2 in a relevant stream; CUET UG scores determine selection.
Study length: 3 years, full-time.
Options: Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Imaging Technology.
Seats in each specialisation: 30 to 40.
B.Com

Applicants need 10+2 in a relevant stream. Admission uses CUET UG scores.
Study length: 3 years, full-time.
Specialisation: General.
Available seats: 50 to 60.
B.Tech

Applicants must have passed 10+2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Selection is through MANUU-ET.
Study length: 4 years, full-time.
Branch: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE).
Available seats: 60.
B.Ed

A bachelor’s degree is needed. Selection uses MANUU-ET / NCTE ET.
Study length: 2 years, full-time.
Specialisation: Education.
Available seats: 100.

UG Eligibility and Admission Steps

  1. Check the qualification and selection route for the chosen course.
  2. For CUET UG courses, take the NTA examination and then submit the MANUU application with your scorecard, documents and course choices.
  3. Complete the applicable entrance process for courses that use MANUU-ET or the specified alternative test.
  4. Join counselling, where seats are assigned according to the relevant scores and availability.
  5. Confirm the allotted seat through document verification and admission fee payment.

MANUU PG Admission 2026

Postgraduate entry requires the relevant bachelor’s qualification. MANUU-ET scores and the university’s admission rules guide entrance-based selection, while MA, M.Sc and M.Com use academic merit. All postgraduate programmes listed here are full-time; their individual requirements and seat counts follow.

CourseEligibility, Selection and Study Details
MA

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline; academic merit determines selection.
Study length: 2 years.
Options: MJMC, Economics, History, Political Science, Hindi, Islamic Studies, Arabic, English and Urdu.
Seats in each specialisation: 20 to 40.
M.Sc.

A B.Sc in the relevant discipline is needed, with selection based on academic merit.
Study length: 2 years.
Subjects: Physics and Mathematics.
Seats in each specialisation: 20 to 40.
M.Com

Applicants must hold a B.Com or a relevant bachelor’s degree. Selection uses academic merit.
Study length: 2 years.
Specialisation: Commerce.
Available seats: 20 to 40.
M.Tech

A B.Tech in the relevant field is required; selection uses MANUU-ET / AICTE ET.
Study length: 2 years.
Branch: Computer Science & Engineering.
Available seats: 20 to 30.
MCA

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics. Selection uses MANUU-ET / AICTE ET.
Study length: 3 years.
Specialisation: Computer Applications.
Available seats: 20 to 30.
MBA

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline meets the educational requirement; selection uses MANUU-ET / AICTE ET.
Study length: 2 years.
Specialisations: Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management (HRM).
Available seats: 60.
M.Ed

Applicants must hold a B.Ed. Selection uses MANUU-ET / NCTE ET.
Study length: 2 years.
Specialisation: Education.
Available seats: 50 to 60.

PG Selection and Seat Confirmation

  1. Apply through the university’s admission portal and register for MANUU-ET where the course requires it.
  2. Upload the required documents and enter course preferences.
  3. Follow the course’s academic-merit or entrance-score selection rules and attend counselling after the relevant schedule and results are announced.
  4. Accept the assigned seat, complete document checks and pay the admission fee.

MANUU PhD Admission 2026

A relevant master’s degree is required for doctoral entry. MANUU selects PhD applicants through its entrance examination and a departmental interview. The number of research seats varies.

CourseEligibility, Selection and Study Details
PhD

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in the relevant field and qualify through the MANUU Entrance Exam and interview.
Study length: 3 to 5 years, full-time.
Research areas: Sciences, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies, Management, Education, Arabic, English and Urdu.
Seat intake: Varies.

Steps for Doctoral Admission

  1. Register for MANUU-ET on the university admission portal.
  2. Submit the online form with the required documents and programme preferences.
  3. Take the entrance examination and then attend the departmental interview.
  4. Participate in counselling and seat allocation under the university’s admission rules.
  5. Accept the offered seat, finish document verification and pay the admission fee online.

MANUU Certificate and Diploma Courses

MANUU also provides certificate and diploma options in languages, IT and vocational studies. Its professional and skill-based study options include B.Voc, teacher education, B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA and MBA.

Questions About Course Choices

Ques. What learning activities form part of science study at MANUU?

Ans. Science teaching combines classroom theory with practical sessions and assessment each semester. Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences departments provide an established academic setting with laboratory work and regular learning activities.

Ques. Which MANUU options focus on careers and practical skills?

Ans. Students can choose vocational study through B.Voc, teacher education, or professional programmes such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA and MBA. Language, IT and vocational subjects are also available through certificate and diploma courses.

MANUU CUET Cutoff 2026

MANUU has not yet announced its CUET UG 2025 cutoff. The following category scores and course closing marks relate to 2024 and can be used for reference.

MANUU B.Voc CUET Category Cutoffs

Category2024
SC101
OBC NCLPwD94
ST52
OBC NCL41
EWS31
General15

Closing Marks for Medical Technology Courses

Course2024 Closing Marks
Medical Laboratory Technology16
Medical Imaging Technology15

Additional MANUU B.Voc CUET Category Cutoffs

Category2024
ST72
EWS56
OBC NCL50
SC42
General21

Closing Marks for Journalism & Mass Communication

Course2024 Closing Marks
Journalism & Mass Communication21

Questions About Admission Cutoffs

Ques. Where does MANUU publish the minimum scores for each course and category?

Ans. Check the admission portal at manuu.edu.in for the university’s cutoff lists. These cover CUET UG-based undergraduate entry and MANUU-ET-based PG and PhD entry, showing the minimum scores for the relevant courses and categories. Follow the university’s official notices to avoid incorrect or outdated cutoff information.

Ques. Can a student who misses an early cutoff qualify in a later counselling round?

Ans. Yes. When seats remain unfilled after the first round, MANUU may change the cutoffs in later rounds, giving other applicants another opportunity. Scores may fall slightly depending on vacant seats, category reservations and the students taking part in that round.