Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University (MKBU) uses qualifying-exam marks to select students for most undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2026. BA and MBA are among its programmes. This state university in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has 21 departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study.

The application charge is INR 500 for General category students and INR 250 for reserved category students. Professional courses follow a separate admission route through ACPC Gujarat, which uses national entrance-exam scores.

Admission notices for 2026:

  • Regular merit-based UG and PG admissions: Check mkbhavuni.edu.in for any late application window or second-round registration.
  • External Department admissions: Consult the university website for the current application status.
  • MBA and MCA admissions: Follow ACPC Gujarat counselling notices. Management entrance scores include CMAT, CAT and MAT.
  • PhD admissions: Check the university website for registration notices and the current application status.
  • General category applicants pay INR 500; the charge for reserved category applicants is INR 250.
  • ACPC Gujarat handles the central admission process for MBA and MCA. MBA applicants can use a valid CAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA score.
  • For B.Ed, students must take the entrance test organised by MKBU.
  • The university has 114 affiliated colleges. Their UG admissions also use the GCAS portal.
  • Gujarat government reservation rules apply across the university’s programmes.

MKBU admission portal for 2026: mkbhavuni.edu.in

MKBU Important Dates

CAT 2026

EventDate
CAT 2026 admit card releaseNovember 4, 2026
CAT 2026 examinationNovember 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result, tentativeDecember 24, 2026

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

CAT portal: iimcat.ac.in

CMAT 2027: Tentative Schedule

EventDate
CMAT 2027 registration begins, tentativeOctober 17, 2026
CMAT 2027 registration deadline, tentativeNovember 24, 2026
CMAT 2027 admit card release, tentativeJanuary 20, 2027
CMAT 2027 examination, tentativeJanuary 24, 2027
CMAT 2027 answer key release, tentativeJanuary 31, 2027
CMAT 2027 result, tentativeFebruary 16, 2027

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

CMAT portal: cmat.nta.nic.in

MAT December 2026

EventDate
MAT paper-based test registration deadlineDecember 14, 2026
MAT paper-based test admit card releaseDecember 17, 2026
MAT paper-based examinationDecember 20, 2026
MAT computer-based test registration deadlineDecember 21, 2026
MAT computer-based test admit card releaseDecember 24, 2026
MAT computer-based examinationDecember 27, 2026
MAT December 2026 resultsBy the first week of January 2027

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

MAT registration and schedule: AIMA MAT portal

MKBU Undergraduate Admissions 2026

Class 12 marks decide admission to BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA at MKBU. Students can apply through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) or the university’s admission portal. B.Ed follows a different route, with selection through the university’s entrance test.

Academic Requirements and Selection

ProgrammeWho Can Apply?How Students Are Selected
BAStudents who have passed Class 12 through a recognised boardMerit based on Class 12 marks
B.ScClass 12 with Science subjects and at least 45% marksMerit based on Class 12 marks
B.ComStudents who have passed Class 12 through a recognised boardMerit based on Class 12 marks
BBAStudents who have passed Class 12 through a recognised boardMerit based on Class 12 marks

BA, B.Com, BBA and most B.Sc programmes do not require a separate entrance test. Students submit an online application, and the university uses their overall Class 12 marks to prepare the merit list.

Students can choose regular study in university departments or the external route, which provides distance-mode study for selected UG programmes. Those who miss regular admission can check whether applications for an eligible external programme are available.

Steps to Apply for BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA

  • Create an account on the admission portal reached through mkbhavuni.edu.in.
  • Make the application payment: INR 500 for General category applicants or INR 250 for reserved category applicants.
  • Enter your Class 12 results in the form and upload the required documents.
  • Choose the course you want and check the published merit list for selection.
  • After a seat is allotted, attend document verification and pay the admission fees.

The university’s academic calendar determines when the UG session starts.

B.Ed Admission Requirements

A recognised bachelor’s degree is needed to apply for B.Ed. Applicants must also qualify in MKBU’s own entrance examination. Their rank in that test determines selection.

RequirementAdmission Rule
Previous qualificationA bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised university
Required testThe B.Ed entrance examination organised by MKBU
Basis of selectionRank in the entrance-test merit list

Check mkbhavuni.edu.in for B.Ed entrance-exam notices and the admission schedule for 2026.

MKBU Postgraduate Admissions 2026

For most postgraduate courses, MKBU selects students using their qualifying-exam marks. MBA and MCA seats are handled through the central counselling process run by ACPC Gujarat. Counselling is the process through which applicants receive seats based on merit and their choices.

MBA Eligibility

MBA applicants need a valid score from an accepted national management entrance examination. ACPC prepares a shared merit list for participating universities in Gujarat, including MKBU, and allocates seats online.

RequirementDetails
Previous qualificationA bachelor’s degree awarded by a UGC-recognised university
Required aggregate marksAt least 50%, with relaxation for reserved categories under Gujarat government rules
Entrance scoreA valid score in CAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA
Admission authorityACPC Gujarat, acpc.gujarat.gov.in

How MBA Seats Are Allotted

A score in any one management entrance examination accepted by ACPC is used for MBA selection. Students must register for counselling on the ACPC portal.

  • Applicants need a valid CAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA score and an ACPC registration.
  • The allotment takes account of the applicant’s merit rank, category and programme choices entered during counselling.

Steps to Apply for MBA

  • Take CAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA and secure a valid score.
  • Use acpc.gujarat.gov.in to register for the Gujarat MBA counselling process.
  • During choice filling, include MKBU Bhavnagar among your college preferences.
  • Accept the seat offered to you and report to MKBU with your original documents.

The MBA session begins according to MKBU’s academic calendar. Follow the official ACPC MBA/MCA notices for counselling updates.

MKBU PhD Admissions 2026

MKBU also admits students to doctoral programmes. Visit mkbhavuni.edu.in for PhD registration details and check the current application status before applying.

MKBU Scholarships

Fees for most MKBU programmes are kept low. Eligible students can also seek financial support through national and Gujarat government scholarship schemes.

  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Government of India scholarships consider merit and financial need. SC, ST, OBC and minority students can apply through scholarships.gov.in.
  • Gujarat government schemes: SC, ST, SEBC and EWS students can apply for state scholarships through the Gujarat government scholarship portal.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students: This central government scheme supports SC and ST students. Applications are submitted through NSP.

Admission FAQs

Ques. What steps must a Class 12 student complete to seek a UG seat at MKBU in 2026?

Ans. Begin by creating an account through mkbhavuni.edu.in. Enter your Class 12 results, choose a programme and submit the completed application. The online application charge is INR 500 for the General category and INR 250 for reserved categories. The university then publishes the merit list and allocates seats.

Ques. Which test scores can an MBA applicant use for MKBU counselling?

Ans. A valid CAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA score is needed for MBA admission in 2026. Apply for the central counselling process through ACPC Gujarat at acpc.gujarat.gov.in and register with your entrance-exam scorecard.

Ques. How much should students pay when submitting the MKBU application?

Ans. General category students pay INR 500, while reserved category students pay INR 250. Payment is made online on the university’s admission portal.

Ques. Can a Science student apply for B.Sc with 45% in Class 12?

Ans. Most B.Sc programmes require at least 45% overall in Class 12, with Science subjects studied through a recognised board. Admission depends on the student’s Class 12 merit.

Ques. Where can students check whether MKBU is accepting further applications in 2026?

Ans. Visit mkbhavuni.edu.in for the current status of regular UG, PG and External Department admissions. Check the university’s notices for late admission rounds or any additional intake.

Ques. What study route does MKBU provide for students seeking external education?

Ans. Selected undergraduate programmes are available through MKBU’s External Department in distance mode. The university website, mkbhavuni.edu.in, lists the programmes and gives the current admission status.

Ques. Do MKBU’s affiliated colleges use a common UG admission system?

Ans. Yes. UG seats in its 114 affiliated colleges are filled through the merit-based GCAS portal process. These colleges are located in Bhavnagar and the surrounding region.

Ques. How does a graduate qualify for selection to MKBU’s B.Ed programme?

Ans. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised university and must take the B.Ed entrance test held by MKBU. Selection follows the rank in the entrance-test merit list. Visit mkbhavuni.edu.in to check the B.Ed examination schedule for 2026.