Sido Kanhu Murmu University (SKMU) Dumka conducts 2026 admission for programmes such as BA and MA, along with other undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. This state university has 27 constituent colleges and several affiliated colleges.

Applications are handled online, while selection depends on merit or entrance scores. The non-refundable application charge is INR 100 for regular courses and INR 500 for vocational courses. The stated annual fee reference for vocational programmes is INR 30,000.

Admission update:
  • UG: Seats are offered through the SKMU portal according to Class 12 merit.
  • PG: CUET PG 2026 scores are used to prepare merit lists in phases.
  • MBA and MCA: Selection considers MAT and AIMCET scores, respectively.
  • Applicants pay a non-refundable online fee of INR 100 for regular courses or INR 500 for vocational courses.
  • Students must register with the Academic Bank of Credits, or ABC, before UG admission.
  • PG applicants from reserved categories need 45%, while general category applicants need 50%.
  • The allotted constituent college checks each applicant’s documents.

SKMU admission portal 2026: skmu.ac.in

SKMU Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MAT December 2026 PBT registration closes 14 December 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card release 17 December 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT test 20 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT registration closes 21 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card release 24 December 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT test 27 December 2026
MAT December 2026 result declaration By the first week of January 2027

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

SKMU UG Admission 2026

Class 12 marks determine admission to SKMU undergraduate programmes. Students seeking BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA or BLIS admission must submit the form online through the Chancellor’s Portal within the announced application period.

SKMU UG Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility Criteria
BA Applicants must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
BSc Applicants must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with the Science subjects required for their chosen discipline.
BCom A pass in 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board is required.
BCA Students from any discipline may apply after passing 10+2 with Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate marks.
BLIS A bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university with at least 45% aggregate marks is needed.
BBA Applicants need at least 45% aggregate marks in 10+2 from any discipline, with Mathematics as one of the subjects.

SKMU UG Selection Process

  • The university uses the applicant’s 10+2 percentage to prepare the merit list.
  • College-wise seats are assigned according to rank and category.
  • Admission is confirmed only after document checking and payment of the required fee.

How to Apply for SKMU UG Admission

  • Create an account on the SKMU UG admission portal, then enter the requested personal and academic information.
  • Add the required academic credentials and ABC details, wherever applicable.
  • Pay the application charge stated in the current admission notification.
  • After checking the merit list or allotment result, complete the remaining formalities at the assigned college.

Instructions for UG Applicants

  • Check every entry on the Chancellor’s Portal before paying. Changes cannot be made after payment, and an application may be rejected if it contains false or incorrect details.
  • If the application or admission charge is deducted more than once, give the respective college the prescribed Annexure-III Refund Form and supporting records. Duplicate payments are refunded after admission ends and the claim is verified.
  • Where the portal permits it, choosing multiple subjects and colleges can increase the available admission options.
  • Questions about verification, payments or admission must be taken only to the respective college. Contact information for admission officials is published on the university website.

SKMU PG Admission 2026

SKMU admits students to MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MLIS and M.Ed programmes through postgraduate selection. CUET PG scores form the merit basis, after which college-wise allotments are released through separate phases.

SKMU PG Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility Criteria
MA A bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university, is required.
M.Sc Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject and must meet the qualifying-mark rules set by the university.
M.Com Applicants must hold a Commerce bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
MLIS A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university is needed.
M.Ed A B.Ed degree or equivalent qualification that meets NCTE and university norms is required.

SKMU PG Selection Process

  • CUET PG performance is used to arrange applicants in the merit list.
  • Each college assigns seats through merit lists issued in phases.
  • Selected applicants secure admission by completing document verification and paying the fee.

How to Submit the SKMU PG Application

  • Open the official SKMU admission portal or university website.
  • Use the basic details requested on the portal to create a new account.
  • Complete the PG form with personal information, academic records and the chosen course.
  • Upload the required files:
    • Graduation marksheets or certificate
    • Photograph
    • Signature
    • Caste or category certificate, if applicable
    • Any other documents requested by the university
  • Pay the application charge if it applies to the chosen programme.
  • Submit the form, then save or print its confirmation page.
  • Review the merit list published by SKMU.
  • If selected, finish document verification and pay the admission fee.

SKMU MBA and MCA Admission 2026

MBA and MCA are offered as vocational programmes at SKMU. Entrance performance and graduation merit are considered during selection, with MAT used for MBA and AIMCET used for MCA.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks MAT score and academic merit
MCA Graduation with Mathematics as a subject AIMCET score and academic merit

The annual fee reference stated for SKMU vocational programmes is INR 30,000.

SKMU PhD Admission 2026

SKMU offers admission to doctoral programmes through an entrance examination followed by an interview. The university publishes lists of eligible applicants on its portal.

SKMU PhD Selection Process

  • Eligible applicants take the university’s PhD entrance test.
  • Those considered further for admission attend an interview.

SKMU Scholarship

  • SC, ST and OBC students may apply for the E-Kalyan Post Matric Scholarship.
  • Support is also available through the BCCL Ke Laal and BCCL Ki Laadli schemes.
  • Eligible applicants can seek assistance under the Combined Counselling Board Scholarship.
  • Applications for every listed scholarship are submitted online.

SKMU Admission FAQs

Ques. Which SKMU admissions consider CUET PG performance?

Ans. CUET PG scores are used for postgraduate admission. Undergraduate applicants are selected from their Class 12 marks instead.

Ques. How much is charged when submitting an SKMU application?

Ans. The non-refundable online application charge is INR 100 for regular courses and INR 500 for vocational courses.

Ques. What determines the allotment of an undergraduate seat at SKMU Dumka?

Ans. SKMU prepares UG merit from the applicant’s Class 12 percentage. The student applies online and completes admission at the college allotted by the university.

Ques. What qualifications are needed to seek MBA admission at SKMU?

Ans. An MBA applicant needs a graduation degree with 50% marks and a valid MAT score. Merit is also considered for final selection.

Ques. On what basis are students chosen for the MCA programme?

Ans. MCA selection uses the AIMCET score and merit. The applicant must have studied Mathematics during graduation.

Ques. What annual fee figure is stated for SKMU courses?

Ans. The stated course fee reference is INR 30,000 per year. The exact payable fee changes according to the programme and college.

Ques. What stages are included in SKMU doctoral selection?

Ans. PhD applicants are assessed through an entrance test and an interview. SKMU places the lists of eligible applicants on its portal.

Ques. Which financial-aid schemes can SKMU students apply for?

Ans. Available options include the E-Kalyan Post Matric Scholarship and the BCCL support schemes. Students submit their scholarship forms online.

Ques. What is the size of the SKMU college network?

Ans. SKMU has 27 constituent colleges as well as several affiliated colleges. These institutions extend across six districts in the Santhal Pargana region.