The Central University of Karnataka has a massive spread of 27 academic departments, 10 schools of excellence, and 3 multidisciplinary centers. The university offers several UG and PG courses including B.Sc., 3 specializations in B.Sc. Honors, BA, B.Tech., B.Ed., BBA, MA, MSW, M.Sc., MBA, M.Tech., LLM, and MCA. University also offers M.Phil. and 17 different specializations in Ph.D.

Admission to all courses offered by the Central University of Karnataka with an exception to the B.Tech. program is through The Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by NTA every year. B.Tech. admission is done through marks obtained in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains) also conducted by NTA. With the scores obtained in the respective entrance tests, candidates need to appear for the counseling session for the course they wish to enroll on. 

All courses offered at the Central University of Karnataka are approved by UGC. The University has also been awarded a grade of ‘B++’ by NAAC. The university provides proper placement assistance to its students. Students at CUK are eligible for various central and state-sponsored scholarship schemes for higher education.

CUK, Gulbarga 2024: Important Dates

Event Date
JEE Main 2024 Registration (Session - 1) Nov 02, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023 (Ongoing)
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date (Session - 1) Jan 24, 2024 - Feb 01, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Result (Session - 1) Feb 12, 2024

CUK, Gulbarga: B.Tech Admission

Central University of Karnataka offers B.Tech in total 2 specializations. The duration is 4 years and the specializations offered are Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering, 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for B.Tech admissions, a candidate must have completed his/her 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category).

Selection Criteria 

  • Admission to the B.Tech. program at the Central University of Karnataka is done based on JEE Mains and CUET scores. 50% of seats are filled based on JEE Mains score while the remaining 50% seats are on the basis of the CUET exam.
  • For admission through JEE Mains, candidates must have qualified JEE Mains and should be eligible for appearing in JEE Advanced examination.

Cutoff 

Exam Name General Cutoff Marks OBC Cutoff Marks SC Cutoff Marks ST Cutoff Marks
JEE Mains 108 78 42 70
CUET 76.25 72.5 58.75 60.25

How to apply for B.Tech? 

Candidates who wish to pursue B.Tech. from the Central University of Karnataka can either apply for JEE Mains or CUET. As both examinations have 50% seats reserved for them. To apply for JEE Mains following steps should be followed:

  1. Visit the NTA website.
  2. Fill in the required details to register yourselves.
  3. Upload the required documents.
  4. Select the desired city preference.
  5. Pay the application fee.
  6. Finally submit the form.

CUK, Gulbarga: BBA Admission 

Central University of Karnataka offers a 3 year BBA course as a Standalone program in Management. 

Eligibility Criteria 

A candidate must secure at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category) in his/her class 12th or equivalent examination. He/She must have scored a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying entrance exam (35% for reserved category).

Selection Criteria

Admissions are done based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying entrance exam i.e. CUET . An eligible student must secure at least 40% marks in the entrance exam and 35% for the reserved category.

Cutoff 

CUET Year General Cutoff OBC Cutoff SC Cutoff  ST Cutoff
2018 - - - 40
2016 185 164 159 118

CUK, Gulbarga: M.Tech Admission  

Central University of Karnataka offers M.Tech in total 2 specializations. The duration is 2 years and the specializations offered are Power & Energy Engineering and Embedded Real-Time Systems. 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • To be eligible for admission in M.Tech. program, candidates must have passed B.Tech or B.E in relevant stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category).
  • He/She must have scored a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying entrance exam (35% for reserved category).

Selection Criteria 

Admission to M.Tech. specializations are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying entrance exam i.e. CUET . An eligible student must secure at least 40% marks in the entrance exam and the minimum criteria are 35% for the reserved category.

CUK, Gulbarga: MBA Admission 

Central University of Karnataka offers 2-year MBA programs as a general MBA and MBA in Tourism & Travel Management. 

MBA Specializations General, Tourism & Travel Management

Eligibility Criteria 

  • To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, candidates must have completed their Graduation or equivalent degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved category).
  • Candidates must have scored a minimum of 40% marks in the qualifying entrance exam (35% for reserved category).

Selection Criteria 

Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying entrance exam i.e. CUET . An eligible student must have secured at least 40% marks in the entrance exam and 35% for the reserved category. Selected candidates need to qualify for group discussion and personal interview rounds. Usually, 1 out of 15 candidates are called for interview and group discussion rounds.

Cutoff 

Course General Cutoff  OBC Cutoff SC Cutoff ST Cutoff
MBA (CUET) 165 192 126 -

CUK, Gulbarga: Dual-Degree Courses Admissions

Central University of Karnataka offers Dual Degree courses in Arts and Science streams. It offers BA + MA in 2 specializations and B.Sc + M.Sc in 3 Specializations. 

Courses Specializations 
BA + MA  Economics, English, 
B.Sc + M.Sc Geography, Geology, Psychology, 

Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates with a 12th level degree can apply for the dual degree courses at the Central University of Karnataka. 

Selection Criteria 

Admissions to all the dual degree programs at the Central University of Karnataka are based on marks in CUET Exam. 

CUK, Gulbarga: UG Admission 

Central University of Karnataka offers BA hons, B.Sc Hons, and B.ed programs with a duration of 3 years. 

Courses Specializations 
BA Hons.  English
B.Sc. Hons.  Geography, Geology, Psychology, 
B.Ed. -

Eligibility Criteria 

Admission to UG programs like BA, B.Sc., and B.Ed. are done on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying entrance exam i.e. CUET . Eligible candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in the entrance exam and 35% for the reserved category.

Selection Criteria

Admission is done on the basis of performance and marks obtained by the candidate in CUET . To qualify one must score at least 40% marks in the exam (35% for reserved category).

CUK, Gulbarga: PG Admissions 

Central University of Karnataka offers MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW, MPA, MCA, and LLM programs at the PG level with a duration of 2 years. 

Courses  Specializations
MA Kannada, English, Hindi, Linguistics, History, Public Administration & Governance, Folkloristic & Tribal Studies, Journalism & Mass Communications
MSW -
M.Sc. Chemistry, Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence, Applied Geography & Geoinformatics, Applied Geology & Geoinformatics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Life Sciences
M.Com -
MCA -
MPA  Hindustani Music (Vocal/ Instrumental) 
LLM -

Eligibility Criteria 

  • The candidates must have passed Graduation or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in relevant stream with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category).
  • For LLM, the candidates must have passed LLB or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category).

Selection Criteria

Admission to PG Courses at the Central University of Karnataka is done on the basis of performance and score obtained by the candidate in CUET. To qualify for admission one must score at least 40% marks in the exam (35% for reserved category).

CUK, Gulbarga: PhD Admissions 

Central University of Karnataka offers PhD in 21 specializations and M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work. 

Courses  Specializations
Ph.D. Management, Commerce, Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering & allied Domain, Kannada, English, Hindi, Linguistics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, History, Life Sciences, Media Studies, Law 
M.Phil  Psychiatric Social Work 

Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates applying for the Ph.D. program must have completed either M.Phil. or any other Master’s program in a relevant stream with at least 55% marks as aggregate. For reserved categories, the minimum marks should not be less than 50%.

Selection Criteria 

Admission to M.Phil. program in Psychiatric Social Work and PhD courses is done on the basis of performance and score obtained in CUET. To qualify candidates must score at least 50% marks in the exam (45% for reserved category).

How to apply for Central University of Karnataka? 

  • Candidates can get CUET application forms via online mode.
  • Fill in all the required details in the application such as personal, academic, and communication.
  • Select the course you wish to apply for.
  • Upload the scanned copies of the latest photograph and signature of the candidate.
  • Make the application fee payment either online or visit the campus for offline payment.
  • Candidates should not forget to take a printout of the filled application form and keep it safe for future references.

Documents Required: 

  • Applicants Passport Size Photograph.
  • Self Attested copy of Class 10th Board Certificate.
  • Self Attested copy of Class 12th Board Marksheet.
  • CUET Admit Card.
  • CUET Score Card.
  • Certificate proof of the reservation (if any).
  • The undertaking of students and parents on ragging.
  • Undertaking from the student on Qualification and Code of Conduct.
  • Physical Fitness Certificate.

CUK, Gulbarga: FAQs 

Q. How many seats are there at the Central University of Karnataka?

A. The Central University of Karnataka has a total of 631 seats, divided over several UG and PG courses including B.Tech., M.Tech., BA, MA, MBA, Ph.D., etc. University has seats added to include 10% EWS quota seats. All central reservations including OBC, SC, ST, and others are applied and seats are allocated accordingly.

Q. Is the CUET exam tougher than JEE Mains?

A. Both examinations have quite similar difficulty levels, as both are national-level entrance examinations. CUET can be considered a bit tough as JEE Mains only accounts for B.Tech. admission while CUET also caters to Ph.D. and other UG and PG course admissions.

Q. What is the syllabus for the CUET exam for Central University entrance?

A. The syllabus for CUET includes 2 parts and a total of 4 sections. The first part contains questions from English, Numerical Aptitude, Analytical Skills, Reasoning, General Aptitude, and General Knowledge. While part 2 contains questions from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology.

Q. What is the reservation policy followed at Central University Karnataka?

A. The Central University of Karnataka offers 50% reservation for the general category, 27% for OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and 10% for the EWS category. Supernumerary seats are added for Kashmiri Migrants, Differently Abled, NSS, NCC, Wards of Defence Personnel, etc.

Q. What is the duration of the BBA course at the Central University of Karnataka?

A. BBA course offered at the Central University of Karnataka is 3 years in duration with 6 semesters.