University of Kota uses course-specific admission routes for its undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across 18 teaching departments. This Rajasthan state government university offers courses such as BA and MBA. UG admissions mainly depend on Class 12 board marks through the Rajasthan Centralised Admission Process, while selected programmes also accept CUET UG scores.

For PG entry, students can use CUET PG scores or take the UoK PG Entrance Exam. MBA applicants need a valid CMAT or MAT score. The application charge is INR 500 for General/OBC/EWS students and INR 250 for SC/ST/PwBD students.

  • Applications for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA and B.Pharma are handled through the UOK admission portal.
  • MBA applicants must submit a CMAT or MAT score with their university application.
  • MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA and LLM applicants choose between the UoK PG Entrance Exam and CUET PG routes.
  • For most undergraduate courses, CUET UG is optional. B.Sc, B.Com and BCA accept it as another admission route.
  • General/OBC/EWS applicants pay INR 500; the charge for SC/ST/PwBD applicants is INR 250.
  • Seats follow Rajasthan reservation rules: SC 16%, ST 12%, OBC 21%, MBC 5% and EWS 10%. Horizontal reservation, which applies within the seat categories, is 30% for women and 5% for PwBD students.
  • A separate entrance test determines admission to B.Ed, B.A.-B.Ed, B.Sc.-B.Ed and B.P.Ed.
  • Research applicants use uokresearch.co.in, the separate PhD application portal.

University of Kota admission application: admission.uok.sisums.org

University of Kota Important Dates

MAT December 2026

EventDate
MAT paper-based test registration deadline14 December 2026
MAT paper-based test admit card release17 December 2026
MAT paper-based examination20 December 2026
MAT computer-based test registration deadline21 December 2026
MAT computer-based test admit card release24 December 2026
MAT computer-based examination27 December 2026

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AIMA MAT examination schedule

UGC NET December 2026

EventDate
UGC NET December 2026 online application window8 October to 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC NET December 2026 examination fee payment deadline28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC NET December 2026 application window with a late fee29 October to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC NET December 2026 payment deadline with a late fee31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC NET December 2026 application correction window2 November to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC NET December 2026 examination, tentative14 December to 19 December 2026

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NTA UGC NET December 2026 application notice

GATE 2027

EventDate
GATE 2027 application correction window14 October to 21 October 2026
GATE 2027 examination city allotment notification4 January 2027
GATE 2027 examinations6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement19 March 2027

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GATE 2027 official schedule

University of Kota UG Admission 2026

Class 12 results form the main basis for undergraduate selection at UOK. Students submit their forms on the university portal connected to the Rajasthan Centralised Admission Process. For B.Sc, B.Com and BCA, a CUET UG score provides another way to seek admission.

UOK fills seats through merit and state counselling. Students cannot seek admission through a management quota.

UG Course Requirements and Selection

ProgrammeEligibility CriteriaSelection Basis
BAPass Class 12 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate marksClass 12 marks or CUET UG score
B.Sc (Pass and Hons)Class 12 with PCM or PCB, meaning Physics and Chemistry with Mathematics or Biology; at least 50% for Pass and 55% for HonsClass 12 marks or CUET UG score
B.ComPass Class 12 with an aggregate of at least 45%Class 12 marks or CUET UG score
BCAClass 12 with Mathematics and at least 45% marksClass 12 marks or CUET UG score
BBAPass Class 12 in any stream with at least 45% marksClass 12 marks
B.PharmaClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology, with at least 55% marksClass 12 marks
LLB, 3 yearsA bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 45% marksGraduation marks followed by counselling
B.Ed / B.A.-B.Ed / B.Sc.-B.EdFor integrated courses, Class 12 with 50%; for B.Ed, graduation with 50%Entrance test followed by counselling

UG Merit Lists and Admission Confirmation

Applicants are ranked mainly by their board results. Those seeking B.Sc, B.Com or BCA admission may instead submit their CUET UG performance for selection.

  • After applications end, the university posts its merit list at uok.ac.in.
  • Selected students must pay their course fees within the period allowed after the list is released.
  • The relevant college or teaching department checks students' documents.
  • B.Ed and B.P.Ed applicants follow a separate entrance test and counselling process.
  • The minimum qualifying marks are relaxed by 3 to 5% for SC/ST/OBC students.

Steps to Submit a UG Application

  • Open admission.uok.sisums.org and create your registration with an SSO Rajasthan login.
  • Enter your personal information and study details, then upload the documents requested.
  • Choose your course and make the online payment: INR 500 for General applicants or INR 250 for SC/ST/PwBD applicants.
  • Check uok.ac.in for the merit list. Once a seat is allotted, pay the programme fee.
  • Follow the department's instructions to attend document verification.

University of Kota PG Admission 2026

UOK admits students to MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, LLM and M.P.Ed. Its M.Sc intake exceeds 260 seats across 8 specialisations. MA has 170 seats in Geography, Economics and History. Applicants use either CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam for admission.

PG Course Requirements and Selection

ProgrammeEligibility CriteriaSelection Basis
MA: Geography, Economics and HistoryA bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marksMerit based on CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam
M.Sc: Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Zoology, Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Wildlife ScienceB.Sc in the relevant subject with at least 55% marksMerit based on CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam
M.ComB.Com with marks of at least 50%Merit based on CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam
MCAGraduation with Mathematics and at least 45% marks; 40% for SC/ST studentsMerit based on CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam
LLMLLB with marks of at least 45%Merit based on CUET PG or the UoK PG Entrance Exam

PG Entrance Routes and Seat Allocation

Students from both entrance routes appear on a combined merit list. Their position on that list determines seat allocation during counselling.

  • A CUET PG 2026 score allows students to apply through the university portal using that route.
  • Students who do not have a CUET PG score must take the university's PG entrance test.
  • Once results are available, UOK prepares the merit list and holds counselling to allot seats.
  • Rajasthan rules provide the standard relaxation in eligibility marks for SC/ST/OBC applicants.

Steps to Submit a PG Application

  • Use admission.uok.sisums.org to complete the online application.
  • During registration, choose whether you are applying through CUET PG or the university entrance test.
  • Provide your examination scores and upload your graduation mark sheets.
  • Pay INR 500 if applying under General category, or INR 250 under SC/ST/PwBD categories.
  • Attend counselling according to your merit position and have your documents checked.

University of Kota MBA Admission 2026

General Management and International Business share an MBA intake of 50 seats. A bachelor's degree in any discipline and a valid CMAT or MAT score are needed to apply.

MBA Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants need at least 48% aggregate marks in their bachelor's degree, regardless of discipline.
  • A valid score from CMAT or MAT is compulsory.
  • SC/ST/PwBD students receive the standard 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks.
  • Students completing the final year of graduation can submit a provisional application.

MBA Ranking and Admission Confirmation

CMAT or MAT performance determines the MBA merit order. During counselling, seats are allotted according to each applicant's rank and preferred specialisation.

  • The entrance score in CMAT or MAT sets the applicant's merit position.
  • Students take part in counselling for allotment to their chosen specialisation.
  • Admission is confirmed after documents are verified and fees are paid.
  • The combined intake for the two specialisations is 50 seats.

Steps to Submit an MBA Application

  • Complete the university form at admission.uok.sisums.org.
  • Provide your CMAT or MAT registration number together with your score.
  • Make the application payment of INR 500 for General applicants or INR 250 for reserved-category applicants.
  • Follow your merit rank for counselling and complete the document checks.

University of Kota PhD Admission 2026

Research applicants submit their forms separately at uokresearch.co.in. UOK uses its University Research Entrance Test, called URATPG, for PhD entry. NET/JRF/GATE qualifications also provide an admission route, with eligible applicants exempt from the entrance test.

Who Can Apply for a PhD?

  • A postgraduate degree in the relevant subject must carry at least 55% marks.
  • For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD applicants, the postgraduate minimum is 50%.
  • Applicants holding a valid NET/JRF qualification or GATE score do not need to take the entrance test.
  • M.Phil degree holders can also apply directly.

PhD Application and Selection Steps

  • Create a registration at uokresearch.co.in and complete the research application form.
  • Take URATPG unless you qualify for the NET/JRF or GATE exemption.
  • If shortlisted, attend an interview with the department.
  • The final decision combines performance in the entrance test and the interview.

University of Kota Scholarships 2026

Students can seek support through Rajasthan government and central government schemes. UOK does not run a separate scholarship programme funded by the university.

  • Mukhyamantri Uchcha Shiksha Chhatravriti supports Rajasthan domicile students in higher education, with eligibility based on merit and family income.
  • Devnarayan Scholarship is available to girl students from OBC/MBC categories who hold Rajasthan domicile.
  • Ambedkar SC/ST Scholarship supports Rajasthan students belonging to SC and ST categories.
  • Central Sector Scholarship, offered by the Government of India, supports meritorious students whose family income falls below the national threshold.

University of Kota Admission FAQs

Ques. Can students seek BA, B.Sc or B.Com admission at UOK using their board results?

Ans. Yes. Class 12 merit through the Rajasthan Centralised Admission Process portal is the main UG route, so most courses do not make CUET UG compulsory. B.Sc, B.Com and BCA also allow applicants to use a CUET UG score.

Ques. How much should applicants pay when submitting the UOK form?

Ans. Pay online at admission.uok.sisums.org. The charge for General/OBC/EWS applicants is INR 500, while SC/ST/PwBD applicants pay INR 250.

Ques. What academic record and test score does an MBA applicant need?

Ans. An applicant must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 48% marks and have a valid CMAT or MAT score. The entrance score determines the MBA merit ranking.

Ques. Are management or NRI seats available at University of Kota?

Ans. UOK has neither a management quota nor an NRI quota. As a state government university, it fills seats according to merit lists and state reservation rules.

Ques. Which selection route can a student choose for postgraduate study?

Ans. Students may submit their CUET PG 2026 score or take the UoK PG Entrance Exam. Applicants from both routes are placed on one merit list, and counselling assigns seats according to rank.

Ques. Does BCA entry require Mathematics in Class 12?

Ans. Yes. Mathematics must be a compulsory Class 12 subject, and the aggregate score must be at least 45%. BCA selection uses board merit, with CUET UG accepted as another route.

Ques. How are reserved seats distributed under UOK's admission rules?

Ans. Rajasthan's reservation policy applies: SC 16%, ST 12%, OBC 21%, MBC 5% and EWS 10%. Within the seat categories, horizontal reservation is 5% for PwBD students and 30% for women.

Ques. Where should research applicants register, and who can skip URATPG?

Ans. Use uokresearch.co.in for the PhD application. NET/JRF-qualified students and those with a valid GATE qualification are exempt from the entrance test. Other applicants take URATPG before the departmental interview.

Ques. Where can students check the UG and PG application deadline for the 2026-27 session?

Ans. The university publishes UG and PG application notices at admission.uok.sisums.org. PhD applicants must follow the separate process on uokresearch.co.in.

Ques. Which government funding schemes can University of Kota students apply for?

Ans. Options include Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Uchcha Shiksha Chhatravriti, Devnarayan Scholarship for OBC/MBC girls, Ambedkar SC/ST Scholarship and the Government of India's Central Sector Scholarship. These schemes use income or merit requirements.