CUSB announced the date for the entrance exam for the Ph.D program. The last date to apply is December 12, 2023.
CUSB announced the date for the entrance exam for the Ph.D program. The last date to apply is December 12, 2023.
Central University of South Bihar admission 2026 is based on CUET for its UG, integrated and most PG courses. The university is in Gaya, Bihar, and offers courses such as B.A. + B.Ed and MBA. Students applying for each programme pay an application fee of INR 500 in the General, OBC and EWS categories, while SC, ST and PwD students pay INR 200.
For other listed courses, the entrance route changes by programme. M.Tech admission uses GATE scores, M.Pharm admission uses GPAT scores, and M.Sc Biotechnology admission uses GAT-B. CUSB does not offer admission through direct entry, management quota or Class 12 merit outside the stated entrance and counselling process.
CUSB Admission Portal 2026: cusbadm.samarth.edu.in (UG) | cusbcuet.samarth.edu.in (PG)
Direct Admission at CUSB: Central University of South Bihar has no direct admission or management quota option. Seats are allotted only through CUET-based merit and centralised counselling.
At the UG level, CUSB runs four integrated professional courses along with 17 five-year integrated UG-PG programmes. Admission to these courses depends on CUET UG scores. The four integrated professional courses together have 306 seats.
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. + B.Ed (4-year integrated) | 10+2 with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | 63 |
| B.Sc. + B.Ed (4-year integrated) | 10+2 with Science, minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | 63 |
| B.A. + LLB (5-year integrated) | 10+2 any stream with minimum 45% | 120 |
| B.Sc. + LLB (5-year integrated) | 10+2 with Science, minimum 45% | 60 |
| 5-Year Integrated UG-PG (B.Sc-M.Sc Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Life Science, etc.) | 10+2 with Science, minimum 45% | Varies by subject |
CUSB prepares UG merit only from CUET UG 2026 scores. Class 12 marks are not counted while making the merit list.
CUSB admission 2026 for PG courses covers 29 programmes, including MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, M.Tech and M.Pharm. For most PG courses, students must have a CUET PG 2026 score. The main PG counselling rounds were held in June 2026, and the Samarth portal should be checked for any remaining or late rounds.
| Programme | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| MA (Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, English, Hindi, Psychology, Social Work, Education, MJMC) | Relevant bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | CUET PG merit |
| M.Sc (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Life Science, Geology, Data Science, AI, etc.) | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | CUET PG merit |
| MBA | Any bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | CUET PG merit |
| MCA | Graduation with Mathematics, 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) | CUET PG merit |
| M.Tech | B.Tech or B.E. with valid GATE score | GATE merit |
| M.Pharm | B.Pharm with valid GPAT score | GPAT merit |
PG seat allotment is completed through online counselling on the Samarth portal. CUET PG scores are used for the regular PG courses, while M.Tech and M.Pharm use GATE and GPAT scores respectively.
CUSB offers PhD courses in 23 disciplines from sciences, humanities, social sciences, law, commerce and education. Students who have UGC NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF or GATE can apply without taking the CUSB entrance test. Other students must clear the university entrance test.
CUSB provides six university scholarship schemes along with external government scholarship programmes.
Ques. Do students need CUET scores for CUSB admission?
Ans. Yes. CUET UG is required for UG and integrated courses at CUSB, and CUET PG is required for standard PG courses. The university does not admit students through direct admission or board marks. M.Tech uses GATE, M.Pharm uses GPAT, and M.Sc Biotechnology uses GAT-B.
Ques. Which integrated courses are offered by CUSB?
Ans. CUSB offers B.A.+B.Ed with 63 seats, B.Sc.+B.Ed with 63 seats, B.A.+LLB with 120 seats, B.Sc.+LLB with 60 seats, and 17 five-year integrated UG-PG courses in sciences, humanities and commerce. CUET UG scores are needed for all of them.
Ques. How much is the CUSB application fee?
Ans. The application fee is INR 500 per programme for General, OBC and EWS students. SC, ST and PwD students pay INR 200 per programme. The fee is paid online on the Samarth portal while registering.
Ques. Can students get direct admission at CUSB?
Ans. No. Central University of South Bihar does not have management quota or direct admission. Seats are filled through CUET-based merit and centralised counselling on the Samarth portal.
Ques. What reservation rules does CUSB follow?
Ans. CUSB follows Central Government reservation rules: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, and PwD 5% horizontal reservation. SC and ST students also get a 5% relaxation in minimum eligibility marks, such as 45% instead of 50% for PG courses.
Ques. What support does the EWYL scholarship give at CUSB?
Ans. Under Earn While You Learn, CUSB students can work in campus units such as the library, laboratory or placement office. The work limit is 10 hours per week, and payment is INR 60 per hour, up to INR 2,400 per month.
Ques. Are final-year UG students allowed to apply for CUSB PG courses?
Ans. Yes. Final-year UG students can apply provisionally for PG admission at CUSB. To confirm admission, they must submit final mark sheets during document verification and meet the minimum marks rule, which is 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC.
Ques. Which CUET PG paper is needed for the CUSB MBA course?
Ans. CUSB MBA admission requires the CUET PG General Paper. Students must read the official CUSB PG admission notification for the CUET PG Question Paper (QP) code assigned to MBA for 2026-27. An application with the wrong QP code is treated as ineligible.
Ques. How many PhD subjects does CUSB offer?
Ans. CUSB offers PhD programmes in 23 disciplines. The subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Life Science, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, English, Hindi, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Law, Commerce and more.
| COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
|---|---|
| B.Sc, M.Com, M.Ed, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Commerce, M.Phil/Ph.D in Education, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Law, M.Phil/Ph.D in Medicine, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc, ME/M.Tech | Admission Link |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET Notification | Jan 03, 2027 |
| GPAT Registration Timeline | Dec 12, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027 |
| CUET- PG 2026 Registration | Dec 02, 2026 - Jan 23, 2027 |
| CUET UG Application Registration Window | Jan 03, 2027 - Jan 30, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Examination - CUET PG 2027 [MSW] | Mar 01, 2027 - Mar 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Examination - CUET PG 2027 [M.P.Ed] | Mar 01, 2027 - Mar 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Examination - CUET PG 2027 [MMC] | Mar 01, 2027 - Mar 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Examination - CUET PG 2027 [MA] | Mar 01, 2027 - Mar 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
| Examination - CUET PG 2027 [M.Sc] (Agriculture) | Mar 01, 2027 - Mar 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
| GPAT Exam Date | Mar 07, 2027 |
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