University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad (UoH), the Central University established in 1974 and accredited 'A' grade by NAAC, runs one of the most competitive postgraduate and doctoral admission cycles in India. For the 2026-2027 session, UoH admits students to 42 PG programmes through CUET-PG 2026 scores, while M.Tech runs on GATE, MBA on CAT, and PhD on UGC-NET/CSIR-NET. This guide presents the exact 2026 dates, programme-wise eligibility, tuition and application fees, accepted entrance exams, and the Samarth-based counselling flow that an applicant to UoH must follow. All time-sensitive figures are labelled as of June 2026.

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

As of June 2026, the most important deadline is the University of Hyderabad PG application window, which is currently open and closing on 12 June 2026. Aspirants who hold a valid CUET-PG 2026 scorecard should complete the Samarth form before this date.

• UoH PG application window OPEN now: 25 May 2026 to 12 June 2026 (extended deadline) on uohydcuet.samarth.edu.in for 42 CUET-PG-based programmes.
• M.Tech (Microelectronics & VLSI Design) last date: 30 June 2026 (GATE-based).
• Shortlist for interview programmes (MBA, MPA, MVA): 19 June 2026.
• Interview dates (MBA, MPA, MVA): 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.
• CUET-PG 2026 result (NTA): declared 24 April 2026; scorecard available on the NTA portal.
• GATE 2026 result: declared 19 March 2026 (used for M.Tech).
• CAT 2025 result: declared 24 December 2025 (used for MBA).
• PhD 2026 entrance: the written test was held 29 November 2025; 105 PhD seats were offered across disciplines.

University of Hyderabad Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The table below sets out the programme-wise eligibility for University of Hyderabad PG and doctoral admissions in 2026, answering the most common applicant question: "Am I eligible for this UoH course?" It lists the minimum qualifying degree, the aggregate marks required, and the single entrance exam UoH accepts for each programme. Read each row across: the qualifying marks are minimums, so meeting them only makes you eligible to apply, not guaranteed a seat. UoH applies a relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

The key takeaway is that most UoH master's programmes (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MFA, MCA, LLM) need a 55% aggregate and a CUET-PG 2026 score, while the professional and research tracks differ: M.Tech needs 60% plus GATE, MBA needs only 50% plus CAT, and the 6-year Integrated PhD and 5-year Integrated M.Sc both require 60%. Doctoral aspirants must hold a master's with 55% and a valid UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. Confirm your specific subject's eligibility in the official UoH prospectus before paying the application fee, and ensure your scorecard for the correct exam is ready before the 12 June 2026 deadline.

Course-Wise Admission Status

This table answers "Which UoH courses can I still apply to right now?" by mapping each programme to its current 2026 application status, the seats on offer, the mode of study, and the accepted exam. As of June 2026 the CUET-PG-based programmes are open until 12 June 2026, while M.Tech remains open until 30 June 2026. Seat figures reflect UoH's 2026 intake, where roughly 1,296 seats are spread across MA, M.Sc and MVA and 100 seats are reserved for M.Tech. Use the mode column to confirm that all listed programmes are full-time, regular, offline degrees on the Hyderabad campus.

The practical message is to act immediately if you want a CUET-PG seat: those 42 programmes shut on 12 June 2026, with only M.Tech extending to 30 June 2026. PhD admissions for 2026 are already closed, since the entrance test was conducted on 29 November 2025 against 105 seats. MBA, MPA and MVA applicants should note that submitting the form is only step one, because UoH calls shortlisted candidates for an interview between 29 June and 1 July 2026. Keep checking uohydcuet.samarth.edu.in for the merit lists that follow each interview round.

Application Fees

This section separates the two fees a UoH applicant pays, because confusing them is the most common mistake. The first is the CUET-PG 2026 exam fee paid to the National Testing Agency at registration, and the second is the University of Hyderabad application fee paid on the Samarth portal. Both are listed below per category and per year, with each category on its own row so SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD applicants can see their exact charge rather than a lumped figure. Neither of these is the tuition fee, which is the separate programme cost shown later in this guide.

The biggest takeaway is how low the UoH portal fee is: General candidates pay only ₹300 in 2026, EWS and OBC-NCL pay ₹200, and SC, ST and PwD pay ₹125, with each subsequent application on the same portal charged ₹0. All UoH application fees are non-refundable. The CUET-PG exam fee is a separate, larger NTA charge (₹1,400 General for up to two papers, plus ₹700 for each additional paper), and the EWS and PwD slabs are not separately published by NTA, so verify them on exams.nta.nic.in. For the actual cost of studying, see the tuition fees in the next section, which range from ₹24,000 for MA/M.Com to ₹2,00,000 for the MBA.

Entrance Exam Requirements

This table tells you exactly which exam UoH accepts for each programme in 2026, the official 2026 exam date, and the competitive score band that typically secures a UoH seat. It directly answers "Which entrance exam do I need for University of Hyderabad?" UoH is unusual in that it does not run a single common test; instead it accepts CUET-PG for most master's degrees, GATE for M.Tech, CAT for MBA, and UGC-NET/CSIR-NET for PhD. Read the qualifying-score column as indicative competitiveness for popular departments, not a fixed published cutoff, since UoH releases merit lists rather than cutoff percentages.

The clear takeaway is to lock in the right exam early: CUET-PG 2026 was held 6 to 27 March 2026 and its result came on 24 April 2026, so only candidates already holding that scorecard can apply now. M.Tech aspirants use GATE 2026 (held in February 2026, result 19 March 2026), and MBA aspirants need CAT 2025 (held 30 November 2025, result 24 December 2025) plus the UoH interview. For most CUET-PG departments a normalised score around 190-210 in the General category is competitive, though arts and language MA programmes often close lower than sciences. PhD applicants with valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET are exempt from the UoH written test and proceed directly to interview.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

This table gives indicative CUET-PG competitive score bands at University of Hyderabad across 2024, 2025 and 2026, broken down by category. It addresses the recurring question "What score do I need to get into UoH?" An important caveat: UoH does not publish fixed cutoff percentages and instead releases department-wise merit lists after results, so the bands below are indicative competitive ranges drawn from reported admission data, not official cutoffs. Read them as the score zone where General-category aspirants to popular departments have historically been called for counselling, with reserved categories closing lower as per reservation norms.

The trend across 2024 to 2026 is gently rising: indicative competitive bands have crept up by roughly 5 points in most categories, reflecting growing CUET-PG application volumes (157 subjects across 292 centres in 2026) and steady UoH demand. General-category aspirants to flagship science and economics departments should aim for the upper end of the band (around 205-210 in 2026), while many MA and language programmes admit well below 190. Because UoH publishes merit lists rather than fixed cutoffs, treat these numbers as planning targets only and verify your standing against the actual department list on uohydcuet.samarth.edu.in. If your score sits near the lower edge, apply anyway, as supernumerary and reserved seats often extend the effective closing range.

Counselling Process

The University of Hyderabad runs its 2026 PG admission entirely through the Samarth portal, with interview rounds for selected professional programmes. Follow these steps in order:

1. Register on the Samarth portal at uohydcuet.samarth.edu.in using your CUET-PG 2026 details (application window 25 May to 12 June 2026; M.Tech to 30 June 2026).
2. Fill the application and select departments/specialisations, entering your CUET-PG 2026 scorecard information accurately.
3. Pay the UoH application fee online (₹300 General, ₹200 EWS/OBC-NCL, ₹125 SC/ST/PwD for the first application; ₹0 for subsequent applications). A Form Number is generated on successful payment, so retain it.
4. Attend the interview, if applicable (MBA, MPA, MVA): shortlist published 19 June 2026, interviews held 29 June to 1 July 2026.
5. Check the department-wise merit list / list of candidates called for counselling published on the Samarth portal after results and interviews.
6. Complete document verification with your CUET-PG scorecard, degree/marksheets, category certificate (if any), and ID proof.
7. Pay the programme tuition fee to confirm your seat (for example ₹24,000 for MA/M.Com, ₹30,000 for M.Sc/MFA/LLM, ₹60,000 for MCA, ₹2,00,000 for MBA, ₹80,000 for M.Tech) and complete course registration.

Important Dates (2026)

This master table consolidates every canonical milestone for University of Hyderabad PG admission 2026 in one place, so you never miss a step. It answers "What are the UoH and CUET-PG 2026 dates?" by combining NTA's CUET-PG schedule (registration, correction, admit card, exam, result) with UoH's own portal, interview and counselling dates. Each row carries a status as of June 2026 so you can see at a glance what is done, what is open, and what is still pending. Where a UoH-specific event date is not yet officially published, it is marked "to be announced" rather than omitted.

The single most urgent date is 12 June 2026, the extended UoH PG application deadline, which is open as of June 2026 and will not be extended again for CUET-PG programmes. M.Tech applicants get a longer runway until 30 June 2026. Everything on the NTA side, registration, correction, admit card, exam and the 24 April 2026 result, is already complete, so your action items now are purely on the UoH Samarth portal. Mark 19 June 2026 (interview shortlist) and 29 June to 1 July 2026 (interviews) if you have applied for MBA, MPA or MVA.