KU Kalahandi Admission 2026

Kalahandi University

Bhawanipatna, Odisha · KU Kalahandi · Estd. 2020

UG Closed PG Closed PhD Open

Now Maa Manikeswari University (formerly Kalahandi University); UG +3 admission via SAMS Odisha (CAF closed ~10 Jun, Round-1 allotment 17 Jun), PG via Odisha CPET (application closed March, exam Apr-May 2026). Updated: 2026-06-19

About Kalahandi University

Kalahandi University, established in 2020 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature (continuing the legacy of Government Autonomous College Bhawanipatna founded in 1958), is a state university located at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district. The university serves Kalahandi, Nuapada and Balangir districts of western Odisha — a tribal and historically backward region. Kalahandi University was created to expand higher education access in the underserved western Odisha tribal belt.

Kalahandi University has 14 PG teaching departments organised into faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce and Education. The university maintains the historic Government Autonomous College Bhawanipatna heritage. Recognised by UGC under Section 2(f).

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Kalahandi U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Kalahandi U PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹400 (General) / ₹200 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Odisha SAMS / Kalahandi U PG Entrance

Conducted by Govt of Odisha SAMS / Kalahandi University

UG admissions through Odisha SAMS on Plus Two merit. PG admissions through Kalahandi U PG entrance or CUET PG. PhD through Kalahandi U PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
SAMS Odisha UG +3 Common Application Form (CAF) 2026	27 May 2026 – 10 Jun 2026	—	—	Closed
SAMS Odisha UG +3 first selection/allotment (Round 1)	17 Jun 2026	—	—	Ongoing
Odisha CPET 2026 (PG) entrance exam	27 Apr 2026 – 10 May 2026	—	—	Closed

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Pratibha scholarships, Tribal scholarships (high priority — Kalahandi has high tribal population), Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Odisha state policy with strong ST emphasis: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; tribal-area outreach.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kalahandi University?

Kalahandi University admits students primarily through Odisha SAMS / Kalahandi U PG Entrance. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Kalahandi University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kalahandi University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kalahandi University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Kalahandi University accept Odisha SAMS / Kalahandi U PG Entrance scores?

Odisha SAMS / Kalahandi U PG Entrance is the primary basis for admission at Kalahandi University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.