BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Check Eligibility Criteria, Courses, Merit List, Process

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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BBAU offers as many as 46 courses at the main campus, Lucknow and 2 courses at Satellite Centre, Amethi. BBAU admission requires the candidates to get the CUET PG passing marks, followed by registration at BBAU portal. After registration and locking the course at the online portal.

BBAU had commenced the PG admission process with the start of CUET PG registration. Candidates aspiring for BBAU PG admissions had to appear for CUET PG exam between March 11 and 28, followed by applying at the BBAU website.

BBAU Admissions through CUET PG

BBAU Admissions through CUET PG

BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, offers PG admissions through CUET PG exam. BBAU offers as many as 49 courses at the main campus, Lucknow and 2 courses at Satellite Centre, Amethi. BBAU admission requires the candidates to get the CUET PG passing marks, followed by registration at BBAU portal. After registration and locking the course at the online portal, the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow releases course wise CUET PG merit list for admissions.

Candidates who get their names in the merit list are eligible for online document verification by the Departmental Admission Committee (DAC). BBAU admission fee is to be paid after DAC verifies the documents. Scroll down for more details on BBAU admission through CUET PG, including the registration process, courses offered, seats available, fees, and more.
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Table of contents
  • BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Registration Fee
  • BBAU Eligibility Criteria for Admission through CUET PG
  • CUET PG Merit List for BBAU Admissions
  • BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Reservation Policy

BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Registration Fee

Candidates who apply for BBAU admission on the university website after the declaration of the CUET PG results will have to pay an application fee based on their category. The table below mentions the category wise registration fee to apply for BBAU admission through CUET PG:

  • For UR/OBC/EWS category candidates - INR 400
  • For SC/ST/PwD category candidates - INR 200
Q:   What is the age limit to apply for CUET PG examination?
A:

For appearing in the CUET PG examination there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the
bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2026 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (PG) 2026
examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission. 

As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs

Q:   How to select courses and university in the CUET PG exam?
A:
Check out the steps to selct the university programme selection in CUET PG application process:

Step 1: After adding the exam centre city preferences, candidates will then have to select the University/Programme selection.

Step 2: In this section, candidates are required to select the university name first and then select the programme name. Likewise, candidates can select up to four universities and its allied programmes offered. After adding the university programme choices, save the details and move on to the next sections.

Step 3: In this section, candidates need to add the test details. Add the test paper subject code from the drop-down options mentioned in the window. After adding all the respective test paper codes of the university programme list which was selected in the previous step, save the details.

Q:   What miscellaneous information about eligibility criteria that CUET PG aspirants should be aware of?
A:

For admission in Universities through CUET (PG)-2026, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.

As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.

BBAU Eligibility Criteria for Admission through CUET PG

The table below mentions the eligibility criteria and course duration for all courses offered for BBAU admission through CUET PG:

Name of course

Duration

BBAU PG Course Eligibility Criteria

MA (History)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved category) in any Social Science and Humanities subject

MA (Sociology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved category) in any stream

MA (Political Science)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in Social Sciences (Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, History, Economics, International Relations)

MA (Public Administration)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in any discipline from recognized

University/Institute

MA (Hindi)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in any discipline 

MA (Economics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in Economics/ Commerce/Business Administration/Agricultural Economics or in Science (with Mathematics as a paper at intermediate level)

MSc (Economics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Candidates should have completed B.Sc./B.A. /B.Com/BBA/B.Tech with one of the main subjects as Economics/Mathematics/ Statistics. Additionally, candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MA (Education)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences

MA (Journalism & Mass Communication)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in any discipline

MA (Sanskrit)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any subject with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MA/MSc (Yoga)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.A./ B.Sc. in Yoga/ Graduate in Science/ Arts/Commerce with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

MSc (Environmental Science)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Sc. with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in Life Science/ Agricultural Sciences/ Environmental Sciences and their allied subjects

MSc (Biotechnology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any discipline of Life Sciences /Agricultural Science or other allied subjects like Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Zoology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in Life Sciences/Zoology/ Animal Science/Sericulture

MSc (Human Development & Family Studies)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation in Home Science/Community Science/Psychology/Child Psychology ECCE/Zoology, Botany and Chemistry/ Brain & Cognition Science/Gender Studies/Gerontology/Disabilities Studies/Occupational health/Guidance & Counselling/Health Science with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks for reserved categories candidates)

MSc (Information Technology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in Science with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates) or BCA/ BIT/B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates)

MSc (Chemistry)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Sc. with Chemistry as one of the main subjects with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

MSc (Physics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Sc. with Physics as one of the main subjects with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

MSc (Mathematics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

BSc/BA with one of the main subject as Mathematics with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Statistics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Sc./B.A. with Statistics as one of the main subject with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates)

MSc (Environmental Microbiology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/Microbiology/ Biotechnology with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Life Science)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in Life Sciences / Zoology/ Animal Science/Sericulture with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Food Science & Technology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology/Home Science/ Community Science/ Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry/Food Science & Nutrition/Food processing & Technology/Biotechnology/Food Microbiology with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks for reserved categories)

MSc (Food & Nutrition)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation in Home Science/Community Science/B.Sc. ZBC/Food Science & Nutrition/Food Science & Technology/Health Science/Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks for reserved categories) 

MSc (Food Microbiology and Toxicology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Microbiology /Biotechnology with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Industrial Microbiology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Microbiology /Biotechnology with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

Master of Library & Information Sciences (M.Lib.I.Sc)

1 Year (2 Semesters) 

B. Lib. Sc./ B. Lib. I. Sc. with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates) 

Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Passed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree OR Passed B.Sc./B.Com/B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level (with additional bridge Course as per the norms of the concerned University). Obtained at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination 

M.Tech. (Software Engineering)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Degree in B.Tech./BE in CSE/IT/ Electronics or equivalent degree/ MSc in IT/CS/ Mathematics / Statistics or equivalent/ MCA with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) whose examination is recognised as equivalent to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.

M.Tech. (Computer Science)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or Operational Research or in any branch of Science or Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Engineering or Master’s in Computer Application with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

MBA (Rural Management)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree from any recognized University with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates) 

MBA (Marketing Management/Human Resource Management/Financial Management/ Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development/ Defense Studies and Strategic Management)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree from any recognized University with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates)  

MPharm (Pharmacology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Pharm. with 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for reserved categories) candidates from Universities/Institutions approved by PCI. Preference will be given to GPAT/GATE qualified candidates with valid scorecards.

MPharm (Pharmaceutics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Pharm. with 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for reserved categories) candidates from Universities/Institutions approved by PCI. Preference will be given to GPAT/GATE qualified candidates with valid scorecard

MPharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

B.Pharm. with 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for reserved categories) candidates from Universities/Institutions approved by PCI. Preference will be given to GPAT/GATE qualified candidates with valid scorecards.

LLM (Human Right)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Law Graduate Degree (Three or Five years LL.B.) with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories) 

LLM

2 Years (4 Semesters)

LL.B. with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks for reserved categories) 

One Year LLM

1 Year (2 Semester)

LL.B. with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent marks for reserved categories) 

MSc (Geology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved category candidates) in B.Sc. and Geology as an essential subject  Note: A candidate must have passed B.Sc. Examination with Geology and combination of any two of the following subjects. Physics/ Chemistry/ Math/ Botany/ Zoology/ Environment Science/ Geography, Statistics/Anthropology.

MSc (Industrial Biotechnology)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any discipline of Life Sciences/ Agricultural Science or other allied subjects like Biotechnology /Microbiology/ Biochemistry with 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc (Bioinformatics)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree in any discipline of Life Sciences /Agricultural Science or other allied subjects like Biotechnology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry with 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved categories)  

Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences (B.Lib.I.Sc)

1 Year (2 Semesters)

Graduate degree in any discipline (3yrs or more) with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories)

MSc CyberSecurity (Evening)

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Graduation degree with 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for reserved categories candidates)

MSc Horticulture in Fruit Science

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Four years graduation degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with average (OGPA) of at least (for General/EWS categories)

  • 6.60/10.00 in ten point scale
  • 5.88/9.00 in nine point scale
  • 5.226/8.00 in eight point scale
  • 4.573/7.00 in seven point scale
  • 3.92/6.00 in six point scale
  • 3.25/5.00 in five point scale
  • 2.60/4.00 in four point scale

Four years graduation degree in Agriculture/Horticulture with average (OGPA) of at least (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) 

  • 5.60/10.00 in ten point scale
  • 4.98/9.00 in nine point scale
  • 4.426/8.00 in eight point scale
  • 3.873/7.00 in seven point scale
  • 3.32/6.00 in six point scale
  • 2.75/5.00 in five point scale
  • 2.20/4.00 in four point scale 

In other cases, where grade points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, candidates must have secured at least 60 per cent marks for UR categories whereas for reserved categories categories, the requirement is 50 per cent marks.

MSc Horticulture in Vegetable Science

2 Years (4 Semesters)

BEd

2 Years (4 Semesters)

(i) Candidates with a minimum of 50 per cent marks either in the Bachelor's Degree and/or in the Master's Degree in Sciences/ Social Sciences/Humanities, BE/BTech or equivalent are eligible for admission to the programme

(ii) The reservation and relaxation for reserved categories and other categories will be as per the rules of the Central Government/State Government/BBAU Act and Ordinance, whichever is applicable

NOTE:

  • 50 per cent admissions to the MBA course will be based on the CAT exam merit, while the 50 per cent admissions at BBAU will be based on CUET PG
  • Separate application forms are issued for admission through CAT. However, candidate are allowed to apply through both CAT and CUET PG 
  • M.Pharm. courses offered by BBAU are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. Candidates with a valid GPAT exam score will get a GPAT fellowship from UGC, New Delhi.
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CUET PG Merit List for BBAU Admissions

Soon after the declaration of CUET PG results, BBAU releases the course-wise merit list for admissions. Candidates who register through BBAU portal will get their names included in the CUET PG merit list. BBAU will publish the course wise CUET PG merit list on the official website, bbau.ac.in.

Candidates whose names are included in the CUET PG merit list are marked eligible for the online document verification. The Departmental Admission Committee will issue a challan immediately after the documents are verified.

Q:   Government university/college in Delhi that we can get with 90 marks in CUET PG EWS category.
A:

Score of 90 marks in CUET PG, considering you are under the EWS category, your admission will be based on several factors. Given below are some of the Government Universities/Colleges in Delhi you may opt for:

1. University of Delhi
Under its constituent colleges, the University of Delhi offers a large number of postgraduate programs.
CUET PG admissions in various courses are offered in different colleges and departments at DU, each differing regarding cut-offs for a particular course or department.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU offers a wide range of postgraduate courses through its schools.
It also offers many of the programs that CUET PG was used as an entry criterion for. Cut-offs for EWS candidates may be marginally lower than those of the general category.

Q:   How many candidates appear for CUET PG?
A:

As per the statistics shared by the exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency, approximately four Lacs candidates appear for the CUET PG every year. Science, Humanities and Linguistics have the highest number of candidates. 

Q:   How do I get admission to BBAU Lucknow?
A:

In order to get admission at BBAU, aspirants need to meet the last educational qualification. The selection criteria for every course is through CUET. The selection criteria for various courses at the university, the students need to have a valid score of CUET-UG and CUET-PG. Students can check the table below to know the common eligibility and selection criteria for a few of the top courses offered at BBAU Lucknow:

Course Name

Common Eligibility

MBA

Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for ST/SC/PwD)

BBA

Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for ST/SC/PwD)

BA

Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for ST/SC/PwD)

BSc

Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for ST/SC/PwD) PCB should be a compulsory subject

BTech

Class 12 with 50% aggregate (45% for ST/SC/PwD) PCM should be a compulsory subject

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BBAU Admission through CUET PG: Reservation Policy

The table below mentions the BBAU reservation policy for admissions through CUET PG :

Category

Seats Reserved

SC/ST

50 per cent

EWS

10 per cent

Besides the above categories, PWD candidates will have a horizontal reservation of 5 per cent in each category.

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There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go

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CUET PG 2026 admit card date has not been released yet. Admit card is usually released a week before exam. As per official notification by NTA, CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip will be released 10 days before exam. As exam is scheduled from March 6, city intimation slip will be released by February

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Kritika Sharma

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Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea

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Anushree Shukla

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Answered a week ago

CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA. 

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Nishtha Choudhury

Beginner-Level 5

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Students need to follow proces given below to download CUET PG admit card:

  • Visit official website of CUET PG 2026
  • Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2026 admit card download or Sign In tab
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Pragati Saxena

Beginner-Level 5

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NTA has reduced number of centres from 312 to 292 in CUET PG 2026. In addition, students can choose 4 city choices. Earlier they were provided only 2 options. This time, students will have to answer only A section which is domain specific. 

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Abhishek Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

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Registration fee for CUET PG 2026 varies for each category. For General students, registration fee is INR 1400 while for OBC, fee is 1200. SC/ST category students ahve to pay INR 1100 as application fee. This fee is for choosing maximum two test papers. 

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Kartik Khanna

Beginner-Level 5

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Yes. CUET PG application process has already been completed. NTA had released CUET PG 2026 application form online on December 14, 2026. Last date to submit application form for CUET PG 2026 was January 23, 2026. 

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Bhumika Chauhan

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Those who have bachelor's or equivalent degree from recognised institute or college can appear for CUET PG 2026. Final year students are also elligible for CUET PG exam. There is no capping on age in CUET PG exam.

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NTA has released the CUET PG city intimation slip on its official website. The candidates can login with their credentials and check their city of examination. In official notification, NTA has said city intimation slip will be uploaded 10 days before exam. As CUET PG is scheduled from March 6 to 27

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