Discontinued(Aug 2025)- B.Sc in Life Sciences 

at CUK Karnataka, Karnataka - Other

The highest package offered to the 2024 passing-out batch was INR 9 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered in 2023 was INR 8 LPA. From 2022 to 2024, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the Central University of Karnataka the highest package, which is depicted below:

Central University of Karnataka accepts the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) scores followed by counselling for admission to its various UG courses. To be eligible for admission to CUK, candidates are required to register and appear for CUET. In 2023, the university released the final scores for various UG courses as tabulated below:

Candidates applying for UG courses through CUET at CUK Karnataka can get admission with a score of 70. As per the CUK Karnataka cutoff 2024, the last-round score ranged between 6.64 and 129 for the General AI category candidates. Among all the course, BSc. in Geology was the most competitive course. Candidates belonging to General AI category can check out the table below for the available courses at a score of 70:

CUK Karnataka offers BSc for 3 years to 5 years in full-time mode on the basis of merit. The University offers the respective course in various specialisations at the total tuition fees ranging from INR 48K to INR 60K. Admission to CUK Karnataka is offered on the basis of 50% minimum aggregate in Class 12. In addition to this, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as KCET/JEE Main or other equivalent examinations.

CUK Karnataka is a government university, established in 2009. The University offers courses at the UG, PG, and Doctoral level in 6 major fields, within the campus of 654 acres. It is NAAC accredited with grade of B+ and is UGC recognised. The University offers the respective courses through 10+ constituent Schools. 

The Central University of Karnataka does not provide a direct 100% scholarship to students. There are multiple scholarship opportunities available for students like National Overseas Scholarship and Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities of Karnataka but the university itself does not offer a 100% scholarship.

The eligibility criteria for scholarships at the Central University of Karnataka include being a Karnataka student belonging to categories such as SC/ST, OBC, Minorities, and EWS. Students must apply through the State Scholarship Portal of the Government of Karnataka.

The 2024 placements are still in progress. So far, 95 students have been placed. A total of 20 companies visited the University campus and offered the highest package of INR 9 LPA. Check the complete insights of Central University of Karnataka placements 2024:

The expected Central University of Karnataka cutoff 2024 for UG courses is based on CUET UG scores. Aspirants can anticipate the expected CUK cutoff based on last year trends. Candidates seeking admission to CUK course can check out previous year ranks to get clarity on expected Round 1 cutoffs: 

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Admissions at Central University of Karnataka (CUK) are mostly entrance-based, except for some courses. For most of the UG and PG programs, you need to appear for the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET), which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to 12 central universities.

For B.Tech and M.Tech programs, you need to have valid JEE Main and GATE scores, respectively. For PhD programs, you need to qualify for a written entrance test and a personal interview conducted by CUK. You also need to meet the eligibility criteria of the course, such as having a minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying exam. You can check the details of the admission process and the eligibility criteria for different courses on the official website of CUK or on the websites of CUET UG and CUET PG, the entrance exams conducted by the university.