University of Hyderabad UG Admissions 2026: Eligibility, Dates, Fees, Seat Matrix and Admission Process

Last Updated: 7th July 2026

The University of Hyderabad (UoH), a Central University established by the Government of India, has invited applications for admission to its undergraduate and five-year integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic session. As per the University’s official admission notification, selection will be based on CUET (UG) 2026, JEE Main 2026 or NEET, depending on the programme.

The admission process is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multidisciplinary education and flexible learning pathways. According to the University’s Approved Intake for 2026–27, a total of 620 seats are available across undergraduate and integrated programmes. The figures and admission schedule in this article are based on official University documents available and verified in July 2026.

Admission Pathways

Different programmes use different national-level entrance examinations for admission.

Admission Route

Applicable Programmes

CUET (UG) 2026

4-Year B.S. (Honours/Research) and 5-Year Integrated M.A./M.Sc. programmes

JEE Main 2026

5-Year Integrated M.Tech. programmes through JoSAA/CSAB

NEET

5-Year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom)

Of the total intake, 470 seats are filled through the CUET (UG) admission process. The adoption of CUET follows the national framework for standardising undergraduate admissions across Central Universities.

Important Dates

The schedule below is based on the University’s Admission Notification 2026–27.

Event

Status

CUET (UG) Registration

Historical: January 3–30, 2026

CUET (UG) Examination

Historical: May 11–31, 2026

CUET (UG) Result

Tentative: First week of July 2026

UoH Online Application

Confirmed: July 7–21, 2026

Merit/Wait List

Confirmed: August 3, 2026

Document Verification

Confirmed: August 13–14, 2026

Commencement of Classes

Confirmed: August 17, 2026

Timeline verified against the University of Hyderabad admission documents available in July 2026. Any subsequent revisions by the University will supersede these dates.

Programme-wise Seat Matrix

Programme

Seats

Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering

60

Integrated M.Tech. Materials Engineering

60

Bachelor of Optometry

30

I.M.Sc. Biology

60

I.M.Sc. Mathematical Sciences

40

I.M.Sc. Physics

40

I.M.Sc. Chemistry

20

I.M.Sc. Psychology

20

I.M.Sc. Applied Geology

18

B.S. (Honours/Research) Chemistry

20

I.M.A. Political Science

50

I.M.A. History

35

I.M.A. Economics

30

I.M.A. Sociology

25

I.M.A. Philosophy

20

I.M.A. Anthropology

20

I.M.A. Hindi

20

I.M.A. Telugu

19

I.M.A. Language Sciences

19

I.M.A. Urdu

14

Reservations are implemented in accordance with the Government of India’s policy for eligible categories.

Eligibility

Requirement

Details

Educational Qualification

Class 12 or equivalent

Minimum Marks

Generally 60% (programme-specific criteria apply)

Eligible Passing Year

Candidates who passed in 2023 or later

Medium of Instruction

English, except specified language programmes

For CUET-based admissions, the University uses a Qualifying Paper and Core Paper evaluation system. Applicants must secure the prescribed minimum marks in the qualifying subjects, while the final merit list is prepared using marks obtained in the designated core papers.

Application and Semester Fees

Application Fee

Category

Fee

General

₹600

EWS

₹550

OBC-NCL

₹400

SC/ST/PwD

₹275

First Semester Fee

Programme

Fee

Integrated M.A.

₹7,650

Integrated M.Sc.

₹8,410

Bachelor of Optometry

₹32,105

Integrated M.Tech. Materials Engineering

₹32,870

Integrated M.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering

₹48,870

Separate fee schedules are notified for foreign, NRI, SAARC and Korean applicants.

NEP 2020 and Academic Flexibility

In line with NEP 2020, eligible learners enrolled in integrated programmes may exit after three years with a bachelor’s degree or after four years with a bachelor’s degree (Honours/Honours with Research), subject to the University’s academic regulations. Those completing all ten semesters receive the integrated master’s degree.

Important Advisory

Applicants should rely only on official University notifications throughout the admission cycle. Submission of false educational or reservation certificates, or attempts to influence the admission process through unofficial means, may result in cancellation of candidature under the applicable admission rules.

Admission Safety Advisory

Use only the official University of Hyderabad admission portal for registration, fee payment and counselling updates. Do not share OTPs, passwords or banking details with unknown callers or messages claiming to facilitate admission. The University does not authorise private agents to secure admission or request additional payments for approval. Suspicious websites, payment links or communications should be verified through the University’s official contact channels. Suspected online fraud may also be reported through the appropriate government cybercrime reporting mechanism.

Source and Verification

Information in this article has been compiled from the University of Hyderabad Admission Notification 2026–27, Prospectus 2026–27, Academic Calendar 2026–27, Approved Intake for 2026–27, CUET (UG) 2026 Admission Notification and related official University documents. The information was verified using documents available in July 2026.

Editorial Disclaimer

Admission dates, eligibility criteria, fees, seat intake and counselling procedures may be revised by the University of Hyderabad. Readers should verify the latest notifications on the official University admission portal before making application or payment decisions. In the event of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by the University shall prevail.

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