Central University of Karnataka has opened its 2026-27 undergraduate registration portal for candidates who appeared in CUET-UG 2026. The online registration, fee payment, course preferences and document upload must be completed by August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Summary
This is a separate CUK registration step after CUET-UG. A CUET application alone does not register a candidate for admission at the university. Only candidates who complete the official CUK-Samarth form will be considered under the notified CUK admission process.
Key highlights
- Registration opened on July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
- The registration deadline is August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹500.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹100.
- Transaction charges are additional.
- Candidates can select eligible programme preferences without an extra preference fee after paying the one-time registration fee.
Important dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration started | July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM |
| Registration deadline | August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Registered-candidate list | August 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM |
| Grievance window | August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM to August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM |
Who is affected?
The registration is for candidates who appeared in CUET-UG 2026 and want admission to a notified CUK undergraduate programme. The official schedule covers programmes in BSc, BA, BSW, performing arts, BTech, BBA and BA LLB. Applicants should check the subject-specific CUET paper and eligibility conditions before selecting a preference.
For notified BTech programmes, the university also identifies JEE Main and JoSAA routes for specified seats. Candidates should not assume that the CUK-Samarth CUET route replaces JoSAA for those seats.
Required student action
Eligible candidates must register on the official CUK-Samarth portal, pay the applicable registration fee, select eligible programme preferences and upload the required documents before the deadline.
How to register
- Read the official CUK UG instruction and schedule.
- Review the Central University of Karnataka profile and confirm the programme and qualifying-exam route.
- Open the official CUK-Samarth UG portal.
- Create or access the applicant account and enter the CUET-UG 2026 details requested.
- Fill personal and academic information carefully.
- Select only programmes for which the eligibility conditions are satisfied.
- Upload the requested documents in JPG or PDF format. The notice says each uploaded file should not exceed 500 KB.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee online and submit the form.
- Download the completed form and payment receipt.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport-size digital photograph.
- Class 10 marksheet and Class 12 or equivalent marksheet.
- Date-of-birth proof.
- Migration and school-leaving or transfer certificates, if available.
- Current category, PwD, Kashmiri Migrant, defence ward, sports, NCC/NSS or Kalyana Karnataka Region certificate, where applicable.
- Undertaking or fee-ship form where the notice requires it.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The official schedule states that registration will not be accepted after the specified period. Students should not wait until the final hours because the university also says it is not responsible for candidate-side payment delays or technical problems.
Official sources
FAQ
Is CUET-UG registration enough for CUK admission?
No. The CUK notice makes registration on the CUK-Samarth portal mandatory for candidates seeking admission through this process.
Can a candidate select more than one eligible programme?
The notice allows registered candidates to choose required course preferences based on programme eligibility. No additional fee is charged for choosing preferences after the one-time registration fee.
