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Patna University (PU) — one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Bihar — has opened online applications for admission to its four-year undergraduate (CBCS) programmes for the 2026-27 session. Candidates apply through the official Samarth portal at pupadm.samarth.edu.in. The application window opened on 15 May 2026 and the last date, originally 30 May, has been extended to 5 June 2026. The university has also started its first merit list process, so applicants should complete their forms promptly and watch the portal for allotment notices.
Patna University UG Admission 2026 — Key Highlights
- University: Patna University, Patna (Bihar)
- Admission for: 4-year UG (CBCS) — BA, B.Sc, B.Com and professional/self-financing courses
- Session: 2026-27
- Application portal: pupadm.samarth.edu.in (regular) / pupadm.samarth.edu.in/sfadmission (self-financing)
- Application window: 15 May 2026 to 5 June 2026 (extended)
- Application fee: ₹1,100 (all categories)
- Selection: Merit-based on Class 12 marks (entrance for some specialised courses)
- First merit list: Process under way
Courses Offered
Patna University offers a wide spread of undergraduate programmes across its constituent colleges:
- Honours / general: BA, B.Sc and B.Com (4-year CBCS structure)
- Professional & self-financing: BCA, BBA, B.Sc Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Functional English
- Integrated law: BBA-LLB (5-year)
Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate (relaxation as per university rules).
- Subject prerequisites apply for specific courses — for example, Mathematics for BCA and Biology for B.Sc Biotechnology. Check the subject requirement for your chosen programme before applying.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹1,100 for all categories, paid online during form submission. Always keep the payment receipt and a saved copy of the submitted application.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Samarth admission portal: pupadm.samarth.edu.in (use the self-financing portal for SF courses).
- Register with your name, email and mobile number, and verify via OTP.
- Fill in your personal, academic (Class 12) and category details.
- Select your desired programme(s) and constituent college preferences.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the ₹1,100 application fee online and submit before 5 June 2026.
- Download the confirmation page for your records.
Merit List & Admission
Admission to BA, B.Sc and B.Com is based on a merit list prepared from Class 12 marks. Patna University has begun the first merit-list process for the 2026 regular UG admission. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and fee payment at the allotted college within the notified window. Subsequent merit lists are released to fill remaining seats. Some specialised/self-financing programmes may use an entrance test instead of pure merit — confirm the mode for your course on the portal.
Other Bihar University Admissions
If you are comparing options across Bihar, see our admission guides for Patliputra University, BRABU (Muzaffarpur), LNMU (Darbhanga), Munger University and Jai Prakash University. Class 12 students can also check the Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026.
Disclaimer: Details are compiled from the official Patna University Samarth admission portal and university notices. Dates, fees and the merit-list schedule are subject to change — verify every detail on pupadm.samarth.edu.in before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | |
| Last date (extended) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹0 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of PU (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patna University UG admission 2026 ka last date kab hai?
Patna University UG admission 2026 ke liye online application ki last date badhakar 5 June 2026 kar di gayi hai (pehle 30 May thi). Application 15 May 2026 se shuru hui thi aur portal pupadm.samarth.edu.in par bhari jaati hai.
Patna University UG admission 2026 ke liye kaise apply kare?
pupadm.samarth.edu.in par register karein → personal aur Class 12 details bharein → course aur college choices select karein → photo/signature/documents upload karein → ₹1,100 fee online jama karke 5 June 2026 se pehle submit karein.
Patna University UG admission ki fee kitni hai?
Application fee sabhi categories ke liye ₹1,100 hai, jo form bharte samay online jama hoti hai.
Patna University mein admission merit se hota hai ya entrance se?
BA, B.Sc aur B.Com mein admission Class 12 marks ke merit ke aadhaar par hota hai. Kuch specialised/self-financing courses mein entrance test ho sakta hai — apne course ka mode portal par confirm karein.
Patna University UG admission 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?
Candidate ko kisi recognised board se Class 12 (10+2) minimum 45% aggregate ke saath pass hona chahiye. Kuch courses ke liye subject prerequisite hain — jaise BCA ke liye Maths aur B.Sc Biotech ke liye Biology.
Patna University ki pehli merit list kab aayegi?
Patna University ne 2026 regular UG admission ke liye pehli merit list ki prakriya shuru kar di hai. Shortlisted candidates ko allotted college mein document verification aur fee payment ke liye bulaya jaata hai. Exact tithi ke liye pupadm.samarth.edu.in dekhte rahein.