Christ University admission 2026 is handled through the university's own entrance and selection system. Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, uses ET-CU, also called CUET, for most UG and PG courses, including BBA and MBA routes, and does not depend on JoSAA or MCC counselling. MBA applicants must submit a valid CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT FOCUS, or GRE score before the university-level selection round. For PhD, the full time fee is INR 60,000 per year, the part time fee is INR 80,000 per year, and the registration fee is INR 8,000.
Admission Update:
- UG courses such as BBA, B.Com, BA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Tech, BHM, BSW, and B.Ed are covered under the university's entrance and selection route.
- MBA selection includes MP, PI, and GD after the applicant meets the accepted entrance score requirement.
- PhD admission is released cohort wise through the Centre for Research.
- Christ University uses ET-CU as its own entrance test, and NTA CUET is not accepted for most courses.
- ET-CU sessions are held as remote proctored online CBTs, and an exam slot cannot be rescheduled under any situation.
- Students in their final year of Class 12 can apply using Class 10 and Class 11 marks, but Class 12 marks must be submitted before admission formalities are completed.
- For UG courses, General category applicants need 50% in Class 12, while SC and ST applicants need 45%.
- BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons use CULEE, a separate law entrance test, and the minimum eligibility is 45% for all categories.
- The university also runs a separate NRI and International Selection Process for NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, SAARC nationals, and other international applicants.
- The admission fee must be paid within 5 working days of the offer letter, or the allotted seat is lost.
Christ University Admission Portal 2026: christuniversity.in/admission-home
Note on Direct Admission: Christ University has not publicly announced any management quota for merit-route seats. The recognised alternate route is the NRI and Foreign National quota. Indian resident candidates do not have a documented general management quota route.
Christ University Important Dates 2026
| Event | Current Date |
| PhD September 2026 cohort application submission deadline | 15 September 2026, 23:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort selection process admit card release | 18 September 2026, 22:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort orientation | 21 September 2026, 18:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort Entrance Test, Skill Assessment, Research Proposal Presentation, and Personal Interview | 26 September 2026, as per E-Admit Card |
| PhD September 2026 cohort final selection list | 01 October 2026, 17:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort last date for fee payment | 09 October 2026, 12:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort last date to complete admission in the respective Center | 10 October 2026, 12:00 Hrs |
| PhD September 2026 cohort inauguration and coursework commencement | 13 October 2026, 09:30 Hrs |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Christ University UG Admission 2026
Christ University offers UG admission in Commerce, Management, Science, Arts, Computer Applications, Technology, Hospitality, Social Work, Education, and Law. For most UG courses, students take ET-CU first. Shortlisted students then attend Skill Assessment, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview before the final admission offer is issued.
Christ University UG Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Entrance Test |
| BBA, B.Com, BHM, BSW | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST | ET-CU |
| BA, Humanities and Social Sciences | 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST | ET-CU |
| BCA | 10+2 with Mathematics or Computer Science and minimum 50% aggregate | ET-CU |
| B.Sc, Science streams | 10+2 with relevant science subjects and minimum 50% aggregate | ET-CU |
| B.Tech | 10+2 with PCM and minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics taken together | ET-CU |
| B.Ed | Graduation from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate | ET-CU |
Christ University UG Selection Criteria
UG selection is based on all stages together. A high entrance test score by itself does not confirm admission.
- ET-CU is an online CBT with 120 MCQs to be answered in 90 minutes. The sections depend on the course and may cover English Language, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, or Humanities. A correct answer carries 1 mark, a wrong answer carries a penalty of 0.25 marks, and unanswered questions have no deduction.
- Skill Assessment is a written test at the university campus. It checks academic understanding and programme-related technical skills.
- Micro Presentation requires the applicant to speak for 90 seconds on a topic given on the spot. It tests quick thinking and communication.
- Personal Interview is taken by a panel. It covers academic background, co-curricular work, career goals, critical thinking, and Class 10 and Class 12 academic records.
Christ University Law Admission 2026
Law admission at the School of Law, Christ University, is through CULEE, the Christ University Law Entrance Exam. BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons are both five year integrated law degrees. CULEE is different from the general ET-CU used for other UG courses and is also different from CLAT conducted by the CLAT Consortium.
| Programme | Eligibility | Entrance Test |
| BA LLB Hons, 5 years | 10+2 in Humanities, Commerce, Science, or any stream from a recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate | CULEE |
| BBA LLB Hons, 5 years | 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate | CULEE |
Christ University Law Selection Criteria
For BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons, students must complete CULEE, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview.
- CULEE is a computer based test with 120 objective questions and a duration of 90 minutes. It includes English Language, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. Each correct answer gives 1 mark, and each wrong answer leads to a penalty of 0.25 marks.
- Micro Presentation is a 90 second talk on a given topic. It checks clear communication and organised thinking.
- Personal Interview checks legal aptitude, current awareness, personality, academic record, and overall performance across the selection process.
Note: CLAT scores are not accepted for Christ University law admission. CULEE is the required entrance route for BA LLB and BBA LLB at SLCU. Students preparing for both CLAT-participating NLUs and Christ University must take both entrance exams separately.
How to Apply for Christ University UG and Law Programmes?
- Go to christuniversity.in/admission-home and choose "Apply Online."
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter personal details, academic details, and programme choices.
- Upload a recent photograph and signature in the required format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download the admit card from the portal before the exam.
- Appear for ET-CU or CULEE in the notified online CBT mode with stable internet, a working webcam, and a quiet room.
- Check the result within 48 hours of the exam. Shortlisted students must attend the next selection stages.
- After the offer letter is issued, pay the admission fee within 5 working days to hold the seat.
Note: Students applying to more than one programme at Christ University must attend separate SA and PI rounds for each programme.
Christ University PG Admission 2026
Christ University PG admission includes MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, MSW, and LLM. MBA applicants are first screened through national entrance exam scores, and then they attend the university's own selection process. For other PG courses, ET-CU is followed by Skill Assessment, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview.
Christ University MBA Eligibility Criteria
MBA applicants need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate. Final year undergraduate students can also apply. A valid score from one of the accepted tests taken in 2025 or 2026 is compulsory.
| Entrance Exam | Minimum Score Required |
| CAT, November or December 2025 | 60th percentile |
| XAT 2026 | 60th percentile |
| CMAT 2026 | 60th percentile |
| ATMA 2026 | 60th percentile |
| MAT, September 2025, December 2025, or February 2026 | 600 and above |
| GMAT FOCUS 2025 or 2026 | 450 and above |
| GRE 2025 or 2026 | 295 and above |
Christ University MBA Selection Criteria
After entrance score screening, MBA selection is completed through three university-level stages held at the campus.
- Micro Presentation requires the applicant to speak for 90 seconds on an on-the-spot topic without preparation time.
- Personal Interview checks academic background, work experience if any, career clarity, and general awareness.
- Group Discussion checks analytical ability, teamwork, and group communication. Final admission depends on the entrance score, MP, PI, GD, and academic records taken together.
For the Dual MBA programme with THWS, Germany, applicants must have at least 1 year of work experience before applying.
Christ University Other PG Eligibility and Selection
| Programme Group | Entrance Test | Eligibility |
| MCA, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, MSW | ET-CU | Relevant bachelor's degree with minimum 50% aggregate |
| M.Tech | ET-CU | B.Tech or BE in the relevant branch with minimum 50% aggregate |
| LLM | ET-CU, law specific | LLB degree with minimum 50% aggregate |
All non-MBA PG courses follow ET-CU, Skill Assessment, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview. The final offer is issued within 48 hours after the selection round is completed.
How to Apply for Christ University PG Programmes?
- MBA applicants must apply at christuniversity.in/admission-home, select MBA, and upload the CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT FOCUS, or GRE scorecard.
- Applicants for other PG courses must register on the same portal, choose the programme, and complete the ET-CU application.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before the applicable session deadline.
- Attend ET-CU or the MBA selection process as notified by the university.
- Complete the campus selection stages, including SA, MP, PI, and GD for MBA.
- Pay the programme fee within 5 working days of the offer letter to confirm admission.
Christ University PhD Admission 2026
Christ University conducts PhD admission through cohort-wise selection. Research options are available in Science, Commerce, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Engineering.
Christ University PhD Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Requirement | Entrance Test |
| General applicants | Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate | Written Entrance Test plus Interview |
| NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, GATE qualified | Master's degree with minimum 55% and the required qualifying certificate | Exempt from Entrance Test, but Skill Assessment and Interview are required |
| M.Phil holders | M.Phil from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate | Exempt from Entrance Test, but Skill Assessment and Interview are required |
Christ University PhD Selection Criteria
- Every applicant has to present a research proposal before the department research committee.
- NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, GATE, and M.Phil qualified applicants do not take the written entrance test, but they must still complete the research proposal presentation and interview.
- Full time PhD fee is INR 60,000 per year, part time PhD fee is INR 80,000 per year, and the non-refundable registration fee is INR 8,000.
- The PhD application fee is INR 5,000 and is non-refundable.
How to Apply for Christ University PhD?
- Apply online through christuniversity.in/Centre-Research.
- Pay the PhD application fee of INR 5,000 online.
- Upload the research proposal draft, master's degree marksheets, and qualifying exam certificate if applicable.
- Appear for the written test if not exempted, and complete the research proposal presentation.
Christ University Scholarships 2026
Christ University gives merit scholarships and need-based financial assistance to enrolled students. Eligibility is checked at admission and reviewed every year using in-semester performance and attendance.
| Scholarship Type | Eligibility | Benefit |
| Merit Scholarship, UG and PG | Strong pre-entry academic marks, with continued review through mid-semester tests and attendance each year | Up to 50% fee waiver for programmes with fees up to INR 10,000, 25% waiver for fees between INR 10,000 and INR 25,000, and 10% waiver for fees above INR 25,000 |
| Need-Based Financial Assistance | Economically weak students in the first year of a degree or PG programme, with income certificate, community certificate, and committee interview | 0 to 50% concession on self-financing course fees and up to 90% concession on other programme fees |
| Alumni Fund Scholarships | Selected meritorious students as notified by the Alumni Association | Benefit is declared by the Alumni Association each year |
Scholarship amounts may change each year after university approval. For programme-specific details, students can contact scholarship.science@christuniversity.in for Science or scholarship.ptm@christuniversity.in for Music and other departments.
Christ University Admission FAQs
Ques. Does Christ University use NTA CUET for admission?
Ans. No. Christ University conducts ET-CU, its own entrance test also known as the Christ University Entrance Test. It is different from NTA CUET for central universities. ET-CU is a remote proctored online CBT with 120 questions and a duration of 90 minutes. Christ University does not accept NTA CUET scores for most admissions.
Ques. What Class 12 marks are needed for Christ University UG courses?
Ans. General category students need at least 50% aggregate in Class 12 from a recognised board such as Karnataka PUC, CBSE, ISC, NIOS, IGCSE, IB, or any State Board. SC and ST students need 45%. For BA LLB and BBA LLB, the minimum requirement is 45% for every category.
Ques. What steps come after the ET-CU result?
Ans. Results are declared within 48 hours of the exam. Students who are shortlisted must visit the Christ University campus for Skill Assessment, Micro Presentation, and Personal Interview. These stages are compulsory for most ET-CU based courses.
Ques. Which test scores are valid for Christ University MBA?
Ans. For MBA admission, Christ University accepts CAT with minimum 60th percentile, XAT with 60th percentile, CMAT with 60th percentile, ATMA with 60th percentile, MAT with minimum 600, GMAT FOCUS with minimum 450, and GRE with minimum 295. The accepted test score must be from 2025 or 2026. MBA applicants do not take a separate Christ University entrance test.
Ques. Do all MBA applicants need work experience?
Ans. No. Regular MBA admission at Christ University does not require work experience. Work experience is compulsory only for the Dual MBA with THWS, Germany, where the applicant must show at least 1 year of work experience before applying.
Ques. Can students waiting for Class 12 results apply?
Ans. Yes. Students appearing for Class 12 exams can apply with Class 10 and Class 11 marks. They must submit the final Class 12 marksheet before admission formalities are completed. Admission remains conditional until the Class 12 marks meet the minimum percentage rule.
Ques. Is there a management quota for Indian resident applicants?
Ans. Christ University has not publicly notified a management quota for Indian resident candidates. Merit-track seats are filled through the entrance and selection process. A separate NRI and International quota is available for NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, SAARC nationals, and foreign nationals through its own selection route.
Ques. Can an ET-CU exam slot be changed after booking?
Ans. Christ University conducts ET-CU in multiple sessions each year, and students may apply for a session that is open. After a slot is booked, the entrance test cannot be rescheduled under any circumstances.
Ques. Who can apply for Christ University PhD admission?
Ans. A PhD applicant must have a master's degree with at least 55% aggregate from a recognised university. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE qualified applicants and M.Phil degree holders do not have to take the written entrance test, but they must attend Skill Assessment and Research Proposal Presentation. The PhD application fee is INR 5,000 and is non-refundable.
Ques. What financial support does Christ University offer?
Ans. Christ University offers merit scholarships with fee waivers of up to 50% for programmes with fees up to INR 10,000, 25% for fees between INR 10,000 and INR 25,000, and 10% for fees above INR 25,000. Need-based financial assistance is also available, with concessions up to 90% for eligible economically weaker students. Scholarship eligibility is reviewed each year through academic performance and attendance.