CUK UG Admission 2026 Merit List 1 to Be Released on August 13, Fee Payment Deadline August 16

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has shared the schedule for when they will announce the merit lists and collect fees for Undergraduate (UG) programs for the year 2026-2027.

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) has shared the schedule for when they will announce the merit lists and collect fees for Undergraduate (UG) programs for the year 2026-2027. The schedule is on the official CUK website at cuk.ac.in. Merit List 1 will be posted on August 13, 2026.The time to pay fees for those on the list will end on August 16, 2026.

Admission to all UG programs at CUK is decided based on your CUET UG 2026 scores.

If you applied through the CUK admission portal, you will be selected based on your normalized CUET scores and the program you chose. The schedule includes all UG programs offered at the Kadaganchi campus in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

CUK UG Admission 2026-2027 Important Dates

The official notification includes the following important dates for candidates to remember.

Those who are selected must pay the admission fee within the given time to keep their seat.

How to Check the CUK UG Merit List 2026?

Candidates on the shortlist can check their admission status on the CUK admission portal once the merit list is live.

The steps to check the merit list are:

- Go to the official CUK website at cuk.ac.in.

- Click on the Admission 2026 link on the homepage.

- Open the UG Merit List 1 notification for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

- Download the merit list PDF for your chosen program.

- Look for your CUET application number or name in the list.

How to Pay the Admission Fee at CUK?

Candidates whose names are on Merit List 1 must pay the required admission fee by August 16, 2026.

• The payment should be done online through the CUK admission portal.
• If you do not pay the fee within the given time, your provisional admission offer will be cancelled.
• Applicants should have their CUET application details, a valid ID proof, and an active online payment method ready.
• The accepted payment methods usually include net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI.

Action Plan for Candidates

- Visit cuk.ac.in on August 13, 2026, to check Merit List 1.

- Check your name, chosen program, and category in the list.

- Keep your CUET scorecard and ID proof for reference.

- Prepare the required amount for online payment.

- Pay the fee by August 16, 2026.

- Download and save the fee receipt for your records.