
Garima Content Writer
Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 26, 2026
The entrance test will be conducted on April 25 and 26, 2026, and the first merit list for UG and PG programmes will be released on May 15, 2026.

The South Asian University (SAU) has started the admission process for the academic session 2026–27 for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official admission portal. Candidates can submit their online application forms till April 10, 2026.
| Apply Here – SAU Admission 2026-27 |
As per the official notification, candidates can apply through two modes:
- SAU Entrance Test mode
- Direct Admission mode
SAU will conduct centre-based online entrance tests for selected programmes. These tests will be held at designated exam centres across India. The entrance test will assess subject knowledge and aptitude as per the course requirements.
Apart from this, SAU also offers the Direct Admission mode for certain programmes, including executive courses. Under this mode, candidates can apply based on valid scores in national-level entrance examinations such as JEE, CUET, NEET, CAT, CLAT, NET, and GATE. Shortlisting will be done based on entrance scores, academic merit, and interviews, depending on the programme.
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SAU Admission 2026–27 Important Dates
| Event / Item of Work | Date-Entrance Test Mode | Date-Direct Mode | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | UG & PG | PhD | UG & PG | |
| Last date for receipt of completed forms | April 10, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | ||
| Release of Admit Cards | April 20, 2026 | NA | ||
| Conduct of the Entrance Test | April 25 & 26, 2026 | NA | ||
| Declaration of First Merit List (UG & PG) | May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 onwards (as per national-level exam results) | ||
| Interviews for PhD Candidates | June 1 – 5, 2026 | |||
| Result Declaration of PhD Programmes | June 11, 2026 | |||
| Sending of Admission Offer Letters | Within two days of the merit list release | |||
| Physical Registration of Candidates | On the first day of the new academic session | |||
SAU Admission 2026–27 Entrance Test Schedule
| Date | Morning Session | Afternoon Session | Evening Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | MA Economics, MA International Relations, MCA, PhD (Physics, Biotechnology, Legal Studies), Integrated BBA–MBA | MSc Computer Science, Integrated MTech CSE, PhD CSE, BTech CSE, Dual Degree BTech–MTech, BTech Mathematics & Computing, MS Business Analytics | PhD Management, MA Journalism & Digital Media |
| April 26, 2026 | MSc Biotechnology, MSc Applied Mathematics, PhD (Economics, International Relations, Sociology, English) | MTech CSE, Integrated BS–MS, PhD Mathematics, MA Sociology, LLM, MBA | PhD Chemistry, MA Communication for Sustainable Development, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BA (Hons.) Media, Arts & Design |
To apply, candidates must fill out the online application form through the official SAU admission portal. Applicants need to submit separate application forms for the Entrance Test mode and the Direct Admission mode. They must upload the required documents and pay the application fee within the deadline.
Candidates are advised to check the official website of SAU (@sau.int) and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.
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