AKU Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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AKU offers UG, PG, diplomas, and research-based courses in different specializations. Undergraduate programs include B.Sc (Nursing), B Pharma, BCA, B.Tech, B.Sc, and M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, MBA, MMLT, in a variety of specializations.

Applications must be filled in at the university office and can be found on the university's website. AKU offers B.Sc (Nursing) and Ph.D as its popular programs. The university considers entrance exams like AKU, NEET, and BCECE entrance tests. Admission is given to students based on merit.

AKU Important Dates 

Here are the important dates for admission to the various program at AKU.

BCECE Exam Dates 

Events Date
BCECE Registration Date (Extended) Apr 15 - May 13, 2026
Admit Card Release Date May 22, 2026
Entrance Exam Date May 30 - May 31, 2026
Result Release Date Jun 23, 2026

JEE Main Exam Dates 

Events Date
JEE Main 2026 session 1 Exam Date Jan 21 - Jan 28, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Date Feb 16, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Registration Date (Reopen) Mar 12 - Mar 13, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Exam Date (Rescheduled) Apr 02 - Apr 08, 2026
JEE Main 2026 session 2 Result Date (Out) Apr 20, 2026

UGEAC Counselling Dates 

Events Date
UGEAC 2026 Registration Date May 13 - Jun 05, 2026
Merit List Release Date Jun 08, 2026
Counselling Starts Date Jun 10, 2026

AKU B.Sc Nursing Admission 

AKU B.Sc (Nursing) Nursing is offered as a 4 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Sc (Nursing) is 10+2. The total fees for AKU B.Sc (Nursing) Nursing is INR 8 Lakhs for the complete course duration.

Courses Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc (Nursing) Candidates should have passed 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates should be medically fit. BCECEB + Merit Based

AKU UG Admission 

AKU offers 14 different courses at the undergraduate level. All the UG level courses are for a duration of three years, except for B.Pharm (4 years) and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years). For admission to all other UG courses, the marks obtained by the candidates in their previous qualifying examinations are considered for preparation of the final merit list.

Courses Specializations Selection Criteria
B Pharma - 10+2, University Entrance exam (ANAT) / BCECEB + Merit based
[BCA] - 10+2, ANAT+ Merit based
[B.Tech] Computer Science and Engineering
Civil Engineering
Information Technology
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Leather Technology
10+2, ANAT / JEE main + Merit based
BBA - 10+2 with 50%, ANAT + Merit based
B.Arch -
B.M.C. -

AKU PG Admission 

AKU offers a number of PG courses in different disciplines. Selection of candidates is done on the basis of performance in the entrance examination and marks in the last qualifying examination. The minimum eligibility criteria is a pass in the relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Courses Specializations Selection Criteria
M.Tech Nano Science And Technology
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Machine Design
Chemical Engineering.
Electronics And Communication Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering
Graduation, Entrance test + Merit based
M.C.A - BCA, Entrance test + Merit based
M.Sc Nursing
Food Technology
Geography
Graduation, Entrance test + Merit based
MBA International Business
Banking
Marketing
Finance
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
M.Ed - B.Ed, Entrance test + Merit based

AKU PhD Admission 

AKU Ph.D is a 3-year Full Time Doctorate Degree. The course is offered in 25 specializations. The most popular specializations include Electrical Engineering, Education, Civil Engineering. The total Ph.D Fees at AKU is INR 58,000. This includes a tuition fee of INR 45,000.

Courses Specializations Selection Criteria
Ph.D Electrical Engineering
Education
Civil Engineering
Chemistry
Orthopaedics
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Computer Science And Engineering
Electronics And Communications Engineering
Pathology
Pharmacology
Post Graduation, PRT (Pre-PhD Registration Test

AKU Admission FAQs

Ques. Are reservations available for reserved categories at AKU?

Ans. Yes, AKU is bound by the Government of Bihar reservation policies. SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and women candidates are reserved and they receive benefits of quota during admissions. The percentage of the reservation can be determined, depending on the category and might be different in particular courses. To benefit on the reservations, it is required that the candidates present valid and recent category certificates.

Ques. Does AKU allow lateral entry admissions?

Ans. There are lateral credit programs of technical and paramedical courses such as B.Tech (on diploma graduates) or B.Pharm (on D.Pharm graduates) which are offered by some of the affiliated institutions of AKU. But this depends on the intake of seats and college restrictions. The lateral entry admissions are not centrally handled in AKU and students must check the notifications inside the respective colleges.

Ques. At what time of the year does the cycle of admission normally commence at AKU?

Ans. The admission process at AKU usually commences in the months of between April and June depending on the program. Other professional courses such as Nursing and B.Tech can publish notices earlier on because they do have entrance tests. The university also maintains all admission related circulars on its official site and the students are required to check regularly since the time line might change with the UG, PG and PhD programs.

Ques. Does AKU offer any counseling or guidance in the process of admission?

Ans. Counseling rounds are conducted in most professional courses particularly in Nursing, B.Tech and PG programs. The counseling can consist of checking documents, assigning seats, and filling of choices. The university normally provides elaborate instructions and timelines to assist the students to go through the process without difficulties. Faculty encounters can also be included in the process of counseling PhD applicants.

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AKU Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Tentative
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MBBS]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MD]
Ongoing
Apr 17, 2026 - Jul 07, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NEET-PG counselling
Oct 17, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026
Last Date of Joining for Stray Vacancy All India Quota/Deemed & Central Universities NEET PG 2025 [MD]
Feb 28, 2026
Date of Documents Verification/Admission and Allotment Order for BCECE NEET PG Round-3 Admission 2025 [MD]
Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BAMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NEET Result Release Date
Jun 14, 2026
NEET Exam Date
May 03, 2026
NEET Admit Card Release Date
Apr 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MD] (Ayurveda)
Tentative
Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BDS]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NEET Result Release Date
Jun 14, 2026
NEET Exam Date
May 03, 2026
NEET Admit Card Release Date
Apr 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BUMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NEET Result Release Date
Jun 14, 2026
NEET Exam Date
May 03, 2026
NEET Admit Card Release Date
Apr 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [MD]
Ongoing
Apr 17, 2026 - Jul 07, 2026
Admission Timeline [MBBS]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Admission Timeline [BDS]
Tentative
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Admission Timeline [BUMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026
Admission Timeline [BAMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Nursing)
Tentative
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026
Admission Timeline [MD] (Ayurveda)
Tentative
Nov 25, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Declaration of Result - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Jun 19, 2026
NEET Result Release Date
Jun 14, 2026
Invitation for Objection with Proof - Bihar CET B.Ed 2026 [B.Ed]
Jun 09, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026

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