What are the mandatory documents required for admission to Kalinga University?

Mandatory documents required for admission include mark sheets, certificates of previous qualifications, identity proof, passport-size photographs and any other documents as specified by the university.

What entrance exam score is required for admission to the MBA programme at Kalinga University?

Candidates must appear for the KAL-MAT entrance examination for admission to the MBA programme.

Is admission currently open at Kalinga University for the 2026-27 academic year?

Yes, admissions for the academic session 2026-27 at Kalinga university Naya Raipur, are currently open.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Com. Programme?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised state or central board in any stream.

What is the application Fee of the KALSEE Exam?

The application fee for the KALSEE exam is INR 1,200 for all the UG/PG programmes. However, for candidates applying for Phd, the exam fee is INR 3,500.

Kalinga University Admission Process 2026 Overview

Kalinga University Raipur admission for the current academic year is open and will continue until the university posts the final date for admission. To learn if they qualify for admission, potential students should check the entrance exam requirements and begin their application now. Applicants can apply online for admission through the university's official website. They need to fill in their personal details and select their preferred course. Candidates can also choose from a variety of programs at the UG, PG, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Doctoral levels. Some of the popular courses include BTech, BCA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, BA, BPharmacy, MBA, MTech, MCA, MSc, MA, LLM and PhD with specialisations available under each program.

Kalinga University Admission 2026

Kalinga University Raipur Admission Process depends on the chosen course and requires appearing for the entrance exams named as Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination (KALSEE) for admission to UG and PG programmes. However, for admission in management programmes like BBA and MBA, Kalinga University introduces the Kalinga Management Aptitude test (K-MAT). For higher-level programs such as MBA, M.Tech, or PhD, the selection process may also include a personal interview and group discussion, depending on the course and specialisation. The process is designed to ensure that candidates meet the academic and professional standards of the university.

Kalinga University Eligibility Criteria 2026

Kalinga University grants admission to its UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, and PhD programmes as per the prescribed eligibility criteria. Most UG courses require 10+2 from a recognised board, while science, engineering, law, pharmacy, and education programmes require relevant subjects and specified minimum marks (45% for B.Tech, 40% for reserved categories). PG programmes require a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university. PG Diplomas require graduation, and Diploma courses generally need a 10+2 qualification. However, PhD applicants must hold a master’s degree as well as a bachelor’s degree. Reservation and mark relaxation are provided as per university and government norms.

Candidates seeking admission in Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate Programs have to take the Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination (KALSEE). However, Applicants seeking admission to the BBA and MBA programs must appear for KAL-MAT to secure entry into Kalinga University.

Level of Program	Course	Duration	Eligibility
Undergraduate	BBA	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)(B.Sc. CS)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Science (Medical/ Non Medical)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 with relevant subjects (maths, physics, chemistry or biology)
	Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Biology
	Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 with relevant subjects (in a related discipline)
	B.Sc.in Interior Design	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	B.Sc in Fashion Design	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	B.Tech.	4 Years	Passed 10+2 with any 3 of these subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, IT, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subjects, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category) OR Candidates completed 3 year diploma with a minimum 45% marks (40% for the reserved category)
	B.Tech (Lateral Entry)	3 Years	Passed Diploma from an AICTE-approved institute with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) in a relevant Engineering/Technology branch. OR Passed B.Sc. from a UGC-recognised university with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved category) and passed XII with Mathematics. B.Sc. stream students must clear Engineering Graphics/Engineering Drawing and Engineering Mechanics of the 1st-year Engineering program along with 2nd-year subjects.
	Bachelor of Design with ImagineXP (User Experience)	4 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)	2 Years	Only students appearing in the State Entrance Exam are eligible. Graduation or Post Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
	Bachelor of Physical Education	2 Years	Graduation or equivalent with a minimum 50% marks. Or a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (e.g., BA with Physical Education) with a minimum 45% marks. Or Graduation or equivalent with a minimum 45% marks and studied Physical Education as a subject. Or Graduation or equivalent with 45% marks and participation/1st–3rd position in National, Inter-University, State, Inter-College, Inter-Zonal, District, or School competitions recognised by AIU, IOA, SGFI, or Govt. of India. Or Graduation or equivalent with participation/1st–3rd position in International or National/Inter-University competitions recognised by respective federations. Or Graduation or equivalent with minimum 45% marks and 3 years teaching experience (for trained PE teachers/coaches). 5% relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
	Bachelor of Arts* ( With PSC Coaching )	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor in Journalism & Mass Communication	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Social Work ( With PSC Coaching )	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	BBA LLB (Integrated)	5 Years	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum 45% aggregate marks (General/OBC) and 40% aggregate marks (SC/ST).
	BA LLB (Integrated)	5 Years	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum 45% aggregate marks (General/OBC) and 40% aggregate marks (SC/ST).
	LLB	3 Years	Candidates must have completed their Graduation/Post-Graduation with minimum 45% marks (General), 42% (OBC), and 40% (SC/ST)
	B. Pharmacy	4 Years	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with any one of the following: Mathematics, Biotechnology, or Biology with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in these subjects combined (or 40% for reserved categories).
	B.Pharma (Practice)	2 Years	The candidate must have completed a Two-Year Diploma in Pharmacy. The candidate must be registered with the Local Pharmacy Council. The candidate must have a minimum of four years of experience in the field of Pharmacy.
Postgraduate	MBA (Dual Specialization)	2 Years	The candidate must have completed their graduation from a recognised institute or university.
	Master of Commerce (M. Com.)	2 Years	Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in the related field (B.Com)
	Master's in Computer Application (MCA)	2 Years	Candidates must hold a recognised Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of 3 Years Duration
	Masters of Library Science	1 Year	Candidates must hold a Bachelor's of Library (B.Lib.) degree
	Master of Science*(M.Sc)	2 Years	Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) degree with relevant subjects
	Master of Science - Bio-Technology	2 Years	Candidate must hold B. Sc in Biotechnology Degree
	Master of Science - Microbiology	2 Years	Candidate must hold B. Sc in Microbiology degree
	Master of Science (Forensic Science)	2 Years	Candidates must have completed their graduation in any field, like B.Sc. (Forensic Science)/B.Sc. M.B.B.S./ B.D.S./ B.Pharma with any two of the subjects, Anthropology, BioChemistry, Bio Informatics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology
	M.Tech	2 Years	Candidates must have completed B. Tech. /B.E degree in the relevant Subject
	MA Education	2 Years	Candidates must have completed their graduation degree in the related discipline
	Master of Arts ( With PSC Coaching )	2 Years	Candidates must have completed their graduation degree in the related discipline
	Master of Social Work ( With PSC Coaching )	2 Years	Candidates must have completed their graduation degree in the related discipline
	Master in Journalism & Mass Communication	2 Years	Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline
	LLM (Dual Specialization)	2 Years	Candidates must have completed their LLB with minimum 45% Aggregate marks.
	M.Pharmacy Pharmacology	2 Years	Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from a university or college recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Diploma	Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)	1 Year	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	Bachelor of Library Science	1 Year	Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised institute or university.
	Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)	2 Years	Completed 10+2 with PCM/ITI (2 years) / 2 years Vocational Course in Relevant Trade/3-year Internship
	Diploma in Engineering	3 Years	Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a well-recognised and accredited state/central board
	D. Pharmacy	2 Years	Passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and any one of Mathematics / Biotechnology / Biology, with at least 45% marks in these subjects taken together (40% for reserved category candidates).
Post Graduate Diploma	Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application(PGDCA)	1 Year	Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised institute or university.
PHD	PHD in law	3 to 6 Years	Candidates must hold the masters degree in the related discipline
PHD	Pharma D	6 Years	Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with any one subject out of Mathematics/Biotechnology/ Biology.

Kalinga University UG Admissions 2026

For the academic session 2026-27, Kalinga University offers a diverse range of undergraduate programmes across disciplines such as Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, Arts, Law, Library Science, and other professional fields. The university provides courses including B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA, B.Sc, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, LLB, B.Lib and more, under various specialisations designed to meet updated standards of the industry.

Admission to undergraduate programmes at Kalinga University is granted based on merit and entrance examination score as prescribed by the university. Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria at the time of application and admission. Firstly, Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria of the desired course they want to pursue. Candidates seeking admission to the UG courses need to appear for the KALSEE Entrance Examination. However, if the exam is under the management department, then candidates have to take the KAL-MAT exam.

Kalinga University PG Admissions 2026

For the academic session 2026, Kalinga University offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as Management, Commerce, Science, Technology, Arts, Law, Library Science, Pharmacy, Journalism and Social Sciences. Some of the key PG programmes include MBA, MCom, MCA, M.Sc in Biotechnology, MSc in Microbiology, MSc in Forensic Science, MTech, MA Education, Master of Arts (With PSC Coaching), Master in Journalism & Mass Communication, LLM, MPharmacy. Most of these programmes come with a duration of 2 years.

Admission to these postgraduate programmes is granted based on the candidate’s academic qualifications or performance in the entrance examinations. Applicants must fulfil the specific eligibility criteria for each programme which includes holding a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institute.

Kalinga University Diploma Admissions 2026

Kalinga University offers a variety of diploma programmes including Diploma in Computer Application, Bachelor of Library Science, Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry), Diploma in Engineering, and D.Pharmacy. These programmes are designed to provide knowledge and practical skills to students, within a shorter duration ranging from 1 to 3 years depending on the course.

Admission to these diploma programmes is given based on the candidate’s academic qualifications and score in the entrance examination. Applicants must meet the programme specific eligibility criteria at the time of application, which includes completing 10+2 from a recognised state or central board. Some diploma programmes required holding a graduation degree or fulfilling subject-specific requirements like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, as applicable for each programme.

Kalinga University PhD Admissions 2026

Kalinga University offers doctoral programmes aimed at providing advanced research and professional expertise to students in one particular field. The PhD programmes duration ranges from 3 to 6 years. Candidates seeking admission must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university. While applicants for PhD in Law should hold an LLM or an equivalent postgraduate qualification. Selection is based on academic merit, performance in the university’s entrance examination and a personal interview.

The Pharma D programme is a 6-year professional doctoral course. Applicants must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics, Biotechnology or Biology from a recognised board.

Kalinga University PhD Admission 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Submit Application Form	18 July 2026
Last Date with Late Fee 500/-	24 July 2026
Hybrid Entrance Examination	26 July 2026 (Sunday)
Interview	Date & time will be informed to the shortlisted candidates
Result Declaration	To be announced