No CUET Required for Admissions in J&K Colleges 2026 – Check New Admission Process
In a major update for students, the Directorate of Colleges, Higher Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir has announced that CUET will not be required for college admissions in 2026-27.
👉 Admissions to Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and Integrated PG Courses will now be based only on Class 12 merit.
Key Highlights
- ❌ CUET not required for admission
- ✅ Admission based on 10+2 marks
- 🎓 Applicable for UG & Integrated PG courses
- 🏫 Covers all Government Degree Colleges in J&K
- 🌐 Centralised admission portal to be launched
Admission Process 2026 (New System)
Admissions will be conducted through a centralised online portal where students will:
- Register online
- Fill course & college preferences
- Get seat allotment based on:
- Merit (Class 12 marks)
- Preferences
👉 Portal link and registration details will be announced soon
Merit-Based Selection
- Selection strictly based on 10+2 marks
- No entrance test required
- Transparent and centralized allotment system
Important Dates
👉 Not announced yet
The department will soon release:
- Registration start date
- Preference filling dates
- Merit list / allotment rounds
- Fee submission schedule
Eligibility Criteria
Students who have:
- Passed or appeared in Class 12 (10+2)
- From:
- JKBOSE
- CBSE
- Any recognized board
👉 Are eligible to apply
Important Note
- Last year, 39 colleges used CUET-based admissions
- This year, the system is fully changed to merit-based
👉 This is a major relief for students
What Students Should Do Now?
- Keep documents ready
- Track official updates
- Prepare college preferences
- Stay updated for portal launch
FAQs
Q1. Is CUET required for J&K admissions 2026?
👉 No
Q2. Admission will be based on what?
👉 Class 12 marks
Q3. Who can apply?
👉 10+2 passed/appearing students
Q4. Will there be entrance exam?
👉 No
Q5. How to apply?
👉 Through centralised portal (to be announced)