The University of Hyderabad offers admissions to postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programs through national-level entrance exams and university-specific selection procedures. The process generally follows these steps:

1. Check Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must first ensure they meet the program-specific eligibility:

• For PG programs like M.Sc, MA, MBA, M.Tech, MCA: a relevant bachelor’s degree.

• For PhD programs: a master’s degree in the relevant discipline.

• Minimum percentage may vary by course.

2. Apply Through the Required Entrance Exam

UoH accepts different entrance exams depending on the program:

• CUET-PG → For most PG courses such as MA, M.Sc, MCA, MBA (some seats).

• GATE → For M.Tech programs.

• CAT → For MBA programs.

• UoH Entrance Test / Written Test → For certain PhD and specialized courses.

Candidates must register for the correct exam on the respective exam portal.

3. Appear for the Entrance Examination

Candidates need to sit for the exam and qualify the cutoff marks set by the University of Hyderabad for each program.

4. Shortlisting Based on Scores

After receiving entrance exam scores:

• The university shortlists candidates based on cutoffs, merit ranks, or normalised CUET scores.

• Some programs may require academic background evaluation.

5. Participate in Interview / Group Discussion (If Applicable)

Certain programs include further screening such as:

• Interview → Common for PhD programs.

• Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD/PI) → Usually for MBA.

• Subject test or practical test → For specific courses.

Only shortlisted candidates are invited to these rounds.

6. Release of Merit List / Selection List

The University publishes:

• Provisional selection list

• Waiting list (if applicable)

This is done department-wise after evaluating exam scores and interviews.

7. Document Verification

Selected candidates must visit the university or upload documents (as required) for verification:

• Academic certificates

• Entrance exam scorecard

• ID proof

• Caste/Category certificates (if applicable)

• Passport-size photos

8. Payment of Admission Fees

Candidates must pay the admission/semester fees within the specified deadline to confirm the seat.

9. Final Enrollment & Registration

After fee payment:

• Students complete registration for their course.

• Attend orientation.

• Begin academic sessions as per the university calendar.

1. What entrance exams are required for admission to UoH?

UoH accepts different entrance exams depending on the course:

• CUET-PG for most PG programs such as MA, M.Sc, MCA, MBA (some seats).

• GATE for M.Tech programs.

• CAT for MBA admission.

• University-specific written test/interview for PhD and certain specialized programs.

2. How competitive is admission at the University of Hyderabad?

UoH is one of India’s top central universities, so competition is high. Cutoffs depend on:

• Number of applicants

• Entrance exam performance

• Reservation category

• Availability of seats
  Generally, higher CUET/GATE/CAT scores improve chances of selection.

3. Does UoH provide hostel facilities for students?

Yes. UoH is a fully residential university with separate hostels for boys and girls.
Hostel allotment is made after admission confirmation and is subject to availability based on merit and category priorities.

4. What documents are required during the admission process?

Commonly required documents include:

• Entrance exam scorecard (CUET/GATE/CAT)

• 10th & 12th mark sheets

• Graduation mark sheets & degree certificate (for PG admission)

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable

• ID proof and passport-size photographs

• Transfer/Migration certificate

5. Can I apply for more than one course at UoH?

Yes. Candidates can apply for multiple courses as long as they meet eligibility requirements for each.
However, admissions are based on relevant entrance exams and separate shortlisting/selection processes for each program.