Checked 29 September 2026. Nothing for 2027 had been announced on 25 September 2026. Every 2027 date here is a pattern from 2025 and 2026, not a forecast.
The 2026 University of Kashmir PG admission closes on 30 September 2026, after a final spot counselling on 28 September. The 2027 cycle has not been announced, but two years of documents show its likely shape: a notification at the end of May or start of June, forms through June, tests at the Main Campus in the second half of July, and selection lists from August. Both years also ran later than the published plan. This guide lays out the two cycles, the application steps and a plan.
Where other pages get this wrong
The KUET-2026 PG application ran from 2 June to 30 June 2026, extended in stages to 19 July — not to 31 August.
Commonly published instead: "Last date for registration for 2-year and 1-year Masters: 31 Aug 2026."
Notification No. 14 of 2026 opened forms on 2 June with a last date of 30 June; notices extended it to 9 July, then 10 July, reopened the portal on 14 July, and finally to 19 July, 1 p.m. The 2025 window was 5 June to 4 July.
University of Kashmir notifications, date sheets and admission notices 2025–2026.
Two cycles side by side
| 2025 | 2026 | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 (No. 08) | 31 May 2026 (No. 14; updated 1 and 9 June) | Notification |
| 5 Jun – 4 Jul 2025 | 2 Jun – 30 Jun 2026, extended to 19 Jul | Application window |
| 11–25 Jul | 15–26 Jul | Tests (planned) |
| 15–28 Jul (one day moved to 29 Jul) | 21 Jul – 7 Aug | Tests (held) |
| 29 Jul → 1 Aug | 28 Jul → 7 Aug | Eligibility deadline |
| 3 Aug | Merit 12 Aug; List I 13 Aug | Merit / first selection lists |
| 15–16 Aug | 1–2 Sep | Online counselling |
| Planned 29 Aug | Planned 29 Aug; actually 30 Sep | Close of admission |
Notifications No. 08 of 2025 and No. 14 of 2026, extension notices, date sheets, the 2025 modified schedule and the 2026 spot-admission notice.
Our count from the Admission Policy 2026 schedule and the notices that followed.
Reading this for 2027. Expect a notification around the end of May, a June application window that may well be extended, and tests from mid-to-late July. The pattern that matters most is the slippage: in 2026 the whole process ended a month after the planned closure. Keep your documents ready early — the eligibility deadline, not the test, is where final-year students fall out.
After the test: lists, formalities and counselling
The admission rounds move fast, and each has its own deadline. The general merit list is published with one day for complaints; Selection List I follows, with a few days for admission formalities (14–20 August in 2026). Under the Admission Policy, a selected candidate who does not complete formalities "shall forfeit right to admission in subsequent lists till candidates are available". Then come self-finance and NRI lists, List II and the offsite-campus lists, and online counselling for candidates below the last selected score — which in 2026 was compulsory in effect: those who skipped it "shall not be considered for subsequent lists, even if having higher merit". Physical counselling for stray vacancies and a final spot round close the session.
| Round (2026) | Date | Your action |
|---|---|---|
| General merit list | 12 Aug | Check your category, qualifying % and points; complain within one day |
| Selection List I | 13 Aug | Complete formalities by 20 Aug |
| Self-finance / NRI / offsite lists | 15–21 Aug | Apply for SF seats if you want them; check campus lists |
| Selection List II | 24 Aug | Complete formalities |
| Online counselling | 1–2 Sep | Take part if not yet selected — skipping it ends your claim |
| Vacant seats and spot counselling | 11 Sep; final spot 28 Sep; selections (Notification No. 22) 28–29 Sep | Attend in person; fee and forms 29–30 Sep, by 4 pm on 30 Sep |
Selection Notification No. 1; admission update 13-08-2026; online counselling notice; vacant-seat and spot-admission notices; Selection Notification No. 22 of 2026 (28 and 29 Sep).
How to apply
- Watch the Admission tab of uok.edu.in (also kashmiruniversity.net); forms run on egov.uok.edu.in. No separate admissions website is notified.
- Choose your programmes and campus preference — the preference drives the first lists and can be changed only in the counselling or mop-up round.
- If you are eligible under more than one reserved category, pick one per programme — the policy calls the choice "final, and unchangeable". Candidates from outside the Kashmir Division apply under OSJ, a separate supernumerary route rather than a reserved category.
- Pay online: ₹900 for the first programme and ₹250 for each additional one.
- Download the admit card when released (from 16 July in 2026) and check the date sheet for your paper.
- After the test, check the answer key and e-mail any complaint within a working day.
- Update your qualifying marks by the eligibility deadline if your result was awaited.
Syllabus and papers
| Resource | Where / what |
|---|---|
| Entrance syllabi | uok.edu.in — 60 for 2-year programmes, 42 for 1-year, "as per NEP-2020 W.E.F. 2026" |
| Previous papers | 55 files listed on the previous-papers page on 25 Sep 2026, all from the 2025 test and including non-PG ones; a general 2025 paper such as Zoology prints 60 questions and 70 minutes; no 2026 papers posted yet |
| Answer keys | Provisional, revised and final keys for 2026 on the answer-key page |
| Syllabus depth | The 1-year syllabi are longer — e.g. English and Zoology 12 units for 2-year, 16 for 1-year |
University of Kashmir syllabus, previous-paper and answer-key pages.
A plan
Plan your hours to a target KUET date
Choose your likely exam day and how many hours a week you can study. The planner counts the weeks left from today and splits your total hours across the paper.
The split is our suggestion. The paper is your UG subject, so the syllabus units take most of the time; the 2025 papers are the only official practice; and a 1-year applicant needs time for the extra units behind the additional 20 questions (60 common plus 20, per the Admission Policy and the 2026 revised date sheet) — a 2-year-only applicant should fold that slice back into the syllabus. The dates are illustrative targets in mid-July to early August, where the 2025 and 2026 tests fell.
Your KUET 2027 checklist
Tick each item as you finish it.
0 of 11 done
Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.
Practise it, don't just read it
On the general-course lists, merit is the entrance score and graduation marks only break ties, so preparation is the whole game. Work through the 2025 paper for your subject in 70 minutes first, then use topic quizzes on the units where you lost marks.
The ProSyllabus KUET library has topic quizzes for English, Commerce, Economics, History and Botany — the first one is free.
When will KUET 2027 notification come?
Not announced. The PG notification was first issued on 31 May 2026 and on 4 June 2025.
When is the KUET 2027 exam?
Not announced. PG tests ran from 21 July to 7 August 2026 and 15 to 28 July 2025.
Where do I apply for KUET?
Through the Admission tab of uok.edu.in; forms run on egov.uok.edu.in.
What is the KUET application fee?
₹900 for one programme and ₹250 for each additional one, online.
When does University of Kashmir PG admission close in 2026?
On 30 September 2026, after a final spot counselling on 28 September.
Are KUET previous papers available?
Yes. The previous-papers page lists 55 files from the 2025 test, most of them PG subject papers.
Where is the KUET syllabus?
On uok.edu.in, separately for 2-year and 1-year programmes.
When do KUET selection lists come out?
In 2026 the general merit lists came on 12 August and Selection List I on 13 August.
Can I change my KUET category or campus after applying?
No. Both are fixed at application.
What happens if I miss KUET online counselling?
The update of 23 August 2026 said candidates who skipped the online counselling would not be considered for later lists, even with higher merit.
Can the KUET schedule change after it is announced?
Yes — in 2026 the tests moved from 15–26 July to 21 July–7 August, and admission closed on 30 September instead of 29 August.
Is there a separate KUET admissions website?
None is notified. Use the Admission tab of uok.edu.in (also kashmiruniversity.net); forms run on egov.uok.edu.in.
Is the 2027 KUET likely to have a 1-year Masters paper?
Notification No. 08 of 2025 listed no 1-year Masters; No. 14 of 2026 introduced them; the 2027 policy is not out, but four-year graduates will keep graduating under NEP, so plan on it continuing.
Do I need to print the KUET admit card?
Admit cards are downloaded from the portal (from 16 July in 2026); follow the instructions printed on it.
How many days do I get to complete admission formalities?
A few days per list — for Selection List I in 2026, 14 to 20 August; three days in counselling rounds.
How long should I prepare for KUET?
No official figure; with mid-July tests on the 2026 pattern, about nine months remain from late September.
Sources
- official — Admission Notification No. 14 of 2026 — first issue (31-05-2026)
- official — Admission Notification No. 14 of 2026 — 2-year & 1-year Masters and 3-year LL.B. (KUET-2026)
- official — University of Kashmir — Admission Policy, Session-2026
- official — KUET-2026 PG application — last-chance extension
- official — KUET-2026 PG application — portal reopened to 19 July 2026
- official — KUET-2026 tentative date sheet, PG (13-07-2026)
- official — KUET-2026 revised date sheet, PG (27-07-2026)
- official — KUET-2026 — eligibility deadline extended to 7 Aug 2026
- official — University of Kashmir — merit lists
- official — Selection Notification No. 1 of 2026 (13-08-2026)
- official — Admission update 13-08-2026 (self-finance, NRI, offsite campuses)
- official — KUET-2026 update (23.08.2026) — late qualifying marks; online counselling rule
- official — Online counselling notice, 1-year and 2-year Masters, LL.B. (1-9-2026)
- official — Vacant-seat online applications (11-09-2026)
- official — Final spot admission through physical counselling (25-9-2026)
- official — Selection Notification No. 22 of 2026 — final spot-round selections (28-09-2026)
- official — Updated Selection Notification No. 22 of 2026, incl. 5-year integrated programmes (29-09-2026)
- official — Admission Notification No. 08 of 2025 (KUET, PG/UG)
- official — KUET-2025 final date sheet, PG/LL.B./Engineering
- official — KUET-2025 — tests of 27-07-2025 moved to 29-07-2025
- official — KUET-2025 — modified tentative admission schedule (31.07.2025)
- official — University of Kashmir — PG entrance syllabi (2-year)
- official — University of Kashmir — PG entrance syllabi (1-year)
- official — University of Kashmir — previous entrance papers (2025)
- official — KUET-2025 question paper — Zoology (60 questions, 70 minutes)
- official — University of Kashmir — answer keys
- official — University of Kashmir — Admission page (notifications and links)
- reported — EducationDunia — Kashmir University admission (reported; see corrections)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
