Modes of Admission

Admission to various Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes is offered through two modes:

• SAU Entrance Test Mode:
  • For Indian Candidates: Center-based online tests conducted by the University.
  • For other SAARC Candidates (excluding India): Proctored online tests on stipulated dates.

• Direct Admission Mode (Without SAU Entrance Test):
  • In India: Based on scores from national-level tests (Like JEE/CUET/NEET/CAT/CLAT/NET/GATE etc).
  • In Other SAARC Countries: Based on national-level test scores or qualifying examination results from recognized institutions.
  • For Non-SAARC Candidates: Based on scores obtained in their qualifying examination.
  • For Executive PhD and Executive MBA programmes: Admission shall be based on the programme-specific eligibility criteria, relevant professional experience, and the applicant’s performance in the personal interview.

Mapping of Programmes and National Eligibility Test for Direct Mode Admissions 2026–2027
Programme Name	National-Level Test
BTech Computer Science & Engineering (With emerging and cutting-edge industry aligned specialisations), BTech (Mathematics & Computing), Dual Degree BTech – MTech Computer Science & Engineering (With emerging and cutting-edge industry aligned specialisations), Integrated BS–MS (Interdisciplinary Sciences)	JEE Main
Integrated BS–MS (Interdisciplinary Sciences)	NEET
Integrated BBA–MBA, Integrated BS–MS (Interdisciplinary Sciences), BA in (Honours) in Media, Arts and Design	CUET UG
BA LLB / BBA LLB	CLAT, AILET, LSAT
MSc Applied Mathematics, MSc Biotechnology, MSc Computer Science, MTech Computer Science & Engineering, Integrated MTech Computer Science & Engineering, MA Economics, MA International Relations, MA Sociology, Master of Laws (LLM), MS (Climate Change & Sustainability), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), MA in Communication for Sustainable Development, MS Business Analytics, Master of Business Administration (MBA), MA in Journalism and Digital Media	CUET PG
MSc Computer Science, MTech Computer Science & Engineering, Integrated MTech Computer Science & Engineering, Master of Computer Applications (MCA), MA Economics, MSc Biotechnology	GATE
Master of Laws (LLM)	CLAT
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MS Business Analytics (“Our university uses the CAT score for short-listing/selecting the candidates for the above mentioned programmes. IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programmes.”)	GMAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT
PhD in Biotechnology/Computer Science & Engineering/Economics/International Relations/ Legal Studies/ Mathematics/ Sociology/ Media, Arts and Design/ Physics/ Management/ Climate Change/ Chemistry/ English	NET, JRF

b) In other SAARC countries (other than India)

1. 1. For non-Indian candidates from other SAARC countries, in addition to the SAU Entrance Tests, the admission to various Bachelors/Masters/PhD programmes will also be made on the basis of their scores/rank obtained in any National Level Test in respective SAARC country.
   2. For non-Indian candidates from other SAARC countries, the admission to various Bachelors/Masters/PhD programmes will also be made on the basis of their scores obtained in their qualifying examination. For this purpose, a list of various schools/colleges/universities/institutions is being considered and approved by the University whose students will be considered for admission to SAU without going through the SAU Entrance Test.

c) For Non-SAARC candidates

For non-SAARC candidates, the admission to various Bachelors/Masters/PhD programmes will be made on the basis of their scores obtained in their qualifying examination.

Note: Candidates applying through the Direct Mode must pay the Application/Registration Fee for each programme separately. However, in the Entrance Mode, candidates applying for programmes that share the same entrance test are required to pay the fee for one programme only.