Central University of Jharkhand

Overview

The Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) is an active institution of higher education located on the outskirts of Ranchi. The current campus is in the town of Brambe, with a second permanent campus being constructed at Cheri Manatu. In addition to offering courses that are found in other Central Universities, CUJ has many research units that are relevant to the state culture of Jharkhand, including the Center for Indigenous Culture studies, the Center for Tribal Folklore, and the Center for Tribal Customary Law. Both campuses are sustainable and eco-friendly, in line with the principles of green architecture.

The Placement Cell of CU Jharkhand works with potential recruiters who can choose whether to approach a single Center for full term hiring or float open jobs to all Departments. In addition to corporate placements, the Cell also encourages budding entrepreneurs through its partnership with CUJ's Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship activities. The Placement Committee has representation from both students and professors, and works to create a fair policy to benefit all final year graduates.

Despite the Brambe campus essentially being a temporary location for CUJ, it still has world class sports facilities. For example, there are 3 different indoor gyms to cater to male students, female students, and staff members. There are also professional coaches for 8 sports, with indoor and outdoor courts and grounds to allow casual players and serious sports persons to follow their passions. The Sports Complex also has halls where yoga and martial arts can be practiced, leading to a perfect mix of mental and physical health.

Highlights

Fees

The academic fees for students of the Central University of Jharkhand have multiple components e.g. tuition fees, examination charges, registration fees, and caution deposits. The fee structure for some representative UG and PG programs are:

• UG programs:
  • One time fees:
    • Refundable University caution deposit: INR 2,000 (one time).
    • Refundable Library security deposit: INR 1,000 (one time; will be refunded if no harm is caused to library books).
    • Admission and Enrollment fees: INR 1,100.
    • Degree fees: INR 1,000 (one time; paid during the final semester).
  • Recurring fees:
    • Tuition fees: Range from INR 4,700 per semester (BA in English) to INR 9,200 per semester (BA in Chinese).
    • Other academic fees: INR 2,900 per semester.
• PG programs (non-professional):
  • The one time fees are the same as those for UG programs.
  • The recurring other academic fees are also INR 2,900 per semester.
  • The tuition fee is INR 1,500 per semester at the lower end (e.g. for MA in Hindi), INR 5,200 per semester for MCom students, and goes up to a maximum of INR 12,000 per semester (MSc and MA Geography).
• Professional PG programs (tuition fee):
  • MTech (Nanotechnology, Energy Engineering,Water Engineering and Management, Computer Science and Technology, and Transport Science & Technology): INR 15,000 per semester.
  • MBA: INR 25,000 per semester.

There are five main components of the living cost for UG and PG students of CUJ (PhD students pay INR 1,200 per year extra as hostel rent):

• Room rent + electricity + water charges: INR 5,400 per semester.
• Maintenance fees: INR 1,200 per semester.
• One time identity card fee: INR 100.
• Hostel caution deposit: INR 5,000. This is a one time payment, and will be refunded at the time of graduation provided that no harm is caused to hostel property.
• Mess fees: These vary from hostel to hostel and semester to semester.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Central University of Jharkhand (all courses) are as follows:

• UG and Integrated UG+PG 5 year programs:
  • Students must hold a Standard 12 pass certificate (or be in the final year of study towards such a certificate) issued by a recognized Board of Higher Secondary Education.
  • Certain programs require specific subject combinations e.g. applicants to the integrated program in Life Sciences must have either Biology or Biotechnology at 10+2 level, in addition to Physics and Chemistry.
  • General category applicants must have a minimum aggregate between 45% and 55%, depending on the program. There is a 5% relaxation for reserved category students.
  • Applicants must submit a valid CUET UG score.
• PG programs:
  • Applicants must hold (or be in the final year of) an undergraduate degree in a discipline related to their chosen PG course.
  • Most PG programs have an undergraduate aggregate cut-off of 50%. This is relaxed to 45% for reserved category applicants.
  • Candidates must have a valid CUET PG score.

Students who wish to apply to the Central University of Jharkhand must follow these steps:

• Candidates who are yet to appear for the CUET UG or CUET PG examination must visit the Samarth website, navigate to the CUJ page, and register for the entrance test.
• The registration process starts after submission of the email address and mobile number. All alerts during the selection process use these contact details.
• Students must check the eligibility criteria for their program(s) of interest before paying the registration fee.
• Candidates must fill up the online application form, while taking care to submit accurate details. Any error can lead to cancellation of the application.
• Students must appear for the CUET examination on the correct dates on which their subject combinations are scheduled.
• After submitting the basic details, candidates must upload soft copies of their academic transcripts, CUET scores, and personal identification.
• The University releases both a merit list and a waiting list. If a candidate on the shortlist fails to pay the first semester’s fees within the stipulated time period, his/her application shall stand canceled and the first student in the waiting list will receive an admission offer.

Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of the Central University of Jharkhand are as follows: 

• The highest domestic CTC offered to any student of CUJ during the most recent placement season for which data is available (2023) was INR 11.25 LPA, to an MBA student. The MBA program also had the best overall placement figures, with 66 graduating students receiving at least one job offer each.
• The highest international CTC was 34,314 Euros per year, achieved by a student of PhD (Geoinformatics).
• Most UG and PG programs had a highest CTC well above INR 3 LPA. However, MSc Chemistry was the only exception, with INR 2.7 LPA being the highest salary offered.
• Prominent recruiters include the Institute for Human Development, Bandhan Bank Limited, Byju’s, Triveni Almirah, Shriram General Insurance, Planet Spark, Axis Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, upGrad Education, Reliance Industries Limited, Jindal Steel and Power, ACC Limited, State Bank of India, Axis Securities, Philips India, News 18, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
• Graduating students of CUJ are hired for a wide variety of roles, including Research Associate, Guest Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Business Development Manager, Research Assistant, Consultant, and Assistant Scientist.
• CU Jharkhand has maintained a consistently high average CTC offered to graduating students. The figures for different programs are:
  • UG 3 year programs: INR 4.5 LPA.
  • PG 2 year programs: INR 4 LPA (up marginally from INR 3.62 LPA two years previously).
• The ratio of students receiving at least one job offer during the final placement season to the total number of graduating students varies by program type. It is relatively low on average:
  • UG 3 year programs: 14 students successfully placed out of 18 registered with the placement cell (78%).
  • PG 2 year programs: 114 out of 519 (22%).

Cut-Offs

Most programs offered by the Central University of Jharkhand have cut-offs based on the aggregate percentage in the qualifying examination. For example, applicants to UG courses may have a minimum specification for the Standard XII Board Examination aggregate of 55% (e.g. Integrated BSc in Life Sciences), 50% (Integrated BA and MA in Mass Communication), or 45% (Integrated BTech + MTech) for general category candidates; there is a 5% relaxation for reserved category applicants. The cut-off for most PG programs is a UG aggregate of 50% (general category0. There are no cut-offs based on CUET scores announced in advance; these are decided after the final round of the seat allocation process is completed, based on the CUET score of the last candidate to receive an admission offer.

Faculty & Alumni

The Central University of Jharkhand is home to 126 full time Faculty members. Of these,95  (75%) are Assistant Professors, 16 (13%) are Associate Professors, and the remaining 15 (12%) are full Professors. Most Faculty members (107 out of 126, or 85%) hold PhD degrees. All Faculty members work closely with the placement team to ensure that the academic curriculum is constantly aligned with industry requirements and higher studies career prospects.

The Central University of Jharkhand has an active Student Alumni Association. Various Departments also have their own chapters (e.g. Education), and the official alumni portal is hosted on the Samarth website. The Association organizes the annual Annual Meet, where ex-students from all batches and streams are invited to visit the University and interact with current students. The Association also provides opportunities for mentorship and funding to enhance the educational experience of current students, and the placement cell works with the alumni to expand the pool of companies potentially offering internships and full time jobs.

Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the Central University of Jharkhand. The main public sector scholarship schemes are:

1. Central Government Scholarships: These are awarded either by the UGC or different Government Departments via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). There are multiple main scholarships under this umbrella, including the National Scholarship for SC students, the National Fellowship for Higher Education for ST students, the National Fellowship for OBC students, the National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities, the Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Single Girl Child, and the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students. These financial aid schemes typically cover the full cost of tuition and provide a stipend to help with living costs.

2. Jharkhand Skill Development Mission (JSDM): The State Government offers multiple financial aid schemes to meritorious and disadvantaged students; one example of a professional fellowship is the JSDM, which provides funding for students who wish to take up internships in a State Government Department or allied public sector organization.

3. National Overseas Scholarship for students with disabilities: This Central Government scholarship provides funding to students with partial or total disabilities who wish to participate in an exchange program abroad or apply for higher studies after the completion of their UG or PG students at the Central University of Jharkhand.

4. Scholarships awarded by other State Governments: Students enrolled in a course at CUJ can apply to their home State Governments for post matric scholarships if they satisfy the eligibility conditions. For example, the Jammu and Kashmir Special Scholarship Scheme provides tuition fee support and a living stipend to students from the UT who satisfy the maximum family income conditions and qualify to join CU Jharkhand. The Uttar Pradesh State Government also assists its students in CUJ with financial aid schemes.

5. Digital India Scholarships: These are also offered by the Central Government; however, the difference between these and the scholarships listed on the NSP are that the University can directly register eligible students on the e-scholarship portal; selected students will then receive the funds for which they qualify via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. This allows for seamless and quick payments and a more streamlined application process.

As of 2024, 318 out of 1,340 students (24%) receive full tuition fee waivers from the Central and State Governments, 6 students (0.4%) receive full scholarships via University funds, and none currently receive full tuition fee scholarships from private bodies and Trusts.

Preparation & FAQs

Admissions to the Central University of Jharkhand are based on either the CUET UG or PG entrance examination. Candidates must first go through the syllabus for their chosen subjects carefully. Both exam websites also have an Information Bulletin and an Application Guide, so that interested applicants can choose their study and practice resources carefully. Finally, students should consider purchasing a test series for their chosen subject(s) if they are already familiar with the subject material, or attending in-person training classes if they need to strengthen their theoretical understanding of their subjects. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

The Central University of Jharkhand is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #48 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What are the application fees to the Central University of Jharkhand?

The application fees to the Central University of Jharkhand vary according to the level of the program to which the student is applying (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). This is in addition to the CUET (UG or PG) application fee, which is either INR 1,000 or INR 1,200 for general category applicants.

Q. What are the expected dates of the Central University of Jharkhand recruitment 2025?

The expected dates, mode of application, and submission deadlines for all part time and full time roles offered by the Central University of Jharkhand in 2025 can be found on its website. Postings are updated throughout the year as and when vacancies are available.

Q. Which MBA specializations are offered by the Central University of Jharkhand?

The Central University of Jharkhand offers four MBA specializations: Marketing Management, Finance, Operations Management, and Human Resource Management.

Q. Which MBA entrance test scores are accepted by the Department of Business Administration at the Central University of Jharkhand?

The Central University of Jharkhand accepts only CUET PG scores for admission to its MBA programs (any specialization).