Mahindra University Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Mahindra University (MU), located in Bahadurpally, Hyderabad, Telangana, is a leading private university established in collaboration with the Mahindra Group and CentraleSupélec (France). The university offers interdisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across various schools, including the École Centrale School of Engineering, School of Management, School of Law, School of Media & Communication, School of Design Innovation, and School of Life Sciences.

The university follows a structured, multi-stream admission evaluation process for the 2026–2027 academic session.

Admission Process

Admissions at Mahindra University evaluate academic merit, national or standardized test scores, written aptitude evaluations, and personal interview interactions.

• Step 1: Online Registration & Form Submission: Candidates must visit the official university portal (mahindrauniversity.edu.in) and submit the application form with personal, contact, and academic credentials.
• Step 2: Submission of Test Scores & Academic Credentials: Applicants upload Class 10/12 mark sheets, graduation certificates (for PG), and valid entrance scorecards (JEE Main, SAT, ACT, CLAT, LSAT, GATE, CAT, GRE, etc.).
• Step 3: University Entrance Screening & Portfolio Review: Shortlisting for specialized streams occurs via university-administered tests such as MULET (Law), MUDET (Design), or MUMET (Management), alongside portfolio reviews for media and design courses.
• Step 4: Personal Interview (PI) / Virtual Interactions: Candidates shortlisted across Engineering (SAT route), Law, Management, Media, and Design participate in a panel interaction round (virtual or on-campus).
• Step 5: Provisional Offer & Fee Confirmation: Successful applicants receive provisional admission letters and confirm their enrollment by verifying original certificates and paying the required tuition and administrative fees.

Eligibility Criteria

Course eligibility requirements adhere to UGC and regulatory guidelines across technical and professional disciplines.

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Tech (All Specializations): Pass in 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Selection relies on a valid rank in JEE Main 2026, SAT India, or ACT scores.
• 5-Year Integrated BA LL.B. (Hons.) / BBA LL.B. (Hons.): Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. Valid scores in CLAT 2026, LSAT India 2026, or the Mahindra University Law Entrance Test (MULET 2026) are required.
• 3-Year BBA / 4-Year BBA (Hons.): Pass in 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks. Mathematics at the 10+2 level is mandatory for specializations such as Computational Analytics. SAT/CUET scores are evaluated.
• B.Des (Design Innovation): Pass in 10+2 in any discipline with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks. Valid ranks in UCEED 2026, NID DAT, NIFT, or MUDET 2026 are evaluated.
• B.J.M.C (Journalism & Mass Communication): Pass in 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks.

Postgraduate & Doctoral Programs

• MBA: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% to 60% aggregate marks. Selection is based on CAT 2026, GMAT, GRE, or MUMET 2026 scores, followed by a Personal Interview.
• M.Tech: B.E./B.Tech in a relevant branch with at least 60% aggregate marks. GATE score holders or candidates with 80%+ marks in B.Tech are considered, followed by a written test/interview.
• Ph.D.: Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (or a 4-year B.Tech with high academic standing), a research proposal (SOP), and performance in the university entrance test and research interview.

Application Fees

• Indian / Domestic Candidates: INR 1,000 (Non-refundable, payable online during form registration via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Cards).
• International / NRI Applicants: $50 USD or equivalent (Non-refundable).

Important Admission Dates for 2026

Below is the official timeline and schedule for the 2026 academic admissions cycle:

Required Documents

Applicants must upload soft copies during application submission and present original documents alongside two sets of self-attested photocopies during final campus reporting:

• Class 10 (SSC) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Age)
• Class 12 (Intermediate) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
• Graduation Mark Sheets and Provisional / Degree Certificate (For PG & Ph.D. applicants)
• Competitive Entrance Exam Scorecard & Hall Ticket (JEE Main, SAT, ACT, CLAT, LSAT, GATE, CAT, UCEED, etc.)
• Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate
• Conduct / Bonafide Certificate from the last attended educational institution
• Aadhaar Card or Passport (For Identity Verification)
• Category / Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Research Proposal (Mandatory for Ph.D. & PG research applicants)
• UGC Equivalence Certificate (Mandatory for international board / overseas curriculum students)
• Recent Passport-sized Photographs (6–8 copies)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How do I apply for undergraduate courses at Mahindra University, Hyderabad?

Candidates can apply by creating an account on the official Mahindra University admissions portal (mahindrauniversity.edu.in), choosing their preferred course, filling in academic credentials, uploading entrance scorecards, and submitting the INR 1,000 application fee.

Q2: Is JEE Main mandatory for B.Tech admission at Mahindra University?

While JEE Main ranks (qualifying for JEE Advanced) are a primary route for B.Tech admissions, candidates can also qualify through valid SAT India or ACT scores.

Q3: Does Mahindra University conduct its own entrance test for Law and Design programs?

Yes. Applicants who have not appeared for national-level tests like CLAT/LSAT (for Law) or UCEED/NID/NIFT (for Design) can appear for the university's entrance examinations: MULET (Law) and MUDET (Design).

Q4: Can students with pending Class 12 or final-year graduation results apply?

Yes. Candidates awaiting final board or degree results can apply provisionally. Offer letters are issued based on entrance exam scores or class 10/11 records, subject to achieving the required eligibility marks upon final result declaration.

Q5: Are there scholarship options available at Mahindra University during the admission process?

Yes. Mahindra University offers merit-based scholarships for high-performing students based on exceptional performance in JEE Main (e.g., top percentiles), SAT scores, or Class 12 board marks across major undergraduate programs.