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

New Delhi, Delhi

College Type
Central University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority

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South Asian University Admissions Details

South Asian University Application/Admission Process

South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi offers admissions to a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs primarily for students from SAARC countries, with a structured process emphasizing entrance tests and merit-based selection. The 2026 admissions cycle follows a similar timeline to recent years, focusing on online applications, national exam scores where applicable, and university-conducted tests. Key details cover eligibility tailored to program levels, fees around INR 830-1,200, and specific document requirements for verification.

Admission Process

Candidates apply online via the official SAU admissions portal (admissions.sau.ac.in), registering with personal details and paying the fee through net banking or demand draft payable to "South Asian University" at Delhi.
Shortlisting occurs based on SAU Entrance Test (SAUET) scores, with PhD including an interview; national exams like CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, or CAT provide alternative routes for eligible programs.
Final admission requires document verification at the campus and fee payment, with 50% seats reserved for Indian nationals and the rest allocated by SAARC country quotas.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate programs like BTech or integrated BBA/MBA require 10+2 with at least 50-60% aggregate, often accepting CUET UG or JEE Main scores.
Postgraduate MA, MSc, and LLM need a bachelor's degree with 50% (arts/law) or 55% (science) marks, while MPhil/PhD demands a master's with 60% and research aptitude.
Relaxations apply for SAARC applicants, and final-year students can apply provisionally; precise criteria vary by department such as Economics, Computer Science, or International Relations.

Important Dates (2026)

The 2026 cycle opens early January, aligning with CUET schedules and SAU's own tests in April-May.

Event	Dates
Application Opens	January 3, 2026 (tentative, with CUET UG process)
Application Deadline	April 4, 2026
SAU Entrance Test (SAUET)	April 26-27, 2026
CUET UG Exam	May 11-31, 2026
Results Declaration	July 2026 (CUET UG tentative; SAU merit lists follow)
Document Verification & Fee Payment	August 2026 (post-merit lists)

Application Fees

The fee stands at INR 830 for most programs (online payment preferred), or INR 670-1,200 via demand draft for offline modes, non-refundable, plus a one-time US$100 security deposit post-admission.
SAARC students from select countries may qualify for waivers or scholarships; PhD applications incur similar charges with interview costs covered by SAU.

Required Documents

Applicants upload scanned copies during application and present originals for verification:

Passport-size photo
Signature
10th/12th mark sheets and certificates
Bachelor's/master's degree/provisional certificate
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport)
Entrance scorecard (SAUET/CUET/JEE)
Category certificate if applicable
Nationality proof for SAARC quotas
Recent graduates submit completion proofs
PhD candidates need to add research proposals and recommendation letters

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