Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), located at Bandarsindri on the Jaipur–Ajmer Expressway, is an NAAC A++ accredited institution established by an Act of Parliament in 2009. It admits students through CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main (for B.Tech via JoSAA), and GATE (for M.Tech). This article covers the complete admission process, program list, cutoffs, fees, and 2025 important dates.
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Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) Admissions 2025 Overview
| Parameter | Detail |
| Full name | Central University of Rajasthan |
| Location | Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305817 |
| Connectivity | 83 km from Jaipur; 40 km from Ajmer; NH-8 (Jaipur–Ajmer Expressway) |
| Campus area | 518 acres (209+ hectares) |
| Established | 2009 (Act of Parliament) |
| NAAC Grade | A++ (CGPA 3.54) — Category I university |
| NIRF 2025 (Universities) | Rank 89 |
| NIRF 2025 (Pharmacy) | Rank 27 |
| Structure | 12 schools, 36 departments |
| UG admission portal | curajcuet.samarth.edu.in |
| Official website | curaj.ac.in |
Programs Offered at CURAJ
B.Tech Programs (JEE Main → JoSAA)
| Program | Duration | Seats | Admission Route |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 4 years | 30 | JEE Main → JoSAA |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 4 years | 30 | JEE Main → JoSAA |
| B.Tech Biomedical Engineering (BME) | 4 years | 30 | JEE Main → JoSAA |
Integrated M.Sc. Programs (5-Year, CUET UG-based)
| Program | Duration | Seats |
| Integrated M.Sc. Biochemistry | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Biotechnology | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Computer Science | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Economics | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Environmental Science | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Linguistics | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Microbiology | 5 years | 25 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Physics | 5 years | 30 |
| Integrated M.Sc. Statistics | 5 years | 30 |
Postgraduate Programs (MA/MSc — CUET PG-based)
| Program | Seats |
| MA English | 35 |
| MA Hindi | 30 |
| MA Economics | 23 |
| MA Culture & Media Studies | 23 |
| MA Social Work | 23 |
| MA Education | 23 |
| MA Public Policy, Law & Governance | 23 |
| MBA | 35 |
| M.Com | — |
| MSc Atmospheric Science | — |
| MSc Biotechnology | — |
| MSc Chemistry | — |
| MSc Computer Science (Big Data Analytics) | — |
| MSc Environmental Science | — |
| MSc Mathematics | — |
| MSc Microbiology | — |
| MSc Physics | — |
| MSc Statistics | — |
| MSc Yoga Therapy | — |
| MSc Sports Science (multiple specializations) | — |
Other Postgraduate Programs
| Program | Admission Route |
| M.Tech CSE (Cyber-Physical Systems) | GATE |
| M.Tech CSE & Engineering | GATE |
| M.Arch Sustainable Architecture (23 seats) | GATE / NATA |
| M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics) | GPAT |
| MSc Biotechnology (DBT-sponsored) | GAT-B |
PhD Programs
PhD is available in 30+ disciplines across all 12 schools. Admission is through NET/JRF + viva voce as per UGC guidelines.
Admission Process
B.Tech (JEE Main + JoSAA)
- Qualify JEE Main (conducted by NTA). CURAJ B.Tech is not admitted through CUET — it uses JEE Main rank via JoSAA centralized counselling.
- CURAJ participates in JoSAA as a GFTI (Government Funded Technical Institute).
- Register on JoSAA portal (josaa.nic.in), fill college and branch preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds.
- Confirm allotment, pay seat acceptance fee, and report to CURAJ for physical verification.
Integrated M.Sc. (CUET UG)
- Appear in CUET UG. Select the relevant domain subject paper matching your preferred Integrated M.Sc. program.
- After CUET results, register on the CURAJ admissions portal: curajcuet.samarth.edu.in.
- Pay application fee: ₹800 (CUET) + ₹1,000 (university application fee).
- CURAJ conducts offline counselling at the campus. Typically 2–3 counselling rounds are held.
- Attend counselling in person with original documents. Seat is allotted based on CUET score and category. Pay first semester fee to confirm admission.
MA / MSc / MBA Programs (CUET PG)
- Appear in CUET PG conducted by NTA.
- Register on curajcuet.samarth.edu.in/pg/ after CUET PG results.
- CURAJ releases provisional merit list. Physical counselling held on campus (3 rounds typically).
- Attend counselling, pay fee, collect allotment letter.
CURAJ Cutoffs 2024 and 2025
B.Tech — JEE Main JoSAA Cutoffs (2024, General Category — Gender Neutral)
| Program | Round 1 Opening Rank | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 5 (Final) Opening | Round 5 (Final) Closing |
| CSE | 38,455 | 43,274 | 32,073 | 49,021 |
| ECE | ~44,785 | ~54,166 | 45,659 | 61,425 |
| BME (Biomedical Engineering) | 46,553 | 59,399 | 61,425 | 76,993 |
B.Tech BME — 2024 Category-Wise (Round 1)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General (OPEN) | 46,553 | 59,399 |
| EWS | 10,188 | 11,055 |
| OBC-NCL | 19,749 | 21,794 |
| SC | 10,398 | 11,257 |
| ST | 347 | 4,683 |
| OPEN-PwD | 2,982 | 2,982 |
B.Tech — JoSAA 2025 Cutoffs (Final Round 6, General Category)
| Program | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| CSE | 50,476 | 57,546 |
| ECE | 57,486 | 64,451 |
| BME | 52,280 | 82,131 |
Integrated M.Sc. — CUET UG 2022 Cutoffs (Reference, Category-Wise)
| Program | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Computer Science | 192 | 166 | 167 | 138 | 93 |
| Physics | 210 | 172 | 178 | 131 | 101 |
| Economics | 232 | 213 | 212 | 175 | 142 |
CUET PG 2024 Cutoff Scores (CURAJ, Selected Programs)
| Program | Highest Score Allotted | Lowest Score Allotted |
| MBA | 236 | 173 |
| MSc Microbiology | 207 | 166 |
| MSc Yoga Therapy | 213 | 40 |
| M.Tech CSE | 77 | 61 |
| MA (general range) | Up to 170 | 4 |
| MSc (general range) | Up to 170 | 16 |
CUET PG cutoffs at CURAJ are significantly lower than at JNU, reflecting a different level of competition. Most MA/MSc programs at CURAJ have accessible cutoffs for well-prepared candidates.
Fee Structure
B.Tech Fees (2024–25)
| Component | Per Semester | Per Year (Approx.) |
| Tuition + Academic fee | ~₹35,000–₹40,000 | ~₹70,000–₹80,000 |
| Hostel fee | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Electricity/water charges | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Mess advance (initial deposit) | ₹9,000 | — |
| Mess charges | — | ~₹36,000/year |
| Total first semester | ~₹85,525 | — |
| Total 4-year B.Tech cost | — | ~₹5.68 lakh |
MA / MSc Fees (2024–25)
| Component | Per Semester |
| Academic fees (incl. lab and library) | ~₹8,500 |
| Hostel fee | ₹6,000 |
| Electricity/water charges | ₹2,500 |
| Total 2-year MA/MSc course cost (approx.) | ~₹1.37 lakh |
Other PG Programs — First Semester Fees
| Program | First Semester Fee (Approx.) |
| MBA | ₹49,055 |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹49,055–₹56,370 |
| M.Pharm | ₹56,370 |
| PhD | ₹58,530–₹75,815 |
Reservation Policy at CURAJ
CURAJ follows the standard central university reservation as mandated by Government of India:
| Category | Reservation |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
| PwD (Persons with Disability) | 5% horizontal reservation |
Scholarships at CURAJ
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Single Girl Child scholarship | ₹2,000/month | Single girl child in family |
| SC/ST postgraduate scholarship | ₹3,000–₹5,000/month | SC/ST PG students |
| PhD non-JRF scholarship | ₹8,000/month | PhD scholars without JRF |
Students can also access national scholarships through NSP (National Scholarship Portal) for SC/ST/OBC/minority and merit-based central schemes.
Important Dates — CURAJ Admissions 2025
| Event | Date |
| CUET UG 2025 Exam | May 2025 |
| CUET UG Result | July 2025 |
| CUET PG 2025 Exam | March–April 2025 |
| CUET PG Result | June 2025 |
| CURAJ UG Application Window | July 18–28, 2025 |
| UG Offline Counselling (Round 1) | August 11, 2025 |
| UG Offline Counselling (Round 2) | August 13, 2025 |
| PG Physical Counselling (Round 1) | July 21, 2025 |
| PG Physical Counselling (Round 2) | July 23, 2025 |
| PG Physical Counselling (Round 3) | July 25, 2025 |
| B.Tech (JoSAA) — Round 1 | June 2025 |
| PhD Admission Process | August–September 2025 |
| Application / Registration Fee | ₹800 (CUET portal) + ₹1,000 (university portal) |
Campus and Facilities
CURAJ's 518-acre campus on NH-8 has all amenities expected of a Central University:
- Library: 31,000+ books; 8,000+ online journals (e-ShodhSindhu Consortium)
- Hostels: 8 hostels (4 boys + 4 girls), ~2,850 beds total
- Sports: Football ground, cricket ground, basketball courts, volleyball courts
- Medical: 24/7 health centre with ambulance
- Academic infrastructure: Wi-Fi-enabled smart classrooms, advanced research labs in Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Physics, Chemistry
- Placement: Average CTC ₹8 LPA; highest package ₹25 LPA
- Community College: Certificate programs in Data Science, Cyber Security Law, and other job-oriented courses
Documents Required for CURAJ Admission
| Document | Purpose |
| CUET UG / CUET PG scorecard | Admission basis |
| Class 10 & 12 marksheets + certificate | Eligibility |
| Bachelor's degree (for PG) | Eligibility |
| Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) | Reservation benefit |
| EWS certificate (if applicable) | EWS reservation |
| PwD certificate (if applicable) | Disability reservation |
| Domicile certificate | State of origin record |
| Aadhaar card | Identity verification |
| Passport-size photographs (6 copies) | Admission forms |
| Medical fitness certificate | Physical fitness declaration |
| Migration certificate (from previous institution) | For PG and lateral admissions |
