Jai Prakash University (JPU), Chapra has released the second merit list for its 4-Year Under Graduate CBCS programmes (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.) for the 2026-30 academic session. Admission is conducted entirely online through the Samarth Admission Portal, with selection based on Class 12 merit rather than an entrance examination.

Short Information

Jai Prakash University, Chapra (Bihar) is conducting admissions for B.A., B.Sc., and B.Com. programmes under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for the 2026-30 batch (Academic Session 2026-27). The online application window opened on 16 May 2026 and was extended multiple times, with the latest confirmed deadline being 8 July 2026. The application fee is ₹500 for all categories, payable online via the Samarth portal.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	₹500
Payment Modes	Online (via Samarth Admission Portal)

Note: The ₹500 fee applies uniformly to all applicants as per official instructions. Category-wise concessions are not specified in the central notification. This is the application fee only; the actual tuition/admission fee for the allotted college is determined and locked by the respective college after document verification.

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Programme	Stream Requirement	Minimum Qualification	Age Limit
B.Sc. (UG Science)	Science (I.Sc. / Class 12 Science)	Passed Intermediate/Class 12 from BSEB or equivalent recognised National/State Board	No upper age limit specified
B.Com. (UG Commerce)	Arts / Science / Commerce (I.A. / I.Sc. / I.Com. / Class 12)	Passed Intermediate/Class 12 from BSEB or equivalent recognised National/State Board	No upper age limit specified
B.A. (UG Arts)	Arts / Science / Commerce (I.A. / I.Sc. / I.Com. / Class 12)	Passed Intermediate/Class 12 from BSEB or equivalent recognised National/State Board	No upper age limit specified

Key Eligibility Notes:

No specific minimum percentage is mentioned in the official eligibility notice.
Candidates must verify subject-wise eligibility using the Eligibility Programme List available on the Samarth portal before applying.
Reservation benefits apply as per Government of Bihar rules; valid certificates must be uploaded in prescribed format.
Seat availability per college/subject is not published centrally; it is displayed to each candidate at the time of seat allotment on the Samarth portal based on preferences.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process for JPU UG Admission 2026-30 is merit-based only. There is no entrance examination.

Stage	Description
1. Online Application	Submit form on Samarth portal with preferences (up to 3 programmes, 1 district, up to 5 colleges per programme).
2. Merit List Preparation	University prepares merit lists based on Class 12 marks, eligibility, seat availability, and candidate preference order.
3. Merit List Publication	Merit lists (1st, 2nd, subsequent) are published on the Samarth portal.
4. Seat Acceptance	Candidates allotted a seat must log in, check Seat Allocation, and click Accept Allocation within the notified window.
5. Document Verification	Print Admission Offer Letter and visit the allotted college by the deadline for physical document verification.
6. Fee Locking & Payment	College verifies documents, locks the admission fee; candidate pays fee online (exempted candidates click Submit only).
7. Admission Confirmation	Acknowledgement Letter generated automatically; admission is finally locked.

Important: Submission of the online form alone does not guarantee admission. Final admission remains subject to eligibility verification, merit ranking, seat availability, successful document verification, and university rules.

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to complete the JPU UG 2026-30 application on the Samarth Admission Portal:

Visit the official Samarth Admission Portal of JPU (Official Website link provided in Important Links table).
Click Register and create an account using your own active mobile number and email ID (do not use a cybercafe's or another person's credentials).
Log in and fill out the online application form with personal, academic, category, and contact details exactly as per your official documents.
Select up to 3 programmes; for each programme, choose 1 district and up to 5 colleges in order of preference.
Upload all required documents in the prescribed format and size, ensuring they are clear and readable.
Review all entries carefully — corrections after final submission may not be allowed, or only as per university rules.
Pay the ₹500 application fee online through the available payment mode on the portal.
Download and safely keep the submitted application form, payment receipt, and acknowledgement slip.
After the merit list is released, log in again, check your Seat Allocation, and click Accept Allocation if you wish to take the allotted seat.
Print the Admission Offer Letter generated after acceptance and visit the allotted college by the notified deadline for document verification.
Once the college verifies your documents and accepts your admission, it will lock your fee; log in again to pay the fee online (candidates with a fee exemption should only click Submit).
After successful payment/submission, an Acknowledgement Letter is generated automatically, and your admission is finally locked.

Required Documents Checklist

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for upload and physical verification:

Printout of submitted Online Application Form
Allotment / Admission Offer Letter (generated after seat acceptance)
Matric (Class 10) Marksheet & Certificate
Intermediate (Class 12) Marksheet & Certificate
Aadhaar Card
APAAR ID / ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — if applicable, in prescribed Bihar Government format
Income Certificate — if applicable for fee concession
Residence / Domicile Certificate (Bihar) — if applicable
Disability Certificate (PwBD) — if applicable, in prescribed format
Migration Certificate
School/College Leaving Certificate (SLC/CLC)
4 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Self-attested photocopies of all the above documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for JPU UG Admission 2026-30?
As per the latest official notice, the online application window was extended till 8 July 2026. Since JPU has extended this date multiple times previously, candidates should check the official notice page regularly for any further updates, next merit list, or spot-round announcements.

Q2. What is the application fee for JPU UG Admission 2026-30?
The application fee is ₹500 for all categories, payable online through the Samarth Admission Portal. No category-wise fee concessions are mentioned in the central notification.

Q3. How many programmes can I apply for in one JPU application form?
A candidate can apply for a maximum of 3 programmes in a single application. For each programme, the candidate must select 1 district and up to 5 colleges in order of preference.

Q4. Is JPU UG admission based on an entrance exam?
No. Based on the official notices, JPU UG admission for the 2026-30 session is merit-based, using Class 12 marks. There is no entrance examination for these programmes.

Q5. What documents are needed for JPU UG document verification?
Candidates need: Application Form printout, Allotment/Admission Offer Letter, Matric and Intermediate marksheets/certificates, Aadhaar card, APAAR ID/ABC ID, applicable category/income/residence/disability certificates, migration certificate, SLC/CLC, 4 passport-size photos, and self-attested photocopies of all documents. Refer to the Required Documents Checklist section above for the complete list.