DUAT 2026: Digital University Admission Test (DUAT) 2026

Digital University Admission Test

Digital University Admission Test (DUAT) 2026

DUAT 2026
[Digital University Admission Test 2026]
conducted by Digital University Kerala (Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology)
Admission to M.Sc., M.Tech. and MBA Programmes, 2026

Admission to programmes at Digital University Kerala is based on national-level tests or University-conducted entrance tests, depending on the programme.

DUAT – Digital University Admission Test
University entrance test for M.Sc., M.Tech. and MBA programmes.

Required only if you do not have a valid national-level test score (CUET-PG, GATE, etc.).

Key Facts:

Online test
60 MCQs · 60 minutes
Negative marking (−0.25

Date:
1 June, 2026

Syllabus Preview:
Aptitude, reasoning, basic mathematics, and English.
(Some programmes may include subject-specific questions.)

Test Format:

Online examination
60 multiple-choice questions
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative marking: −0.25 for each incorrect answer

View full DUAT syllabus:

Key dates:

Application deadline	17/05/2026
DUAT for PG programmes	01/06/2026

Not all applicants need DUAT. Check the programme card for the applicable route.

Programme Offered

The University is conducting the following academic programmes in five schools, namely the School of Computer Science & Engineering (SoCSE), School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts (SoDiHLA), School of Digital Sciences (SoDS), School of Electronic Systems and Automation (SoESA) and School of Informatics (SoI).

• M.Sc. (2 years)

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	45
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Any 3-year / 6-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 5.5 level or any 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level, with at least 60% aggregate marks. Reservation relaxation as per applicable norms.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	50
Admission Tests	DUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Three-year or four-year bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Science, Engineering, or Mathematics graduates with Mathematics or Statistics in their qualifying degree.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	65
Admission Tests	DUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Science, Engineering, or Mathematics graduates with Mathematics or Statistics in their qualifying degree.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT03, CUET-PG (SCQP15, SCQP18, SCQP19, SCQP22, SCQP24, SCQP29), GATE, or another University-approved national-level examination
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	A 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Informatics
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Either a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent, with relaxation for reserved categories as per University norms.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	90
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Any 3-year / 6-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 5.5 level or any 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level, with at least 60% aggregate marks. Reservation relaxation as per applicable norms.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	30
Admission Tests	DUAT05, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP17, SCQP03, SCQP05, SCQP06, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP28, SCQP25, SCQP27, SCQP24, SCQP19, SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP22, SCQP23, COQP22)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Applicants from Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, or Pharmacy backgrounds.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT06, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP11, SCQP26, SCQP27, SCQP24, SCQP19, SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP16, SCQP29, MTQP04, COQP02, SCQP04, MTQP02, MTQP11)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Relevant Science, Engineering, or Mathematics graduates.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Sciences
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT02, CUET-PG (SCQP09, SCQP27, SCQP19, SCQP24, MTQP04), followed by technical skill assessment test and interview
Programme Fee	Rs. 3,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Three-year or four-year bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the core subjects, and a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (or equivalent), with relaxation as per published norms.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering
Seats	20
Admission Tests	DUAT03, CUET-PG (SCQP15, SCQP18, SCQP19, SCQP22, SCQP24, SCQP29), GATE, or another University-approved national-level examination
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	A 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Informatics
Seats	30
Admission Tests	DUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP09, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP16, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29, COQP02)
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Either a 3-year or 4-year Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent, with relaxation for reserved categories as per University norms.
Programme details	Click here

• M.Sc. (1 year)

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	30
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02, followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee	Rs. 1,10,000/-
Duration	1 Year
Eligibility	Candidates should hold any of the following in a relevant discipline such as CS / IT / Electronics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / AI / Cyber Security, etc.: 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level 4-year B.E. / B.Tech. with minimum 160 credits 2-year Master’s degree at NHEQF 6.5 level, including a completed 2-year MSc 5-year integrated Master’s degree Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Informatics
Seats	30
Admission Tests	DUAT04, CUET-PG (SCQP01, SCQP02, SCQP07, SCQP08, SCQP09, SCQP11, SCQP14, SCQP15, SCQP16, SCQP17, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27, SCQP28, SCQP29, COQP02, COQP08, COQP10, HUQP08, HUQP22), followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee	Rs. 1,10,000/-
Duration	1 Year
Eligibility	Any of the following in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Technology, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Sustainability, or related areas: 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level 4-year B.E. / B.Tech. with minimum 160 credits 1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree at NHEQF 6.5 level, including a completed MSc where applicable 5-year integrated Master’s degree Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	30
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (SCQP06, SCQP09, SCQP19, SCQP24, SCQP27), or DUAT02, followed by school-specific test/interview
Programme Fee	Rs. 1,10,000/-
Duration	1 Year
Eligibility	Candidates should hold any of the following in a relevant discipline such as CS / IT / Electronics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / AI / Cyber Security, etc.: 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree at NHEQF 6.0 level 4-year B.E. / B.Tech. with minimum 160 credits 2-year Master’s degree at NHEQF 6.5 level, including a completed 2-year MSc 5-year integrated Master’s degree Minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or equivalent) in a four-year undergraduate degree, or 60% marks (or equivalent) in a postgraduate degree.
Programme details	Click here

• M.Tech.

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	45*
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (MTQP04, MTQP05), or DUAT07, followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Any of the following with at least 60% aggregate marks: 4-year B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or allied areas; 1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree such as MSc / MCA in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or allied areas at Level 6.5 in NCRF; or 5-year integrated Master’s degree in allied areas.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Electronics Systems and Automation Engineering
Seats	20
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (MTQP05, MTQP09), followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	(a) A 4-year Bachelor's degree in EE, ECE, AEI, EI, Robotics, or equivalent electronics hardware branches; or (b) a 3-year undergraduate degree followed by a 2-year postgraduate degree, or a 5-year integrated Master's degree, in Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent fields.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Computer Science and Engineering
Seats	45*
Admission Tests	GATE, CUET-PG (MTQP04, MTQP05), or DUAT07, followed by school-specific admission procedure
Programme Fee	Rs. 2,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Any of the following with at least 60% aggregate marks: 4-year B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or allied areas; 1-year or 2-year postgraduate degree such as MSc / MCA in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or allied areas at Level 6.5 in NCRF; or 5-year integrated Master’s degree in allied areas.
Programme details	Click here

* AICTE has approved a total of 90 seats for the School of Computer Science and Engineering MTech programmes. A common rank list may be prepared, and the intake of each programme may be adjusted accordingly.

• MBA

School	School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts
Seats	20
Admission Tests	CUET-PG (COQP12), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee	Rs. 4,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Three-year bachelor's or two-year master's degree with the prescribed score.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts
Seats	20
Admission Tests	CUET-PG (COQP12), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee	Rs. 4,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Graduates who satisfy the published MBA admission requirements.
Programme details	Click here

School	School of Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts
Seats	20
Admission Tests	CUET-PG (COQP12), CAT, GRE, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT/GMAT, or DUAT01
Programme Fee	Rs. 4,10,000/-
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Graduates who also satisfy the work experience requirement. Same broad elective structure as the regular MBA, adapted for working professionals.
Programme details	Click here

Admission Routes and Selection Process

Your programme card shows the route applicable to you. Admission may be through DUAT, DRAT, national-level tests, interview, or school-specific selection.

PG Admissions
For MSc, MTech and MBA programmes, admission may be through DUAT, CUET-PG, GATE, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, XAT, NMAT, GRE, GMAT or other approved tests, depending on the programme.
Check the programme card for the applicable route.

DUAT
Digital University Admission Test for selected postgraduate programmes.
DUAT: 1 June 2026
DUAT Syllabus 2026

Not all applicants need DUAT or DRAT. Use the Programme Finder and programme cards to confirm your eligibility, fee details and admission route before applying.

How to Apply

Apply through the official DUK admission portal after checking your programme eligibility, fee and admission route.

Admission Process
Complete your application in 4 steps
Choose a programme, confirm the applicable route, upload the required documents, pay the fee and submit online.

Step-1
Choose your programme
Use the guided Programme Finder to shortlist suitable options based on your background, discipline and goals, or browse all programmes directly. Open each programme card to check eligibility, fee and admission route.
Browse programmes
Step-2
Check eligibility and route
Review the programme card for eligibility, fee, applicable admission route, and any interview or school-specific selection stage. If you apply to programmes in different programme groups, separate applications may be required.
Step-3
Complete the online application
Register on the DUK admissions portal, complete your profile, select the programme group, upload the required documents, and save your application details.
Go to application portal
Step-4
Pay fee and submit
Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the form. A confirmation will be sent to the registered email address after successful submission.
Submit application

Application Deadline
Last date to submit applications: 17 May, 2026
DUAT for PG programmes: 1 June, 2026
Please complete the application and fee payment before the deadline. Candidates applying to multiple programme groups may need to submit separate applications.

CONTACT
+91-471-2788019
+91 80781 93800 (WhatsApp)
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