Why CSMU
ADMISSIONS@CSMU
CSMU seeks the brightest scholars from the broadest range of backgrounds to enrich the CSMU family. Students with intellectual curiosity, an interdisciplinary mindset, and a desire to contribute to the world. We want to intrigue the students who possess the ability to turn their ideas and interests into action, people whose talents and experiences will energize our community.
Full Online Admission Process
Admission to CSMU is now fully online, powered by meritto.com. The process gives every applicant a hassle-free, smooth experience from registration through enrolment.
Choose the Right Career
CSMU offers free counselling to all higher-education aspirants. Our experienced counsellors provide completely unbiased, informative advice based on each candidate's individual strengths.
Entrance Test (CSMU-CET)
The University holds its own Entrance Test for all programmes. Tests are scheduled on several dates, communicated well in advance, and may be paper-based, online, or computer-based — varying by discipline. CSMU also accepts JEE, CET, CLAT, CUET-UG/PG, MAT, GATE, NET, and other national-level exams where relevant.
5-Step Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to complete your admission
Registration / Application
Prospective students register by filling in the online application form.
Application Fee: ₹1,500/- (Non-Refundable)
Document Verification & Eligibility
The Admission Office verifies the candidate's academic documents and checks their eligibility for the programme applied.
Entrance Test — CSMU-CET
Appear for the CSMU Common Entrance Test on the date communicated to you by the Admission Office.
Offer of Admission
Candidates are given an offer of admission on the basis of their entrance examination score or qualifying exam marks.
Admission and Enrolment
Selected candidates complete admission by getting required documents verified and paying the stipulated fee.
Refund of fee in case of withdrawal of Admission
If a student chooses to withdraw from the programme of study in which he/she is admitted/enrolled, the University shall follow the following system for the refund of fees remitted by the student (made under the purview of the guidelines issued by the UGC).
Procedure:
- A student who has been duly admitted (after payment of the required fees) to the first semester of any course under any program offered by the University may apply for cancellation of admission or withdrawal from studies at any time during the academic year of admission or thereafter.
- The application for cancellation or withdrawal must be submitted in the prescribed format, duly signed by both the student and the parent.
- The application for cancellation or withdrawal should be accompanied by a duly completed refund application form, signed in the prescribed format available in the Admission Department. This must be submitted in person by the student or an authorized representative. Only written applications will be accepted.
- The application for cancellation or withdrawal of admission must be submitted by the student to the Head of the respective Department, followed by the Director Admissions, and finally approved by the Registrar in accordance with policy guidelines.
- If a program is cancelled before the start of the academic session (first semester) for any reason, the programme fee paid by the student will be refunded as per the 5-tire UGC approved refund table given below.
- Upon receiving approval from the Registrar and confirming any outstanding dues, the withdrawal or cancellation application will be forwarded to the Finance department, which will process the refund accordingly.
| S.No. | Percentage of Refund of Fees* | Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is received in the HEI |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission. |
| 2. | 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission. |
| 3. | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission. |
| 4. | 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally notified last date of admission. |
| 5. | 00% | More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission. |
Note:
- The last date of admission and commencement of academic session shall be notified by the University and will be prior to the date of orientation day. However, the University may allow admission after this date in exceptional circumstances provided seats remain vacant.
- In case of refund, University may deduct a maximum of Rs 1,000/- as processing charges from the refundable amount.
- Withdrawal requests after commencement of classes must be made in the application format, available at Director Admissions Office. The refund will be made only after the student has surrendered the ID card, original fee receipt and submission of the no-dues certificate etc.
- In case of Foreign / NRI students, the refund will be made in accordance with Foreign Exchange Regulations / RBI as per the prevailing rates of exchange.
- The one-time registration fees (which includes administrative, counselling, ERP, document verification etc.) charged by the University shall be NON-REFUNDABLE.
- Fees shall be refunded by the University to an eligible student within fifteen working days from the date of receiving a written application from him/her in this regard.
- In case, admission of student is cancelled on account of disciplinary action or violation of Anti Ragging Regulations or Substance Abuse or breach of Code of Conduct or any other Rules Regulations of the University, NO REFUND of fees is permissible. Only the respective deposits would be refunded to the student.
- In case, admission of student is cancelled on account of ineligibility detected at any stage, NO REFUND of fees will be permissible.
- If a candidate, after registering for the program, fails to provide the required documentary proof of minimum educational qualifications by the deadline specified by the University, or if discrepancies are found between the academic details provided in the application form and the original documents, the admission will be cancelled, and the deposited fees will be forfeited, except for the Security Deposit.
- If any document submitted by the candidate is discovered to be forged, fabricated, or false during their study, or if any instance of donation or unfair practices is found after admission, the admission will be cancelled immediately, the fees will be forfeited, and legal action may be pursued.
- Refund shall be processed by Finance through online mode/ bank transfer after verifying all necessary documents including duly filled in application form or documents, necessary approvals and after completion of no dues process. No interest shall be payable on refund of any fees.
- The University reserves all rights to modify and amend the Fee Refund Policy. In any other case which is not covered in these rules, the decision would be taken by the Vice Chancellor.
