The DDU Entrance Exam 2027 is the admission test of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDUGU) for UG and PG programmes at its campus and affiliated colleges. Applications are expected from April to June 2027, with programme-wise offline tests in June and July 2027. It is a 100-question, 200-mark paper with no negative marking.
DDU Entrance Exam 2027
This page covers the DDU Entrance Exam 2027 dates, application steps, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and counselling.
| Full name | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDUGU) Entrance Test for UG and PG programmes |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Admission Cell, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur |
| Exam level | University level (campus and affiliated colleges in the Gorakhpur region) |
| Courses / Purpose | B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.A.LL.B., B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech, BHMCT, BAJMC and PG programmes |
| Exam date | Expected June to July 2027 |
| Application | Expected April to June 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 800 (Rs 400 SC/ST) for B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.; Rs 1,200 (Rs 800 SC/ST) for others, in 2026 |
| Eligibility | Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent; final-year students may apply; some courses need set marks |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based objective test |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 2 marks each, 200 marks, 2 hours (UG test) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | dduguadmission.in |
DDU Entrance Exam 2027 Important Dates
DDUGU has not announced the 2027-28 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | April 2027 Expected |
| Online application | April 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download | June 2027 Expected |
| Entrance tests | June 2027 Expected |
| Results | July 2027 Expected |
| Online counselling rounds | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for DDU Entrance Exam 2027
You apply online only, on the university’s Samarth admission form linked from dduguadmission.in. You must fill a separate form for each programme, because an application for one programme cannot be moved to another.
Apply Online for DDU Entrance Exam 2027
Applications for DDU Entrance Exam 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Open dduguadmission.in and click the UG, PG and Diploma application form link once the 2027-28 forms open.
- Register with your mobile number and email, then log in to the form.
- Choose the programme, fill in your personal and Class 12 (or graduation) details, and upload your photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the application fee online. The fee is not refunded in any case.
- Submit the form and keep a printout of the form and the payment receipt. You do not need to post a hard copy.
| Programme group (2026 fee) | General and OBC | SC and ST |
|---|---|---|
| B.A., B.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Sc. (Biology), B.Com. | Rs 800 | Rs 400 |
| All other programmes | Rs 1,200 | Rs 800 |
In 2026, registration opened on 25 April and the last date was extended to 20 June after the first deadline of 25 May. A correction window was also opened for applicants.
Who can apply for DDU Entrance Exam 2027?
You can apply for a UG programme if you have passed Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent exam. Students appearing in Class 12 in 2027 can also take the test, but must show the pass marksheet at admission.
- B.A. (Hons.): Intermediate in any stream.
- B.Sc. (Mathematics) Hons.: Intermediate in Science with Mathematics.
- B.Sc. (Biology) Hons.: Intermediate in Science with Biology.
- B.A.LL.B. (Hons.): Intermediate with at least 45% (General), 42% (OBC) or 40% (SC/ST).
- D.Pharm: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and English plus Mathematics, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Biology, with at least 40% in aggregate.
- PG programmes: a bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject, as set out in the PG brochure.
Reservation of SC 21%, ST 2% and OBC (non-creamy layer) 27% applies only to Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates, at the campus and affiliated government and aided colleges.
What is the DDU Entrance Exam 2027 exam pattern?
The UG entrance test is an offline objective paper set at the level of the UP Board Intermediate exam. The 2026 brochure gives this pattern:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 2 per question, 200 in total |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Language | English and Hindi, except language questions |
Tests are held programme-wise over about two weeks. In 2026 they ran from 30 June to 13 July in three daily shifts (9 to 11 AM, 12 to 2 PM and 3 to 5 PM), as reported by gkpcolleges.com.
What is the DDU Entrance Exam 2027 syllabus?
Each UG programme has its own question mix. These are the section-wise question counts in the 2026 UG brochure for the four largest programmes:
| Programme | Sections (number of questions) |
|---|---|
| B.A. | Hindi and English comprehension (20), Indian history, philosophy and culture (20), independence struggle (10), political system (10), social and educational system (10), Indian economy (10), current events and sports (20) |
| B.Sc. (Mathematics) | General Science (10), Mathematics (30), Physics (30), Chemistry (30) |
| B.Sc. (Biology) | General Science (10), Zoology (30), Botany (30), Chemistry (30) |
| B.Com. | Hindi and English (20), General Knowledge (15), Mental Aptitude (15), Bookkeeping and Accountancy (10), Business Organisation (10), Economics (10), Banking (10), Business Environment (10) |
Programmes such as BAJMC and B.Sc. Agriculture have their own sections in the brochure. Use your Class 11 and 12 UP Board textbooks for the subject sections.
Which programmes need the DDU entrance test?
The 2026 UG test covered 18 programmes at the campus and affiliated government, aided and self-financed colleges:
- Four-year (3+1) Hons.: B.A., B.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Sc. (Biology), B.Com., B.Sc. (Home Science), B.Com. (Banking and Insurance), BAJMC
- Four-year: B.Sc. (Agriculture) Hons., B.Tech, BHMCT, B.Pharm
- Three-year: BBA, BCA and the BCA specialisations in Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Data Science, and AI and Machine Learning
- Five-year: B.A.LL.B. (Hons.); two-year: D.Pharm
Programmes that get fewer applicants than seats are filled by direct admission without a test. In 2026, direct admission ran from 9 to 14 July. B.Tech seats are also offered on JEE (Main) scores through a separate registration.
How does DDU Entrance Exam 2027 counselling work?
Seats are allotted through online counselling on dduguadmission.in, by your entrance rank and the choices you lock.
- Log in with your form number and date of birth and lock your programme and college choices.
- Check the seat allotment result in your login.
- Pay the admission fee online within the given dates, or the allotment is cancelled.
- Report to your faculty or department for document verification with the fee receipt, original marksheets, transfer certificate (TC), character certificate and one set of self-attested copies.
- Collect your student copy of admission. If you did not get a seat, take part in the next round or in spot counselling.
In 2026, over 17,000 candidates locked choices for about 10,000 seats in round 1. After two rounds, 7,487 campus seats and 1,752 seats in affiliated colleges were filled, and spot counselling followed from 19 to 22 August. See the DDU Entrance Exam 2027 result page for cut-off ranks.
DDU Entrance Exam 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027-28 notice has been issued yet. The latest official brochures and the admission portal are listed below.
- PDFDDUGU UG Brochure (Entrance Test) 2026-27 (latest) (26 April 2026)Official site · dduguadmission.inOpen
- PDFDDUGU PG Brochure 2026-27 (latest) (26 April 2026)Official site · dduguadmission.inOpen
- LINKDDUGU admission portal (dduguadmission.in)Official site · dduguadmission.inOpen