BNMU UG 1st Merit List 2026 Released; Admission Process Open Until June 18
Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU), located in Madhepura, has announced the Undergraduate (UG) Semester-I First Merit List and Cut-Off for the 2026-2030 academic session. The list has been made available on the official university website, bnmu.ac.in, and the admission portal, bnmuadm.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who are on the shortlist can confirm their admission between June 13 and June 18, 2026. The merit list includes those who are eligible for admission into the BA, BSc, and BCom courses under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Four-Year Degree Programme. The list was created based on the scores obtained in the Class 12 board exams. The university has taken into account the results from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and other recognized boards. The new academic session is set to start on July 1, 2026.
BNMU UG Admission 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of 1st Merit List and Cut-Off | June 13, 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | June 13 to June 18, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Window | June 13 to June 18, 2026 |
| Commencement of New Session | July 1, 2026 |
Source: bnmu.ac.in.
Who is eligible to confirm admission?
Only those whose names are on the First Merit List are eligible to confirm their admission in this round. They must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board. Candidates are required to report to the college they have been allotted within the given time period. The seat allocation depends on the cut-off scores for each course and college. Candidates must meet the subject requirements for the stream they have chosen. Those who are not selected in this round can wait for the next merit list.
How to download the BNMU UG 1st Merit List 2026?
The merit list is available on both the official website of BNMU and the SAMARTH Admission Portal. Here are the steps to access it:
- Visit the official website at bnmu.ac.in.
- Click on the link for UG Admission 2026-30 First Merit List.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password on the SAMARTH Portal.
- Check your name, the college you have been allotted, and the course in the list.
- Download the Allotment Letter for future reference.
How to complete admission on the SAMARTH portal?
Selected candidates need to complete the admission process before the June 18 deadline. The entire process is online through the SAMARTH Portal.
- Log in to bnmuadm.samarth.edu.in using your login details.
- Open the allotment section and review the seat details.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents for verification.
- Pay the admission fee through the available online payment methods.
- Save the final Admission Confirmation Slip for the college records.
Documents needed for BNMU UG Admission
Candidates should prepare scanned copies of all important documents before logging in. If any documents are missing, it may delay the verification process during the limited admission window.
- Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Transfer Certificate from the last school attended
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate for reservation claims
- Aadhaar Card and a recent passport-sized photograph
Action Plan for Candidates
- Check the first merit list on bnmu.ac.in as soon as possible.
- Note down the allotted college and course details carefully.
- Prepare all original documents and their scanned copies in advance
- Log in to the SAMARTH portal and start the admission process
- Pay the admission fee online before June 18, 2026.
- Save and print the final admission confirmation slip.