Purnea University, Purnia
Purnea University, Purnia is a government institution in Purnia, Bihar, established in 2018. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Purnia, Bihar
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 2018
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0999
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel.
- Official website
- purneauniversity.ac.in
Entrance exams Purnea University, Purnia accepts
- JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
Questions about Purnea University, Purnia
How do I get admission to Purnea University, Purnia?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Which entrance exams does Purnea University, Purnia accept?
Purnea University, Purnia uses JEE Main. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Purnea University, Purnia a government or private institution?
Purnea University, Purnia is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Purnea University, Purnia?
Purnea University, Purnia is in Purnia, Bihar, India.
When was Purnea University, Purnia established?
Purnea University, Purnia was established in 2018.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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