Jamshedpur: Kolhan University (KU) on Saturday reopened the Chancellor Portal for admissions to its four-year undergraduate programmes for the 2026–30 academic session and undergraduate vocational courses for the 2026–29 academic session. The last date of applying online is Oct 28.The move follows the declaration of Intermediate examination results by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) and requests from colleges. This is the fourth time the university has reopened the portal for the current academic session.KU vice-chancellor Anjila Gupta urged students to apply before the deadline, provide accurate information and choose colleges and subjects based on their interests, academic aptitude and career prospects.Students who have passed the Intermediate, or Class 12, examination can apply online by visiting www.universities.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates can apply for multiple colleges and consider alternative subjects, where seats in preferred courses are limited. The application fee is Rs 25 per subject.Admissions will depend on subject-wise seat allocations and availability. Taking the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is not mandatory.Under the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, applicants must obtain an ‘Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry ID’ and an ‘Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID’ through DigiLocker. ABC ID information is also available on www.abc.gov.in.Colleges will publish merit lists on their websites and notice boards between Oct 29 and Nov 3. Selected candidates must complete admission formalities during the same period.“It was necessary to reopen the admission portal after the declaration of the Intermediate compartmental examination results,” said Sanjay Yadav, the dean of academic affairs.KU has over 80,000 students enrolled in its 20 constituent and 32 affiliated colleges located across East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts. It records about 19,000 enrolments annually, though numbers have declined over the past five years.“There are minor fluctuations in enrolment numbers. Students are opting for courses that align with their career aspirations,” Yadav said.Private universities across Kolhan division are offering career-oriented courses and placement opportunities, college insiders said.
