MANUU CSE-RCA 2026-27 lateral entry admission against vacant seats begins

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), a Central University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has initiated a lateral entry admission process for its Civil Services Examination Residential Coaching Academy (CSE-RCA) 2026-27 batch. The admission is against vacant seats and aims to provide structured academic guidance and residential coaching facilities to eligible candidates. The notification, dated 4 November 2026, invited applications for this opportunity.

The lateral entry facility is specifically designed for candidates who have prior experience in competitive examinations, having already appeared in the Mains Examination of the UPSC Civil Services Examination, State Civil Services Examination, or equivalent competitive examinations. Physical reporting for interested candidates commenced on 5 November 2026 at the CSE-RCA Office located within the university campus in Hyderabad.

Eligibility and Admission Process

Admission to the CSE-RCA 2026-27 batch through lateral entry will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. This process is contingent upon the verification of a candidate’s eligibility and the availability of vacant seats within the academy. MANUU holds an ‘A+’ Grade NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 3.36, indicating its academic standards.

Candidates interested in securing admission must report physically to the CSE-RCA Office from 5 November 2026 onwards. They are required to carry a set of specific documents for verification purposes. Upon successful verification of eligibility and seat availability, candidates must pay a one-time fee of Rs. 11,700 immediately before admission. Following the fee payment, a Google Form link will be provided for submitting relevant information.

Required Documents and Fees

Prospective candidates must ensure they have all necessary documents ready when reporting to the CSE-RCA Office. These documents are crucial for the verification process and include proof of identity, educational qualifications, and evidence of having appeared in a relevant Mains Examination. The notification, reference number MANUU/CSE-RCA/2026-27/427, was issued by the Director, i/c CSE-RCA, with a request to the Director CIT to upload it on the university website, manuu.edu.in.

The one-time fee for admission to the CSE-RCA is Rs. 11,700. This fee must be paid at the time of admission after the initial verification of documents and eligibility. The following table outlines the documents required for the lateral entry admission:

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