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Admission cycle timeline
This timeline records the principal dates of the completed 2026 admission cycle. It uses the final or actual dates after extensions and rescheduling.
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Applications openedThe DUK application portal opened for PG and PhD registration.
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Phase I application pool closedApplications received by this cut-off formed the Phase I pool.
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DUAT Phase IThe first-phase Digital University Admission Test was conducted.
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PG Phase II openedA vacancy-based second phase opened for selected postgraduate programmes.
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DRAT-CThe common research aptitude examination for the PhD DRAT route was conducted.
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PhD DRAT-S and interviewsSubject tests and interviews were conducted for candidates notified by University schools.
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PG Phase II applications closedThe Phase II application window ended.
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DUAT Phase IIThe second-phase Digital University Admission Test was conducted.
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Research-centre DRAT-S and interviewsThe notified PhD selection stage for recognised research centres was conducted.
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Notified PG spot-admission roundsProgramme-specific rounds were conducted against remaining vacancies.
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Classes commencedThe first day of classes was also the opening day of the Student Induction Programme.
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Student Induction ProgrammeThe five-day induction programme introduced the incoming cohort to the University.
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Last date of admissionThe 2026 admission cycle formally closed.
Archive note: Earlier prospectus and announcement dates may show dates that were subsequently extended or rescheduled. The timeline above records the final operational dates.
2026 admissions archive
Use these records to review the programmes, rules, tests and events of the completed admission cycle. They do not indicate that applications are open.
2026 Programme Catalogue
Programme descriptions, eligibility, fees, admission tests and selection requirements.
Browse the catalogue → Official documentAdmission Prospectus 2026-27
The published prospectus covering programmes, eligibility, fees, rules and original key dates.
Open the prospectus → Process2026 Admission Process
A concise record of admission routes, phases, applications, selection, allotment and joining.
Read the process → Entrance testsDUAT and DRAT Reference
Test structure, dates and links to the retained 2026 syllabi and model papers.
View test records → Student archiveInduction Programme 2026
The five-day programme schedule, venues, school guide and student information.
View the programme → UniversityAbout Digital University Kerala
Institutional profile, academic environment, student support, recognition and campus.
About DUK →Admission email helpdesk
For questions about the completed 2026 cycle, write to the appropriate admissions team and mention your programme, application number and registered email address.