NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
BBAU Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence Admission Guide
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University RCA Entrance
2025–26 examination cycle · BBAU Lucknow
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current stage
Final list published
Next intake
Notice awaited
Sanctioned seats
100
Category split
70% SC; 30% OBC
Registration fee
₹200 in verified intake
Selection
CET 80% + interview 20%
2025–26 cycle tracker
- Online applicationClosed for 2025–26
- CET and interviewCompleted
- CET merit processResult published 28 August 2025
- Final admission list20 February 2026
- Next BBAU DACE noticeAwait official publicationYou are here
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About BBAU RCA
What is BBAU RCA?
BBAU's DACE provides free coaching for UPSC and State PSC civil-services examinations under the Dr. Ambedkar Foundation scheme.
The verified 2025–26 route used a BBAU Common Entrance Test and interview for eligible SC and OBC candidates.
BBAU published a final admission list on 20 February 2026. No later admission notice was found by 2 August, so this page does not present an open application.
Latest BBAU DACE Updates
Verified updates, newest first
BBAU DACE Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Programme | UPSC/State PSC free coaching |
| Course duration | One year |
| Income ceiling | ₹8 lakh |
| Monthly stipend | ₹4,000 under scheme |
| Test | 100 MCQs in two hours |
| Interview weight | 20% |
BBAU DACE 2025–26 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CET result notice | Published | |
| Final admission list | Published |
BBAU DACE Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The 2025–26 application is closed and its final admission list is published.
For a future intake, use only BBAU's DACE page and current brochure; do not reuse the old Samarth form.
| Item | Amount/status |
|---|---|
| CET registration | ₹200 |
| Coaching fee | Covered under the DACE free-coaching scheme |
- A future notice may change the applicant charge.
BBAU DACE Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Category
SC or OBC
- The verified intake reserved 70% for SC and 30% for OBC.
Income
≤ ₹8 lakh
- Income proof had to follow the scheme's competent-authority rule.
Academic
Graduation
- Final-year applicants needed graduation proof by admission.
- Class XII marks had to be at least 50%.
BBAU DACE Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No new application notice was verified by 2 August 2026.
The 2025–26 cycle is closed.
BBAU DACE Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No current-cycle admit card is available.
Future admit cards should come only through BBAU's stated portal.
BBAU DACE Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- CET100 MCQs; two hours
- Interview20% of admission weight
- Merit and verificationCategory-wise under scheme rules
- Final admissionUniversity-published list
BBAU DACE CET pattern
| Stage | Content | Weight/detail |
|---|---|---|
| CET | 100 MCQs; intermediate standard | Two hours; 80% admission weight |
| Interview | In-person admission interview | 20% admission weight |
- The brochure lists General English; general studies including history, polity, economy, culture and geography; general science and environment; reasoning and mental ability.
BBAU DACE Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- The verified CET covered General English, general studies, general science and environment, reasoning and mental ability.
- The coaching target is UPSC and State PSC civil-services preparation, not a BBAU academic degree.
General English
Grammar, comprehension and language ability at the notified standard.
General Studies
History, polity, economy, culture, geography and related awareness.
Science and environment
General science and environmental awareness.
Reasoning
Reasoning and mental ability for the CET screening stage.
BBAU DACE Selection Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The final admission list for the verified cycle was published on 20 February 2026.
Use the university's public-notice index for the authoritative document.
BBAU DACE Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No reusable current cut-off has been published.
Selection depends on CET, interview, category and available seats.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
BBAU DACE support
| Area | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Coaching | Free civil-services coaching under DACE |
| Stipend | ₹4,000 monthly under the verified scheme conditions |
| Interview incentive | ₹15,000 after qualifying the specified Group 1/Class I mains stage |
| Facilities | DACE library, reading room, internet and university infrastructure |
- DBT, attendance and continuing-eligibility conditions apply.
BBAU DACE Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Wait for the new BBAU brochure before assigning a test date.
- If the prior structure continues, prepare all four published CET areas and timed 100-question practice.
- Keep graduation, Class XII, caste, income, Aadhaar and benefit-history documents ready.
- Read the local brochure alongside the national DACE rules because both control admission.
BBAU DACE Frequently Asked Questions
Is BBAU DACE admission open?
No current application notice was found on 2 August 2026.
Who was eligible in the verified intake?
SC and OBC candidates with family income up to ₹8 lakh, plus the academic and document conditions in the brochure.
How many seats were sanctioned?
100, with 70% SC and 30% OBC in the verified brochure.
What was the CET pattern?
100 MCQs in two hours, followed by interview.
How was merit calculated?
80% CET marks and 20% interview marks.
Is BBAU RCA a recruitment exam?
No. It is admission to a free coaching programme for civil-services examinations.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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