NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
Central University of Punjab DACE Admission Guide
Central University of Punjab DACE Entrance
2025–26 second round examination cycle · Central University of Punjab
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current stage
Second round open
Next key date
9 August 2026
Target exams
UPSC and State PSC
Category B seats
20
Category C seats
100
Course end
March 2027 or 9 months by category
2025–26 second round cycle tracker
- Second-round notice24 July 2026
- Online applicationOpen to 9 August 2026You are here
- Eligibility and document scrutinyAfter application
- Entrance-merit selectionSchedule/route per CUP notice
- Admission and coachingAfter category-wise selection
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About CUP DACE
What is CUP DACE?
Central University of Punjab has opened a second admission round for coaching for UPSC and State PSC civil-services examinations.
Applications close on 9 August 2026. Category A covers eligible SC/OBC applicants under the DACE scholarship route, Category B is a prescribed-fee route open across categories, and Category C is for DNT/NT/SNT applicants.
The university says selection is based on the DACE Entrance Examination 2025–26; the current page does not publish a new second-round test date.
Latest CUP DACE Updates
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CUP DACE Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Category A | SC/OBC scholarship; seats as available |
| Category B | All categories; 20 fee seats |
| Category C | DNT/NT/SNT; 100 seats |
| Age on 9 Aug | 21–36 |
| Class XII | At least 50% |
| Mode | Physical attendance mandatory |
CUP DACE 2025–26 second round Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Second-round notice | Published | |
| Application deadline | Upcoming |
CUP DACE Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
Submit the online form linked from CUP's DACE admission page by 9 August 2026.
Upload the required identity, photograph, signature, age, Aadhaar, Class XII, graduation and category-specific documents in the stated size and format.
| Category | Seats | Fee position |
|---|---|---|
| A: SC/OBC | As available | Scholarship based on merit under DACE rules |
| B: prescribed fee | 20 | ₹7,500 quarterly or ₹15,000 half-yearly |
| C: DNT/NT/SNT | 100 | Scholarship based on merit |
- Category A's ₹4,000 monthly DBT stipend is subject to DACE scheme conditions and verification.
CUP DACE Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Academic
50% in Class XII
- Graduate or final-year graduate with continuation proof.
Age
21–36 years
- Measured on 9 August 2026.
Category route
A, B or C
- Choose the category that matches caste/community, income and fee status.
CUP DACE Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Second-round applications are open through 9 August 2026.
Only online applications are accepted.
CUP DACE Test or Call-Letter Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No fresh second-round test or admit-card date is published on the current page.
Selection references the DACE Entrance Examination 2025–26.
CUP DACE Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Online applicationChoose Category A, B or C
- Document scrutinyAcademic, age, identity and category proof
- Entrance meritDACE Entrance Examination 2025–26
- AdmissionCategory-wise seat and fee/scholarship confirmation
- CUP states that candidates will be selected based on the DACE Entrance Examination 2025–26.
- Category eligibility, documents, merit and available seats determine admission; the current second-round page does not publish a fresh examination date.
CUP DACE Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- The coaching covers Civil Services Examination preparation for UPSC and State PSCs.
- The second-round page does not publish a fresh entrance-test syllabus, so candidates should not infer one from another university.
UPSC Civil Services
Preliminary, main and broader civil-services preparation under the programme.
Punjab State PSC
State civil-services preparation relevant to Punjab.
Other State PSCs
The page also includes other State Public Service Commission examinations.
Entrance readiness
Use only CUP's own current instructions if it publishes a test syllabus or call letter.
CUP DACE Second-Round Selection Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The second-round selection list has not yet been published.
Check CUP's DACE page after the application deadline.
CUP DACE Admission Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No second-round category cut-off is published.
Available seats and category-wise merit control admission.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
CUP DACE support conditions
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Category A stipend | ₹4,000 monthly by DBT, subject to DACE rules |
| Interview incentive | ₹15,000 after qualifying the specified Group 1/Group 2 mains stage |
| Attendance | Physical attendance mandatory |
| Unapproved absence | More than four days can cancel scholarship |
| Premature exit | Expenditure may be recovered if leaving without approval |
- Benefits depend on category, merit, verification and continuing compliance.
CUP DACE Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Choose the correct category before starting the form.
- Compress and label every upload to the size and format on CUP's page.
- Keep original category and current income certificates ready for scrutiny.
- Do not assume a new entrance date; monitor the CUP DACE page and registered contact details.
CUP DACE Frequently Asked Questions
Is CUP DACE admission open?
Yes, the second-round deadline is 9 August 2026.
Who can use Category A?
Eligible SC/OBC candidates meeting the ₹8 lakh income ceiling and other DACE conditions.
What is Category B?
A 20-seat prescribed-fee route open to General, SC, OBC or other categories.
Who is Category C for?
DNT, NT and SNT applicants under the notified scholarship route.
Is there a new entrance-test date?
The current page does not publish one; it references the DACE Entrance Examination 2025–26.
Is attendance optional?
No. Physical attendance is mandatory and unapproved absence can cancel scholarship support.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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