NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
MANUU Residential Coaching Academy Admission Guide
Maulana Azad National Urdu University RCA Entrance
2026–27 examination cycle · Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current stage
Applications open
Next key date
12 August 2026
Seats
100; may vary
Entrance test
16 August 2026
Entrance fee
₹500
Notified total
₹12,200 plus mess
2026–27 cycle tracker
- Online applicationOpen to 12 August 2026You are here
- Objective entrance test16 August 2026
- Entrance result20 August 2026 tentative
- Essay and interview24–28 August 2026 tentative
- Final result31 August 2026 tentative
- Coaching starts8 September 2026
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Conducting body
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Student level
Coaching-Entry
About MANUU RCA
What is MANUU RCA?
MANUU's CSE Residential Coaching Academy has invited applications for Civil Services Preliminary-cum-Main coaching and guidance for the 2027 examination.
A 27 July extension moved the application deadline to 12 August 2026 and the entrance test to 16 August 2026.
The programme is for minorities, SCs, STs and women; its ₹12,200 notified total excludes monthly mess charges.
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MANUU RCA Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Target groups | Minorities, SCs, STs and women |
| Objective questions | 100 |
| Objective marks | 200 |
| Negative marking | One-third |
| Essay | 100 marks |
| Personality test | 50 marks |
MANUU RCA 2026–27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revised application deadline | Upcoming | |
| Revised entrance test | Upcoming | |
| Tentative entrance result | Expected | |
| Essay and interview begins | Tentative | |
| Tentative final result | Expected | |
| Admission completion deadline | Upcoming | |
| Coaching commencement | Upcoming |
MANUU RCA Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
Apply through the link named in MANUU's notification. The revised last date is 12 August 2026.
Pay only the ₹500 entrance fee at application. The remaining notified charges apply after admission confirmation.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance registration | ₹500 |
| Utility and infrastructure | ₹5,000 |
| Health insurance | ₹2,200 |
| Hostel for complete session | ₹4,500 |
| Notified total | ₹12,200 |
| Mess | Separate, at actual charges |
- Confirm payment stages and any change through MANUU before paying.
MANUU RCA Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Target communities
Minority, SC and ST
- The notice expressly includes minorities, SCs and STs.
Women applicants
Eligible
- Women are expressly included in the current invitation.
Exam alignment
UPSC CSE 2027
- Applicants should independently satisfy the target Civil Services Examination rules.
MANUU RCA Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Applications are open through 12 August 2026 under the revised schedule.
The earlier 28 July deadline is superseded by the 27 July extension.
MANUU RCA Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No separate admit-card release date was stated in the revised notice.
Monitor MANUU and the application account before the 16 August test.
MANUU RCA Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Objective test100 questions; 200 marks
- Essay writing100 marks
- Personality test50 marks
- AdmissionAfter final result and document/fee completion
MANUU RCA selection pattern
| Stage | Structure | Marks/rule |
|---|---|---|
| Objective test | 70 General Studies + 30 CSAT questions | 200 marks; one-third negative marking |
| Essay writing | Conducted with interview stage | 100 marks |
| Personality test | Interview stage | 50 marks |
- The revised notice changes dates, not the published test structure.
MANUU RCA Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- The objective paper is based on the UPSC preliminary framework with General Studies and CSAT.
- The coaching programme covers General Studies, CSAT, test series, answer evaluation, discussions, essay writing, mains guidance and interview preparation.
General Studies
Seventy objective questions in the entrance test and continued civil-services coaching.
CSAT
Thirty objective questions and aptitude support within the coaching programme.
Essay and mains
Essay selection stage plus answer evaluation and mains guidance.
Personality test
Selection interview and later mock-interview support for UPSC qualifiers.
MANUU RCA Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The entrance result is tentatively due 20 August and the final result 31 August 2026.
Tentative dates can change; use the university notice board.
MANUU RCA Admission Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: MANUU has not published a 2026 selection cut-off.
Do not treat a previous cohort's marks as the current threshold.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
MANUU CSE-RCA support
| Area | Programme coverage |
|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies, CSAT and test series |
| Mains | Answer evaluation, discussions, essay practice and special guidance |
| Interview | Personality-test training and mock interviews for UPSC mains qualifiers |
- The notice also allows UPSC 2027 prelim qualifiers to contact RCA for direct mains guidance, subject to the academy's process.
MANUU RCA Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Prioritise the 70-question General Studies share while keeping CSAT practice regular.
- Use one-third negative marking in every objective mock.
- Practise a full essay before the interview window instead of waiting for the objective result.
- Prepare original category, academic and identity documents for admission verification.
MANUU RCA Frequently Asked Questions
Is MANUU RCA admission open?
Yes. The revised deadline is 12 August 2026.
When is the entrance test?
The revised test date is 16 August 2026.
How many seats are there?
The notice states 100 seats and allows the academy to reduce or increase the intake.
What is the entrance fee?
₹500.
What are the total notified charges?
₹12,200 including entrance registration, utility/infrastructure, health insurance and hostel; mess is separate.
What is the selection pattern?
A 100-question objective test, followed by 100-mark essay writing and a 50-mark personality test.
Who is the programme for?
The current notice invites minorities, SCs, STs and women preparing for Civil Services Examination 2027.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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