IUST Admission Selection List 2026 Released for FYUGP and Other UG Programmes; Report by July 28

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, has released a fresh admission selection list for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate programmes for the Academic Session 2026.

The university has issued Admission (Selection) Notification No. 20 of 2026 covering Four-Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and certain other undergraduate programmes. Candidates whose form numbers appear in the notification have been provisionally selected for admission and have been asked to complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed deadline.

According to the notification issued by the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs, the selection covers programmes including Integrated BBA-MBA, B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Computer Science, Design Your Own Degree (DYoD), B.A. Political Science, B.Sc. Zoology and B.A. Economics.

The most important point for selected students is the deadline: candidates have been instructed to report to the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs, IUST Campus Awantipora, by or before July 28, 2026, along with their original documents and the requisite admission fee.

IUST Admission Selection List 2026: Key Highlights

Here are the main details candidates should know:

The university’s admissions portal also lists Admission Selection Notification No. 20 of 2026 among its latest admission updates dated July 27, 2026.

Programme-Wise IUST Selection List 2026

The latest selection notification contains form numbers of candidates selected under Open Merit as well as categories including OBC, SQ, SF and RBA.

Candidates should carefully match their form number rather than relying only on their name or programme.

Integrated BBA-MBA

For the Integrated BBA-MBA programme, one candidate has been provisionally selected under the Open Merit category.

Open Merit: 261889

The candidate bearing this form number should complete the admission formalities within the deadline prescribed by IUST.

B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence (FYUGP)

Three candidates have been included in the latest selection list for the B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence FYUGP programme.

Open Merit:
263251, 261325

OBC:
261211

The selection remains provisional and will become effective only after the university verifies the candidate’s eligibility and documents.

B.Sc. Data Science (FYUGP)

The university has also selected candidates for admission to the B.Sc. Data Science FYUGP programme.

Open Merit:
261585, 263134, 260848

SQ:
261786

Candidates appearing on this list should not delay the admission process, particularly because IUST has made it clear that failure to report within the stipulated period can result in the seat being offered to the next candidate in order of merit.

B.Sc. Computer Science (FYUGP)

For B.Sc. Computer Science FYUGP, candidates have been selected under the SF and SQ categories.

SF:
260423

SQ:
262286

Both candidates are required to follow the same admission procedure and complete document verification and other formalities by the prescribed deadline.

Design Your Own Degree – DYoD (FYUGP)

The Design Your Own Degree (DYoD) FYUGP has candidates selected across Open Merit, SF and SQ categories.

Open Merit:
263701, 262433***

SF:
260945

SQ:
264326, 264401

The triple asterisk (***) attached to Form Number 262433 is important. According to IUST, form numbers carrying a triple asterisk indicate candidates who have been upgraded from SF to Open Merit based on merit.

B.A. Political Science (FYUGP)

For B.A. Political Science FYUGP, the following candidate has been provisionally selected:

RBA:
262179

The candidate should report with all necessary documents, including a valid category certificate wherever applicable.

B.Sc. Zoology (FYUGP)

The B.Sc. Zoology programme has several candidates included in the latest selection notification.

Open Merit:
261101, 263017, 262546, 260812

OBC:
263978

The candidates listed above will have to establish their eligibility at the time of admission through verification of original documents.

B.A. Economics (FYUGP)

For B.A. Economics FYUGP, three form numbers have been included under Open Merit.

Open Merit:
261864, 262170***, 262666

Form Number 262170* has a triple asterisk, meaning the candidate has been upgraded from the SF category to Open Merit based on merit.

What Does “Provisionally Selected” Mean?

Students should pay particular attention to the word “provisional” in the IUST Admission Selection List 2026.

Being included in the selection notification does not mean that all admission requirements have automatically been completed.

The university has clearly stated that the selection is subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates must also produce their original documents and valid category certificates, wherever applicable, for verification during the admission process.

If any discrepancy is detected at any stage, IUST reserves the right to cancel or modify the selection or admission.

Therefore, selected candidates should verify all their documents before reporting to the university rather than waiting until the last moment.

IUST Admission Deadline: July 28, 2026

This is perhaps the most important part of the latest notification.

Candidates included in IUST Admission Selection Notification No. 20 of 2026 have been asked to report to:

Office of the Dean Academic Affairs
Islamic University of Science & Technology
IUST Campus, Awantipora

The admission formalities must be completed by or before July 28, 2026.

Before reporting, provisionally selected candidates have also been advised to upload the requisite documents through their admission login page. They must then visit the university with all original documents and pay the requisite fee as mentioned in the university’s admission guidelines.

Students should preferably complete the process as early as possible instead of waiting until the final hours of the deadline.

What Happens If a Selected Candidate Does Not Report?

Candidates should not assume that their seat will remain reserved indefinitely simply because their form number appears in the selection list.

IUST has specifically stated that if a candidate fails to report within the stipulated period, the seat will be allotted to the next candidate in order of merit.

This makes the July 28 deadline particularly important.

Students who have been waiting for admission should therefore immediately check the notification, confirm their form number and complete the required formalities.

At the same time, candidates whose form numbers do not appear in this list may want to continue checking the university’s admission portal for subsequent selection notifications or other admission-related announcements.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

The notification specifically requires candidates to bring their original documents and relevant category certificates. Candidates should consult the university’s admission guidelines for the exact programme-specific requirements.

In general, students should carefully check that all documents submitted through the admission portal correspond with the originals they carry to the university.

These may include academic qualification certificates and marks sheets, identity-related documents, category certificates where applicable, and other documents required under the admission guidelines.

The exact requirements should always be confirmed from the official IUST admission portal or admission guidelines rather than relying solely on unofficial social-media posts.

Important Update for SF Candidates Upgraded to Open Merit

Another significant provision in the latest IUST selection notification concerns candidates whose form numbers have been marked with a triple asterisk ()*.

Two such form numbers appear in the notification:

262433* – Design Your Own Degree (DYoD)
262170* – B.A. Economics

IUST says these candidates have been upgraded from Self-Finance (SF) to Open Merit (OM) based on their merit.

Such candidates have been advised to collect any excess fee deposited, if applicable, from IUST. They should also take note of their upgraded category for future reference.

This is particularly important for students who may have already deposited a higher amount under the Self-Finance category.

Candidates Should Check Form Numbers Carefully

Admission selection notifications often attract considerable attention among applicants, and students sometimes check lists hurriedly.

Candidates are advised to compare their application or form number carefully with the numbers mentioned in the official notification.

For instance, selection has been made under different categories depending on the programme, including Open Merit, OBC, SQ, SF and RBA. A candidate should therefore check both the programme and category against which the form number has been listed.

Screenshots circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook or other social-media platforms can be useful for receiving an alert, but the final confirmation should always come from the official university notification.

What Selected Candidates Should Do Now

For candidates whose form numbers appear in the latest selection list, the next steps are straightforward:

1. Download and read IUST Admission Selection Notification No. 20 of 2026 carefully.
2. Check your programme, form number and selection category.
3. Log in to the IUST admission portal and upload the requisite documents.
4. Arrange all original documents for physical verification.
5. Keep a valid category certificate ready if admission has been offered under a reserved category.
6. Check the admission guidelines for the applicable fee.
7. Report to the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs at IUST Campus Awantipora.
8. Complete all formalities by or before July 28, 2026.
9. Keep copies or acknowledgements of important admission documents and fee payments for future reference.

Candidates should not wait for a separate personal message if their form number is already present in the official selection notification.

What About Candidates Not Selected in This List?

Students whose form numbers are absent from Selection Notification No. 20 should not necessarily conclude that the entire admission process has ended.

IUST has been issuing multiple admission selection notifications during the 2026 admission cycle. The university’s admissions portal shows several selection notifications for FYUGP and other programmes during June and July, including Notifications No. 15, 16, 17, 19 and now 20.

Further movement can depend on factors such as candidates not taking admission, vacancies arising after reporting deadlines, category adjustments and subsequent university decisions.

Applicants who are still awaiting admission should therefore continue monitoring official IUST updates.

About IUST Kashmir

The Islamic University of Science & Technology is located at Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir and offers programmes across a range of academic disciplines. Its undergraduate admission process for 2026 includes traditional programmes alongside newer and interdisciplinary courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Design Your Own Degree.

The latest notification forms part of the university’s ongoing admission process for the Academic Session 2026.

Final Advice for Students

The release of the IUST Admission Selection List 2026 is an important update for students waiting for admission to FYUGP and other undergraduate programmes.

Candidates selected in Integrated BBA-MBA, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, DYoD, Political Science, Zoology and Economics should check their form numbers carefully and complete their admission formalities without delay.

Most importantly, the university has set July 28, 2026 as the deadline for provisionally selected candidates covered by this notification to report to the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs at IUST Campus Awantipora. Failure to report within the stipulated period may lead to the seat being allotted to the next candidate in order of merit.

Candidates are strongly advised to rely on the official notification for final confirmation regarding their selection, category, documents and admission requirements.

Official PDF

Candidates can download and read IUST Admission (Selection) Notification No. 20 of 2026 here:

Detailed Notification here