Access to University Track for Underrepresented Groups Applications
At Centurion University, we recognise the importance of inclusivity in higher education. The University adopts an inclusive approach, welcoming students from diverse social and economic backgrounds, both domestically and internationally. Admissions are merit-based and are conducted through the online CUEE entrance exam, with web-based tests available for international students. The admission process is widely publicised through notifications, national and regional newspaper advertisements, and the University’s website.
The University annually publishes a prospectus and information brochures, accessible on its website www.cutm.ac.in, where entrance exam results and candidate rankings are also posted. The entrance test and admission process are free of charge.
To effectively measure and track applications and admissions from underrepresented groups—including ethnic minorities, low-income students, non-traditional students, women, LGBT students, disabled students, and newly settled refugee students—we implement the following strategies:
Data Collection and Analysis: The University has established a comprehensive data collection system to track the demographics of applicants and admitted students. This involves analysing trends over time to identify gaps and areas for improvement. 2023 Student strength The diversity of Centurion University is illustrated below
Diversity Profile At the University: Inclusion and diversity are integral to Centurion’s philosophy of fostering a supportive and well-rounded environment. Centurion is dedicated to providing high-quality education to deserving students, regardless of their socio-economic background, ethnicity, gender identity, or disability. The campus currently hosts 31% female students and 36% of students from various Indian towns and cities, with over 15 languages spoken. Centurion welcomed its largest and most diverse undergraduate cohort this academic year, consisting of 3,718 students. Notably, 5% of the incoming class are first-generation college students, and applications from tier II and III cities saw a 20% increase. We have 300 students from developing countries in the present year (comprising approximately 10%). There is an increase in the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in 2023. Students from several low- and middle-income countries, such as Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sudan, and Uganda, study at the university.
Awareness Campaigns: The University administration has launched targeted awareness campaigns to inform underrepresented groups about the university’s programs, support services, and scholarship opportunities such as Chandrika scholarship for unreprestend women candidates PRERANA Post Matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC & SEBC District welfare Office Odisha, Ministry of Human Development (DHE) New Delhi, and Bihar Welfare (Post-Matric) SC/ST/OBC & Minority, H.H. The Dalai Lama- Sasakawa scholarship for children of leprosy affected parents, and Jindal Foundation Scholarship (Sitaram Jindal). This includes partnerships with community organizations to reach potential applicants.

Support Programs: The University has developed mentorship and support programs such as the Academic Bridge Programme, Capability Enhancement Schemes, Earn White Earn as well as the National Institute of Open Schooling, tailored for underrepresented students to assist them through the application process and ensure a smooth transition into university life.