Barkatullah University Bhopal invites applications for college affiliation/renewal for the 2026-27 session. Apply through MP Online by March 30, 2026. Check eligibility, required documents, and important dates.
Barkatullah University, Bhopal (BU Bhopal) has released an important notification regarding temporary affiliation, renewal, continuation, increase in seat intake, and starting new colleges/courses for the academic session 2026-27. This notice is crucial for all government and non-government colleges operating under the jurisdiction of Barkatullah University. Interested institutions must apply online through MP Online, ensuring all necessary documents are submitted by the specified deadlines.
Affiliation Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Barkatullah University, Bhopal (BU Bhopal) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Purpose | Temporary Affiliation/Renewal/Continuation/Increase in Seats/New Colleges/New Courses |
| Application Mode | Online via MP Online portal, followed by physical document submission |
| Application Start Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Last Date (Normal Fee) | February 28, 2026 |
| Last Date (Late Fee) | March 30, 2026 |
| Late Fee Surcharge | 25% of the original fee |
| Application Fee Note | Application fee + 18% GST (specific fee not detailed in notification, only surcharge mentioned). 50% of affiliation fee and previous session’s outstanding fee also applicable as per court order. |
| Official Website | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (for notification, official university website for application) |
Courses/Faculties for Affiliation
Affiliation/renewal is open for colleges offering courses across various faculties, as approved by the M.P. Government Higher Education Department and Central Regulatory Bodies. The faculties mentioned include:
- Arts Faculty
- Social Science Faculty
- Commerce Faculty
- Management Faculty
- Home Science Faculty
- Education & Physical Education Faculty
- Science Faculty
- Life Science Faculty
Eligibility Criteria for Colleges
Colleges seeking affiliation or renewal must obtain permission from the Madhya Pradesh Government’s Higher Education Department, Bhopal, and relevant Central Regulatory Bodies (such as NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education). Institutions must fulfill all university norms and guidelines. New applicant colleges are informed that student admissions can only commence once the college has received official affiliation from the university.
Application Process
Institutions must follow these steps to apply for affiliation/renewal:
- Online Application: Apply through the MP Online portal within the stipulated dates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required application fee, including 18% GST. A 25% surcharge applies for late applications.
- Document Preparation: Prepare all necessary documents as per the detailed list provided below.
- Physical Submission: Within 03 days of the online application, submit the complete list of documents (with flags and page numbers) to Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
- Verification: Ensure all documents are compulsorily verified (sealed and signed) by the Secretary of the institution.
- Court Order Compliance: As per High Court Jabalpur’s WP No 5042-2024 dated 20-08-2024, 50% of the affiliation fee and any outstanding dues from previous sessions must also be deposited.
- Responsibility: The entire responsibility for non-consideration of the affiliation application due to non-receipt of desired documents will lie with the college management.
Important Dates
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application with Normal Fee | February 12, 2026 – February 28, 2026 |
| Online Application with Late Fee (25% Surcharge) | March 01, 2026 – March 30, 2026 |
| Physical Document Submission | Within 3 days of online application |
Application Fee
The notification mentions an application fee along with an 18% GST component. For applications submitted after February 28, 2026, a 25% surcharge on the original fee will be applicable. Additionally, colleges are required to deposit 50% of the affiliation fee and any outstanding dues from previous sessions, as mandated by the Hon’ble High Court Jabalpur in WP No 5042-2024 dated 20-08-2024.
Specific normal application fee amounts are not detailed in this notification. Institutions should refer to the MP Online portal or official university website for precise fee structures.
Documents Required for Affiliation/Renewal
The following documents are mandatorily required for affiliation/renewal. Institutions must ensure all documents are complete, correct, and submitted with the application:
- Registration certificate of the Trust/Society.
- Bylaws of the Trust/Society/Company showing objectives in the Bylaws of the Trust/Society to run the NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education Courses.
- Minority Status Certificate (MSC) issued by competent authority (if applicable).
- Not for Profit Certificate.
- Last Session Affiliation Letter issued by Barkatullah University, Bhopal (if applicable).
- Recognition Order/ NOC/EOA from NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education Programme(s) Valid for the concerned Period. (2026-2027)
- Order of NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education if there is any change in the Intake of Course after the first recognition order issued.
- Revised recognition order issued.
- Withdrawal Order issued by NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education, if any.
- Restoration/Continuation Order Issued by NCTE/AICTE/BCI/Higher Education, if any.
- Faculty Approval Letter (Under Code 28) from BU Bhopal. (Format A Enclosed).
- Affidavit in the Agreement of Service for Teachers prescribed format. (Format B Enclosed).
- Certificate copy of registered land documents.
- Mutation Certification of land.
- Permission of land use/land use Certificate (CLU/Diversion) for educational Purpose.
- Non-encumbrance Certificates.
- Approved Complete Plan (Site Plan of land and Building).
- Building Safety certificate.
- Fire Safety Certificate.
- Certificate to the effect that the institution’s campus, building, facility etc. is disabled friendly.
- Building Completion Certificate.
- Balance sheet, Income and expenditure account as on the last date of the financial year.
- Screenshots of the website and web links of the institution.
- List and numbers of Computers and other equipment available in the institute.
- List and number of Books available in Library.
- List and Number of Furniture in the Institute.
- Number of Rooms, Class Rooms. Lab available in the institute.
- Colour Photograph of College with Geo-tagging.
- Name of the Nearest Bus Stop and its Distance from institute.
- Name of the Nearest Police Station and its Distance from institute.
- Information about FDR Deposited in the University by the Institute in attached format and enclosed the photo copy of FDR. (Format C).
- Affidavit in the prescribed format by the Secretary of the Society on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper/ E-Stamp Paper of ₹100/- duly sworn before a First-Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary or an Oath Commissioner with this declaration by Secretary of the Society i.e. instruction issued from time to time by NCTE/AICTE/Higher Education/University (under Statute 27 and 28)/RCI are being completely followed by the institution.
Important Instructions for Colleges
- All applications must be submitted online through the MP Online portal.
- Physical submission of documents to Barkatullah University is mandatory within 3 days of online application.
- Documents must be verified (sealed and signed) by the Secretary of the institution.
- New colleges can only admit students after receiving official affiliation from the university.
- Compliance with the High Court Jabalpur order regarding affiliation fees and past dues is essential.
FAQs
Q1: What is the last date to apply for BU Bhopal college affiliation for 2026-27?
The last date to apply with a normal fee is February 28, 2026. With a late fee (25% surcharge), the final deadline is March 30, 2026.
Q2: How do colleges apply for affiliation/renewal?
Colleges must first apply online through the MP Online portal. After online submission, they need to physically submit all required documents, verified by the institution’s Secretary, to Barkatullah University within 3 days.
Q3: What documents are required for affiliation?
A comprehensive list of 32 documents is required, including registration certificates, bylaws, recognition orders from regulatory bodies (NCTE/AICTE/BCI), land documents, building safety certificates, financial statements, faculty approval letters, and various affidavits. Refer to the official notification for the complete list.
Q4: Is there a late fee for affiliation applications?
Yes, applications submitted between March 01, 2026, and March 30, 2026, will incur a 25% surcharge on the original application fee.
Q5: What is the significance of the High Court order mentioned in the notification?
As per WP No 5042-2024 dated 20-08-2024 from Hon’ble High Court Jabalpur, institutions are required to deposit 50% of the affiliation fee and any outstanding dues from previous academic sessions along with their application.
Q6: Can new colleges admit students before receiving affiliation?
No, new applicant colleges are explicitly informed that students can only be admitted to courses once the college has received official affiliation from Barkatullah University.
Q7: What if an institution fails to submit all required documents?
If desired documents are not received, the application for affiliation will not be considered, and the entire responsibility will lie with the college management.
Q8: Which regulatory bodies’ approvals are necessary for affiliation?
Permissions from the M.P. Government Higher Education Department, Bhopal, and central regulatory bodies like NCTE, AICTE, and BCI are necessary for affiliation.
Q9: Are there any specific formats for affidavits or faculty approval letters?
Yes, the notification mentions specific formats (Format A for Faculty Approval Letter, Format B for Teacher Service Agreement Affidavit, Format C for FDR details) which must be used. These formats are presumably enclosed with the full official notification.
Q10: What is the contact information for queries?
The notification directs colleges to the official university website for further information and queries. Specific contact numbers are not provided in this document.