CUET Merit List 2026: Get Direct Link to Download Rank List for DU, BHU, JNU
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
Aspirants who will appear for CUET exam 2026 will be required to visit the official website of CUET participating universities/colleges to check the merit list. Notably, the CUET 2026 merit list will be published in the form of pdf on the official website of the participating universities/colleges.
CUET Merit List
CUET merit list 2026 will be released by the paticipating universities. Candidates will be able to check and download the CUET UG 2026 merit list from the CUET accepting university official website. Merit list will be released soon after the CUET results 2026 are declared and counselling registration process is completed. Students who will appear for CUET UG 2026 must first register for the desired universities CUET counselling round and select the course preference. Based on CUET test taker's score and courses preferences, colleges and course will be alloted.
CUET counselling 2026 will commence in second week of July 2026. Candidates must be updated with the CUET admission 2026 schedule of accepting universities soon after the declaration of results. CUET UG 2026 result will be declared tentatively in first week of July 2026.
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- CUET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
- NTA CUET Merit List 2026
- CUET 2026 Participating Universities
- How to download NTA CUET Merit List 2026?
- CUET Merit List Vs CUET Cut Off
- Do all Participating University Release CUET Merit List?
- CUET Counselling 2026
CUET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
Check table below to know tentative dates for CUET UG 2026 merit list:
| CUET Events 2025 |
CUET Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam |
May and June 2026 |
| Release of CUET Answer Key 2026 |
Third week of June 2026 |
| Release of CUET 2026 Final Answer Keys |
First week of July 2026 |
| Declaration of CUET 2026 Result |
First week of July 2026 |
| CUET 2026 Merit List |
Begins in Mid-July 2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
CUET 2026 will be held in two slots. The timing for the same is released with release of CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates can know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2026 admit card. NTA is expceted not to release the official CUET 2026 date sheet. Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET exam date and slot timings on CUET intimation slips and admit card.
CUET UG 2026 datesheet is released soon after the registration process is over. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 exam schedule on their intimation slip or admit card also. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET examination schedule, however, candidates can check the schedule for applied subjects on their admit cards, when released. Candidates can know the CUET subject wise slots, exam dates and timings.
NTA CUET Merit List 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CUET merit list 2026 mentioning the list of top scorers in CUET subjects. NTA will release the CUET 2026 top score list soon after the declaration of CUET results 2026. Check the table below to know CUET previous year highest aggregate score of five subjects.
| CUET Application Number |
Aggregate NTA Score In Five Subjects |
|---|---|
| 253510212904 |
1225.93 |
| 253510482971 |
1210.10 |
| 253510237965 |
1205.17 |
| 253510131343 |
1203.40 |
| 253510914850 |
1200.12 |
| 253510344583 |
1194.37 |
| 253510459608 |
1193.77 |
| 253510359031 |
1191.25 |
| 253510422569 |
1190.66 |
| 253510498544 |
1190.44 |
| 253510041548 |
1190.09 |
| 253510414993 |
1187.84 |
| 253510265376 |
1186.34 |
| 253510368205 |
1185.62 |
| 253510338363 |
1184.97 |
| 253510078592 |
1184.30 |
| 253510438176 |
1181.93 |
| 253510320081 |
1179.91 |
| 253510069616 |
1179.04 |
| 253510783726 |
1176.44 |
CUET 2026 Participating Universities
Candidates can check the list of CUET 2026 central universities which will be accepting CUET scores.
| Participating Universities |
Merit Lists |
|---|---|
Click Here to download complete list of CUET Accepting Universities 2026
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG English 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May and June 2026. NTA has not released the official CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. On release of the official CUET admit card, candidates can know the subject wise CUET exam dates and slot timings. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.
To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:
- Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
- Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time.
- Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
- In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
As per the National Testing Agency official notification, CUET UG 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode. NTA will release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 soon for applied subjects.
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How to download NTA CUET Merit List 2026?
Aspirants who will appear for the CUET exam 2026 can check steps below to know how to download the CUET 2026 merit list. Check out the steps below:
- Go to official website of a applied participating university.
- Click on tab showing 'CUET Merit List 2026'
- Select the course to check merit list for
- Screen will display PDF file with the names and scores of all the shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates are suggested to download and print the PDF file.
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Details to Check on CUET Merit List
After downloading the merit list candidates can check the following details:
- Name of the candidate or roll number of the candidate
- Status
- Category
- Exam name
- CUET Subject name
- Name of the university/ college
- CUET score of the candidate
CUET Merit List Vs CUET Cut Off
CUET merit list and CUET cut off are two different aspects of selection process. Check the details below:
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CUET Merit List: It is a list of candidates ranked according to their performance or qualifications. It is usually based on various criteria such as exam scores, academic achievements, etc. Candidates with higher scores or qualifications are ranked higher on the CUET merit list.
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CUET Cut off: Cutoff refers to the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration in a CUET selection process. Cutoff for CUET 2025 are determined based on various factors such as the number of available seats, exam difficulty level, the overall performance of candidates, etc. Candidates who score above the cutoff are usually eligible for further rounds or selections.
Do all Participating University Release CUET Merit List?
No, all CUET accepting colleges do not release the CUET merit list 2026. University/Colleges like the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Dr. B.R Ambedkar University, and many more releases the CUET course-wise cut-off. Candidates meeting the CUET cutoff criteria are shortlisted for final admission to the desired college and course. To check the CUET cut off of accepting colleges, candidates must be updated with the notifications posted on the official website of CUET colleges. To know the expected and updated CUET cutoff of participating universities, refer the table below:
| Name of University/College |
CUET Admission Process |
CUET Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| 1. University of Delhi |
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| 2. Banaras Hindu University |
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| 3. University of Allahabad |
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| 4. Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi |
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| 6. Jawaharlal Nehru University |
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| 7. Aligarh Muslim University |
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| 8. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
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| 10. Central University of Kashmir |
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| 12. Central University Rajasthan |
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| 13. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) |
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| 14. Central University Jammu |
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| 15. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
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| 16. ICAR |
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CUET counselling 2026 for accepting colleges will commence after declaration of results. NTA will declare CUET 2026 results will be announced in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Based on the scores obtained in CUET 2026 exam, candidates will be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be able to appear for the CUET counselling 2026 for accepting colleges. Candidates must check admission process of the CUET accepting university they have applied for.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
No, the CUET-UG registrations for Apeejay Stya University BA (hons) admissions have been closed. CUET-UG 2026 registrations closed on Feb 26th. Candidates who failed to appear for the aforementioned entrance exam can still apply through their Class 12 board exam results.
For BA (hons) in Journalism a
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Answered 22 hours ago
No, CUET-UG is not a compulsory entrance exam for BA (hons) admissions at Apeejay Stya University. Selection of candidates is based mostly on merit in Class 12 board exams. However, BA (hons) in Journalism and Mass Communication admissions are based on the written test conducted by Apeejay Stya Univ
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Answered 23 hours ago
No, CUET is not compulsory to take admission in Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya. Candidates who wish to take admission in this college, have to go to the official website of college and fill the application form for their preffered course. Final seats are allocated based on merit in last qualifying exam
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Answered 23 hours ago
Yes, students can get admission in Maharaja Surajmal Institute BBA without CUET. The main exam for shortlisting is IPUCET. Students have to score well in CET and then participate in online counselling to get selected.
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Answered Yesterday
Yes, Maharaja Surajmal Institute doe accept CUET. However, it is not the primary exam for admissions. Students have to appear for the IPUCET and go through online counselling. The CUET-based admissions are given only against the vacant seats.
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No, the CUET-UG registrations for the academic year 2026 have been closed on Feb 26th. Thus, candidates who failed to apply for the exam will have to apply through their Class 12 board exam scores for Apeejay Stya University BSc admissions.
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No, th CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for Apeejay Stya University BSc admissions. The institute decides the admission for BSc course based on merit in Class 12 board exams. However, candidates can apply for BSc admissions through CUET-UG scores, if they have appeared for the exam.
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No, KIIT School of Public Health is not under CUET. The college instead accepts KIITEE exam. It is an online exam conducted for admission to different programmes offered at the college. Students have to appear for the exam to get a seat at KSPH.
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No, the CUET-UG registrations for Apeejay Stya University BTech admission 2026 has been closed. The CUET-UG 2026 registrations closed on February 26th. Candidates who are still looking to apply for Apeejay Stya University BTech courses can try to apply for the written test conducted by the institute
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College of Vocational Studies CUET UG cutoff 2025 for the BAMS course was released for admission to several All India categories in the form of opening and closing scores.
The overall closing scores varied between 133.15 and 498.87 for all categories. The General AI category students faced the stric
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