CUET PG Participating Universities 2025 (OUT): Check Central, State & Private Colleges Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )

Updated on Sep 29, 2025 14:08 IST

CUET PG 2026 is becoming an important platform as many of the central, state, private, and deemed colleges are adding to the CUET PG colleges list in order to get a larger pool of qualified CUET PG candidates with a more analytical and practical approach towards the PG programme of their respective colleges. For this academic session, 190+ universities/colleges participated in CUET PG 2026 exam. Read this Shiksha article to get the list of CUET PG 2026 participating universities and also the ownership-wise CUET PG colleges list.

Table of content
  • CUET PG Participating Universities 2026: Check Complete List Of Colleges
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Ownership-Wise
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: State Universities
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Things to Remember

CUET PG Participating Universities 2026: Check Complete List Of Colleges

CUET PG 2026 Participating University List is important for CUET PG 2026 aspirants to know the government, private, and deemed colleges that provide admissions to the academic session 2026-2027. Based on the participating university 2026 cut-off, candidates will get admission to the CUET PG courses offered by a list of colleges accepting the CUET PG 2026 scorecard. NTA has released the CUET PG Participating universities 2026 list on the official website. 

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Ownership-Wise

CUET PG 2026 is a platform for admission to various postgraduate programs across the various central, state, deemed, and private universities. CUET PG exam is beneficial to both the students and participating institutes as the institutes will receive a larger pool of qualified candidates and can streamline their admission process. Additionally, the data from the exam can help them evaluate their programs and make improvements. Similarly, the students have a wider range of universities to choose from and can apply with a single exam. They also benefit from a fair and merit-based selection process.

Q:   Who will determine the final merit list for CUET PG Admission?
A:

NTA will generate the Score Card only. After that the admission exercise (including counselling) shall be handled by the participating Universities/Institutions officials only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with all the participating Universities. The CUET PG 2024 Merit list or Cut off will be made after all the process of counselling is being conducted by the participating universities of CUET PG 2024.

Q:   What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?
A:

CUET PG 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to pursue their Masters degree from the central universities. From the past years, many other state, private, and deemed universities is participating in the CUET PG examination. The examination will offer admission to a range of master's courses including normal and professional degree courses:

PG CoursesProfessional Degree Courses
  • MA
  • MSc
  • MCA
  • MCom
  • MFA
  • MBA
  • LLB
  • LLM
  • BEd
  • MEd

 

Q:   What are the PG courses offered by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) through the CUET PG exam?
A:

Tata Institutes of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced its decision to discontinue the TISS NET Exam. The decision is taken into consideration as per the directions released by the Ministry of Education stating the conduct of the CUET PG 2024 exam for PG admissions. 

Here are the list of PG courses which are offered by TISS through CUET PG exam:

  • Mumbai Campus: 
  1. Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)
  2. Master of Arts in Development Studies 
  3. Master of Arts in Women's Studies 
  4. Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP)
  5. Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies) 
  6. Master of Arts / Master of Science in Regulatory Policy and Governance
  7. Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Urban Policy and Governance) 
  8. Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Water Policy and Governance) 
  9. Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) 
  10. Master of Public Health (Health Administration)
  11. Master of Public Health ( Health Policy, Economics and Finance) {MPH-HPEF} 
  12. Master of Public Health ( Social Epidemiology) {MPH-SE} 
  13. Master of Arts in (Social Entrepreneurship)
  14. Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
  15. Master of Laws (Access to Justice) 
  16. Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families)
  17. Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice) 
  18. Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology & Justice) 
  19. Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action) 
  20. Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action) 
  21. Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) 
  22. Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) 
  23. Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)
  24. Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice)
  • Tuljapur Campus
  1. Master of Arts in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  2. Master of Arts / Master of Science in Development Policy, Planning and Practice
  3. Master of Arts / Master of Science in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance 
  4. Master of Arts (Social Work in Rural Development)
  • Hyderabad Campus
  1. Master of Arts in Education
  2. Master of Arts in Cities and Governance 
  3. Master of Arts in Development Studies 
  4. Master of Arts in Rural Development and Governance
  5. Master of Arts in Natural Resource & Governance
  6. Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance 
  7. Post-Graduate Diploma: Cities and Governance 
  8. Post-Graduate Diploma (Natural Resource & Governance) 
  9. Post Graduate Diploma (Public Policy & Governance)
  10. Master of Arts in Women's Studies
  • Guwahati Campus
  1. Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practices)
  2. Master of Arts in Social Work (Counselling) 
  3. Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) 
  4. Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health) 

Note:

Apart from these PG programme, the following two programme admission will be done through CAT scores:

  • Master of Arts in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations
  • Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership.

 

Candidates can check out the categorization of CUET PG 2026 participating universities/ institutes from below:

Participating Institute Ownership

Number of Institutes

Central University/ Institution

53

State University

42

Deemed University

15

Private University

80

Other University

0

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University Name

Admission Process

Tata Institute of Fundamental Sciences

TIFR Admission Process 

Delhi University

DU Admission Process 

BHU

BHU Admission Process 

JNU

JNU Admission Process 

BBAU

BBAU Admission Process 

Central University of Haryana

Central University of Haryana Admission Process 

Central University of Gujarat

Central University of Gujarat Admission Process 

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: State Universities

Candidates can check the names of the state universities below that have been included in the CUET PG 2026 colleges list:

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State University Name

State

Assam Down Town University

Assam

Assam Women's University

Assam

Baba Gulam Shah Badshah University

Jammu and Kashmir

Barkatullah University

Madhya Pradesh

Centre for Development Studies

New Delhi

Cluster University of Jammu

Jammu

Cluster University of Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir

Delhi Teachers University

New Delhi

Delhi Technological University

New Delhi

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Madhya Pradesh

Digital University Kerala

Kerala

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University

Uttar Pradesh

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru

Karnataka

Dr. Ambedkar University, Delhi

Delhi

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University

Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University 

Jharkhand

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Delhi

Gurugram University

 

Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh

Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar

Gujarat

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

New Delhi

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Maharshtra

Islamia College of Science and Commerce

Srinagar

Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir

Kashmir

Jiwaji University

Madhya Pradesh

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University

Uttar Pradesh

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University

Assam

Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology

Uttar Pradesh

Maharaja Bir Bikram College

Tripura

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Uttar Pradesh

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University

Rajasthan

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Uttar Pradesh

Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Delhi

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

Tamil Nadu

Ranchi University

Jharkhand

Sanchi University of Buddhist- Indic Studies

Rajasthan

Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice

Rajasthan

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University 

Jammu and Kashmir

Shri Vishwakarma Skill University

Haryana

Siddharth University

Uttar Pradesh

University of Jammu

Jammu

Vikram University

Madhya Pradesh

Vinoba Bhave University

Jharkhand

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Things to Remember

The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (PG) - 2026 examination.

  • NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
  • The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university/programme.
  • You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.

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Q:   What are the courses available at University of Delhi through CUET PG exam?
A:

Delhi University will be offering 88 PG courses in various domains like MSc, MA, MTech, MFA, MPH, and other PG degrees through the CUET PG 2025 examination:

Programme/ Course offeredTest Paper Code
M.A. ArabicLAQP05
M.A. BuddhistACQP04
M.A. EnglishLAQP01
M.A. French StudiesLAQP10
M.A. German StudiesLAQP12
M.A. Hispanic StudiesLAQP14
M.A. Italian StudiesLAQP41
M.A. HindiLAQP02
Bachelor in Library & Information SciencesCOQP11
Master in Library & InformationSciencesCOQP13
M.A. LinguisticsLAQP04
M.A. BengaliLAQP07
M.A. TamilLAQP35
M.A. Comparative Indian LiteratureLAQP01
M.A. PhilosophyHUQP16
M.A. PsychologyHUQP20
M.A. Applied PsychologyHUQP20
M.A. PunjabiLAQP33
M.A. SanskritLAQP03
M.A. RussianLAQP34
M.A. UrduLAQP37
M.Com.COQP08
Bachelor in EducationCOQP06
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Mathematics)COQP07
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Languages)COQP05
1B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Social Science)COQP04
Master of EducationCOQP15
M.Sc. BiophysicsSCQP17
M.Sc. ElectronicsMTQP05
M.Tech. (Microwave Electronics)MTQP05
M.Sc. GeneticsSCQP17
M.Sc. InformaticsMTQP05
M.Sc. MicbrobiologySCQP03
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)COQP11
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)COQP18
M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and BiotechnologySCQP17
LL.B.COQP11
LL.M.COQP14
Master of Computer ApplicationSCQP09
M.Sc. Computer ScienceSCQP09
M.A./M.Sc. MathematicsSCQP19
Master of Operational ResearchSCQP09
M.A. in Hindustani Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Veena/Violin/Guitar)HUQP14
M.A. in Karnatak Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/Violin)HUQP12
M.A. in Percussion (Tabla/Pakhawaj)HUQP25
M.Sc. AnthropologyHUQP02
M.Sc. Forensic ScienceSCQP13
M.Sc. BotanySCQP07
M.Sc. Biomedical SciencesSCQP17
M.Sc. ChemistrySCQP08
M.A. Environmental StudiesSCQP11/COQP02
M.Sc. Environmental StudiesSCQP11
M.Sc. GeologySCQP14
M.Sc. Food and NutritionHUQP11
M.Sc. Resource Management &Design ApplicationHUQP11
M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood StudiesHUQP11
M.Sc. Development , Communication & ExtensionHUQP11
M.Sc. PhysicsSCQP24
M.Sc. ZoologySCQP17
M.A. Life Long Learning &ExtensionCOQP03
M.A. East Asian StudiesCOQP11
M.A. JapaneseLAQP15
M.A. EconomicsCOQP10
M.A. GeographyHUQP08
M.A. HistoryHUQP09
M.A. Political ScienceHUQP18
M.A. Social WorkHUQP21
M.A. SociologyHUQP22
M.Sc. (Mathematics Education)COQP03/COQP06
M.A. JournalismCOQP17
Master in Respiratory TheorySCQP21
M.A. in Hindu StudiesACQP08
M.A. in ChineseLAQP09
M.A. Korean StudiesLAQP20
Master of PhysiotherapySCQP21
M.A. PersianLAQP30
M.Sc. BiochemistrySCQP17
M.A./M.Sc. StatisticsSCQP27
M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel ScienceHUQP11
M.A. African StudiesCOQP11
B.Ed. Special Education (ID)COQP03
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Commerce, Punjabi, Urdu, Home Science)COQP08, COQP03
Bachelor in Education (VI)COQP03
MFA (Applied Art)HUQP03
Master in Public HealthCOQP19
MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Visual Communication)HUQP07
Q:   What is a good score in CUET PG for DU admissions?
A:

Delhi University has not released the MSc course wise cut off for the academic session . However, candidates can go through the table below for the expected good score in CUET PG examination in order to get the seat in the MSc courses offered by DU.

DU PG Courses Expected Cut Offs

Course

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

1. M.A. Arabic

170-180

150-160

130-138

100-110

160

2. M.A. Buddhist Studies

165-170

155-160

120-130

115-125

150

3. M.A. English

200-220

170-180

150-170

145-160

190

4.     M.A. French Studies

5.     M.A. German Studies

6.     M.A. Hispanic Studies

7.     M.A. Italian Studies

-

-

-

-

-

8. M.A. Hindi

200-230

215-225

198-215

170-180

178

9.     Bachelor of Library and Information Science (PG)

 

10.   Master of Library & Information Science

190-200

180-195

180-192

170-182

160-176

155-170

150-160

144-160

180

170

11. M.A. Linguistics

200-210

185-199

172-185

160

185

12.   M.A. Bengali

13.   M.A. Comparative Indian Literature

14.   M.A. Tamil

 

 

180-195

 

 

185-199

172-185

160

185

15. M.A. Persian

175-195

166-179

155-170

140-150

160

16. M.A. Philosophy

130-150

100-120

80-95

60-79

100-110

17.   M.A. Psychology

18.   M.A. Applied Psychology

170-180

155-175

155-175

140-150

130

19. M.A. Punjabi

130-140

120-132

100-110

85-98

110

20. M.A. Sanskrit

150-160

140-155

125-140

112-125

130

21. M.A. Russian Studies

120-135

110-127

90-105

75-90

105

22. M.A. Urdu

180-195

155-175

155-175

140-150

130

23.  M.Com.

24.  MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD)

25.  MBA - International Business (MBA - IB)

200-210

190-210

175-190

160-180

170

26. MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM)

210-220

190-210

175-190

160-180

170

 

27.  B.Ed.

28.  B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation)

29.  B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment)

30.  M.Ed.

180-210

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

31. M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry

270-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

32.  M.Sc. Electronics

33.  M. Tech. Microwave Electronics

240-265

230-240

200-210

180-200

220

34. M.Sc. Genetics

270-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

35. M.Sc. Informatics

280-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

36. M.Sc. Microbiology

250-265

230-255

215-260

190-210

220

37.  Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.)

38.  Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED.

220-230

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

39. M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology &

Biotechnology

250-260

235-255

215-230

190-210

235

40.  LL.B.

41.  LL.M.

210-230

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

42.  M.C.A.

43.  M.Sc. Computer Science

210-225

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

44. M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics

180-190

175

155-175

140-150

130

 

45.  M.Sc. Operational Research

46.  M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research

190-210

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

47. M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics

220-230

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

 

48.  M.A. Music (Hindustani: Vocal / Instrumental)

49.  M.A. Karnataka (Music: Vocal / Instrumental)

50.  M.A. Music (Percussion Tabla / Pakhawaj)

160-170

140-155

125-140

112-125

130

51.  M.Sc. Anthropology

52.  M.Sc. Forensic Science

190-210

175-180

155-170

132-155

170

53. M.Sc. Botany

220-250

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

54. M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences

250-260

230-240

210-230

190-200

230

55. M.Sc. Chemistry

200-220

190-200

170-190

155-180

190

56.  M.A. Environmental Studies

57.  M.Sc. Environmental Studies

210-225

200-210

180-190

160-170

190

58. M.Sc. Geology

190-215

175-190

160-180

150-170

180

 

59.  M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies

60.  M.Sc. Food & Nutrition

61.  M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science

62.  M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension

63.  M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application

200-220

195-210

180-190

170-180

190

64. M.Sc. Physics

185-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

65. M.Sc. Zoology

230-245

218-230

200-220

190-210

220

66. M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension

190-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

67.  M.A. East Asian Studies

68.  M.A. Japanese

160-170

150-170

130-150

120-130

170

69. M.A. Economics

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

70. M.A. Geography

175-190

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

71. M.A. History

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

72. M.A. Political Science

175-187

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

73. M.A. Social Work

188-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

74. M.A. Sociology

175-190

160-170

140-150

120-130

160

75. M.Sc. Mathematics Education

200-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

76. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL)

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

77. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

195-225

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

78. MBA - Business Economics (MBA – BE)

180-195

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

79. Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

160-180

-

-

-

-

80. M.Sc. Nursing

210-220

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

81. Masters in Journalism

180-195

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

Q:   What is the procedure for seeking admission to postgraduate programs in University of Delhi?
A:

From the academic year 2024-24, admission to all programs of University of Delhi is through Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)- 2024 (CUET (PG)-2024) only. For admissions, you must:

  1. Read the PG Bulletin of Information carefully to familiarise yourself with all the policies.
  2. Ascertain you fulfil the Program-Specific eligibility for the program/s in which you wish to take admission.
  3. Apply and appear the Common University Entrance Test-Postgraduate 2023 (CUET (PG) 2024) in the Test paper (s) as per the Program Specific Eligibility of University of Delhi.
  4. Apply to Common Seat Allocation System – Postgraduate 2024 (CSAS (PG)-2024) of the University of Delhi.
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Here are some tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode:

Understand the exam format, make sure you have a good understanding of computer, choose a test center that is convenient for you, arrive early on the center.

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See, solve as many previous question papers and it is advised to allocate time to yourself while solving the paper.

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It is advisable to start solving CUET PG question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 4-5 months before the exam date. 

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Well, there is no fixed number, but candidates are advised to solve as many question papers as they can. and it also depends on the individual preparation.

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It is conducted once a year only. And it is typically held in the month of March or April. The exact date is announced on NTA a few months before the exam

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It is important because you can be familiar with the exam pattern, identify important topics, boosts confidence, and helps in practice and revision.

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IIT JAM is for PG scientific and engineering courses in IITs and other premier institutons while CUET PG is a wider platform for admissions to postgraduate programs across private, state and central universities.

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The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.

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No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.

The NTA is a government autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, India. It has been entrusted with the task of c

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No, candidates are not allowed to take the CUET PG question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall after the Computer Based Test (CBT) is over.

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