List of CUET UG Central Universities 2026: Check Admission Dates, Process & Courses
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Registration - 3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
NTA has released the list of central universities accepting CUET score on the official website. Candidates seeking admission through CUET 2026 exam can check out the article to know the names of 48 CUET central Universities. Also, get the university-wise tentative admission date, process and courses offered.
List of CUET UG Central Universities
The list of CUET central universities 2026 has been released by National Testing Agency. Aspirants can check the list of universities at cuet.nta.nic.in. According to the official website, 48 central universities offer admission to undergraduate courses through CUET. Some of the top CUET central universities include Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Allahabad University. For the academic cycle 2026-2027, the Common University Entrance Test will be conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026, in CBT mode.
To be eligible to participate in the UG counselling process of the target university, candidates are required to apply and appear for CUET UG 2026. Once the exams are over and NTA announces the result, the central universities will begin their separate admission process. Candidates have to fill out the admission form of their target central university for the desired UG course.
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- CUET Central University List 2026
- Admission To CUET Universities 2026: Highlights
- How to Check CUET Central University Course List?
- What is the difference between Central and Government Universities?
- Government Universities Accepting CUET UG Score 2026
CUET Central University List 2026
Candidates planning to gain admission to central universities can check the complete list of all 48 central universities accepting CUET UG scores this year, along with their admission process and expected registration dates in the table below:
| CUET UG Central University Name |
CUET Admission Process |
Registration Begins on (Expected Dates) |
|---|---|---|
| Aligarh Muslim University | AMU CUET Admission Process | Last Week of June 2026 |
| Assam University | Assam University CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | BBAU CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Banaras Hindu University | BHU CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central Sanskrit University | Central Sanskrit University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | CTU CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | CU Andhra Pradesh CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Gujarat | CU Gujarat CUET Admission Process | First Week of August 2026 |
| Central University of Haryana | Central University of Haryana CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Himachal Pradesh | CU Himachal Pradesh CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Jammu | CU Jammu CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Jharkhand | CU Jharkhand CUET Admission Process | Mid-July 2026 |
| Central University of Karnataka | CU Karnataka CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Kashmir | CU Kashmir CUET Admission Process | Mid-July 2026 |
| Central University of Kerala | Central University of Kerala CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Odisha | CU Odisha CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Punjab | CU Punjab CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Rajasthan | CU Rajasthan CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of South Bihar | Central University of South Bihar CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | CU Tamil Nadu CUET Admission Process | First Week of August 2026 |
| Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | DHSGSU CUET Admission Process | Mid-July 2026 |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | GGV CUET Admission Process | Mid-July 2026 |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | HNBGU CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh | IGNTU CUET Admission Process | First Week of August 2026 |
| JMI CUET Admission Process | August 2026 | |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | JNU CUET Admission Process | First Week of July 2026 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | MGAHV CUET Admission Process | - |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Mahatma Gandhi Central University CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Manipur University | Manipur University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Maulana Azad National Urdu University CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram University CUET Admission Process | - |
| Nagaland University | Nagaland University CUET Admission Process | - |
| National Sanskrit University | National Sanskrit University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| North-Eastern Hill University | North-Eastern Hill University CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University CUET Admission Process | Second Week of July 2026 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University | Rajiv Gandhi University CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University | Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| Sikkim University | Sikkim University CUET Admission Process | Last Week of July 2026 |
| South Asian University Admission Process | - | |
| Tezpur University | Tezpur University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| The English and Foreign Languages University | The English and Foreign Languages University CUET Admission Process | First Week of August 2026 |
| Tripura University | Tripura University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| University of Allahabad | Allahabad University CUET Admission Process | Third Week of July 2026 |
| University of Delhi | DU CUET Admission Process | Third Week of Jun 2026 |
| University of Hyderabad | Second Week of July 2026 | |
| Visva-Bharti University Admission Process | Mid-July 2026 |
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How to Get Admission in Central Universities Through CUET UG
A total of 49 central universities in India offer admission to undergrdauate courses through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Candidates can get the list of CUET participating central universities at the NTA CUET UG official website: cuet.nta.nic.in or at the 'CUET UG 2026 College' page of Shiksha.com.
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
Admission To CUET Universities 2026: Highlights
Students must meet the CUET eligibility criteria and the respective university's CUET UG Cut Off to secure a seat. Check this table below to know the admission structure of CUET UG exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency |
| Language of the exam |
13 languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Mode of Examination |
Computer Based Test |
| 48 central universities, 35 state universities, 26 deemed universities, 107 private universities, 7 government universities (Note - These numbers may vary.) |
|
| Exam Centre Cities |
321 cities, including 306 in India and 15 abroad |
| Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
| Subjects Offered |
Section I: Language Section II: Domain Specific Subjects Section III: General Aptitude Test |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Passed or appearing in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board |
| UG Courses Offered |
UG programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Education, etc. |
| Appear for CUET 2026 → Check Result → Apply to desired universities → Participate in counselling/admission process → Confirm Admission by Paying Fees |
|
| Selection Criteria |
Based on CUET UG Score, university cut-off, and seat availability |
| Official Website |
cuet.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in |
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How to Check CUET Central University Course List?
Each CUET central university offers a variety of undergraduate courses through the CUET exam. Follow the given steps below to check the CUET UG courses offered by the participating universities:
- Visit the NTA CUET UG 2026 official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Navigate the “Universities” tab in the header menu of the homepage.
- Click on the tab. The screen will display the list of CUET 2026 Participating Universities
- Click on the “CENTRAL UNIVERSITY” tab.
- The screen will display the list of 48 central universities.
- Click on the university for which you wish to know the UG courses offered.
- Check the CUET UG course list along with their CUET subject combination and eligibility criteria.
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What is the difference between Central and Government Universities?
While the terms central universities and government universities are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to different types of institutions in India’s higher education system. Check out the table below to know the difference between them:
| Basis |
Central Universities |
Government Universities |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment |
Central Universities are established by an Act of Parliament. |
Government Universities are established by an Act of State Legislature. |
| Funding |
Central Universities are fully funded by the Central Government. |
Government Universities are funded by the respective government (state government). |
| Governing Body |
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, governs central universities. |
The State Higher Education Department governs the government universities. |
| Jurisdiction |
These universities are operated at the national level. |
These universities are operated at the state level. |
| Participation in CUET UG |
48 Central Universities participate in CUET UG. |
7 Government Universities participate in CUET UG. |
| Admission Process |
These universities offer admission through CUET UG for undergraduate programmes. |
These universities may accept CUET UG or conduct their own entrance/merit-based process. |
Check Out:
Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.
- Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
- On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
- A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
- Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released
The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.
CUET UG central universities follow individual admission counselling process after the CUET UG results are declared. Each university releases its own merit list/cut off, admission process, and guidelines. Candidates planning to get admission to UG courses at central universities are required to apply separately for the target university and participate in the counselling rounds.
To know the central university admission dates, candidates can:
- Visit the target CUET Central University official website.
- Navigate the Sections "Admissions", Notices", or "CUET UG Admissions".
- Look for the university-specific CUET UG Admission Brochure or Announcement page.
- Check the admission schedules, application procedures, and important dates.
Candidates can also get these information at Shiksha page.
Government Universities Accepting CUET UG Score 2026
Check out the space below for the list of CUET UG Government Universities 2026:
- Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous) under the Government of Assam
- Footwear Design and Development Institute
- College for Women Parade Ground, Jammu
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- ICAR CUET Admission Process
- Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar
- Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
- Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
National Testing Agency commenced CUET UG 2026 registrations on January 03, 2026. The registration window is open. Candidates who are desireous of appearing for CUET and admission to undergraduate programme must stay updated with the upcoming important CUET 2026 UG dates below:
- Last date to apply fo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
CUET UG 2026 application fee varies on number of subjects chosen and category of student. NTA has defined the CUET 2026 fe structure for General, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and OBC candidates. Check the table below to know CUET application fee for 5 subjects:
| Category | CUET Fee for 5 Subjects |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1800 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 1650 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1500 |
| Centres outside India | INR 8100 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
If a candidate has made a mistake in CUET UG 2026 application form, he/she can edit the details in online form once the correction window is open. NTA will open CUET 2026 correction window from February 02 to February 04. During this period, candidates can correct the details in the application, if
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
No, National Testing Agency has not yet issued the official notification for the extension of CUET UG 2026 registration last date. CUET UG 2026 application window is scheduled to close on January 30. Like every year, NTA is expected to extend the last date for candidates. Check below to know CUET ap
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Total 30 seats are available for admission in JUIT BBA programme as per official admission disclosure. Out of these 30 seats for JUIT BBA, 50% are filled through direct admission based on class 10+2 merit, and rest 50% are filled based on CUET (UG) Score.
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Answered 5 days ago
No, CUET is not required for Nalanda Open University admissions. The university is an Open University and offers courses through online and distance learning mode. Hence, no selection rounds are conducted. Students can apply simply by completing the Class 12/ Graduation as per the course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
USWL, Karnavati University accepts CUET scores for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants with CLAT score can also apply. Candidates can also appear for KUAT conducted by Karnavati University for admission to UG Law courses.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Yes, admissions are possible without CUET at CCSU. The other accepted entrance examinations are UPTAC, JEE Main, and others. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admission is held online. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admissions are done both merit & entrance-based. Interested studen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, the CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for BBA admissions at IIM Bangalore. Aside from the CUET-UG, candidates can also apply through the scores obtained in the JEE Mains. If the candidate has failed to appear for either of the aforementioned exam, they can still apply through the IIMB DBE
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, NIF Global Jaipur does not accept CUET scores for enrollment into BBA course. The college accepts the scores of Class 12 for admission to this course. Students should complete their Class 12 from any recognised board in any stream with decent scores. After evaluating applicants' scores, the coll
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Contributor-Level 10
For admission in Universities through CUET UG 2026, the policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc of the respective University / Institution shall be applicable. For appearing in CUET exam there is no age limit, however, candidates must check the age criteria (if any) prescribed the university in which candidate is desirous of taking admission.
As the CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective course and check the subject mapping criteria and age criteria.