List of CUET UG Central Universities 2026: Check Admission Dates, Process & Courses
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
NTA releases 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 CUET UG Central Universities. Also, get the university-wise tentative admission date, process and courses offered.
List of CUET UG Central Universities
The list of CUET UG Central Universities 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency. Aspirants can check the list of universities at cuet.nta.nic.in. According to the official website, 49 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 is expected to be scheduled in May/June 2026. The mode of examination will be Computer Based Test.
To be eligible to participate in the UG counselling process of the target university, candidates are required to appear for the CUET 2026 exam. 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.
Candidates must meet the CUET eligibility criteria and the respective university's CUET UG Cut Off to secure a seat. Check out the article for the list of CUET central universities, their admission process, and expected admission date.
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- Admission to Universities through CUET UG 2026: Highlights
- CUET Central Universities List 2026
- How to Check CUET UG Central Universities Courses?
- What is the difference between Central and Government Universities?
- Government Universities Accepting CUET UG Score 2026
Admission to Universities through CUET UG 2026: Highlights
Candidates can check the table below to know the admission structure of CUET UG exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) |
| 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 |
| 49 central universities, 32 state universities, 25 deemed universities, 129 private universities, 6 government universities |
|
| Exam Centre Cities |
300 cities, including 285 in India and 15 abroad |
| Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
| Subjects Offered |
Section I: Language Section II: Domain Specific Subjects (23 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 |
Check Out: CUET UG 2026 Login
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.
CUET Central Universities List 2026
Candidates planning to gain admission to central universities can check the complete list of all 49 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 |
| IIM University (Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur) | IIM University Admission Process | August 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 Check CUET UG Central Universities Courses?
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 UG 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 |
47 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.
Below are some of the top CUET UG Central Universities among the list of total 49 universities accepting CUET UG score:
- University of Delhi
- University of Allahabad
- Banaras Hindu University
- Aligrah Muslim University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Jamia Millia Islamia
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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Yes, you can opt for the Appliued Mathematics paper in the CUET exam even if you studied Pure Mathematics (core) in class 12th, provided it meets the specific eligibility requirements of the university and course you are applying to.
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No, CUET UG exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. It is expected that National Testing Agency will announce the CUET exam date 2026 anytime soon. The exam is expected to be scheduled in May-June. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per th
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The exam (CUET UG 2025) was held from May 13 to early June (roughly) for many programmes.
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No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam
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Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.
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The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:
Top Colleges | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
Hindu College | INR 86,010 |
Miranda House | INR 19,014 |
Hansraj College | INR 540 |
Kirori Mal College | INR 50,445 |
ARSD College | INR 540 |
Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.
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You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test
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No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.
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No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.
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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.