Candidates seeking admission through CUET 2026 exam can check out the article to know the names of participating CUET central Universities. Also, get the university-wise admission process.
List of CUET UG Central Universities
The list of CUET central universities 2026 was released by National Testing Agency at cuet.nta.nic.in. According to the official website, around 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.
To be eligible to participate in the UG counselling process of the target central university, candidates must have appeared for CUET UG 2026. As NTA has announced the result, the central universities will soon begin their separate admission process. Candidates have to fill out the admission form of their target central university for the desired UG course before last date for further admission process. Read this article to get the list of top ranking central universities and their admission process.
- When and How to Apply for CUET Central Universities?
- CUET Central University List 2026
- Top CUET Central Universities: NIRF Ranking 2025
- CUET University Admission 2026: Highlights
- How to Check CUET Central University Course List?
- What is the difference between Central and Government Universities?
When and How to Apply for CUET Central Universities?
Each participating CUET central university will soon open its admission portal and will release the university application form at their official website or admission portal. To get admission to a central university, candidates must check their official page or Shiksha CUET UG university-wise admission page to know all required details.
Below are the steps to apply for universities for admission:
- Visit desired university's official website.
- Navigate CUET UG 2026 Admission Portal
- Click on university's CUET counselling registration form.
- Register on application link.
- Fill out application form with all required details.
- Submit required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- If eligible, participate in counselling process to confirm seat.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 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:
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Top CUET Central Universities: NIRF Ranking 2025
Below are the top CUET central universities based on the NIRF Ranking 2025:
| NIRF Rank | Name of University |
|---|---|
| NIRF Rank 2 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| NIRF Rank 4 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| NIRF Rank 5 | University of Delhi |
| NIRF Rank 6 | Banaras Hindu University |
| NIRF Rank 10 | Aligarh Muslim University |
| NIRF Rank 18 | University of Hyderabad |
| NIRF Rank 31 | Lovely Professional University |
| NIRF Rank 33 | Gauhati University |
| NIRF Rank 34 | University of Kashmir |
| NIRF Rank 37 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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
CUET Central Universities offers a variety of UG courses. Follow these steps to check the list:
- Visit the CUET UG website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the 'Universities' tab.
- Click on the 'Central University' tab.
- The list of 49 central universities will appear on the screen.
- Check the CUET UG course list, along with the elgibility requirements.
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CUET University Admission 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 |
|---|---|
| Language of the exam |
13 languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| 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 |
| 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 nta.ac.in |
Check Out: CUET UG 2026 Login
How to Check CUET Central University Course List?
CUET central universities offer 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.
Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency does not release CUET UG cutoff. To check the university wise cutoff, candidates must visit the official portal of desired universities and check the cutoff details. Accepting colleges release the CUET cutoff soon after declaration of CUET UG results by NTA.
The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:
- Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
- The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
- The difficulty level of the CUET exam
- Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)
CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:
100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.
CUET Allahabad University 2206 cutoff will be released after declaration of CUET results 2026. To check CUET AU cutoff 2026, candidates must follow the steps below:
- Go to allduniv.ac.in
- Click on tab CUET UG 2026 Admissions
- Screen will show admission page
- Scroll down and check course wise CUET AU cutoff 2026
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
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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. |
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)
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- Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar
- Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
- Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
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