List of CUET UG State Universities 2026: Check Admission Process and Courses
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
List of CUET UG 2026 state universities has been released at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the list of state universities under CUET 2026 offering UG courses across India. Candidates applying for CUET state universities can check the link for official websites, counselling registration dates, process and steps to apply for admission here.
CUET UG State Universities
CUET UG 2026 list of State Universities is available at cuet.nta.nic.in. The National Testing Agency has updated the list of State Universities that will be accepting CUET scores. More than 25 State universities will be accepting CUET UG. The list will be updated regularly on official website. Candidates can know the complete list of state universities, UG courses and counselling registration dates here.
NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam tentatively in May/June 2026 in CBT mode. Students must obtain a score in CUET UG to participate in the admission process of State Universities. After the declaration of CUET result 2026, candidates must apply for the desired CUET state universities following the process mentioned in this article.
- CUET UG 2026 State Universities Highlight
- List of CUET UG State Universities 2026
- Difference Between CUET State University and Central University
- How to Check CUET UG State Universities Courses?
CUET UG 2026 State Universities Highlight
Candidates seeking admission to CUET state universities can check the table below to know about highlights of CUET state universities admission.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Languages of the Exam | 13 Languages- English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| CUET Colleges 2026 | 47 Central Universities, 30 State Universities, 23 Deemed Universities, 114 Private Universities, 7 Government Universities (as per latest NTA updates) |
| CUET Exam Centre Cities | 300 cities (285 in India + 15 abroad) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes per paper |
| Subjects Offered | - Section I: Languages - Section II: Domain-Specific Subjects (23 subjects) - Section III: General Aptitude Test |
| Eligibility Criteria | Passed or appearing in Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
| UG Courses Offered | UG programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Education, and more |
| CUET Admission Process | Through CUET UG scores |
| Selection Criteria | Based on CUET UG score, individual university cut-offs, and seat availability |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in |
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As per the NIRF ranking 2025, the top 5 universities for CUET UG are:
NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University
NIRF 4- Jamia Millia Islamia
NIRF 6- Banaras Hindu University
NIRF 5- University of Delhi
NIRF 10- Aligarh Muslim University
CUET UG scores are not accepted by IITs. Common University Entrance Test for UG is conducted for admission to state, central, private, deemed and government institutions. Admission to UG courses of IITs is offered through other national level entrance examinations.
List of CUET UG State Universities 2026
Candidates seeking admission to UG courses of CUET state universities can check the complete list of 30 state-wise universities mentioned in the table below.
CUET State Universities in Assam
- Bhattadev University
- Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
- Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit And Ancient Studies University
- Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur
- North Lakhimpur College
CUET State Universities in Delhi
CUET State Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
- Cluster University Of Jammu
- Cluster University Of Srinagar
- Islamia College Of Science And Commerce
- Islamic University Of Science And Technology, Awantipora
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
- University Of Jammu
- University Of Kashmir
CUET State University in Karnataka
CUET State University in Madhya Pradesh
- Barkatullah University
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
- Maharaja Chattrasal Bundelkhand University
- Vikram University
CUET State University in Rajasthan
- Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
- Sardar Patel University Of Police Security and Criminal Justice
CUET State University in Uttar Pradesh
- Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
- Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
- Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology
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Difference Between CUET State University and Central University
Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 must know the difference between CUET state and CUET central universities. Check the table below to know the difference between the types of universities and get help in choosing the right university.
| Features |
CUET State Universities |
CUET Central Universities |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership |
Governed and funded by the respective State Governments |
Governed and funded by the Central Government |
| Number of Participating Universities |
30 State Universities accepting CUET UG |
47 Central Universities accepting CUET UG |
| Admission Process |
Based on CUET UG scores as per state university policies |
Based on CUET UG scores |
| Course Fees |
Higher than central universities |
Lower than all types of universities |
| Reservation Policy |
Follows state government reservation norms |
Follows central government reservation norms |
| Recognition & Reputation |
Primarily enjoys a regional reputation |
Known for national and international recognition |
| Seat Quota for State Residents |
Often have a domicile quota for state students |
No special quota for state residents |
CUET UG langauge section will now consist of 13 languages instead of 33 languages. The 13 langauges of CUET UG 2026 are: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Whereas, the languages which have been deleted are: Arabic, Bodo, Chinese, Dogri, French, German, Italian, Janpanese, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Manipuri, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Santhali, Sindhi, Spanish, Tibetan, Sanskrit.
CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- B.A (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Vocational studies
- B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program
- Integrated M. Optometry
- Integrated M.A
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)]
- Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are:
How to Check CUET UG State Universities Courses?
Different UG courses are offered by each CUET state university. Candidates seeking admission to any of the above CUET state universities must check the list of stream-wise UG courses offered. To know the CUET courses for Science, Commerce and Arts stream, follow the steps below:
Step 1- Visit the CUET UG official link: cuet.nta.nic.in
Step 2- Click on tab showing ‘Universities’; Screen will show all CUET accepting universities
Step 3- Navigate to tab ‘State Universities’ and select the click on desired university name
Step 4- Screen will now show the list of UG courses and eligibility criteria.
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2026 will be accepted by more than 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form.
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