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 has been released on the official website. The National Testing Agency updated the list of State Universities that will accepts CUET scores. More than 25 State universities are accepting CUET UG. The list has been updated on official website. Candidates can know the complete list of state universities, UG courses and counselling registration dates here.
NTA conducted CUET UG 2026 exam 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.
Also Read:
- CUET UG 2026 State Universities Eligibility Criteria
- List of CUET UG State Universities 2026
- Difference Between CUET State University and Central University
- Steps to Apply for CUET State Universities 2026
CUET UG 2026 State Universities Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to state universities through CUET UG 2026 must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board.
- General category candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12.
- SC/ST/OBC category candidates are required to obtain at least 45% marks in Class 12.
- There is no upper age limit for CUET UG 2026; however, individual universities may have their own specific eligibility conditions.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
As per NIRF ranking 2025, top 5 CUET UG Universities 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
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.
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.
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
Also Read: NTA CUET UG Admission Process
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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 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.
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
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.
Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are:
| Name | State | NIRF Rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi | 2 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | 3 |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | 5 |
| University of Delhi | Delhi | 6 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
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Steps to Apply for CUET State Universities 2026
Candidates desireous of taking admission to CUET state universities, must follow the steps below to apply for counsellin/admission process:
- Visit the official website of desired university
- Check for CUET UG counselling 2026 registration form and dates
- Register with CUET UG 2026 login details
- Enter the course and college preferences (after CUET results)
- Pay CUET counselling fee and save form for future reference
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