Top CUET UG Universities NIRF Ranking 2025 (OUT): List of Top Central, State, Private Colleges
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET top universities NIRF ranking 2025 has been releasd. Candidates can check the list of CUET-accepting universities with their NIRF ranking 2025. Candidates can make informed decisions with the help of the ranking. Know the top universities to apply to.
CUET Universities NIRF Ranking
CUET Top Universities NIRF Ranking 2025 has been released at nirfindia.org. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a significant benchmark for assessing the quality and performance of higher education institutions across India. Every year, the NIRF publishes its rankings, offering insights into the best universities in various categories. For students preparing for the Common Universiy Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduates, understanding these rankings can help them make informed decisions about their educational paths.
The NIRF 2025 rankings will be released at nirfindia.org, highlighting the leading universities across India based on their performance in various categories. For CUET UG aspirants, these rankings offer a valuable guide to the top institutions they might consider for their higher education. This article provides an overview of the top CUET universities according to the NIRF 2025 rankings, compares these rankings with previous years, and explains the key parameters used in the evaluation process.
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Candidates can refer the table below to know the CUET top universities with 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
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 |
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.
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
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Top CUET Universities: NIRF Ranking 2024
Candidates can refer the table below to know the CUET top universities with NIRF Ranking 2024:
Parameters of NIRF Ranking
The NIRF rankings are gicen based on several factors that reflect the overall performance and quality of an institution. These factors include:
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Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR)
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Research and Professional Practices (RPC)
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Graduation Outcomes (GO)
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Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
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Perception (PR)
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 9 hours ago
To start preparing for CUET (Common University Entrance Test), it helps to follow a structured plan since the exam covers multiple subjects and is highly competitive. Here's a clear roadmap you can use:
Step‑by‑Step CUET Prep Strategy
1. Understand the Exam Pattern
- Sections:
- Language Test (English + re
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 hours ago
Private Universities (Strong Placements in CSE/IT)
VIT Vellore/Chennai – CSE/IT admission possible via VITEEE. Fees ~₹7–8 lakh.
SRM Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai/Kattankulathur) – Strong CSE placements. Fees ~₹10–12 lakh.
Lovely Professional University (LPU, Punjab) – CSE/IT/ECE easily ava
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 14 hours ago
How B.Tech Admissions Work
NITs, IIITs, GFTIs: Admission strictly via JEE Main + JoSAA counseling.
State Govt. Engineering Colleges: Admission via state-level exams/counseling (REAP in Rajasthan, HSTES in Haryana, UPSEE in UP, etc.).
Private Universities:
Some accept CUET scores for general UG courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Cuet offers few to none options for B.Tech aspirant
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
Yes, Invertis University does accept CUET for BCA admission. The university considers valid score in either IUCET or CUET exams. Other national/ state CETs may also be considered. Eligible students can apply online.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The last date to edit the CUET subjects 2026 in application form was April 19, 2026. NTA reopened the CUET form correction 2026 window for paid candidates. In this window, candidates could only edit the opted subjects.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, NTA reopened the CUET form correction window 2026 on April 17. It has been closed now. During this window, candidates could only edit the CUET subjects opted. Only candidates who paid the application fee could modify the CUET subjects as per the preferred programme and university.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
National Testing Agency reopened the CUET subject correction 2026 window. Candidates who paid the registration fee could edit the opted CUET subjects till the prescribed last date at official website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Generally the CUET UG exam is held in the month of April or May. These exams are taken in CBT mode which means you will have to go to the centre and answer the questions using computer and the questions are in MCQ format.
Hope this helps!
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
SRM University Sonepat provides scholarships based on CUET scores of the candidates. Check below the criteria for the scholarship:
| CUET-Percentile (Best 5 Subjects) | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 95 & above | 100% |
| 90- 94.99 | 75% |
| 85- 89.99 | 50% |
| 80- 84.99 | 25% |
| 70 - 79.99 | 10% |
Note: Only for first 500 students on FCFS basis.
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