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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 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
Q:   How many universities accept CUET score?
A:

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:

NameStateNIRF Rank 2024
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi2
Jamia Millia IslamiaDelhi3
Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh5
University of DelhiDelhi6
Aligarh Muslim UniversityUttar Pradesh8
Q:   Which are the languages included in CUET UG?
A:

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.

Q:   Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?
A:

As per the NIRF ranking 2024, the top 5 universities for CUET UG are:

NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University

NIRF 3- Jamia Millia Islamia

NIRF 5- Banaras Hindu University

NIRF 6- University of Delhi

NIRF 8- Aligarh Muslim University

Top CUET Universities: NIRF Ranking 2024

Candidates can refer the table below to know the CUET top universities with NIRF Ranking 2024:

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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
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Tamil Nadu 11
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Tamil Nadu 12
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Odisha 15
University of Hyderabad Telangana 17
Chandigarh University Punjab 20
Lovely Professional University Punjab 27
Symbiosis International Maharashtra 31
Amity University Uttar Pradesh 32
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Uttar Pradesh 33
Jamia Hamdard Delhi 40
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Maharashtra 42
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Maharashtra 44
University of Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir 45
UPES Uttarakhand 46
Delhi Technological University Delhi 48
Graphic Era University More Details Uttarakhand 52
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Maharashtra 58
Shiv Nadar University Uttar Pradesh 62
Manipal University, Jaipur Rajasthan 64
Jain University, Bangalore Karnataka 65
Tezpur University Assam 69
Central University of Punjab Punjab 83
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Haryana 92
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu 93
University of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 97
Central University of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu 99

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The NIRF rankings are determined based on several parameters that reflect the overall performance and quality of an institution. These parameters include:

Q:   Which IIT accepts CUET score?
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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.

Q:   What programs does CUET UG provide admission for?
A:

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)
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  2. Research and Professional Practices (RPC): This evaluates the research output, quality of research, and the extent of industry collaboration and professional practices.

  3. Graduation Outcomes (GO): This measures the success rate of students in terms of their employability, higher studies, and other achievements post-graduation.

  4. Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): This parameter looks at the institution's efforts towards providing inclusive education and outreach to diverse communities.

  5. Perception (PR): This involves the institutional reputation as perceived by academics, employers, and the general public.

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