Top CUET UG Universities NIRF Ranking 2025 (OUT): List of Top Central, State, Private Colleges
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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 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 |
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
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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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:
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)
CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 150 universities across India. The number of UG courses offered through CUET UG varies from university to university. Top central university like Delhi University offers 79 UG courses, BHU offers 18 UG courses and so forth. Candidates seeking admission to central, state, private or deemed universities throiugh CUET scores must check the list of courses offered and eligibility for each course.
Admission to the B.Tech course at Ahmedabad University depends on the JEE (Main) score of the current year, CUET (Central Universities Entrance Tests) subject tests of Physics and Mathematics of the current year, or any State level (in India) Engineering Entrance examinations like MH-CET in Maharashtra, GUJCET in Gujarat, and others of the current year. Prior preparation can help to get admission to various courses at Ahmedabad University. So study hard and apply early for a successful admission to various courses offered at Ahmedabad University.
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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.
Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are: