Most Preferred Universities for CUET UG Admissions 2025|Shiksha Poll-Based Rankings
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
Common University Entrance Test (UG) is a national-level entrance test conducted for admission to central, state, private and deemed universities in India. Every year lakh of candidates apply for UG admissions. Check the most preferred University for CUET UG admissions as per Shiksha polls.
CUET UG College Preference
With CUET UG 2025 results just declared by NTA and admissions about to begin, students across India are now gearing up for the next phase of CUET 2025 i.e., university choice, form filling, and counselling. In a recent online poll conducted by Shiksha to gauge student preferences for Top Universities for CUET UG admissions, Delhi University (DU) has emerged as the most preferred university for admission, followed by Banaras Hindu University.
CUET counselling 2025 has commenced for top central universities. Candidates still deciding on CUET colleges and universities through CUET UG must read this complete article to know more about what other CUET aspirants prefer. And which are the top universities to apply for through CUET UG scores.
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- Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions 2025: Shiksha Poll results
- Why is Delhi University the Top Pick for CUET UG 2025?
- Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions: Banaras Hindu University
- Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions: Other Universities
Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions 2025: Shiksha Poll results
Shiksha conducted a poll soon after the declaration of CUET UG 2025 results, asking students about their Top CUET preference. Below are the Shiksha poll results:
According to the poll, which received 6,500+ votes, here’s how students ranked their choices:
CUET College Preference Poll
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 |
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
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.
Why is Delhi University the Top Pick for CUET UG 2025?
The fact that nearly half the students (49%) selected Delhi University as their first choice isn’t surprising. University of Delhi has been the top choice among candidates for years, with more than two lakh candidates applying every year for approximately 79000 seats. DU offers a wide range of highly sought-after undergraduate programmes in Economics, Commerce, Science, Humanities, and Management. Some of its top DU colleges like SRCC, Hindu College, Miranda House, and Hansraj College are among the best in the country.
Why is DU popular Among Candidates?
Reason why the majority of candidates all over India prefer Delhi University is:
- High academic reputation and NIRF rankings
- Excellent campus placements and internship opportunities
- Centrally located colleges and well-connected campuses
- Diverse course options and student-friendly policies
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Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions: Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of India’s oldest and most reputed central universities in Uttar Pradesh, secured the second spot with 25% votes. BHU remains popular for traditional courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Ayurveda, and Theology, alongside emerging areas like Commerce and Management.
Some of the top courses offered by BHU are:
Commonly asked questions
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:
CUET is a national level entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admission to various UG and PG courses offered by 45 central universities and 10 private universities in india that accept cuet score for admission:
1) Avinashilingam institute for home sciences and higher education for women.
2) BML Munjal university.
3) Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam technical university.
4) IIMT university.
5)Jagannath university.
6) Madan Mohan malaviya university of technology.
7) National rail and transportation institute.
8) Tata institute of social sciences.
9) CEPT university etc.
Top Universities for CUET UG Admissions: Other Universities
- Allahabad University (AU) holds historical significance and academic value, attracting 8% votes.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), known for its liberal arts and postgraduate studies, accounted for 4%.
- While, 13% of the respondents showed preference for other universities such as Jamia Millia Islamia, Tezpur University, University of Hyderabad, and central universities in their home states.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No the CUET-UG 2026 registrations have been closed at this point for Universal SkillTech University BSc admission. CUET-UG 2026 registration were opened again near the end of February. However, this registration window has also been closed on 26th February 2026.
Candidates who failed to register befo
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Answered 2 days ago
No, CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for every candidate who wishes to apply for the BSc course at Universal SkillTech University. Candidates can also appear for the MH-CET in order to qualify for BSc admissions at Universal SkillTech University. However, candidates must mandatorily appear f
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Answered 2 days ago
No, the CUET-UG is not a compulsory entrance exam for Universal SkillTech University BBA admissions. Candidates who wish to apply for the BBA at Universal SkillTech University can also appear for the MH-CET.
However, all candidates are mandatorily required to apply for one of the aforementioned entra
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Answered 2 days ago
International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya offers integrated 5-year MBA courses. The admission to the integrated MBA courses is given through CUET UG. The CUET UG 2026 exam dates are May 11- May 31.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No the CUET-UG registrations have been closed for Universal SkillTech University BTech admissions in 2026. This year, the CUET-UG 2026 registration were opened again near the end of February. However, this registration window has also been closed on 26th February 2026.
Candidates who failed to regist
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Answered 2 days ago
For the integrated MBA courses in IIPS DAVV, candidates need to take the CUET (UG) exam. The application fee for CUET (PG) upto 3 subjects is as follows:
- General: INR 1000
- OBC-NCL/EWS: INR 900
- SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: INR 800
For the postgraduate MBA courses in IIPS DAVV, candidates have to pay the CUET
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Answered 6 days ago
Hi.Candidates must align the CUET subjects with the subjects studied in class 12th. It is an important criteria for DU admissions.Thanks
Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
CUET is not mandatory for BBA admission at ITS College of Professional Studies. Students can get admission based on merit and college-level selection process. However, having good academic marks improves chances.
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Answered a week ago
No, Maharaja Agrasen International College does not accept CUET score for admission. The college offers merit-based admission in the UG and PG courses based on score in last qualifying exam.
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Is CUET-UG registration still open for Universal SkillTech University BSc admissions?