Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?

As per the NIRF ranking 2025, the top 5 universities for CUET UG 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

Is CUET UG college list released?

NTA will release the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list with the official notification. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026. There are expected to be more than 250 universities which will be accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.

Which IIT accepts CUET score?

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.

How many universities accept CUET score?

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

Which IIT accepts CUET score?

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.

Is CUET UG college list released?

NTA will release the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list with the official notification. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026. There are expected to be more than 250 universities which will be accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.

Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?

As per the NIRF ranking 2025, the top 5 universities for CUET UG 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

When will CUET registration for colleges begin?

CUET registration for admission to colleges begins after the declaration of CUET results. Candidates seeking admission to CUET accepting college must ensure to register for CUET UG exam and appear for the exam on given date and time. CUET results are usually declared a month after the exam is over. Candidates must ensure to apply for CUET counselling on official link of accepting college to check the cut off and shortlist status.

How to apply for counselling after CUET?

After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below; Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth. Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee

What is programme specific eligibility criteria in CUET?

For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as : Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.

I have filled in for 3 domain subjects in CUET. How will it affect my result if I only attempt 2 of it?

While filling the CUET application form, candidates are advised to carefully mark the subjects from languages, domain subjects and general test. Candidates must check the institute wise subject requirement for the course candidate wishes to apply for. If the candidate has applied for four CUET domain subjects and appears for three subjects, it may affect the overall percentile of the candidate. However, if the domain subjects for which the student has appeared, qualify as per the institute’s course requirement, they will be eligible for admission process.

What type of universities accept CUET UG score?

CUET UG scores are the accepted by central, state, private, deemed and government institutions. Refer below to know the number of universities accepting CUET UG scores in each category: Central Universities: 46 State Universities: 41 Deemed Universities: 30 Private Universities: 160 Government Institutions: 10

Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?

There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are: Jawaharlal Nehru University Jamia Millia Islamia Banaras Hindu University Aligarh Muslim University University of Hyderabad University of Delhi Assam University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Central Sanskrit University Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Gujarat Central University of Haryana Central University of Himachal Pradesh Central University of Jammu Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir Central University of Kerala Central University of Odisha Central University of Rajasthan Central University of South Bihar Central University of Tamil Nadu Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Mahatma Gandhi Central University Manipur University Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mizoram University Nagaland University National Sanskrit University North-eastern Hill University Pondicherry University Rajiv Gandhi University Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University Sikkim University Tezpur University The English and Foreign Languages University Tripura University University of Allahabad Visva-Bharati University

I am class 12th board topper. Do I need to participate in CUET UG counselling? Or will I be offered direct admission in central university?

Yes, you will have to appear for the CUET counselling rounds of the central universities. Admission to central universities is offered based on CUET UG scores. Candidates must note that class 12th marks will not be considered for final admission to UG courses of central universities. Class 12th marks are used for tie-breaking criteria. Candidates must ensure to appear for Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses to qualify for counselling rounds.

How many courses are offered through CUET UG?

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.

How many universities accept CUET score?

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

What is programme specific eligibility criteria in CUET?

For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as : Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.

CUET Accepting Universities 2026: Check list of Central, State, Private Colleges; Admissions Process, Fees

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Updated on Nov 13, 2025 10:58 IST

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CUET colleges 2026 list has been updated on release of official notification. More than 205 Universities in India will offer admission through CUET UG. Accepting universities include 48 central universities, 26 state universities, 7 government institutions, 22 deemed universities and 102 private universities. These universities include Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Central Punjab University (CPU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Milia Islamia, and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), amongst others. The universities will release the CUET cutoff 2026 or CUET merit list separately. NTA will announce CUET result 2026 tentatively in first week of July at cuet.nta.nic.in. Based on the score obtained, accepting universities will release their cut off list or merit lists. CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled from May 11 to May 31.

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