Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?

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

Is CUET UG college list released?

NTA has released the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. More than 250 universities are accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can now check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.

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.

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 has released the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. More than 250 universities are accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can now check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.

Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?

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

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 many seats are offered through CUET UG counselling?

The number of seats offered through CUET UG counselling is not certain, it is estimated to be approximately 10,000 seats. Seat availability depends on course and university that candidate has applied for. Candidates can check the university wise CUET counselling seats on its repective official website.

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

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.

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

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 BBA Colleges 2026: Admissions, Fees, Ranking, Placements

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BSc, Integrated MSc BTech, Integrated MTech B Voc, Integrated BSc BEd BA, Integrated MA, Integrated B...BBA Integrated BA LLB (Hons)BPA (Music), Diploma in Beauty ...BCA LLB BA LLB BCom, Integrated MCom BFA

Updated on Nov 13, 2025 10:58 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

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.

Table of contents

CUET 2026 Accepting Colleges
CUET 2026 Colleges: Central Universities
CUET 2026 Colleges: Deemed Universities
CUET 2026 Colleges: State Universities
CUET 2026 Colleges: Private Universities
How to Select CUET 2026 Colleges
CUET 2026 Colleges Admission Process
FAQs on CUET Colleges

CUET 2026 Accepting Colleges

Check the list of top CUET participating colleges 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

CUET 2026 Colleges: Central Universities

The list of central universities that will be accepting CUET scores 2026 is given below:

S.No	Central Universities
1	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
2	Central University of Andhra Pradesh
3	National Sanskrit University (Previously Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth)
4	Rajiv Gandhi University
5	Assam University
6	Tezpur University
7	Central University of South Bihar
8	Mahatma Gandhi Central University
9	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
10	Central Sanskrit University
11	Jamia Millia Islamia
12	Jawaharlal Nehru University
13	Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
14	South Asian University
15	University of Delhi
16	Central University of Gujarat
17	Central University of Haryana
18	Central University of Himachal Pradesh
19	Central University of Jammu
20	Central University of Kashmir
21	Central University of Jharkhand
22	Central University of Karnataka
23	Central University of Kerala
24	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
25	Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
26	Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
27	Manipur University
28	North-Eastern Hill University
29	Mizoram University
30	Nagaland University
31	Central University of Odisha
32	Pondicherry University
33	Central University of Punjab
34	Central University of Rajasthan
35	Sikkim University
36	Central University of Tamil Nadu
37	Maulana Azad National Urdu University
38	Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
39	The English and Foreign Languages University
40	University of Hyderabad
41	Tripura University
42	Aligarh Muslim University
43	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
44	Banaras Hindu University
45	University of Allahabad
46	Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
47	Visva-Bharati University

CUET 2026 Colleges: Deemed Universities

The list below brings the names of the 22 Deemed Universities across India accepting CUET UG 2026 scores.

Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education For Women
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
GITAM (Bengaluru)
GITAM (Hyderabad)
GITAM (Vishakhapatnam)
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
Graphic Era (Deemed to Be University)
Gujarat Vidyapith
Gurukula Kangri
Icfai (Hyderabad)
IIS (Deemed to Be University), Jaipur
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana - Ambala
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology
Srm Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), NCR Campus
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Teri School of Advanced Studies
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU)
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation

CUET 2026 Colleges: State Universities

Check list of CUET state universities below:

Bhattadev University
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit And Ancient Studies University
Madhabdev University, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur
North Lakhimpur College
Delhi Technological University
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
Cluster University Of Jammu
Cluster University Of Srinagar
Islamia College Of Science And Commerce
Islamic University Of Science And Technology, Awantipora
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
University Of Jammu
University Of Kashmir
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School Of Economics University
Barkatullah University
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Maharaja Chattrasal Bundelkhand University
Vikram University
Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology

CUET 2026 Colleges: Private Universities

The below list brings the 102 CUET private universities 2026:

Adani University
Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune
Aks University
Amity University (Greater Noida Campus)
Amity University Jharkhand
Amity University Noida
Amity University Patna
Amity University Punjab
Apeejay Stya University
Apex University, Jaipur
Arka Jain University
Arunachal University Of Studies
ASBM University
Assam Down Town University
Azim Premji University
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K
Babu Banarasi Das University
Bahra University (Shimla Hills)
Bennett University
Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar
Bhagwant University
Birla Global University
BML Munjal University
Brainware University
Career College (Autonomous) Bhopal
Career Point University,Kota
Centurion University Of Technology And Management
Chanakya University
Chandigarh University
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
Chitkara University, Punjab
CMR University
COER University
CT University(Ludhiana)
DIT University,Dehradun
Eternal University
G D Goenka University, Gurugram, Ncr
Galgotias University
GM University, Davanagere
Gopal Narayan Singh University

Click here to check the complete list of CUET private universities.

How to Select CUET 2026 Colleges

Candidates are not required to enter college preferences while filling the CUET application form 2026. Candidates can apply for desired college/university on official website of respective university. The link to apply for CUET UG 2026 counselling will be active after declaration of results. To fill the CUET counselling form 2026, aspirants must:

Visit the official website of university
Click on samarth portal to apply through CUET UG
Register and complete the online form
Pay the counselling fee

CUET 2026 Colleges Admission Process

The admission process at the CUET participating colleges will take place based on the counselling process. Each college will conduct separate counselling rounds for the qualifying candidates. The admission process is given below:

Each participating institute will release its rank list of candidates who are eligible to participate in the CUET counselling 2026.
Candidates will have to register online after CUET result declaration and then appear in online counselling followed by offline counselling.
Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the admission fee and report to the institutes to accept the admission offer.

Some of the colleges may conduct interview rounds for certain programmes. The number of rounds of counselling will depend on the number of unoccupied seats.