Humanities & Social Sciences

. Universities Accepting Students Without CUET (Direct / Merit-based)

Many private universities, state universities (in some states), and deemed universities still allow admission without CUET. Examples:

University / College Location Mode of Admission

Ashoka University Sonipat, Haryana Own entrance & interview

OP Jindal Global University Sonipat, Haryana Merit + SOP/interview

Amity University Noida + other campuses Merit-based + interview

Christ University Bengaluru + NCR campuses Own entrance (CUET optional)

Flame University Pune Aptitude test + interview

MIT-World Peace University Pune M

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You scored 141 marks in CUET UG as an OBC-NCL female applicant and are interested in pursuing B.A. at BHU. Here's how your chances look:

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the latest BHU Cutoff Trends for B.A. (Hons) Arts – OBC

According to expected 2025 cutoffs:

BA (Hons) Arts:

General: 550–580

OBC-NCL: 500–530

BA (Hons) Social Sciences (includes subjects like History, Political Science, Economics):

General: 560–59

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OBC-NCL: 510–540

CRET (University-wide) Online registration? CRET Level-1 & Level-2? Interview? Final admission

Department-Specific Hard copy + online Google form? Shortlisting? Interview? Admissio

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If your priorities include affordability, legacy academics, flexible structure, and a degree from a recognised central university — AU's MA might work well. However, if you're looking for up-to-date curriculum, strong industry exposure, vibrant campus culture, and extracurricular vibrancy, you may want to explore alternatives such as SHUATS (Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences) — which, in Allahabad, is considered among the best for mass communication with more modern offerings (though fees tend to be higher) .