CUET Universities List 2026: 244 Participating Universities & Institutions

Are you looking for universities that accept CUET UG 2026 scores? Here’s the complete official category-wise list, including central, state, deemed, private, and other government institutions, along with the admission steps students often miss after downloading their scorecard.

Check Official CUET List

2026 admission update: NTA released the CUET UG 2026 scorecard on 23 June 2026. NTA does not conduct a common counselling process. Each participating university publishes its own registration, counselling, merit-list and document-verification schedule, so students must follow every target university separately.

How Many Universities Accept CUET UG 2026?

The official CUET portal lists 244 participating universities and institutions for 2026. This is the total visible on the official category pages when this guide was checked. NTA may revise the list, so use the linked official page for the latest status.

University / Institution Type	Official 2026 Count
Central Universities	49
State Universities	41
Deemed Universities	27
Private Universities	120
Other Government Institutions	7
Total Participating Entries	244

Official website links: Every university or institution name in the lists below is clickable and opens its official website in a new tab. Use those websites to explore courses, eligibility, fees, counselling and admission notices.

Before You Use This CUET University List

A university appearing in the participating list does not mean that every course offered by that university uses CUET. Universities may accept CUET scores only for selected undergraduate programmes.

• Check the exact course and subject combination accepted by the university.
• Confirm Class 12 subjects, minimum marks, age conditions and reservation rules.
• Visit the university’s own admission portal after the CUET result.
• Complete any separate counselling or registration form before its deadline.
• Do not assume that submitting the NTA application automatically registers you for university counselling.

NTA conducts the test and publishes the score. Universities prepare their own merit lists and handle admission-related queries.

CUET Central Universities List 2026 (State-wise)

The official 2026 Central University category contains 49 participating entries. The state or Union Territory column below has been added to make comparison easier.

S.No.	State / UT	University / Institution
1	Andhra Pradesh	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
2	Andhra Pradesh	Central University of Andhra Pradesh
3	Andhra Pradesh	National Sanskrit University
4	Arunachal Pradesh	Rajiv Gandhi University
5	Assam	Assam University, Silchar
6	Assam	Tezpur University
7	Bihar	Central University of South Bihar
8	Bihar	Mahatma Gandhi Central University
9	Chhattisgarh	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
10	Delhi	Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
11	Delhi	Jamia Millia Islamia
12	Delhi	Jawaharlal Nehru University
13	Delhi	Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
14	Delhi	South Asian University
15	Delhi	University of Delhi
16	Gujarat	Central University of Gujarat
17	Haryana	Central University of Haryana
18	Himachal Pradesh	Central University of Himachal Pradesh
19	Jammu & Kashmir	Central University of Jammu
20	Jammu & Kashmir	Central University of Kashmir
21	Jharkhand	Central University of Jharkhand
22	Karnataka	Central University of Karnataka
23	Karnataka	IIT Dharwad
24	Kerala	Central University of Kerala
25	Madhya Pradesh	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
26	Madhya Pradesh	Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
27	Maharashtra	Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
28	Manipur	Manipur University
29	Meghalaya	North-Eastern Hill University
30	Mizoram	Mizoram University
31	Nagaland	Nagaland University
32	Odisha	Central University of Odisha
33	Puducherry	Pondicherry University
34	Punjab	Central University of Punjab
35	Rajasthan	Central University of Rajasthan
36	Sikkim	Sikkim University, Gangtok
37	Tamil Nadu	Central University of Tamil Nadu
38	Telangana	Maulana Azad National Urdu University
39	Telangana	Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
40	Telangana	The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
41	Telangana	University of Hyderabad
42	Tripura	Tripura University
43	Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh Muslim University
44	Uttar Pradesh	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
45	Uttar Pradesh	Banaras Hindu University
46	Uttar Pradesh	Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
47	Uttar Pradesh	University of Allahabad
48	Uttarakhand	HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal
49	West Bengal	Visva-Bharati University

CUET State Universities List 2026

The official 2026 State University category lists 41 participating entries:

1. Baba Ghulam Shah University
2. Barkatullah University
3. Bhattadev University
4. Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya, Golaghat, Assam
5. Cluster University of Jammu
6. Cluster University of Srinagar
7. Delhi Teachers University
8. Delhi Technological University
9. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
10. Dibrugarh University, Assam
11. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh
12. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
13. Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
14. Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
15. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru
16. Gautam Buddha University
17. Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla
18. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
19. Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
20. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
21. Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar
22. Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir
23. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang State University
24. Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat
25. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University
26. Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
27. Madhabdev University
28. Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University
29. Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
30. Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal
31. Makhanlal Chaturvedi University
32. Nagaon University
33. North Lakhimpur University
34. Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University
35. Samrat Vikramaditya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain
36. Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice
37. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
38. Sibsagar University
39. University of Jammu
40. University of Kashmir
41. University of Ladakh

CUET Deemed Universities List 2026

The official Deemed University category contains 27 entries:

1. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
2. Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
3. Dayalbagh Educational Institute
4. GITAM, Visakhapatnam
5. GITAM, Bengaluru
6. GITAM, Hyderabad
7. Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
8. Graphic Era University, Dehradun
9. Gujarat Vidyapith University
10. Gurukula Kangri University
11. ICFAI, Hyderabad
12. IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur
13. Jamia Hamdard
14. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
15. KIET – Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology
16. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education
17. Lingya’s Vidyapeeth University
18. Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana – Ambala
19. Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth
20. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
21. Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University)
22. Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology
23. SRM Institute of Science and Technology
24. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
25. TERI School of Advanced Studies
26. The Gandhigram Rural Institute
27. Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation

CUET Private Universities List 2026 (1 – 60)

The official 2026 Private University category contains 120 entries. The first 60 are:

1. Abhyuday University
2. Ajeenkya DY Patil University
3. AKS University, Satna
4. Alliance University
5. Amity Jharkhand
6. Amity University, Noida Campus
7. Amity University Hyderabad
8. Amity University Kolkata
9. Amity University Punjab
10. Amity University, Greater Noida
11. Amity University Patna
12. Apex University
13. Arka Jain University
14. Arunachal University of Studies
15. ASBM University
16. Assam Down Town University
17. Avantika University
18. Azim Premji University
19. Babu Banarasi Das University
20. Bennett University
21. Bhagwant Global University, Kotdwar
22. Bhagwant University
23. Birla Global University
24. BML Munjal University
25. Brainware University
26. Career College, Bhopal
27. CGC University, Mohali
28. Chanakya University
29. Chandigarh University
30. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel
31. Chitkara University
32. CMR University
33. CT University, Ludhiana
34. DBS Global University
35. DIT Dehradun
36. Future University
37. G.D. Goenka University
38. Galgotias University
39. Geeta University
40. GLA University, Mathura
41. Gopal Narayan Singh University
42. Graphic Era Hill University
43. Haridwar University, Roorkee
44. Himalayan University
45. HRIT University, Ghaziabad
46. IFTM University, Moradabad
47. IILM University
48. IILM University, Gurugram
49. IIMT University
50. Invertis University
51. ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai
52. ITM University, Raipur
53. ITM Vocational University, Vadodara
54. Jagan Nath University, Jaipur
55. Jagannath University, Delhi NCR
56. Jaipur National University
57. JECRC University
58. JIS University, Kolkata
59. K.R. Mangalam University
60. Kalinga University

CUET Private Universities List 2026 (61 – 120)

61. Karnavati University
62. Lovely Professional University
63. Madhav University
64. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University
65. Mahindra University
66. Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
67. Mangalayatan University, Aligarh
68. Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur
69. Manipal University Jaipur
70. MATS University, Raipur
71. Mewar University, Chittorgarh
72. MNR University
73. Mody University
74. NIIT University, Rajasthan
75. Noida International University
76. Om Sterling Global University, Hisar
77. Pearl Academy
78. Poornima University
79. R V University
80. Rabindranath Tagore University
81. Rakshpal Bahadur Management Institute
82. Rama University Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
83. Ramaiah University
84. Renaissance University
85. REVA University
86. Rishihood University
87. RNB Global University, Bikaner
88. SAGE University, Indore
89. Sanskriti University
90. Sant Baba Bhag Singh University
91. Sardar Bhagwan Singh University
92. Saroj International University
93. School of Management Sciences (SMS)
94. Sharda University, Agra
95. Sharda University, Noida
96. Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
97. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) University
98. Sikkim Global Technical University
99. Sikkim Manipal University
100. Singhania University
101. Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur
102. Sister Nivedita University
103. SRM University – AP
104. SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat
105. Sunbeam College for Women
106. Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur
107. Sushant University, Gurugram
108. Swami Rama Himalayan University
109. Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
110. Techno India University
111. Teerthanker Mahaveer University
112. The Neotia University
113. United University, Prayagraj
114. University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur
115. UPES, Dehradun
116. Usha Martin University
117. Vidya University, Meerut
118. Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, Hyderabad
119. Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
120. World University of Design

Other Government Institutions Accepting CUET 2026

1. Footwear Design and Development Institute
2. Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu
3. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
4. Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
5. National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)
6. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K)
7. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology

Programme availability can differ significantly across these institutions. Check the official programme-mapping document before treating CUET as the admission route for a specific course.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Snapshot

Exam mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total available tests	37: 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and 1 General Aptitude Test
Maximum subject choices	Up to five, including languages and General Aptitude Test
Questions per test paper	50 compulsory questions
Duration	60 minutes per test paper
Marking	+5 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect answer
CUET age limit	No age limit for appearing; university-specific age conditions may still apply
Score validity	Academic year 2026 – 27 only

What to Do After the CUET 2026 Result

1. Download and save your scorecard. NTA does not send a printed scorecard.
2. Prepare a realistic university shortlist. Compare course eligibility, CUET subject mapping, location, fee, hostel options and previous admission trends.
3. Register on university admission portals. Delhi University, BHU, JNU and other universities run their own admission systems and deadlines.
4. Fill programme preferences carefully. A strong CUET score cannot compensate for choosing a programme for which your subject combination is ineligible.
5. Track merit lists and seat-allocation rounds. Universities may publish several rounds, upgrades, spot rounds or physical-reporting instructions.
6. Keep original documents ready. Class 10 and 12 certificates, CUET scorecard, category certificates, identity proof, photographs and university-specific documents may be required.

How to Choose the Right CUET University

Do not shortlist universities only by brand name. Start with the course you want and then compare the institutions offering it through your CUET subject combination.

• Eligibility: Class 12 subjects, minimum marks, age and category rules.
• Programme fit: curriculum, honours or research structure, electives and internship opportunities.
• Admission route: CUET subjects used, weightage, additional tests or interviews, if any.
• Cost: tuition fee, hostel, food, travel and refundable deposits.
• Location: safety, climate, connectivity and access to internships or industry.
• Outcome: placements, higher-study pathways, faculty and alumni network.

A balanced preference list should contain ambitious, realistic and safer options. This protects you from depending on a single merit list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities participate in CUET UG 2026?

The official category pages listed 244 universities and institutions when checked on 20 August 2026: 49 Central, 41 State, 27 Deemed, 120 Private and 7 Other Government Institutions.

Are all participating institutions Central Universities?

No. CUET scores are used by Central, State, Deemed and Private Universities, along with other government institutions.

Does every course in a participating university accept CUET?

Not necessarily. A university may use CUET only for selected programmes. Always check the course-specific subject mapping and eligibility.

Does a CUET score guarantee admission?

No. Admission depends on university eligibility, programme preferences, merit rank, seat availability, reservation rules, document verification and any other criteria set by the university.

Is separate university registration required after CUET?

Students must follow the admission portal of each target university and complete its required registration or counselling process. NTA does not prepare university merit lists.

Is there an age limit for CUET UG 2026?

There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026, but a university may apply its own programme-level age conditions.

How long is the CUET 2026 score valid?

The CUET UG 2026 NTA score is valid only for admissions to the 2026 – 27 academic year.

Where can I check the latest official university list?

Use the Participating Universities section on the official CUET website. The list can be revised, so check it before making final admission decisions.

The official category pages listed 244 universities and institutions when checked on 20 August 2026: 49 Central, 41 State, 27 Deemed, 120 Private and 7 Other Government Institutions.

No. CUET scores are used by Central, State, Deemed and Private Universities, along with other government institutions.

Not necessarily. A university may use CUET only for selected programmes. Always check the course-specific subject mapping and eligibility.

No. Admission depends on university eligibility, programme preferences, merit rank, seat availability, reservation rules, document verification and any other criteria set by the university.

Students must follow the admission portal of each target university and complete its required registration or counselling process. NTA does not prepare university merit lists.

There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026, but a university may apply its own programme-level age conditions.

The CUET UG 2026 NTA score is valid only for admissions to the 2026 – 27 academic year.

Use the Participating Universities section on the official CUET website. The list can be revised, so check it before making final admission decisions.

Official Sources and Accuracy Note

This guide was checked against the official CUET 2026 Participating Universities pages, the CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin and the official scorecard notice.

Names are organised for readability. If the official list, programme mapping or a university prospectus changes, the latest official document will prevail.

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