CUET Colleges 2026: List of Participating Universities Accepting CUET Score

The Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 is a national‑level entrance examination that facilitates admissions into undergraduate programmes across a broad spectrum of universities in India. CUET scores are accepted by more than 230 participating universities, including central, state, deemed and private institutions offering a variety of UG courses. CUET enables candidates to apply to multiple universities with a single score, broadening access to programmes such as BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BFA, integrated degrees and more.

Central Universities Accepting CUET Scores

Central universities form a significant part of the CUET admission ecosystem, offering UG admissions across disciplines like sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, commerce and vocational studies. Some notable CUET‑participating central universities include:

• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) – Delhi
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Uttar Pradesh
• University of Delhi (DU) – Delhi
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Uttar Pradesh
• Central Sanskrit University – Delhi
• Central University of Gujarat – Gujarat
• Central University of Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh
• Central University of Haryana – Haryana
• Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh

Central universities collectively make up around 49 institutions participating in CUET UG 2026, offering admissions across multiple academic streams.

State Universities in CUET 2026

Many state universities across India have integrated CUET scores into their UG admissions process. Examples of state universities accepting CUET scores include:

• Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University – Jammu & Kashmir
• Dibrugarh University – Assam
• Delhi Technological University (DTU) – Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) – Delhi
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University – Delhi
• Cluster University of Jammu – J&K
• Islamia College of Science & Commerce – J&K
• Maharana Pratap Horticultural University – Haryana

State universities offer CUET‑based admission for courses across arts, sciences, education, technology and professional studies.

Deemed and Private Universities

A wide range of deemed and private universities also participate in CUET UG admissions, making it easier for candidates to pursue specialised programmes:

Deemed Universities (Selected)

• GITAM University (Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam & Bengaluru)
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University)
• Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women
• Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics
• Graphic Era (Deemed to be University)
• Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
• Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies

Private Universities (Selected)

• Adani University – Gujarat
• Apeejay Stya University – Haryana
• Amity University (multiple campuses) – Various states
• Assam Down Town University – Assam
• G D Goenka University – Haryana
• BML Munjal University – Haryana
• Bahra University – Himachal Pradesh
• Geeta University – Haryana

Private universities through CUET offer both traditional degrees and professional programmes, expanding choices for engineering, business studies, humanities, media and design aspirants.

How do participating universities use CUET Scores?

Participating universities use CUET UG scores to shortlist candidates and prepare merit lists for admissions. Post result declaration, each university releases its own admission schedule, eligibility criteria and counselling processes based on CUET performance. Candidates are encouraged to check the official list of participating universities on the NTA CUET website or respective university portals for the most updated information.