CUET UG 2026 Participating Universities: Complete Guide

The CUET UG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) opens doors to hundreds of top universities across India. The list includes Central, State, Deemed, Government, and Private institutions that will accept CUET UG 2026 scores for undergraduate admissions. Candidates are advised to review each university’s eligibility criteria, course structure, and subject requirements before applying.

🎓 Central Universities in CUET UG 2026

These prestigious institutions will accept CUET scores for a range of UG programs:

• Aligarh Muslim University

• Banaras Hindu University

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

• University of Delhi

• University of Allahabad

• Central University of Punjab

• Central University of Rajasthan

• Central University of Tamil Nadu

• Central University of South Bihar

• Central University of Karnataka

• Central University of Kerala

• Central University of Gujarat

• Central University of Himachal Pradesh

• Central University of Haryana

• Central University of Jharkhand

• Central University of Jammu

• Central University of Kashmir

• Central University of Odisha

• Central University of Andhra Pradesh

• Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

• Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

• Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

• Mahatma Gandhi Central University

• Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

• Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

• Manipur University

• Mizoram University

• Maulana Azad National Urdu University

• North-Eastern Hill University

• Nagaland University

• Pondicherry University

• Rajiv Gandhi University

• Sikkim University

• Tezpur University

• Tripura University

• Visva-Bharati University

• University of Hyderabad

• National Sanskrit University

• Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

• The English and Foreign Languages University

• Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University

🏛️ State Universities in CUET UG 2026

Notable State Universities accepting CUET UG scores include:

• Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University

• Barkatullah University

• Cluster University of Jammu & Srinagar

• Delhi Technological University

• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi

• Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

• Harcourt Butler Technical University

• Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

• Kolhan University

• Rani Durgavati University

• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

• University of Jammu

• University of Kashmir

• Vikram University

• Vinoba Bhave University

• Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University

🏢 Deemed-to-be Universities in CUET UG 2026

• Jamia Hamdard

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute

• Avinashilingam Institute

• Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

• Graphic Era University

• Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

• Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (NCR Campus)

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

• TERI School of Advanced Studies

• The Gandhigram Rural Institute

• Nehru Gram Bharati

• IASE University

• Gurukula Kangri

• Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth

• Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation

📄 Government Institutions in CUET UG 2026

These government institutions also participate in CUET:

• Arya Vidyapeeth College (Autonomous)

• Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

• Indian Institute of Teacher Education

• Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management

• Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

🏠 Private Universities in CUET UG 2026

CUET is accepted by numerous private universities offering modern infrastructure, global exposure, and industry-driven programs. Some notable ones:

• Amity University (Noida, Punjab, Jharkhand)

• Ashoka University

• Azim Premji University

• Adamas University

• Alliance University

• Bennett University

• Chandigarh University

• GLA University

• Galgotias University

• IILM University

• Jagannath University

• Lovely Professional University

• Manipal University Jaipur

• NIIT University

• Poornima University

• Sharda University

• SRM University (Delhi-NCR & Andhra Pradesh)

• UPES Dehradun

• Vijaybhoomi University

• Woxsen University

And many more across India.

🔢 CUET UG 2025 Result & Admission Process

CUET UG 2025 Result

• Expected Release: Last week of July 2025

• Available on: CUET Official Website

CUET UG 2025 Cut Off

Each university will publish its own cut-off marks after results are out. These will vary by course, category, and competition level.

Counselling & Admission Steps

1. No Centralised Counselling – Each university conducts independent counselling.

2. Register on selected university portals.

3. Submit CUET Scorecard & fill course preferences.

4. Check Cut-Off & Merit List.

5. Participate in Counselling Rounds.

6. Seat Allotment based on score, rank & preferences.

7. Document Verification:

   • CUET Scorecard

   • Class 12 Marksheet

   • Photo ID & Category Certificate (if any)

   • Passport-size photos

8. Pay Admission Fee to confirm your seat.

Seat Allotment Rounds

• Conducted in 3–5 rounds by individual universities.

• Followed by mop-up/spot rounds for remaining seats.

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