CUET Central Universities 2025 : So you've taken the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and are now eagerly waiting for your results. The big question on your mind is - which colleges accept CUET scores? You'll be glad to know that over 90 CUET participating universities across India accept CUET scores for admission into their undergraduate programs.
Here is an overview of the number of institutes under each category that can be joined through NTA CUET 2025:
Category | Number of Institutes |
Central University | 44 |
State University | 37 |
Private University | 130 |
Deemed University | 32 |
Other Universities | 3 |
Central Central Universities Accepting CUET Scores : As the national college entrance exam, CUET scores will be accepted by many top central universities in India for undergraduate admissions in 2025. These include:
Name of the University | State | Location | Established in Year |
Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh | 1920 |
Assam University | Assam | Silchar | 1994 |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 1996 |
Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | 1916 |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | 2019 |
Central University of South Bihar | Bihar | Gaya | 2009 |
Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | 2009 |
Central University of Haryana | Haryana | Mahendragarh | 2009 |
Central University of the Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | Dharamsala | 2009 |
Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | 2011 |
Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand | Ranchi | 2009 |
Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka | Kalaburagi | 2009 |
Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar | 2009 |
Central University of Kerala | Kerala | Kasaragod | 2009 |
Central University of Odisha | Odisha | Koraput | 2009 |
Central University of Punjab | Punjab | Bathinda | 2009 |
Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Ajmer | 2009 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | 2009 |
Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh | Sagar | 1946 |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur | 1983 (2009) |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttrakhand | Srinagar | 1973 |
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh | Amarkantak | 2007 |
Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | New Delhi | 1920 (1988) |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi | New Delhi | 1969 |
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra | Wardha | 1997 |
Manipur University | Manipur | Imphal | 1980 (2005) |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1998 |
Mizoram University | Mizoram | Aizawl | 2000 |
Nagaland University | Nagaland | Lumami | 1994 |
North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya | Shillong | 1973 |
Pondicherry University | Puducherry | Pondicherry | 1985 |
Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 1985 (2007) |
Sikkim University | Sikkim | Gangtok | 2007 |
Tezpur University | Assam | Tezpur | 1994 |
The English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1958 |
Tripura University | Tripura | Agartala | 1987 |
University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj | 1887 (2005) |
University of Delhi | Delhi | Delhi | 1922 |
University of Hyderabad | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1974 |
Visva Bharati University | West Bengal | Bolpur | 1921 |
Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | Motihari | 2016 |
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi | Delhi | Delhi | 1970 |
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | Delhi | New Delhi | 1962 (2020) |
National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati | 1961 |
With many top colleges on board, CUET is set to become the standard for undergraduate admissions to central universities in India. By accepting a common entrance exam score, these universities are making the admission process simpler and fairer for students across the country.
If you're looking to get into CUET participating State universities in your state, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Many major state universities across India have already announced that they will be accepting CUET scores for admissions.
CUET College List - State Universities |
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University |
Barkatullah University |
Bhattadev University |
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad |
Cluster University Of Jammu |
Cluster University Of Srinagar |
Cotton University |
Delhi Skill And Entrepreneurship University |
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 Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University |
Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground, Jammu |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur |
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University For Women |
Islamia College Of Science And Commerce |
Islamic University Of Science And Technology, Kashmir |
Jamshedpur Women's University |
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University |
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University |
Kolhan University |
Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology |
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University |
Netaji Subhas University Of Technology |
Nilamber Pitamber University |
Opjs University Churu, Rajasthan |
Ranchi University |
Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University |
Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka |
University Of Jammu |
University Of Kashmir |
Vikram University |
Vinoba Bhave University |
With many major state universities on board, CUET 2025 will provide you an opportunity to try for admission in universities of your choice across the country based on your performance in a single entrance test. Prepare well and aim high, the doors of premier institutions could open for you!
A number of well-known private CUET participating universities across India have announced they will accept CUET scores for admissions in 2025. This is great news for students looking for more options beyond public universities.
CUET College List - Private University |
Aisect University |
Aks University |
Alliance University |
Amity University Chhattisgarh |
Amity University Gurugram |
Amity University Gwalior |
Amity University Jaipur |
Amity University Jharkhand |
Amity University Kolkata |
Amity University Lucknow |
Amity University Mumbai |
Amity University Noida |
Amity University Patna |
Amity University Punjab |
Apeejay Stya University |
Apex University, Jaipur |
Arka Jain University |
Arunachal University Of Studies |
Asbm University |
Bahra University (Shimla Hills) |
Bhagwant University |
Bharatiya Engineering Science And Technology Innovation University |
Bml Munjal University |
Capital University, Koderma, Jharkhand |
Career Point University |
Chanakya University |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University |
Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh |
Chitkara University, Punjab |
Ct University, Ludhiana |
Dav University Jalandhar |
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Vaishali, Bihar |
G D Goenka University, Gurugram, Ncr |
Galgotias University |
Geeta University, Panipat, Delhi-Ncr, Haryana |
Gla University Mathura |
Gopal Narayan Singh University |
Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani |
Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal |
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun |
Guru Kashi University |
Hi-Tech Institute Of Engineering & Technology |
Himalayan University Itanagar |
Icfai University, Dehradun |
Icfai University, Jharkhand |
Ies University |
Iilm University, Greater Noida |
Iilm University, Gurugram |
Iimt University |
Ims Unison University |
Invertis University |
Itm Skills University, Navi Mumbai |
Itm University Gwalior |
Itm University, Raipur |
Itm Vocational University, Vadodara |
Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana |
Jagannath University, Jaipur (Rajasthan) |
Jaypee University Of Information Technology |
Jharkhand Rai University |
Joy University |
K. K. Modi University |
K.R. Mangalam University |
Karnavati University |
Lohit's Academy College Of Commerce |
Lovely Professional University |
Madhav University |
Manav Rachna University |
Mangalayatan University Jabalpur |
Mangalayatan University, Aligarh |
Manipal University Jaipur |
Mansarovar Global University |
Mewar University |
Mody University Of Science And Technology |
Mvn University |
Netaji Subhas University |
Nicmar University, Pune |
Niit University |
Nirwan University, Jaipur |
Noida International University |
Nowgong College |
Om Sterling Global University |
Parul University |
Presidency University |
Quantum University, Roorkee |
Radha Govind University, Jharkhand |
Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (Rkdf) University |
Rama University |
Ramchandra Chandravansi University |
Rkdf University, Bhopal |
Rnb Global University |
Sai Nath University |
Sangam University |
Sanskriti University |
Sarala Birla University |
School Of Management Sciences |
Scope Global Skills University |
Sgt University |
Sharda University |
Shoolini University |
Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh |
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University |
Shri Venkateshwara University |
Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan |
Sikkim Professional University |
Somaiya Vidyavihar University |
Srinath University |
Srm University (Andhra Pradesh) |
Srm University Delhi-Ncr, Sonepat |
Surajmal University |
Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur |
Sushant University |
Svkm's Mithibai College Of Arts, Chauhan Institute Of Science Amrutben Jivanlal College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous) |
Svkm's Narsee Monjee College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous) |
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University |
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana |
Teerthanker Mahaveer University |
The Icfai University Tripura |
The Icfai University, Jaipur |
The Icfai University, Sikkim |
Tribhuvan College Of Environment & Development Sciences |
United University, Prayagraj |
University Of Engineering And Technoloy Roorkee |
University Of Science And Technology Meghalaya |
University Of Technology - Jaipur |
Upes - Dehradun |
Usha Martin University |
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun |
Vivekananda Global University |
World University Of Design |
Ybn University |
Deemed universities are private universities that have been granted university status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Many reputed deemed universities across India accept CUET scores for admission into undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
CUET College List - Deemed University |
Avinashilingam Institute For Home Science And Higher Education For Women |
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth |
Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research |
Dayalbagh Educational Institute |
Footwear Design And Development Institute |
Gandhi Institute Of Technology And Management - Bengaluru, Karnataka (Off Campus) |
Gandhi Institute Of Technology And Management - Hyderabad, Telangana (Off Campus) |
Gandhi Institute Of Technology And Management - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Main Campus) |
Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla |
Graphic Era University |
Gujarat Vidyapith |
Gurukula Kangri |
Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science |
Jain (Deemed-To-Be University) , Bangalore (Karnataka) |
Jamia Hamdard |
Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology |
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education |
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed To Be University) |
Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education |
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth |
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed To Be University), Mullana - Ambala |
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies |
Nehru Gram Bharati |
Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education |
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational And Research Institute |
Shobhit University |
Srm Institute Of Science And Technology (Deemed University), Ncr Campus |
Tata Institute Of Social Sciences (Tiss) |
The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Dtbu) |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth |
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation |
Yenepoya University |
If youβre aiming for admission into an undergraduate or postgraduate program at a reputed deemed university, taking the CUET can increase your chances. Check the official website of your preferred universities to confirm if they accept CUET scores and for any additional admission criteria. With prestigious deemed universities on the list, the CUET is set to become an important pathway for admission into private higher education in India.
CUET includes other universities apart from central universities, deemed universities, and private universities. Check the name and state of other universities below
Universities | State |
Indian Culinary Institute | Uttar Pradesh |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | Delhi |
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management | Madhya Pradesh |
Here is a list of the top 5 CUET colleges for the year 2025, along with their respective NIRF rankings:
Participating candidates can check the list of top 10 universities for CUET exam below
S.No. | Name of the University |
1 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
2 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
3 | Banaras Hindu University |
4 | Aligarh Muslim University |
5 | University of Hyderabad |
6 | University of Delhi |
7 | University of Kashmir |
8 | Lovely Professional University |
9 | Delhi Technological University |
10 | Jamia Hamdard |
Check the list of college names participating in CUET below
S.No. | Name of the College |
1 | Miranda House |
2 | Hindu College |
3 | Presidency College |
4 | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
5 | St. Xavier's College |
6 | Kirori Mal College |
7 | Lady Shri Ram College for Women |
8 | Shri Ram College of Commerce |
9 | Hans Raj College |
10 | Sri Venkateswara College |
These colleges are considered the best in terms of their rankings according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The NIRF rankings take into account various factors to determine the rankings of colleges in India. These variables include outreach and inclusivity, graduation outcomes, research and professional practice, teaching, learning, and resource availability, as well as peer perception.
Candidates can check the number of seats offered by the Central Universities below
Names of Universities | Codes | Total Number of Seats |
Central University of Jammu | CUJAM | 1364 |
Central University of Haryana | CUHAR | 1132 |
Central University of Punjab | CUPUN | 853 |
Central University of South Bihar | CUSBR | 1115 |
Central University of Jharkhand | CUJHD | 782 |
Central University of Karnataka | CUKNK | 631 |
Central University of Rajasthan | CURAJ | 1030 |
Central University of Kerala | CUKER | 1009 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | CUTND | 1129 |
Central University of Gujarat | CUGUJ | 660 |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh | CUAPH | 195 |
Assam University, Silchar | CUASM | 78 |
These universities use the CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test) as their admission process for undergraduate programs. However, it's important to note that the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus may vary for each program. To get more information about the CUET colleges list and the courses they offer, it is recommended to visit the official websites of the respective colleges and the CUET website.
Delhi University is the most popular university for admission through CUET UG exam. DU offers various undergraduate courses through CUET UG. Candidates can check the list of courses in the table below.
University of Delhi Colleges | Courses Offered |
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | B. Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics |
B. Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | |
B. Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science Chemistry | |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science Electronics | |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science Computer Science | |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Science Industrial Chemistry | |
B.A. Programme | |
B. Com. | |
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | |
B.A. (Hons.) History | |
B.A. (Hons.) Pol. Science | |
B.Sc.Physical Science with Chemistry | |
Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences | B.Sc. (H) Microbiology |
B.Sc. (H) Physics | |
B.Sc. (H) Polymer Science | |
B.Sc. (H) Zoology | |
B.A.(VS) Office Management and Secretarial Practice | |
B.A.(VS) Marketing Management and Retail Business | |
B.A.(VS) Human Resource Management | |
B.A.(VS) Small and Medium Enterprises | |
B.A.(VS) Management and Marketing of Insurance | |
B.A.(VS)Material Management | |
B.A.(VS)Tourism Management | |
B.Sc(H)Biochemistry | |
Daulat Ram College | B.Sc(H)Botany |
B.Sc(H)Chemistry | |
B.Sc(H)Mathematics | |
B.Sc(H)Physics | |
B.A. (H.) English | |
B.Sc(H)Zoology | |
B.Sc. Life Sciences | |
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | B.COM. (HONS.) |
B.SC. (HONS.) BOTANY | |
B.SC. (HONS.) CHEMISTRY | |
B.SC. (HONS.) COMPUTER SCIENCE | |
B.SC. (HONS.) ELECTRONICS | |
B.SC. (HONS.) MATHEMATICS | |
B.SC. (HONS.) PHYSICS | |
B.SC. (HONS.) ZOOLOGY | |
B.SC. LIFE SCIENCE | |
B.SC. PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY | |
B.SC. PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH COMP. SCIENCE | |
B.SC. MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE | |
B.A. PROGRAMME | |
Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | |
Deshbanndhu College | B.SC. (H) BOTANY |
B.SC. (H) CHEMISTRY | |
B.SC. (H) MATHS | |
B.SC. (H) PHYSICS | |
B.SC. (H) ZOOLOGY | |
B.SC. COMPUTER SC. | |
B.SC. INDUSTRIAL CHEM. | |
BA(Hons) French | |
Gargi College | B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | |
BA (H) Business Economics | |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | |
B.A. (HONS) ECONOMICS | |
B.A. (HONS) ENGLISH | |
B.A. (HONS) HINDI | |
B.A. (HONS) HISTORY | |
B.A. (HONS) PHILOSOPHY * | |
B.A. (HONS) SANSKRIT | |
B.COM. (HONS) | |
B.SC. LIFE SC | |
B.SC. PHYSICAL SC. WITH CHEMITRY | |
Hansraj College | B.SC. PHYSICAL SC. WITH COMP. SCI. |
B.SC. (HONS) ANTHROPOLOGY | |
B.SC. (HONS) BOTANY | |
B.SC. (HONS) CHEMISTRY | |
B.SC. (HONS) COMPUTER SC. | |
B.SC. (HONS) ELECTRONICS | |
B.SC. (HONS) GEOLOGY | |
B.SC. (HONS) MATHEMATICS | |
B.SC. (HONS) PHYSICS | |
B.SC. (HONS) ZOOLOGY | |
B.A. PROG. ** | |
B.A. (H) English | |
B.A. (H) Hindi | |
B.A. (H) Sanskrit | |
B.A. (H) Economics | |
B.A. (H) History | |
B.A.(H) Pol. Science | |
B.A. (H) Sociology | |
B.A. (H) Philosophy | |
B.A. (H) Music | |
B.Com (H) | |
B.Sc.(H) Physics | |
B.Sc. (H) Chemistry | |
B.Sc. (H) Botany | |
Hindu College | B.Sc. (H) Zoology |
B.Sc. (H) Mathematics | |
B.Sc.(H) Statistics | |
B.Sc. (PS) Chemistry | |
B.Sc. (PS) Electronics | |
B.A.(H) Economics | |
B.A.(H) English | |
B.A.(H) Geography | |
B.A.(H) Hindi | |
B.A.(H) History | |
B.A.(H) Philosophy | |
B.A.(H) Political Science | |
B.A.(H) Psychology | |
B.A.(H) Sanskrit | |
B.A.(H) Sociology | |
B.COM.(Hons) | |
Jesus and Mary College | Sociology Hons. |
B. Voc Healthcare Management | |
B.Voc Retail Management & IT | |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | |
B.A. (Hons) Economics | |
B.A. (Hons) English | |
B.A. (Hons) Geography | |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi | |
B.A. (Hons) History | |
B.A. (Hons) Journalism | |
B.A. (Hons) Political Science | |
B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | |
B.A. Programme | |
B.Com | |
B.Com (Hons) | |
B.Sc (Hons) Botany | |
B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry | |
B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science | |
Kamala Nehru College | B COM |
B COM (HONS) | |
BA(HONS) JOURNALISM | |
BA(HONS) ENGLISH | |
BA (HONS) HISTORY | |
BA(HONS) HINDI | |
BA(HONS) ECONOMICS | |
BA(HONS) POLITICAL SCIENCE | |
BA(HONS) PHILOSOPHY | |
BA(HONS) PSYCHOLOGY | |
BA(HONS) GEOGRAPHY | |
BSC (HONS) MATHEMATICS | |
BA(HONS) SANSKRIT | |
BA(HONS)SOCIOLOGY | |
B.Com(Hons.) | |
B.Sc(Hons.) Computer Science | |
B.Sc(Hons.) Electronics | |
B.Sc(Hons.)Mathematics | |
B.Sc(Prog.)Mathematical Sciences | |
B.Sc(Prog.) Physical Sciences | |
Kirori Mal College | Botany |
Chemistry | |
Mathematics | |
Physics | |
Statistics | |
Zoology | |
B.Sc. Pass Home Science | |
Lady Shri Ram College for Women | BA (H) Economics |
BA (H) English | |
BA (H) Hindi | |
BA(H) History | |
B.Sc.(H) Mathematics | |
B.Sc (H)Statistics | |
BA(H) Philosophy | |
BA(H) Pol.Science | |
BA(H) Psychology | |
BA(H)Sanskrit | |
BA(H)Sociology | |
BA(H) Jounalism | |
B.A.PROGRAMME | |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | |
BA (Prog) | |
B Com (Prog) | |
BA (Hons) Political Science | |
B Com (Hons) | |
BA (Hons) Economics | |
BA (Hons) English | |
BA (Hons) Hindi | |
BA (Hons) History | |
BSc (Hons) Maths | |
BA (Hons) Philosophy | |
BA (Hons) Sanskrit | |
Shri Ram College of Commerce | B.A. (Hons.) Economics |
B.A. (Programme) | |
B.A. (H) Economics | |
B.A.(H) English | |
B.A.(H) Hindi | |
Sri Venkateswara College | B.A.(Hons)History |
B.A.(Hons)Political Science | |
B.A.(Hons)Sociology | |
B.Sc. (Programme) Life Sciences | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Physics | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Chemistry | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Botany | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Zoology | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Biological Sciences | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Bio-Chemistry | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Electronics | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Mathematics | |
B.Sc.(Hons)Statistics | |
B. A. Economics (Hons) | |
B. A. English (Hons) | |
B A. History (Hons) | |
B. A. Philosophy (Hons) | |
B. A. Sanskrit (Hons) | |
B. Sc. Mathematics (Hons) | |
B. Sc. Chemistry (Hons) | |
St. Stephen's College | B. Sc. Physics (Hons) |
B. Sc. Programme (Physical Science) | |
B. A. Programme | |
B.A. Programme | |
B.A.(Hons.) English | |
B.A (Hons.) Geography | |
B.A.(Hons.) Hindi | |
B.A.(Hons.) History | |
B.Com. Programme | |
B.Com. (Hons.) | |
B.Sc. Programme Life Sciences | |
B.Sc. Programme Applied Science | |
B.Sc. Programme Physical Sciences |
NTA is expected to release CUET Application Form 2025 on the official website in the 1st week of February 2025. Candidates must fill out the application form before the last date. Applicants need to upload their all required documents and pay the application fee to submit the application form. In 2023 around 14,99,790 candidates registered for the CUET entrance examination.