How many universities are participating in CUET 2026?

CUET 2026 is expected to have participation from over 250+ universities, including Central, State, Deemed, and Private universities across India. The final list will be available on the official CUET portal.

Which top central universities accept CUET 2026 scores?

Some of the prominent Central Universities accepting CUET 2026 scores include:University of Delhi (DU)Banaras Hindu University (BHU)Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)University of HyderabadVisva-Bharati University

Will there be centralized counselling for CUET-participating universities in 2026?

No, CUET Participating Universities will conduct separate counselling for the registration of students in UG courses in 2026.

Do private universities also participate in CUET 2026?

Yes, several private and deemed-to-be universities have joined CUET for UG admissions. Examples include:Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS – for select UG programs)UPES, DehradunGalgotias UniversityAmity University (select programs)

Can I apply to multiple CUET participating universities with one score?

Yes, candidates can use their single CUET 2026 score to apply to multiple participating universities, provided they meet the course-specific eligibility and apply separately to each university.

CUET Exam Participating College 2026: List of Colleges/Universities Accepting CUET Exam Score

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the CUET result paves the way for admission to undergraduate courses in 261 CUET exam 2026 participating colleges across India. Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 result online and know their subject-wise marks when released. NTA will conduct CUET 2026 in multiple phases, considering the number of applicants for CUET UG. Candidates seeking admission to the participating colleges must ensure to fill out the counselling application form of the respective colleges. Central colleges will start CUET 2026 counselling registration soon after the result is declared. Colleges under CUET release course-wise cut-off marks and admission criteria for undergraduate admissions after the CUET UG result is declared.

✅CUET Participating Colleges 2026
✅List of Colleges Accepting CUET Exam Score
✅CUET Participating Universities 2026 - Key Points
✅Top 10 NIRF Ranking Colleges List of CUET 2026

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✅CUET Participating Colleges 2026

The National Testing Agency will announce the CUET result on July 4, 2025, to pave the way for students in around 200 participating universities across India. Due to the large number of candidates appearing for CUET UG, NTA will conduct CUET 2026 in multiple stages. Students of participating universities have to mention the name of the college and course while filling out the CUET 2026 application form. CUET universities will publish the course selection criteria and application criteria after the declaration of CUET UG results.

✅List of Colleges Accepting CUET Exam Score

Candidates can check the whole list of participating universities/ colleges/ institutes in CUET UG 2026 below:

State	Name of Universities
Amarkantak	The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
Andhra Pradesh	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
	Central University of Andhra Pradesh
	Maulana Azad National Urdu University
	SRM University
	The National Sanskrit University
Arunachal Pradesh	Arunachal University of Studies
Arunachal Pradesh	Himalayan University
Assam	Bhattadev University
	Cotton University
	Nowgong College
Bengaluru	B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University
Bihar	Central University of South Bihar
Bihar	Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Chattisgarh	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Chattisgarh	Ramchandra Chandravansi University
Delhi	Jamia Hamdard
Delhi	Netaji Subhas University of Technology
Gujarat	Central University of Gujarat
	Gujarat Vidyapith
	Gujarat Vidyapith (Rural Campus-Randheja)
	ITM Vocational University
	Karnavati University
Haryana	Apeejay Stya University
	BML Munjal University, Gurugram
	Central University of Haryana
	G D Goenka University
	Geeta University, Panipat
	IILM University
	Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh
	K.R. Mangalam University
	Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth
	Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
	Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad
	Manav Rachna University, Faridabad
	MVN University
	Om Sterling Global University
	SGT University
	SRM University
	Sushant University
	World University of Design
Himachal Pradesh	Bahra University
	Bhagwant University
	Central University of Himachal Pradesh
	Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan
	Shoolini University
Hyderabad	English and Foreign Languages University,
Indore	Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya
Jaipur	Nirwan University
Jammu	Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
Jammu	Government College For Women, Parade Ground
Jammu and Kashmir	Central University of Jammu
	Central University of Kashmir
	Cluster University of Jammu
	Cluster University of Srinagar
	Government Degree College
	Islamic University of Science and Technology
	University of Jammu
Jharkhand	AISECT University
	Arka Jain University
	Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University
	Capital University
	Central University of Jharkhand
	Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
	Jamshedpur Women’s University
	Jharkhand Rai University
	Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi
	Nilamber Pitamber University
	Ranchi University
	Sai Nath University
	Sarala Birla University
	Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka
	Srinath University
	Usha Martin University
	Vinoba Bhave University
	YBN University
Karnataka	Alliance University
	Central University of Karnataka
	Chanakya University
	Chanakya University
	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School Of Economics University
	Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management
	Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
	KL University
	Presidency University
	Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
	Yenepoya University
Kerala	Central University of Kerala
Kerala	Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
Kolkata	Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Main Campus
Madhya Pradesh	AKS University, Satna
	Barkatullah University, Bhopal
	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
	IES University
	ITM University Gwalior
	Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education
	Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education
	Lal Bahadur Shastri University
	Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur
	Mansarovar Global University
	Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
	RKDF University
	Vikram University, Ujjain
Maharashtra	Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research
	ITM Skills University
	Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
	NICMAR University, Pune
	Somaiya Vidyavihar University
	SVKM’s Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute Of Science Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics
	SVKM’s Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
	Tata Institute Of Social Sciences
	Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Manipur	Manipur University
Manipur	The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
Multiple Campuses	Amity University
New Delhi	Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
	Delhi Technological University
	Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
	GGS IP University
	Indian Council of Agricultural Research
	Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
	Jamia Millia Islamia
	Jawaharlal Nehru University
	K K Modi University
	Radha Govind University
	Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
	Surajmal University
	The Central Sanskrit University
	Tribhuvan College of Environment and Development Sciences
	University of Delhi
Odisha	ASBM University, Bhubaneswar
Odisha	Central University of Odisha
Puducherry	Pondicherry University
Punjab	Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University
	Chitkara University
	Dav University Jalandhar
	Guru Kashi University
	Lovely Professional University
Rajasthan	Apex University
	Apex University
	Career Point University, Kota
	Central Sanskrit University
	Central University of Rajasthan
	Jagan Nath University, Jaipur
	Madhav University
	Manipal University
	Mewar University
	Mody University
	Mody University of Science and Technology
	NIIT University, Neemrana
	Nirwan University
	Opjs University
	RNB Global University, Bikaner
	Sangam University, Bhilwara
	Sardar Patel University of Police
	Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh
	Shyam University
	Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur
	University of Technology
	Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
Sikkim	ICFAI University
Sikkim	Sikkim Professional University
Srinagar	Islamia College of Science and Commerce
Tamil Nadu	Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Edu. For Women
	Central University of Tamil Nadu
	Gandhigram Rural Institute
	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
	Joy University
	Kalasalingam Academy of Research And Education
	Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education
	Shri Venkateshwara University
	Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Salem
Telangana	Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoI
Telangana	University of Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh Muslim University
	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
	Banaras Hindu University
	Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
	Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University
	Galgotias University
	GLA University
	Harcourt Butler Technical University
	Hi-Tech Institute of Engineering & Technology
	IIMT University, Meerut
	Indian Culinary Institute in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
	Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
	Invertis University, Bareilly
	Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
	Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University
	M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
	Madan Mohan Malviya University
	Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
	Nehru Gram Bharati
	Noida International University
	Rama University
	Sanskriti University
	School of Management Sciences
	Sharda University
	Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology
	Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
	Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
	Teerthankar Mahaveer University
	Teerthanker Mahaveer University
	United University
	University of Allahabad
Uttarakhand	Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtala
	Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
	Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani
	Graphic Era University, Dehradun
	Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar
	IMS Unison University
	Quantum University
	University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee
	UPES
	Uttaranchal University
Vadodara	Parul University
West Bengal	Visva-Bharati University
IITTM Gwalior IITTM Noida IITTM Bhubaneswar IITTM Nellore IITTM NIWS Goa	Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak offers the course at.

✅CUET Participating Universities 2026 - Key Points

CUET 2026 brings together several participating universities offering a wide range of undergraduate programs in various fields.
The CUET eligibility criteria and curriculum are usually available on the official CUET website, providing clarity to potential applicants.
Candidates must select participating CUET universities by filling out the application form. Applicants preparing for agricultural courses can check the list of CUET agricultural universities before applying.
It is very important to select the correct CUET university from the CUET list while filling out the application form, as changing the university later is not allowed.
Applicants should visit the official website of CUET or similar university portals for detailed information about courses, admission and guidelines.
Candidates should carefully select the program code of participating universities in CUET.
Before filling out the CUET 2026 application form, applicants must have all required documents ready and must select a college through the CUET UG list of universities.
Candidates must inform CUET Participating Universities after publishing their CVs.
Make sure you check the Samarth ac 2026 Universities list of CUET to check your options before applying for the CUET 2026 exam.

✅Top 10 NIRF Ranking Colleges List of CUET 2026

Here is the list of colleges under CUET based on the NIRF Ranking 2026 for the CUET exam colleges:

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