Top Universities Accepting CUET Scores 2025 Guide for Admission

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has become a crucial gateway for undergraduate admissions across India, with over 280 universities, including Central, State, Deemed, and Private institutions, accepting its scores.

From prestigious Central Universities like Delhi University, JNU, and BHU to leading Private Universities such as LPU, Amity, and Manipal, CUET offers students a single, standardized platform to access diverse academic programs.

While it simplifies the process, aspirants must carefully review each university’s specific eligibility criteria, cutoffs, and application requirements. For authentic updates and detailed guidance, AUBSP.com recommends regularly visiting official CUET and university websites.

Navigating Higher Education: A Comprehensive Look at Universities Accepting CUET Scores

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has swiftly transformed into a crucial gateway for undergraduate admissions across India. We understand how important it is for you to have clarity on where your CUET scores can take you. This article will equip you with exhaustive insights into universities accepting CUET, helping you chart a confident path toward your academic goals.

Understanding CUET: The New Standard for Undergraduate Admissions

Introduced to unify and streamline the admission process, CUET offers students a single-window opportunity to compete for seats in a vast spectrum of Central, State, Deemed, and Private universities.

For the current academic session, over 280 universities are accepting CUET scores—a number steadily rising as more institutions recognize the value of standardized entrance assessments.

Central Universities: The Core of CUET Admissions

The Central Universities are the primary participants in CUET. 48 Central Universities rely on CUET scores as their principal admission criterion for undergraduate programs.

List of Central Universities Accepting CUET Scores

1. Aligarh Muslim University
2. Assam University
3. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
4. Banaras Hindu University
5. Central Sanskrit University
6. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
7. Central University of Andhra Pradesh
8. Central University of Gujarat
9. Central University of Haryana
10. Central University of Himachal Pradesh
11. Central University of Jammu
12. Central University of Jharkhand
13. Central University of Karnataka
14. Central University of Kashmir
15. Central University of Kerala
16. Central University of Odisha
17. Central University of Punjab
18. Central University of Rajasthan
19. Central University of South Bihar
20. Central University of Tamil Nadu
21. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
22. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
23. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
24. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
25. Jamia Millia Islamia (for select undergraduate courses)
26. Jawaharlal Nehru University
27. Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
28. Mahatma Gandhi Central University
29. Manipur University
30. Maulana Azad National Urdu University
31. Mizoram University
32. Nagaland University
33. National Sanskrit University
34. North Eastern Hill University
35. Pondicherry University
36. Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
37. Rajiv Gandhi University
38. Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
39. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
40. Sikkim University
41. South Asian University
42. Tezpur University
43. The English and Foreign Languages University
44. Tripura University
45. University of Allahabad
46. University of Delhi
47. University of Hyderabad
48. Visva-Bharati University

These institutions span nearly every discipline, providing ample options for aspirants.

State Universities: Expanding the Horizon

Many State Universities have also integrated CUET into their admission frameworks. As of this academic cycle, 35 State Universities are participating.

State Universities Accepting CUET Scores

1. BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY
2. BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY
3. BHATTADEV UNIVERSITY
4. CLUSTER UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
5. CLUSTER UNIVERSITY OF SRINAGAR
6. DELHI TEACHERS UNIVERSITY
7. DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
8. DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA
9. DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM
10. DR SHAKUNTALA MISRA NATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
11. DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
12. DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY
13. GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
14. HARCOURT BUTLER TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, KANPUR
15. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, GANDHINAGAR , GUJARAT
16. ISLAMIA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE
17. ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AWANTIPORA
18. JAGADGURU RAMBHADRACHARYA DIVYANG STATE UNIVERSITY
19. JAGANNATH BAROOAH UNIVERSITY
20. KUMAR BHASKAR VARMA SANSKRIT AND ANCIENT STUDIES UNIVERSITY
21. MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
22. MADHABDEV UNIVERSITY, NARAYANPUR, LAKHIMPUR
23. MAHARAJA CHHATRASAL BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY
24. MAHARAJA SURAJMAL BRIJ UNIVERSITY, BHARATPUR
25. MAHARANA PRATAP HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY KARNAL
26. NORTH LAKHIMPUR COLLEGE
27. NOWGONG COLLEGE
28. RATAN TATA MAHRASHTRA STATE SKILLS UNIVERSITY
29. SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY OF POLICE SECURITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
30. SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY
31. SIBSAGAR UNIVERSITY
32. UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
33. UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
34. UNIVERSITY OF LADAKH
35. VIKRAM UNIVERSITY

Assam

• Bhattadev University
• Cotton University
• Dibrugarh University
• Furkating College (Autonomous)
• Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University
• Madhabdev University
• North Lakhimpur College
• Nowgong College

Delhi

• Delhi Technological University (DTU)
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
• Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW)
• Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT)
• Delhi Teachers University

Jammu & Kashmir

• Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
• Cluster University of Jammu
• Cluster University of Srinagar
• Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla
• Islamia College of Science and Commerce
• Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
• University of Jammu
• University of Kashmir
• University of Ladakh

Jharkhand

• Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad
• Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi
• Kolhan University
• Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur

Madhya Pradesh

• Barkatullah University, Bhopal
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore
• Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University, Chhatarpur
• M.P. Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal
• Makanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal
• Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur
• Shri Krishna University, Chhatarpur
• Vikram University, Ujjain

Maharashtra

• Maharashtra State Skills University, Mumbai
• Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skills University

Rajasthan

• Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur
• Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur

Uttar Pradesh

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
• Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
• Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
• Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur
• Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow
• Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur

These institutions broaden your options within your home state or region.

Deemed Universities: Diverse Academic Offerings

Deemed Universities are often known for their specialization and autonomy in curriculum design. Approximately 30 Deemed Universities now accept CUET scores.

List of Deemed Universities Accepting CUET Scores

AUBSP notes the following prominent examples:

1. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy
2. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (Tamil Nadu)
3. Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (Kerala)
4. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Maharashtra)
5. Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Uttar Pradesh)
6. Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Pune, Maharashtra)
7. Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) (Dehradun, Uttarakhand)
8. Gujarat Vidyapith (Gujarat)
9. Gurukula Kangri (Uttarakhand)
10. IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur (Rajasthan)
11. Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (Deemed to be University), Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahar (Rajasthan)
12. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore (Karnataka)
13. Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi)
14. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (Uttar Pradesh)
15. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University) (Andhra Pradesh)
16. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Madhya Pradesh)
17. Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth (Haryana)
18. Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana – Ambala (Haryana)
19. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (Haryana)
20. Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University) (Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh)
21. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (West Bengal)
22. Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed to be University) (Uttar Pradesh)
23. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), NCR Campus (Haryana)
24. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) (Maharashtra)
25. TERI School of Advanced Studies (Delhi)
26. The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU) (Gujarat)
27. Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation
28. Yenepoya University (Karnataka)
29. Vignans Foundation For Science, Technology And Research Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)
30. Shiv Nadar (Institution Of Eminence Deemed To Be University), Delhi NCR (Delhi)

Private Universities: Growing Participation

Over 129 Private Universities have adopted CUET scores to attract a wider applicant pool.

List of Private Universities Accepting CUET Scores

1. ABHYUDAY UNIVERSITY
2. ADANI UNIVERSITY
3. AJEENKYA D Y PATIL UNIVERSITY, PUNE
4. AKS UNIVERSITY
5. AMITY UNIVERSITY (GREATER NOIDA CAMPUS)
6. AMITY UNIVERSITY (WB)
7. AMITY UNIVERSITY JHARKHAND
8. AMITY UNIVERSITY NOIDA
9. AMITY UNIVERSITY PATNA
10. AMITY UNIVERSITY PUNJAB
11. APEEJAY STYA UNIVERSITY
12. APEX UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
13. ARKA JAIN UNIVERSITY
14. ARUNACHAL UNIVERSITY OF STUDIES
15. ASBM UNIVERSITY
16. ASSAM DOWN TOWN UNIVERSITY, GUWAHATI
17. AVANTIKA UNIVERSITY
18. AZIM PREMJI UNIVERSITY
19. BABU BANARASI DAS UNIVERSITY
20. BAREILLY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, BAREILLY ( U.P)
21. BENNETT UNIVERSITY
22. BHAGWANT GLOBAL UNIVERSITY, KOTDWAR
23. BHAGWANT UNIVERSITY
24. BIRLA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
25. BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY
26. BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY
27. CAREER COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) BHOPAL
28. CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY,KOTA
29. CENTURION UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
30. CHANAKYA UNIVERSITY
31. CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY
32. CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY
33. CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, PUNJAB
34. CMR UNIVERSITYY
35. COER UNIVERSITY
36. CT UNIVERSITY(LUDHIANA)
37. DIT UNIVERSITY,DEHRADUN
38. EKLAVYA UNIVERSITY
39. ETERNAL UNIVERSITY
40. FUTURE UNIVERSITY, BAREILLY
41. G D GOENKA UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM, NCR
42. GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
43. GEETA UNIVERSITY
44. GLA UNIVERSITY(MATHURA)
45. GOPAL NARAYAN SINGH UNIVERSITY
46. GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
47. HARIDWAR UNIVERSITY
48. HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY ITANAGAR
49. HRIT UNIVERSITY, GHAZIABAD
50. IFTM UNIVERSITY, MORADABAD
51. IILM UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA
52. IILM UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM
53. IIMT UNIVERSITY
54. IMS UNISON UNIVERSITY
55. INVERTIS UNIVERSITY
56. ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KASHMIR
57. ITM SKILLS UNIVERSITY
58. ITM UNIVERSITY GWALIOR
59. JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, DELHI NCR BAHADURGARH, HARYANA
60. JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR (RAJASTHAN)
61. JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
62. JECRC UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
63. JHARKHAND RAI UNIVERSITY
64. JOY UNIVERSITY
65. K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY
66. KALINGA UNIVERSITY, NEW RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH
67. KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY
68. LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
69. MADHAV UNIVERSITY
70. MAHINDRA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD
71. MANAV RACHNA UNIVERSITY, FARIDABAD
72. MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH
73. MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY, JABALPUR (MADHYA PRADESH)
74. MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR
75. MAYA DEVI UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
76. MEWAR UNIVERSITY
77. MIND POWER UNIVERSITY
78. MNR UNIVERSITY
79. MODY UNIVERSITY
80. NIIT UNIVERSITY
81. NOIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
82. OM STERLING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
83. PEARL ACADEMY (CAES)
84. RABINDRANATH TAGORE UNIVERSITY
85. RAKSHPAL BAHADUR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, BAREILLY
86. RANAIAH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
87. RENAISSANCE UNIVERSITY
88. REVA UNIVERSITY
89. RISHIHOOD UNIVERSITY, SONEPAT
90. RNB GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
91. RV UNIVERSITY
92. SAGE UNIVERSITY, INDORE
93. SANJEEV AGRAWAL GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
94. SANSKARAM UNIVERSITY, JHAJJAR
95. SANSKRITI UNIVERSITY
96. SARDAR BHAGWAN SINGH UNIVERSITY, BALALWALA, DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND
97. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES, VARANASI
98. SGT UNIVERSITY
99. SHARDA UNIVERSITY (Agra)
100. SHARDA UNIVERSITY (Greater Noida)
101. SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
102. SHRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA UNIVERSITY
103. SHRI KRISHNA UNIVERSITY
104. SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
105. SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
106. SIKKIM PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
107. SIR PADAMPAT SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY, UDAIPUR
108. SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA
109. SR UNIVERSITY
110. SRM UNIVERSITY (ANDHRA PRADESH)
111. SRM UNIVERSITY DELHI-NCR, SONEPAT
112. SUNBEAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, BHAGWANPUR, VARANASI
113. SURESH GYAN VIHAR UNIVERSITY JAIPUR
114. SUSHANT UNIVERSITY(GURUGRAM)
115. SWAMI VIVEKANAND SUBHARTI UNIVERSITY
116. TANTIA UNIVERSITY
117. TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY
118. THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
119. THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, HIMACHAL PRADESH
120. THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
121. THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, JHARKHAND
122. THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, RAIPUR
123. UNITED UNIVERSITY, PRAYAGRAJ
124. UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, JAIPUR
125. UPES – DEHRADUN
126. USHA MARTIN UNIVERSITY , RANCHI (JHARKHAND)
127. VIDYA UNIVERSITY, MEERUT (U.P.)
128. VIVEKANANDA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
129. WORLD UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN

These institutions often offer modern infrastructure, professional courses, and flexible learning environments.

Other Institutions and Government Bodies

Several specialized institutes and government bodies also recognize CUET for select programs:

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management
• Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI)
• Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

Key Considerations for CUET Aspirants

We strongly recommend keeping the following in mind:

Specific Programs: While a university may accept CUET scores, it’s crucial to check if all their programs are covered under CUET or only specific ones. Some universities, like Jamia Millia Islamia, might only accept CUET scores for a limited number of undergraduate courses.

Official Notifications: Always refer to the official CUET website (cuet.nta.nic.in) and the individual university websites for the most up-to-date list of participating universities and their specific admission criteria for the current academic year. The list can be updated periodically.

Eligibility Criteria: Meeting CUET score requirements is one aspect; candidates must also fulfill the specific eligibility criteria set by each deemed university for their desired courses. This often includes academic qualifications and other admission-related requirements.

Conclusion

The CUET has ushered in a more transparent and standardized admission process, giving students like you the ability to apply confidently to hundreds of universities through a single examination.

AUBSP encourages you to explore your options thoroughly, plan your applications well in advance, and make informed decisions to shape your academic journey.

If you need more personalized guidance, AUBSP.com is always here to help you navigate every step of your higher education pursuits.