List of Central Universities That Accept CUET Scores

CUET UG provides a common entrance route for undergraduate admissions across participating universities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published a list of central universities participating in CUET UG 2026.

The list below includes 49 institutions. To make it easier for students to shortlist universities, each entry includes its location and a brief overview of the institution.

CUET Central Universities List 2026

Here are the central universities and other central institutions included in the official CUET UG 2026 participating-university list.

1. Aligarh Muslim University

Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh Muslim University is a central university known for its broad academic offerings across humanities, sciences, social sciences, professional studies and other disciplines.

2. Assam University, Silchar

Location: Silchar, Assam

Assam University is a central university serving the Barak Valley and wider Northeast region, with academic programmes across several disciplines.

3. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is a central university offering programmes across areas such as humanities, social sciences, sciences, management and other disciplines.

4. Banaras Hindu University

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu University is a major central university with a wide academic portfolio covering humanities, sciences, social sciences, technology, medicine and other fields.

5. Central Sanskrit University

Location: New Delhi

Central Sanskrit University focuses on Sanskrit education, research and related areas of Indian knowledge, language and culture.

6. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh

Location: Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh is a central university established to expand higher education opportunities, particularly in the tribal-dominated region of the state.

7. Central University of Andhra Pradesh

Location: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

Central University of Andhra Pradesh is a central university offering higher education programmes across multiple academic disciplines.

8. Central University of Gujarat

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Central University of Gujarat is a central institution offering programmes in areas including humanities, social sciences, sciences and other disciplines.

9. Central University of Haryana

Location: Mahendragarh, Haryana

Central University of Haryana is a central university with academic programmes spanning sciences, humanities, social sciences, commerce and other areas.

10. Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Location: Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a central university offering multidisciplinary higher education programmes in the state.

11. Central University of Jammu

Location: Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

Central University of Jammu is a multidisciplinary central university offering programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences and other academic areas.

12. Central University of Jharkhand

Location: Ranchi, Jharkhand

Central University of Jharkhand is a multidisciplinary central university offering higher education and research programmes across several fields.

13. Central University of Karnataka

Location: Kalaburagi, Karnataka

Central University of Karnataka is a central university offering academic programmes in sciences, humanities, social sciences and other disciplines.

14. Central University of Kashmir

Location: Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir

Central University of Kashmir is a multidisciplinary central university offering undergraduate and other higher education programmes across various fields.

15. Central University of Kerala

Location: Kasaragod, Kerala

Central University of Kerala is a central university offering programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, languages and other areas.

16. Central University of Odisha

Location: Koraput, Odisha

Central University of Odisha is a central university serving southern Odisha and offering multidisciplinary higher education programmes.

17. Central University of Punjab

Location: Bathinda, Punjab

Central University of Punjab is a multidisciplinary central university offering programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, management and other areas.

18. Central University of Rajasthan

Location: Ajmer, Rajasthan

Central University of Rajasthan is a multidisciplinary central university offering programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, management and other disciplines.

19. Central University of South Bihar

Location: Gaya, Bihar

Central University of South Bihar is a central university offering multidisciplinary higher education programmes in sciences, humanities, social sciences and other fields.

20. Central University of Tamil Nadu

Location: Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

Central University of Tamil Nadu offers multidisciplinary higher education programmes across areas such as sciences, humanities, social sciences and other disciplines.

21. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya

Location: Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya is a central university offering programmes across a broad range of academic disciplines.

22. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

Location: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya is a central university with multidisciplinary academic programmes spanning sciences, humanities, social sciences, technology and other fields.

23. HNB Garhwal University

Location: Srinagar, Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is a central university serving the Garhwal region and offering programmes across several academic disciplines.

24. IIT Dharwad

Location: Dharwad, Karnataka

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad is a centrally funded technical institution focused on engineering, technology, sciences and related areas of higher education and research.

25. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Location: Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University is a central university with a focus on higher education and research, particularly in areas relevant to tribal communities and regional development.

26. Jamia Millia Islamia

Location: New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia is a central university offering programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, architecture, management and other disciplines.

27. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Location: New Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University is a prominent central university known for teaching and research across humanities, social sciences, sciences, languages and other fields.

28. Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

Location: Wardha, Maharashtra

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya focuses particularly on Hindi language, literature, culture and related areas of higher education and research.

29. Mahatma Gandhi Central University

Location: Motihari, Bihar

Mahatma Gandhi Central University is a multidisciplinary central university offering higher education programmes across several academic areas.

30. Manipur University

Location: Imphal, Manipur

Manipur University is a central university offering programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, technology and other disciplines.

31. Maulana Azad National Urdu University

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a central university with a distinctive focus on Urdu language and literature alongside programmes in several other academic fields.

32. Mizoram University

Location: Aizawl, Mizoram

Mizoram University is a central university serving the state and offering multidisciplinary programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences and other fields.

33. Nagaland University

Location: Lumami, Nagaland

Nagaland University is a central university serving Nagaland and offering higher education programmes across multiple academic disciplines.

34. National Sanskrit University

Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

National Sanskrit University is a central university dedicated to Sanskrit education, research and related areas of Indian knowledge and traditional studies.

35. North-Eastern Hill University

Location: Shillong, Meghalaya

North-Eastern Hill University is a central university serving the northeastern region and offering multidisciplinary programmes across several fields.

36. Pondicherry University

Location: Puducherry

Pondicherry University is a central university offering programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, management and other academic areas.

37. Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

Location: Amethi, Uttar Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is a central institution focused on higher education and training related to aviation and associated areas.

38. Rajiv Gandhi University

Location: Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi University is a central university serving Arunachal Pradesh and offering multidisciplinary higher education programmes.

39. Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University

Location: Mulugu, Telangana

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University is a central university established to expand higher education opportunities in the region, with particular relevance to tribal communities.

40. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

Location: New Delhi

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is a central university specialising in Sanskrit education, research and related areas of Indian knowledge traditions.

41. Sikkim University

Location: Gangtok, Sikkim

Sikkim University is a central university serving the state of Sikkim and offering programmes across several academic disciplines.

42. South Asian University

Location: New Delhi

South Asian University is an international university established in New Delhi with an academic focus connected to South Asian studies and higher education.

43. Tezpur University

Location: Tezpur, Assam

Tezpur University is a central university offering multidisciplinary programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering and other areas.

44. The English and Foreign Languages University

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

The English and Foreign Languages University specialises in English and foreign languages while also offering programmes in related humanities and academic fields.

45. Tripura University

Location: Suryamaninagar, Tripura

Tripura University is a central university serving the state of Tripura and offering multidisciplinary higher education programmes.

46. University of Allahabad

Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

The University of Allahabad is a central university offering programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce and other academic areas.

47. University of Delhi

Location: Delhi

The University of Delhi is a prominent central university with a large network of colleges and academic departments offering undergraduate programmes across numerous disciplines.

48. University of Hyderabad

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

The University of Hyderabad is a central university known for multidisciplinary teaching and research across sciences, humanities, social sciences and other areas.

49. Visva-Bharati University

Location: Santiniketan, West Bengal

Visva-Bharati is a central university with a distinctive academic and cultural heritage and offers programmes across several disciplines.

What Students Should Check Before Choosing a CUET University

Being included in the CUET participating-university list is an important first step, but students should not make their choices based only on the university name. Check the programme-specific eligibility requirements, required CUET subjects and admission instructions before applying.

• Check whether your preferred undergraduate programme is offered.
• Check the eligibility requirements for the specific programme.
• Confirm the CUET subject combination required for the programme.
• Review the university's admission information before making preferences.
• Consider the university's location, academic options and suitability for your career plans.

CUET Central Universities: Quick Overview

Particular	Details
Exam	Common University Entrance Test (UG)
Conducting Agency	National Testing Agency (NTA)
University Category	Central Universities and participating central institutions
Participating Institutions Listed	49
Admission Level	Undergraduate

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