Overview: The CUET college list is crucial for aspirants applying for the entrance exam. With over 200 participating universities, choosing the right college for you might become confusing. Let us look at the comprehensive list of CUET universities and the top universities under CUET UG.

The Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, announced that a total of 202 universities will be participating in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduate programs for 2024.

The UGCs update also mentioned that 46 central universities, 32 state universities, 20 deemed-to-be universities, 98 private universities, and 6 government institutes have signed up for UG admission through the CUET entrance examination.

It is important for candidates to review the CUET college list before applying for the entrance exam to select the desired universities during the application process. Let us dive into the CUET college list and look at the top universities under CUET 2024. 

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List of CUET Colleges and Universities 2024

The CUET UG 2024 exam will be held for admission to various UG programmes at 45 central, 37 state, 32 deemed, 132 private, and 3 other institutions. The table below contains the CUET college list and participating universities, programme codes, and the total seats available at these institutes. 

CUET Participating Central Universities 2024

Names of Universities	State	Websites
Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Bihar	mgcub.ac.in
University of Hyderabad	Telangana	uohyd.ac.in
Jamia Millia Islamia	New Delhi	jmi.ac.in
University of Delhi	New Delhi	du.ac.in
Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	jnu.ac.in
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttarakhand	hnbgu.ac.in
Visva-Bharati University	West Bengal	visvabharati.ac.in
University of Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	allduniv.ac.in
Rajiv Gandhi University	Arunachal Pradesh	rguhs.ac.in
Tezpur University	Assam	tezu.ernet.in
Nagaland University	Nagaland	nagalanduniversity.ac.in
Central University of Odisha	Odisha	cuo.ac.in
Pondicherry University	Puducherry	pondiuni.edu.in
Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Telangana	manuu.edu.in
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Uttar Pradesh	bbau.ac.in
Tripura University	Tripura	tripurauniv.ac.in
Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh	bhu.ac.in
Mizoram University	Mizoram	mzu.edu.in
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	Chattisgarh	ggu.ac.in
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	ctuap.ac.in
The National Sanskrit University	Andhra Pradesh	nsktu.ac.in
The Central Sanskrit University	New Delhi	sanskrit.nic.in
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit Univ	New Delhi	slbsrsv.ac.in
Sikkim University	Sikkim	cus.ac.in
Manipur University	Manipur	manipuruniv.ac.in
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh	dhsgsu.ac.in
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Maharashtra	hindivishwa.org
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Madhya Pradesh	igntu.ac.in
Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	cuhimachal.ac.in
Central University of Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	cukashmir.ac.in
Central Agricultural University	Manipur	cau.ac.in
Central University of Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir	cujammu.ac.in
Central University of Haryana	Haryana	cuh.ac.in
Central University of South Bihar	Bihar	cusb.ac.in
Central University of Karnataka	Karnataka	cuk.ac.in
Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan	curaj.ac.in
Central University of Jharkhand	Jharkhand	cuj.ac.in
Central University of Kerala	Kerala	cukerala.ac.in
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	cuap.ac.in
Assam University, Silchar	Assam	aus.ac.in
Central University of Gujarat	Gujarat	cug.ac.in
Central University of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu	cutn.ac.in
Aligarh Muslim University	Uttar Pradesh	amu.ac.in
North Eastern Hill University	Meghalaya	nehu.ac.in

Check: CUET B Pharma Government College List 2024

CUET College List 2024: State Universities

Name of the University	State	Websites
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya	Madhya Pradesh	dauniv.ac.in
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	Uttar Pradesh	aktu.ac.in
Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics	Karnataka	base.ac.in
Barkatullah University	Bhopal	bubhopal.ac.in
Dr B R Ambedkar University of Delhi	New Delhi	aud.ac.in
Cluster University of Jammu	Jammu	clujammu.ac.in
Delhi Skill And Entrepreneurship University	New Delhi	dseu.ac.in
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	New Delhi	ipu.ac.in
University of Jammu	Jammu	jammuuniversity.ac.in
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University	Jharkhand	jrsuranchi.com
Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology	Uttar Pradesh	mmmut.ac.in
Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice	Rajasthan	policeuniversity.ac.in
Vikram University	Madhya Pradesh	vikramuniv.ac.in
Cotton University	Assam	cottonuniversity.ac.in
Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground	Jammu	gcwparade.in
Harcourt Butler Technical University	Uttar Pradesh	hbtu.ac.in
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women	Delhi	igdtuw.ac.in
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University	Uttar Pradesh	mjpru.ac.in
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University	Jammu and Kashmir	smvdu.ac.in
Cluster University of Srinagar	Jammu and Kashmir	cusrinagar.edu.in
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad	Jharkhand	bbmku.ac.in
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University	Uttar Pradesh	kmclu.ac.in
University of Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	kashmiruniversity.net
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University	Jammu and Kashmir	bgsbu.ac.in
Bhattadev University	Assam	bhattadevuniversity.ac.in
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University	Ranchi	dspmuranchi.ac.in
Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka	Jharkhand	skmu.ac.in
Vinoba Bhave University	Hazirabag	vbu.ac.in
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School Of Economics University	Delhi	base.ac.in
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi	Delhi	aud.ac.in
Islamia College of Science and Commerce	Jammu and Kashmir	islamiacollege.edu.in
Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir	Jammu and Kashmir	iust.ac.in
Delhi Technological University	Delhi	dtu.ac.in
Kolhan University	Jharkhand	kolhanuniversity.ac.in
Nilamber Pitamber University	Jharkhand	npu.ac.in
OPJS University churu	Rajasthan	opjsuniversity.edu.in
Ranchi University	Jharkhand	ranchiuniversity.ac.in
KR Manglam University, Gurugram	Haryana	krmangalam.edu.in
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Gurugram	Haryana	admission.upes.ac.in
Government College for Women Parade Ground (Jammu)	Jammu	gcwparade.in
Sarla Birla University, Ranchi	Jharkhand	sbu.ac.in
Ramchandra Chandravansi University, Bishrampur, Palamu	Jharkhand	rcu.edu.in
University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM)	Meghalaya	ustm.ac.in
HSNC University (Mumbai)	Mumbai	hsncu.edu.in

Check: CUET Preparation Books 2024

CUET College List 2024 Deemed Universities

Name of the University	State	Website
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education For Women	Tamil Nadu	avinuty.ac.in
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth	Kerala	cvv.ac.in
Footwear Design And Development Institute	Telangana	fddiindia.com
Dayalbagh Educational Institute	Uttar Pradesh	dei.ac.in
Gujarat Vidyapith	Gujarat	gujaratvidyapith.org
Gurukula Kangri	Uttarakhand	gkv.ac.in
Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies	Haryana	mriirs.edu.in
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute	West Bengal	rkmvu.ac.in
Shobhit University	Uttar Pradesh	shobhituniversity.ac.in
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	Maharashtra	tiss.edu
The Gandhigram Rural Institute	Gujarat	ruraluniv.ac.in
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	Maharashtra	dmiher.edu.in
Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education	Madhya Pradesh	lnipe.edu.in/wordpress
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation	Andhra Pradesh	kluniversity.in
Yenepoya University	Karnataka	yenepoya.edu.in
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	Chennai	hindustanuniv.ac.in
Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University	Haryana	mmumullana.org
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Bengaluru, Karnataka (Off-Campus)	Karnataka	gitam.edu
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Hyderabad, Telangana (Off-Campus)	Hyderabad	gitam.edu
Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Main Campus)	Visakhapatnam	gitam.edu
Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla	Baramulla	baramullacollege.net
Graphic Era University Dehradun	Dehradun	geu.ac.in
Jamia Hamdard	New Delhi	jamiahamdard.edu
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology	Uttar Pradesh	jiit.ac.in
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education	Tamil Nadu	kalasalingam.ac.in
Nehru Gram Bharati	Allahabad	ngbv.ac.in
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth	Haryana	lingayasvidyapeeth.edu.in
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher	Tamil Nadu	niuniv.com
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	Tamil Nadu	vmrfdu.edu.in
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Uttar Pradesh	srmup.in
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune (Maharashtra)	Maharashtra	tmv.edu.in
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore	Karnataka	jainuniversity.ac.in

Prepare with: CUET Mock Tests 2024

CUET Private University

Name of the University	State	Website
Apex University	Rajasthan	apexuniversity.co.in
Apeejay Stya University	Haryana	university.apeejay.edu
Arunachal University Of Studies	Arunachal Pradesh	arunachaluniversity.ac.in
ASBM University	Odisha	asbm.ac.in
Bahra University (Shimla Hills)	Himachal Pradesh	bahrauniversity.edu.in
G D Goenka University	Haryana	gdgoenkauniversity.com
Geeta University	Haryana	geetauniversity.edu.in
GLA University Mathura	Uttar Pradesh	gla.ac.in
Himalayan University Itanagar	Arunachal Pradesh	himalayanuniversity.com
Invertis University	Uttar Pradesh	invertisuniversity.ac.in
Lovely Professional University	Punjab	lpu.distanceeducationschool.com
Manav Rachna University	Haryana	manavrachna.edu.in
Mangalayatan University, Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	mangalayatan.in
Mangalayatan University Jabalpur	Uttar Pradesh	mangalayatan.in
Mody University	Rajasthan	modyuniversity.ac.in
NICMAR University, Pune	Maharashtra	nicmar.ac.in
Nirwan University, Jaipur	Rajasthan	nirwanuniversity.ac.in
Shoolini University	Himachal Pradesh	shooliniuniversity.com
Sikkim Professional University	Assam	ap.spu.ac
Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur	Rajasthan	gyanvihar.org
Vivekananda Global University	Rajasthan	vgu.ac.in
Bennett University	Uttar Pradesh	bennett.edu.in
BML Munjal University	Haryana	bmu.ac.in
Career Point University	Rajasthan	cpur.in
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University	Maharashtra	csmu.ac.in
Galgotias University	Uttar Pradesh	galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
IES University	Madhya Pradesh	iesuniversity.ac.in
IIMT University	Uttar Pradesh	iimtu.com
Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana	Haryana	jagannathuniversityncr.ac.in
Jagannath University, Jaipur	Rajasthan	jagannathuniversity.org
Jaypee University of Information Technology	Uttar Pradesh	juit.ac.in
K R Mangalam University	Haryana	krmangalam.edu.in
Mewar University	Rajasthan	mewaruniversity.org
NIIT University	Rajasthan	niituniversity.in
RNB Global University	Rajasthan	rnbglobal.edu.in
Shobhit University	Uttar Pradesh	shobhituniversity.ac.in
SRM University	Andhra Pradesh	srmap.edu.in
Teerthanker Mahaveer University	Uttar Pradesh	tmu.ac.in
Chanakya University	Karnataka	chanakyauniversity.in
IILM University, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh	iilm.ac.in
IILM University, Gurugram	Haryana	iilm.edu.in
ITM University Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	itmuniversity.ac.in
K.R. Mangalam University	Haryana	krmangalam.edu.in
Noida International University	Uttar Pradesh	niu.edu.in
Sangam University	Rajasthan	sangamuniversity.ac.in
Sanskriti University	Uttar Pradesh	sanskriti.edu.in
Sharda University	Uttar Pradesh	sharda.ac.in
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University	Uttar Pradesh	srmu.ac.in
The ICFAI University, Jharkhand	Jharkhand	iujharkhand.edu.in
United University, Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh	uniteduniversity.edu.in
University Of Engineering And Technology Roorkee	Uttarakhand	coeruniversity.in
UPES - Dehradun	Uttarakhand	upes.ac.in
Usha Martin University	Jharkhand	ushamartinuniversity.com
Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh	chitkarauniversity.edu.in/chitkara-university-himachalpradesh
Chitkara University, Punjab	Punjab	chitkara.edu.in
Jamshedpur Women's University	Jharkhand	jwu.ac.in
Joy University	Tamil Nadu	joyuniversity.edu.in
K.R. Mangalam University	Tamil Nadu	krmangalam.edu.in
Karnavati University	Gujarat	karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
MVN University	Uttar Pradesh	mvn.edu.in
Shoolini University	Himachal Pradesh	shooliniuniversity.com
Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh	Rajasthan	skduniversity.com
Somaiya Vidyavihar University	Mumbai	somaiya.edu/en
Sushant University	Haryana	sushantuniversity.edu.in
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana	Karnataka	svyasa.edu.in
University Of Engineering And Technology Roorkee	Uttarakhand	coeruniversity.in
Uttaranchal University	Uttarakhand	uudoon.in
AISECT University	Jharkhand	aisectuniversityjharkhand.ac.in
AKS University	Madhya Pradesh	aksuniversity.ac.in
Alliance University	Karnataka	alliance.edu.in
Amity University Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarh	amity.edu/raipur
Amity University Gurugram	Haryana	amity.edu/gurugram
Amity University Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	amity.edu/gwalior
Amity University Jaipur	Rajasthan	amity.edu/jaipur
Amity University Mumbai	Mumbai	amity.edu/mumbai
Amity University Noida	Uttar Pradesh	www.amity.edu
Amity University Patna	Bihar	amity.edu/Bihar
Amity University Punjab	Punjab	amity.edu/mohali
Amity University Jharkhand	Jharkhand	amity.edu/ranchi
Amity University Kolkata	Kolkata	amity.edu/kolkata
Amity University Lucknow	Lucknow	amity.edu/lucknow
ARKA Jain University	Jharkhand	arkajainuniversity.ac.in
Bhagwant University	Rajasthan	bhagwantuniversity.ac.in
Bharatiya Engineering Science And Technology Innovation University	Andhra Pradesh	bestiu.edu.in
Capital University, Koderma, Jharkhand	Jharkhand	capitaluniversity.edu.in
Dav University Jalandhar	Punjab	davuniversity.org
Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani	Uttarakhand	gehu.ac.in/content/gehu/en/admission-aid/haldwani.html
Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal	Uttarakhand	gehu.ac.in/content/gehu/en/admission-aid/bhimtal.html
Graphic Era HILL University (3 campuses: Dehradun, Bhimtal, and Haldwani)	Uttarakhand	gehu.ac.in
IMS Unison University	Dehradun	iuu.ac
Jharkhand Rai University	Jharkhand	jru.edu.in
K. K. Modi University	Chattisgarh	kkmu.edu.in
Lohit's Academy College of Commerce	Bangalore	lohitsacademy.com
Manipal University Jaipur	Rajasthan	jaipur.manipal.edu
Mansarovar Global University	Madhya Pradesh	mguindia.com
Netaji Subhas University	Jharkhand	nsuniv.ac.in
Nowgong College	Assam	nowgongcollege.edu.in
Presidency University	Bangalore	presidencyuniversity.in
Radha Govind University, Jharkhand	Jharkhand	rguniversity.org
Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (Rkdf) University	Ranchi	rkdfuniversity.org
Sai Nath University	Jharkhand	sainathuniversity.com
Sarala Birla University	Ranchi	sbu.ac.in
SHRI Venkateshwara University	Uttar Pradesh	svu.edu.in
Shyam University, Dausa, Rajasthan	Rajasthan	shyamuniversity.in
Srinath University	Jharkhand	srinathuniversity.in
Surajmal University	Uttrakhand	smu.ac.in
Svkm's Mithibai College Of Arts, Chauhan Institute Of Science Amrutben Jivanlal College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous)	Mumbai	mithibai.ac.in
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	Uttar Pradesh	subharti.org
Tribhuvan College of Environment & Development Sciences	Rajasthan	teds.ac.in
World University Of Design	Haryana	worlduniversityofdesign.ac.in
YBN University	Jharkhand	ybnu.ac.in
Parul University	Vadodara	paruluniversity.ac.in
Quantum University	Roorkee	quantumuniversity.edu.in
Rama University	Uttar Pradesh	ramauniversity.ac.in
Ramachandra Chandravansi University	Jharkhand	rcu.edu.in
School of Management Sciences	Varanasi	smsvaranasi.com
SRM university	Delhi	srmuniversity.ac.in
Hi-Tech Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	erp.aktu.ac.in
SVKM's Narsee Monjee College Of Commerce And Economics (Autonomous)	Mumbai	nmcollege.in
Guru Kashi University, Punjab	Punjab	gurukashiuniversity.in
SGT University (Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University)	Gurugram	sgtuniversity.ac.in
Madhav University, Pindwara	Rajasthan	admissions.madhavuniversity.edu.in
ITM Vocational University, Vadodara	Gujarat	tm.edu/vadodara
ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra	itm.edu.in
University of Technology	Rajasthan	universityoftechnology.edu.in
Om Sterling Global University, Hisar	Haryana	osgu.ac.in
The ICFAI University, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)	Uttarakhand	iudehradun.edu.in
Gopal Narayan Singh University	Bihar	gnsu.ac.in
CT University, Ludhiana (Punjab)	Punjab	ctuniversity.in
Scope Global Skill University, Bhopal	Bhopal	-
Dr. C. V. Raman University, Vaishali (Bihar)	Bihar	cvrubihar.ac.in
Rabindranath Tagore University, Raisen (M.P.)	Madhya Pradesh	rntu.ac.in
The ICFAI University, Tripura	Tripura	iutripura.edu.in
IFTM University, Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh)	Uttar Pradesh	iftmuniversity.ac.in

Check: CUET 2024 participating universities

CUET College List 2024 Other Universities

Name of the university	State	Websites
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)	Delhi	icar.org.in
Indian Culinary Institute	Uttar Pradesh	icitirupati.in
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management	Madhya Pradesh	iittm.ac.in

CUET 2024 Participating Universities - Seats

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

Check: CUET Eligibility Criteria 2024

CUET College List 2024 - Key Points

• CUET 2024 unites various universities, presenting a diverse range of undergraduate programs across various fields. 
• The official CUET website offers comprehensive details on eligibility criteria and the syllabus, ensuring clarity for potential applicants. 
• During the application process, candidates must select three universities participating in CUET. 
• It's crucial to choose the CUET university list accurately during application, as changes will not be allowed later. 
• Prospective candidates should explore the official CUET website and university portals for comprehensive information on courses, admissions, and guidelines. 
• Selecting the program code of CUET participant universities requires careful consideration. 
• Before finalizing the CUET 2024 application, candidates should prepare all necessary documents. 
• After the merit lists are published, candidates must register for admission to the respective CUET participating universities. 

Read more: CUET Reservation Policy 2024

Is CUET compulsory for government colleges?

CUET is compulsory only for the universities mentioned in the above CUET college list.

Top Universities in CUET College List 2024

The top CUET colleges in India are known for their outstanding teaching, research, placements, and infrastructure. Many of these CUET College Lists for BTech are nationally rated and provide students with diverse possibilities.

Know more: List of B.Tech Colleges Under CUET

NIRF Factors Affecting University Rankings

NIRF provides India's most accurate college ranking, considering various factors like -

• Teaching, learning, and resources 
• Research & professional practice 
• Graduation outcomes 
• Outreach and inclusivity 
• Peer perception 

The following are the top 5 CUET Colleges list 2024, as ranked by the NIRF: 

Top CUET Colleges in 2024

The below CUET college list contains the top five universities compiled as per their NIRF ranking -

1. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) - NIRF Ranking (2) 
2. Jamia Millia Islamia- NIRF Ranking (3) 
3. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - NIRF Ranking (6) 
4. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) - NIRF Ranking (11) 
5. Delhi University (DU) - NIRF Ranking (13) 

All of these universities use CUET as their UG admissions process. Each program's eligibility, exam format, and syllabus are unique. 

Check: CUET Admit Card 2024

Conclusion

With CUET's outstanding performance last year, new colleges were expected to be added to the CUET college list, enhancing the possibilities for you to study in good central, state, private, or other universities.

Every standard 12th student must take the CUET test to have greater prospects and attend market-relevant UG courses. 

Check: CUET Courses List

Key Takeaways:

• CUET 2024 offers admission to over 200+ universities, including central, state, private, and others.
• Review the CUET college list before applying.
• Admission depends on CUET exam performance, with universities publishing their merit lists.
• Choose three preferred universities during application.
• Top-ranked central universities in CUET 2024 include JNU, Jamia Millia, BHU, AMU, and DU.
• NIRF rankings help students gauge the quality of their desired universities.

Check: CUET PG College List