CUET PG Participating Universities List 2026: Central, State & Private Colleges
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduates (CUET PG) has emerged as the most significant gateway for students seeking admission into advanced degree programs across India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the CUET PG 2026 scores are accepted by a growing network of over 190+ institutions, including prestigious Central, State, Deemed, and Private universities.
Whether you are aiming for an MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, or an MBA, selecting the right university is the first step toward a successful career. This guide provides an updated list of participating universities for the 2026-2027 academic session, along with critical insights into the admission process.
CUET PG Participating Universities
CUET PG participating universities are those institutions that have an agreement with CUET to offer postgraduate programs in engineering, architecture, and planning. These universities follow CUET’s curriculum and guidelines to ensure that the quality of education is consistent across all institutions.
| Name of Universities | State |
|---|---|
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (PG Satellite Centre, Amethi) | Amethi |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| Central University of South Bihar | Bihar |
| Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat |
| Central University of Haryana | Haryana |
| Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
| Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Kerala | Kerala |
| Central University of Odisha | Odisha |
| Central University of Punjab | Punjab |
| Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Amarkantak |
| The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Manipur |
| Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, | Chattisgarh |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttharkhand |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra |
| Manipur University | Manipur |
| North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya |
| Pondicherry University | Puducherry |
| Sikkim University | Sikkim |
| Harkamya College of Education | Sikkim |
| Loyola College of Education | Sikkim |
| Government Pharmacy College Sajong (GPCS) Rumtek | Sikkim |
| Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar | Sikkim |
| Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Affiliated to Sikkim University | Sikkim |
| Delhi Technological University | New Delhi |
| Tripura University | Tripura |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar |
| The Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi |
| The National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh |
| B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University | Bengaluru |
| Madan Mohan Malviya University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya | Gujarat |
| Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya | Indore |
| Sardar Patel University of Police | Rajasthan |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development | Tamil Nadu |
| Apex University | Rajasthan |
| Nirwan University | Jaipur |
| M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoI | Telangana |
| Manav Rachna University, Faridabad | Haryana |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad | Haryana |
| Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Main Campus | Kolkata |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus | Kolkata |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Ranchi Campus | Kolkata |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Coimbatore Campus | Tamilnadu |
| Mody University | Rajasthan |
| Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| NICMAR University, Pune | Maharashtra |
| Mewar University | Rajasthan |
| Vikram University, Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh |
| Teerthankar Mahaveer University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan | Himachal Pradesh |
| RNB Global University, Bikaner | Rajasthan |
| IIMT University, Meerut | Uttar Pradesh |
| Arunachal University of Studies | Arunachal Pradesh |
| G D Goenka University | Haryana |
| K.R. Mangalam University | Haryana |
| Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education | Madhya Pradesh |
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication | New Delhi |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University | New Delhi |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
| Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
| Jagan Nath University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar | Uttarakhand |
| Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh | Haryana |
| Visva-Bharati University | West Bengal |
| Shoolini University | Himachal Pradesh |
| Barkatullah University, Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women | New Delhi |
| ASBM University, Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| Cluster University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Invertis University, Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| Assam University | Assam |
| University of Delhi | New Delhi |
| Gujarat Vidyapith | Gujarat |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Edu. For Women | Tamil Nadu |
| Geeta University, Panipat | Haryana |
| SRM University | Andhra Pradesh |
| Gandhigram Rural Institute | Tamil Nadu |
| GGS IP University | New Delhi |
| Career Point University, Kota | Rajasthan |
| Cluster University of Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir |
| GLA University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri | Madhya Pradesh |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram |
| Galgotias University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Apeejay Stya University | Haryana |
| Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| Sanskriti University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sangam University, Bhilwara | Rajasthan |
| Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh |
| NIIT University, Neemrana | Rajasthan |
| Somaiya Vidyavihar University | Maharashtra |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University | New Delhi |
| Usha Martin University | Jharkhand |
| Himalayan University | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Sikkim Professional University | Sikkim |
| Chanakya University | Karnataka |
| ITM University Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
| University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
| ICFAI University | Sikkim |
| Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala | Tripura |
| Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Digital University Kerala | Kerala |
| Graphic Era University, Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology ,Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh | Rajasthan |
| Sushant University | Haryana |
| Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Salem | Tamil Nadu |
| Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka | Jharkhand |
| Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtala | Uttarakhand |
| Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani | Uttarakhand |
| Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad affliated to Jawahar Lal University | New Delhi |
| Shubham University | Chattisgarh |
| Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak offers the course at. 1) IITTM Gwalior 2) IITTM Noida 3) IITTM Bhubaneswar 4)IITTM Nellore 5) IITTM NIWS Goa | – |
| Sikkim Government College, Namchi | Sikkim |
| Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong | Sikkim |
| Sancha Man Limboo Government College, Gyalshing | Sikkim |
| Sikkim Government B.Ed. College, Soreng | Sikkim |
| Gujarat Vidyapith (Rural Campus-Randheja) | Gujarat |
| AKS University, Satna | Madhya Pradesh |
| BML Munjal University, Gurugram | Haryana |
| National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappally | Tamil Nadu |
| The LNM Institute of Information Technology | Rajasthan |
| Gyani Inder Singh Institute of Professional Studies | Uttarakhand |
| Quantum University | Uttarakhand |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi | New Delhi |
| University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya | Meghalaya |
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sharda University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Somaiya Vidyavihar University | Maharashtra |
TERI Delhi | New Delhi |
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra | Jammu and Kashmir |
SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat | Haryana |
| SRM University, AP | Andhra Pradesh |
| Parul University | Gujarat |
| Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka | New Delhi |
| Shri Vishwakarma Skill University | Haryana |
Why Choose a CUET PG Participating University?
Selecting a university under the CUET umbrella offers several strategic advantages:
- Standardized Evaluation: A single entrance exam eliminates the need to appear for multiple tests, saving time and registration costs.
- Quality Assurance: NTA-affiliated universities follow rigorous academic guidelines, ensuring a high standard of postgraduate education.
- Vast Career Scope: Degrees from top-tier institutions like JNU or BHU are highly recognized by global recruiters and research organizations.
- Diverse Resource Access: Students benefit from state-of-the-art labs, central libraries, and inter-university collaborations.
🛠️ How to Check the Full List
The list is “dynamic,” meaning universities can occasionally be added late in the cycle. You can view the most updated list on the official portal:
- Go to exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
- Click on the “Participating Universities” tab.
- You can filter by “Central,” “State,” or “Private” to find your specific target.
CUET PG
The CUET PG is a National level Common entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency. It serves as the gateway to admission in various postgraduate programs such as MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc B.Ed, Acharya, MPA, M.Des, MFA, MPH, MCA, MP.Ed, MBA, PG Diploma, LLB, B.Lib, BPEd, M.Voc, M.Lib, LLM, M.Ed, B.Ed, M.Lib.ISc, offered by Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities that accept CUET PG scores.
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CUET PG Participating Universities – Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | CUET PG |
| Event | Participating Universities of CUET PG |
| Similar Exams and Their Results | Common Entrance Exams |
| Full Form of CUET PG | Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduate |
| Official Body That Announces Results | NTA |
| NTA Full Form | National Testing Agency |
| Scale of Exam and Result | National Level |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Result | MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc B.Ed, Acharya, MPA, M.Des, MFA, MPH, MCA, MP.Ed, MBA, PG Diploma, LLB, B.Lib, BPEd, M.Voc, M.Lib, LLM, M.Ed, B.Ed, M.Lib.ISc, |
| Colleges Where Admission Is Through This Result | Central, State, Deemed, Private Universities acepting CUET PG scores |
| States or Regions Where Colleges Are Situated | India |
| Official Website for Score and Rank | cuet.nta.nic.in |
FAQs
Is JNU part of CUET PG 2026?
Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) accepts CUET PG scores for almost all its postgraduate programs.
Can I apply to more than one university through CUET PG?
Yes, while filling out the application form, you can select multiple universities and programs. However, you must ensure you meet the specific eligibility for each.
What is the marking scheme for 2026?
As per NTA, you receive +4 for every correct answer and -1 for every incorrect answer.