List of Participating Private Universities in CUET 2026

List of Participating Private Universities in CUET: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has become one of the most popular exams for students who want admission to top universities in India. Along with central and state universities, many private universities have also started accepting CUET scores. This gives students more options to choose the right course and university without appearing in multiple entrance exams.

Private universities participating in CUET 2026 offer programs in fields like Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Law, and Science. With CUET, the admission process becomes more transparent and student-friendly, as one exam score can be used to apply for several universities. Knowing the list of private universities accepting CUET helps aspirants plan better for their higher education journey.

List of Participating Private Universities in CUET 2026

S.No	Private University	State
1	Ahmedabad University	Gujarat
2	Alliance University	Karnataka
3	Amity University, Noida	Uttar Pradesh
4	Amity University, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh
5	Amity University, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
6	Amity University, Jaipur	Rajasthan
7	Amity University, Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh
8	Amity University, Raipur	Chhattisgarh
9	Amity University, Mumbai	Maharashtra
10	Amity University, Kolkata	West Bengal
11	Amity University, Jharkhand	Jharkhand
12	Amity University, Patna	Bihar
13	Amity University, Punjab	Punjab
14	Amity University, Ranchi	Jharkhand
15	Amity University, Haryana (Manesar)	Haryana
16	Anant National University	Gujarat
17	Apeejay Stya University	Haryana
18	Ashoka University	Haryana
19	AURO University	Gujarat
20	Avantika University	Madhya Pradesh
21	Azim Premji University	Karnataka
22	Bennett University	Uttar Pradesh
23	BML Munjal University	Haryana
24	C. V. Raman Global University	Odisha
25	Centurion University of Technology & Management	Odisha
26	Chitkara University, Punjab	Punjab
27	Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh
28	Chandigarh University	Punjab
29	DIT University	Uttarakhand
30	FLAME University	Maharashtra
31	Galgotias University	Uttar Pradesh
32	GD Goenka University	Haryana
33	GLA University	Uttar Pradesh
34	Graphic Era Hill University	Uttarakhand
35	Graphic Era University	Uttarakhand
36	IILM University	Haryana
37	IIMT University	Uttar Pradesh
38	IFTM University	Uttar Pradesh
39	Invertis University	Uttar Pradesh
40	ITM University	Madhya Pradesh
41	Jagannath University, Jaipur	Rajasthan
42	Jagannath University, NCR	Haryana
43	JECRC University	Rajasthan
44	Jaipur National University	Rajasthan
45	Jaypee University of Information Technology	Himachal Pradesh
46	Jaypee University, Anoopshahr	Uttar Pradesh
47	Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology	Madhya Pradesh
48	Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Guna	Madhya Pradesh
49	JK Lakshmipat University	Rajasthan
50	JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research	Karnataka
51	K.R. Mangalam University	Haryana
52	Kaziranga University	Assam
53	KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation)	Andhra Pradesh
54	KREA University	Andhra Pradesh
55	Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Punjab
56	Manav Rachna University	Haryana
57	Manipal University Jaipur	Rajasthan
58	Marwadi University	Gujarat
59	MIT World Peace University	Maharashtra
60	Mody University of Science & Technology	Rajasthan
61	NIIT University	Rajasthan
62	O.P. Jindal Global University	Haryana
63	Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)	Gujarat
64	Parul University	Gujarat
65	Presidency University	Karnataka
66	RNB Global University	Rajasthan
67	Sai University	Tamil Nadu
68	Sandip University	Maharashtra
69	Sanskriti University	Uttar Pradesh
70	Sharda University	Uttar Pradesh
71	Shiv Nadar University, Dadri	Uttar Pradesh
72	Shiv Nadar University, Chennai	Tamil Nadu
73	Sir Padampat Singhania University	Rajasthan
74	SR University	Telangana
75	St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata	West Bengal
76	Starex University	Haryana
77	Sunrise University	Rajasthan
78	Suresh Gyan Vihar University	Rajasthan
79	Symbiosis International University	Maharashtra
80	Teerthanker Mahaveer University	Uttar Pradesh
81	TERNA University	Maharashtra
82	Uttaranchal University	Uttarakhand
83	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT-AP)	Andhra Pradesh
84	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT-Bhopal)	Madhya Pradesh
85	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT-Chennai)	Tamil Nadu
86	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT-Vellore)	Tamil Nadu
87	Vivekananda Global University	Rajasthan
88	Woxsen University	Telangana
89	World University of Design	Haryana
90	Xavier University	Odisha
91	YBN University	Jharkhand
92	Jagan Nath University, Haryana	Haryana
93	Desh Bhagat University	Punjab
94	Rai University	Gujarat
95	Ganpat University	Gujarat
96	P P Savani University	Gujarat
97	Uka Tarsadia University	Gujarat
98	ICFAI University, Dehradun	Uttarakhand
99	ICFAI University, Jaipur	Rajasthan
100	ICFAI University, Jharkhand	Jharkhand
101	ICFAI University, Meghalaya	Meghalaya
102	ICFAI University, Mizoram	Mizoram
103	ICFAI University, Nagaland	Nagaland
104	ICFAI University, Raipur	Chhattisgarh
105	ICFAI University, Sikkim	Sikkim
106	ICFAI University, Tripura	Tripura
107	ICFAI University, Hyderabad	Telangana
108	ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh
109	ICFAI University, Jaipur	Rajasthan
110	ICFAI University, Jharkhand	Jharkhand
111	ICFAI University, Dehradun	Uttarakhand
112	ICFAI University, Raipur	Chhattisgarh
113	ICFAI University, Sikkim	Sikkim
114	ICFAI University, Tripura	Tripura
115	ICFAI University, Nagaland	Nagaland
116	ICFAI University, Meghalaya	Meghalaya
117	ICFAI University, Mizoram	Mizoram
118	ICFAI University, Hyderabad	Telangana
119	ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh
120	Sri Sri University	Odisha
121	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)	Odisha
122	Centurion University (Bhubaneswar)	Odisha
123	Centurion University (Vizianagaram campus)	Andhra Pradesh
124	Himgiri Zee University	Uttarakhand
125	Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University	Uttarakhand
126	Rishihood University	Haryana

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why do private universities participate in CUET?

Private universities participate in CUET to ensure a transparent, merit-based admission process. CUET provides a single-window opportunity for students to apply to multiple universities through one exam, reducing the burden of multiple entrance tests.

Which are some of the top private universities accepting CUET scores?

Popular private universities accepting CUET scores often include names like BML Munjal University, Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, Galgotias University, Amity University, and more.

Do private universities have separate eligibility criteria in CUET?

Yes, while CUET scores are mandatory, private universities may also have their own eligibility criteria such as minimum Class 12th marks, subject preferences, or specific course requirements

Is the admission process for private universities the same as central universities in CUET?

The CUET scorecard is common, but the admission process varies. Private universities usually release their own merit lists or counselling schedules based on CUET scores, while central universities follow NTA’s official counselling.

List of Participating Private Universities in CUET 2026

List of Participating Private Universities in CUET 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why do private universities participate in CUET?

Which are some of the top private universities accepting CUET scores?

Do private universities have separate eligibility criteria in CUET?

Is the admission process for private universities the same as central universities in CUET?

Pooja Roy