CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Academic Qualifications
According to the CUET eligibility criteria 2026, students must be appearing (in the current year) or have passed their class 12 Board exams from any recognised Board. However, the passing marks required vary category-wise. The details are provided below.
CUET UG Eligibility - Academic Qualification
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Category
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Marks required
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Applicable Courses
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General
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50% and above
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All UG courses
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SC/ST/OBC/Others
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45% and above
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All UG courses
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General
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45% and above
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B.Tech & other technical programs
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SC/ST/OBC/Others
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40% and above
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B.Tech & other technical programs
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Note: Students appearing for their Boards in 2026 must submit a declaration while applying for CUET (UG) 2026. They have to submit their Board results at the time of admission.
Qualifying Exams Accepted for CUET UG
The following are the exams whose scores will be accepted as a basic academic qualification under the CUET eligibility criteria 2026.
Which qualifying exams are recognized under CUET 2026 eligibility criteria?
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Exam Type
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Description
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12 Board Exam
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Conducted by CBSE or any recognised State/Central Board.
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Pre-University Exam
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Two-year Intermediate or Pre-University exam from any recognised board/university.
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National Institute of Open Schooling
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Senior Secondary School Exam with at least five subjects.
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Foreign or Other Recognised Exams
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Equivalent to 10+2, recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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Vocational Exam
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Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination
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3 Years Diploma
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Recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.
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GCE Exam
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General Certificate of Education at Advanced (A) level (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka)
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Cambridge or IB Diploma
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High School Certificate from Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Other International Exams
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Class 12 equivalent exams from outside India must be certified by AIU
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Yes, students appearing in the Class 12 board exams in 2026 are eligible to apply, provided they meet the academic qualification norms at the time of admission.
Yes, the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 accept CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, and other recognized equivalent qualifications for UG admissions. The brief list of accepted exams and boards is mentioned in the table above.
CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit
The NTA has mentioned that there will be no particular pre-defined age limit for students to apply and appear in CUET 2026. Any student who has passed or is appearing in the XII Board exams can apply and sit for CUET (UG).
Is there any maximum and minimum age limit in CUET eligibility criteria 2026?
- Age Limit (minimum): No minimum age limit has been set in the CUET eligibility criteria.
- Age Limit (maximum): There is no upper age limit for students to apply for CUET UG.
- University-specific age criteria for admission: Different universities (like DU, BHU, etc.) might have university-specific age criteria.
Students must visit the university's official website to check the detailed age limit and any other program-wise CUET eligibility criteria 2026 for that particular university.
CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
CUET is a common UG admission test for 210+ universities nationwide. Both Indian and foreign nationals (NRI & OCI candidates) seeking to pursue a UG degree from any of the top universities in India can apply for CUET UG 2026. But, they need to fulfill the CUET UG eligibility criteria outlined by the NTA.
To facilitate the smooth conduct of the exam, NTA has test centres located abroad, too.
This is a brief overview of the common CUET 2026 eligibility criteria mentioned by the NTA for applying and appearing for CUET 2026. Further, the detailed university and course-wise eligibility criteria to be considered for admission are mentioned below.
As per the CUET eligibility criteria 2026, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board.
The CUET 2026 eligibility criteria specify a minimum percentage of 50% (5% relaxation for category students) to appear in the exam. However, participating universities may set their own minimum qualifying marks for final admission.
Yes, students from CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, and other recognized boards are eligible under the CUET eligibility criteria 2026.
No, the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 clearly state that there is no upper age limit for appearing in the CUET UG exam.
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Are University-specific CUET UG Eligibility Criteria Different?
Above, we have discussed a detailed general CUET eligibility criteria 2026. All the participating universities published separate course-specific CUET eligibility criteria and subject combination. Students must fulfill these condition to be eligible to participate in the counselling cum admission process of respective universities.
The course list and their respective CUET eligibility criteria 2026 for a few top universities in India participating in CUET UG are mentioned below.
CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: University of Delhi
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the program
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Anthropology
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Biological Sciences
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Botany
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Zoology
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Biomedical Science
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Biochemistry
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Chemistry
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Physics
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Polymer Science
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Computer Science
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Electronics
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Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Instrumentation
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Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Environmental Science
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Food Technology
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Geology
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Geography, Any one Language
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Mathematics
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Statistics
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Home Science
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Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Physics/ Chemistry, Any one from Section II, Any one Language
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Philosophy
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Journalism
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English + Any three from Section II / Section III
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Political Science
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Social Work
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Sociology
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Multi-Media and Mass Communication
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Any one from Section I + Any one from Section II + Section III
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B. Com. (Hons.)
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B. Com. (Hons.)
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II
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B.Com.
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B.Com.
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any one from Section II + Section III
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Microbiology
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language
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B.A. (Hons.)
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English
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English+ Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Applied Psychology
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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History
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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Degree
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Five-Year Integrated Program in Journalism
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English/ Hindi + Section III
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Bengali
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Bengali + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Psychology
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Geography
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Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Economics
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II
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BMS
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Bachelor of Management Studies
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Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics & One more domain subject + Section III
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BBA(FIA)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis)
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BBE
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Bachelor of Business Economics
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To be eligible for Delhi University's UG admissions through CUET UG 2026, candidates must have completed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board, and they must appear in CUET UG with subjects that align with their chosen undergraduate course's requirements. The brief list of course-wise requirements for the subject combination is mentioned in the table above. Students can also check this information on the official NTA or DU website.
Yes, as per DU's UG admission policy, candidates must appear in CUET for subjects that correspond to the subjects they have passed or are studying in Class 12.
DU defines course-specific CUET subject combinations as part of its eligibility criteria. While most courses require one language and three domain subjects, some course requirements involve students taking one language, two domains, and GAT. The detailed course-wise subject combinations are mentioned in the table above.
Yes, aspirants can strategically choose CUET subject combinations that satisfy the eligibility criteria for multiple UG programs at DU, provided the chosen subjects meet the individual course requirements listed in the DU prospectus. However, candidates should carefully check the course-wise subject combination requirements before selecting subjects in CUET to ensure eligibility across all preferred programs.
CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: JNU
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the Program
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Pashto
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Persian
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Arabic
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Japanese
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Korean
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Chinese
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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French
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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German
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Spanish
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English & General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Russian
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English & General Test
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COP
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Mongolian
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English & General Test
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COP
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Bhasha Indonesia
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English & General Test
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COP
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Urdu
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English & General Test
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COP
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Pashto
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English & General Test
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COP
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Uzbek
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English & General Test
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COP
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Hebrew
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English & General Test
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COP
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Pali
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English & General Test
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COP
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Sanskrit Computational Linguistics
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English & General Test
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COP
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Yoga Philosophy
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English & General Test
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COP
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Vedic Culture
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English & General Test
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COP
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Sanskrit
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English & General Test
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COP
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Natya Shastra
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English & General Test
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COP
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Health Awareness and Wellness
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English & General Test
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COP
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Indian Philosophy
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English & General Test
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To be eligible for JNU UG admission through CUET (UG) 2026, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with the minimum required qualifying marks (usually around 45%) or other equivalent alternative qualifying exams. Meeting these academic benchmarks is part of the broader JNU CUET UG eligibility criteria before subject combination requirements are considered.
For JNU UG admission through CUET UG, applicants must select the English Test (Section I) and the General Aptitude Test (GAT – Section III) as compulsory papers in their CUET subject combination. Without appearing in both English and GAT, a candidate will not be considered eligible for admission to JNU UG courses.
No, for BA (Hons.) foreign language programs, prior study of the language in Class 12 is not mandatory since these courses start teaching from basic levels.
Yes, by choosing a CUET subject combination that satisfies the eligibility criteria of more than one programme (e.g., English + General Aptitude + relevant domain subjects), candidates can remain eligible for multiple UG courses at JNU.
CUET UG Eligibility Criteria: BHU
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the program
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Eligibility
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Social Sciences
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Language Test (English or Hindi)
and General Test
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For B.A. Major in Economics, the candidate must have studied Mathematics as a subject in the High School Examination
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B.A
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LL.B
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Language Test (English or Hindi), Legal Studies and General Test
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Arts
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Language Test (English or Hindi) and General Test (501)
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For B.A. Major in Economics with a minors in Mathematics/Statistics, the candidate must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in the High School Examinations
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B.Com.
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(Hons.) / FMM
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Accountancy/Business Studies and. General Test
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Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with Commerce / Economics / Maths / Computer Science / Finance / Financial Markets Management / Vocational Courses (related to commerce) as one of the subjects
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B.Sc.(Hons.)
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Agriculture
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Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics or Biology / Chemistry / Physics or Agriculture / Biology / Chemistry
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A candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) if he/she has passed the 10+2/Intermediate examination in Agriculture or Science (with Physics, Chemistry and mathematics/Biology) OR equivalent examination recognized by the University
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B.Sc.(Hons.)
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Biology Group
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Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography
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B.Sc.(Hons.)
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Mathematics Group
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Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
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Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination in the subjects Physics, Maths plus any one of the following: Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Geography
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Note: Mandatory eligibility condition for all BHU UG courses:
- Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate.
- AGE: Not to be more than 22 years old on 1st July 2025 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July 2003)
To be eligible for BHU admission through CUET UG, candidates must have passed the 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent examination with minimum qualifying marks (generally 50% aggregate for most programs, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories). BHU also applies age limits for certain programs as part of its overall CUET UG eligibility criteria. Students must check the details on the official BHU website.
For B.A. (Hons.) and other arts/humanities courses at BHU via CUET UG, candidates must appear in a Language Test (English 101 or Hindi 102) and the General Aptitude Test (GAT - 501) as their subject combination. For programmes like BA Economics, candidates additionally need Mathematics in Class 12 as part of the eligibility.
For B.Com. (Hons.) and B.Com. (Hons.) Financial Market Management at BHU via CUET UG, the CUET subject combination includes Accountancy / Book Keeping (301), Business Studies (305), and the General Aptitude Test (501). English or other language tests are not mandatory for these courses under BHU's eligibility rules, but candidates must have studied relevant commerce/economics subjects at Class 12.
For B.Sc. (Hons.) Science or Agriculture courses and engineering-linked programs (like B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Tech. Dairy & Food Technology) under BHU, the CUET subject combination typically includes Physics (322), Chemistry (306), along with either Mathematics (319) or Biology (304) in subject tests. Specific combinations vary by course, but all require these domain-specific CUET tests in addition to the eligibility criteria set by BHU.
Yes, aspirants can strategically choose CUET subjects that satisfy multiple course requirements at BHU, provided the selected tests align with the course-wise subject combination rules in the BHU UG information bulletin.
CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: UoH (Hyderabad University)
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the Program
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Eligibility
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc
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Mathematical Sciences
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Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: For admission to Mathematical Sciences, having Mathematics as one of the subjects at the +2 level is essential.
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc
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Physics
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: For admission to the Physics stream, having Mathematics as one of the subjects at the +2 level is essential.
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc.
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Chemical Sciences
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Chemistry, Physics, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: Candidates seeking admission to I.M.Sc.Chemistry should be able to conduct experiments on its own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc
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Biology
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects.
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc
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Applied Geology
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects.
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6-Year Integrated M.Optom.
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Optometry
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Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education in science subjects
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5-Year Integrated M.Sc
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Health Psychology
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 or equivalent.
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5-Year Integrated M.A
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Economics
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education
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5-Year Integrated M.A
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History
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education
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5-Year Integrated M.A
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Political Science
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education
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5-Year Integrated M.A
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Sociology
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education
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5-Year Integrated M.A
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Anthropology
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General Test, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education
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B.Sc.
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Chemistry, Physics, English
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With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc.(Honours) Chemistry should be able to conduct experiments on its own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments
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CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: AMU
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the Program
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Eligibility for the programme
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B.Voc.
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Production Technology
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
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B.Voc.
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Polymer & Coating Technology
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
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B.Voc.
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Fashion Design & Garment Technology
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons)
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Sanskrit
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU AMU-recognized institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons)
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Women Studies
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons)
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Hindi
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Community Science
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English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Home Science
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Senior Secondary School Certificate in Agriculture or Science (With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science) or an equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Statistics
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English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
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Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Note: The candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination for admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as a Major Subject.
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B.Sc. (Hons.)
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Geography
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English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
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Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Philosophy
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Education
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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B.A. (Hons.)
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Linguistics
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English, General Test
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Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.
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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia
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Degree
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Course
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Subjects mapped to the Program
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Eligibility for the program
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B.A. (Hons)
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Economics
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Economics
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Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate of the best 5 papers.
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B.A. (Hons)
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History
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History
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Eligibility: Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate or the subject concerned.
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B.Sc.
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Biotechnology
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Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology
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Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in each science subject, i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics.
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B.Sc
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(Hons) Physics
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Physics
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Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the subject concerned
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B.Sc (Hons)
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Chemistry
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CHEMISTRY
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Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and/or Biology and 50% marks in Chemistry subject.
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B.Sc (Hons)
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Applied Mathematics
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MATHEMATICS
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Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the subject concerned
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The above are a few detailed course lists and their CUET eligibility criteria 2026 for a few top universities participating in CUET 2026. To check the brief course-wise CUET 2026 eligibility criteria for all the participating universities, visit the official NTA CUET website (cuet.nta.nic.in/participating-universities/).
CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Reservation Policy
Each CUET participating university (central) must follow the standard CUET reservation policy set by the Government of India concerning intake capacity. The same is mentioned below.
CUET Reservation Policy
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Category
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Reservation
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General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)
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10%
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Scheduled Castes (SC)
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15%
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Scheduled Tribes (ST)
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7.5%
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Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)
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27%
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Persons with Disability
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5% in each category
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To avail of the reservation benefit based on caste (or any other category as specified), candidates must be able to produce valid documents/certificates to support their claims. The proforma for the caste, category, or any supporting certificate is provided in the official information bulletin.
Some important info on the certificate to claim the CUET eligibility criteria reservation policy:
- The certificate must be issued on or after the 1st of March 2026.
- If students don’t have the certificate, they can submit a declaration. The proforma for the declaration is provided in Annexure II of the CUET information bulletin.
Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 before filling out the CUET form.
College & category-wise intake capacity of DU colleges for Science courses.
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Significance the Board Marks in CUET Eligibility Criteria
The common CUET 2026 eligibility criteria for applying and appearing for CUET (UG) might not emphasize the importance of Board marks, but they will play a crucial role in the final counselling process for UG admission.
The CUET scorecard of the students will be the sole criteria for UG admission, but what happens when two or more students with the same CUET score opt for the same course and college? How do the colleges decide who to award the seat to?
The University of Delhi follows a tiebreaker criteria to decide such scenarios. The university has announced that if there is a tie between the CUET scores of two or more students applying for the same course and college, their Board marks will be considered.
How the DU tie-breaker works
- Step 1: The best of 3, the best of 4, and the best of 5 will be considered.
- Step 2: If a tie remains, their class 10 Board marks will be considered.
- Step 3: Still a tie there, the older student will get the seat.
In this way, even the student's age can be considered in the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 for final admission.
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The above are brief details regarding the common CUET eligibility criteria 2026, course-wise CUET 2026 eligibility criteria for various top universities, reservation policy, and the significance of Board marks for UG admission. All aspiring students must review these crucial details.
The exam will draw unparalleled competition among students across the country. Students are advised to enrol in comprehensive CUET online coaching to tackle this competition and secure seats in top universities. This will enable them to maximize their scores and stay ahead of their peers.
