The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) — earlier called CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) — is now the largest national-level entrance exam for admissions across Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities.
Among them, Deemed Universities play an important role, offering specialized education in engineering, management, science, social sciences, and more. With CUET, students can now apply to these institutions with a single scorecard.
Why CUET Deemed Universities Are Important?
- Access to specialized courses in fields like engineering, law, social sciences, economics, and rural studies.
- Admission through one unified CUET exam instead of multiple university-level tests.
- Recognition and credibility since these universities are UGC-approved.
- Opportunities in both traditional and modern professional domains.
CUET 2025 Participating Deemed Universities
Below is the official list of Deemed Universities participating in CUET 2025. The number is expected to increase further in CUET 2026, expanding student opportunities.
Participating Deemed Universities
| S.No. | University Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | AURORA HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACADEMY |
| 2 | AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN |
| 3 | DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE |
| 4 | GITAM (VISHAKHAPATNAM) |
| 5 | GITAM (BLR) |
| 6 | GITAM (HYD) |
| 7 | GOKHALE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS AND ECONOMICS |
| 8 | GRAPHIC ERA (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) |
| 9 | GUJARAT VIDYAPITH |
| 10 | GURUKULA KANGRI |
| 11 | ICFAI (HYDERABAD) |
| 12 | IIS (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), JAIPUR |
| 13 | JAMIA HAMDARD |
| 14 | JAYPEE INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| 15 | LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| 16 | LINGAYA’S VIDYAPEETH |
| 17 | MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), MULLANA – AMBALA |
| 18 | MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH AND STUDIES |
| 19 | NEHRU GRAM BHARATI (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) |
| 20 | SHOBHIT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 21 | SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DEEMED UNIVERSITY), NCR CAMPUS |
| 22 | TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS) |
| 23 | TERI SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES |
| 24 | THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DTBU) |
| 25 | VINAYAKA MISSION’S RESEARCH FOUNDATION |
CUET 2026 – What to Expect
The scope of CUET 2026 is expected to grow further, with more Deemed Universities joining the system. Students planning admissions in 2026 will have access to a wider variety of specialized programs through CUET.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The above information is for student guidance only. For official and updated details, always visit the NTA CUET website:
👉 https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
We are not the official CUET website. Our aim is to provide CUET-related information — exam updates, syllabus, results, and university lists — in one place for easy access.
