List of universities that do not require CUET scores for admission

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a test for admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses at the central universities. This test is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), to oversee entrance exams for higher education institutions. The organisation was created to implement the ‘One India, one exam’ principle across various subjects.It offers a unified platform that provides equal opportunities to candidates nationwide, especially those from rural and remote areas, and establishes connections with universities. Through CUET, candidates can address a broad array of subjects and apply to multiple Central Universities with just one exam. However, some universities have been granted permission to take in students without CUET scores, as they lack resources to implement CUET-based admissions. If you are worried about your low scores in the CUET exams, then these Universities can be your options. They conduct their independent entrance exams to admit students.
Institutions such as Nagaland University, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), Sikkim University, and North Eastern Hill University are among those that do not require CUET for their admission processes.
Several other Universities are offering admission without CUET scores in 2024. Take a look at the list of institutions as provided here.

Eligibility criteria for admission to these universities

For undergraduate admissions, candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 50% in their 10+2 board examinations. Students may also take part in college-specific or state-level entrance exams to secure good scores for admission to the above-mentioned universities.
For postgraduate admission eligibility, candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in their undergraduate studies to be eligible for postgraduate programmes. Additionally, applicants may be required to take entrance exams other than CUET to gain admission to the universities mentioned above.
It is advised that applicants refer to the official sites of these universities to gain complete knowledge of their admission process and requirements. Ensure fulfilling eligibility criteria before filling in the applications.

State-level universities conducting independent entrance exams

Some state universities have their own entrance exams which students need to qualify in order to gain admission to their preferred courses. Here’s the list of state universities conducting their entrance exams.

Eligibility criteria for admission to state universities offering independent exams
Here is a look at the cut-off for the above-mentioned university-specific entrance tests.