Updated On : May 20, 2024
Overview: Appearing in the CUET entrance test or securing minimum qualifying marks does not entitle you to be considered for admission unless you satisfy the program-wise CUET eligibility conditions of the university. Didn't know this? Read the blog post to check whether or not you are eligible for the CUET 2025.
The CUET examination has become integral to every student's educational journey.
It brings us to the question - Can any student take the CUET examination?
The answer is No! There are two divisions into which CUET eligibility is categorized.
The first is "common CUET eligibility criteria," and the other is the "program and college-specific CUET eligibility criteria," which vary. You must satisfy both.
Here's everything you need to know about CUET Eligibility Criteria 2025!
Before proceeding with the NTA CUET Application Form, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility criteria for CUET 2025.
Generally, the CUET 2025 eligibility criteria are defined under three parameters as mentioned below:
To be eligible to take the Common University Entrance Test, candidates must:
Things to keep in mind:
Question - I am 23 years old. Am I eligible to apply?
Question - I study in class 11. Can I appear in CUET 2025?
For instance - You opted for the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics honours), you must have studied Mathematics as a major subject.
Question - I scored 75 marks in class 12. Am I eligible to apply for the CUET exam?
Know more: CUET City Intimation Slip 2024
Unlike other entrance exams, the CUET attempt limit is "n" the number of times.
So, you can attempt this exam as long as you fulfil the CUET eligibility criteria for age, educational qualifications, and minimum marks.
Learn more: How Many Attempts Are There in CUET?
A certain percentage of seats are reserved for Indian Nationals in specific reserved categories as per the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
However, in the case of the Central Universities, the reservation policy is applicable as per the rules of the respective university.
To claim the benefit of the reservation, upload the required latest category certificate issued on or after 01 January 2024 under the latest guidelines of the Government of India.
Check the table below for the CUET category-wise reservation:
Category | Reservation |
GEN-EWS | 10% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | 27% |
Persons with Disability | 5% |
Read more: CUET 2025 Reservation Policy
To get admission to undergraduate courses at any of the 250 CUET universities, you must appear for the CUET entrance test.
The admissions are solely based on your performance in the entrance exam, making it extremely important to prepare thoroughly.
All the 250 participating universities follow different policies regarding criteria, age limit, relaxation, reservations, minimum marks, subject combinations, etc.
The eligibility criteria of CUET 2025 for various UG courses have been listed in the top 5 universities like DU, AMU, BHU, JMI, and JMU.
Check: Short tricks to crack the CUET exam on the first attempt
From the academic session of 2025, the admissions to undergraduate courses at Delhi University are solely based on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
According to the CUET Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025, there is no age limit to apply for the entrance exam. DU also does not impose any eligibility requirement either.
To write CUET, you must have valid scores in class 12. However, DU has specific requirements for getting admission to their UG program, which are as follows.
As per the CUET Eligibility Criteria for DU, you must have appeared for the four exams in the CUET and scored minimum qualifying marks in the language test.
Know more: Domain Subjects in CUET 2025
Refer to the table below to know the course eligibility for CUET 2025.
Program / Course offered | CUET Eligibility Criteria for Program |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language from List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics OR Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+ Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained in any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Punjabi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject either from List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
B.A. (Hons) Persian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Persian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A1 + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
B.A. (Hons.) French | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: French from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A. (Hons.) German | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: German from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.A. Hons. (Humanities and Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A1 + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Program) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Health Care Management) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Web Designing) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B. Com. (Hons.) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B. Com. | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Industrial Chemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List B1 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List A + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination III: Sanskrit from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination IV: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination IV for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I/II/III |
B.A. (Hons.) English | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects |
B.A. (Hons.) Italian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Italian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Patrakarita | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) History | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
Five Year Integrated Program in Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) OR Combination II : Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.Voc. (Banking Operations) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Software Development) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET score obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Physical Education / National Cadet Corps (NCC) / Yoga from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 AND Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best CUET score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons.) Bengali | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Bengali from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Urdu from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Arabic from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. " |
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Spanish from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Geography | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Economics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A. (Vocational Studies) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I:Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | "Candidate must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Candidates must appear in both CUET and Practical-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combinations: Any one Language from List A + General Test (Section III) AND also in the Practical-Based Test (to be conducted by College of Art) • For specialization in Art History it will based on Analysis / Premise and View / Critique • For other five specializations it will be based on Drawing and relevant Specialization (weightage will be 50 : 50) Merit will be calculated by considering the combined 'CUET score (50% weightage) and Practical-based test score (50% weightage)’ |
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Program/ Course Offered | CUET Exam Eligibility Criteria for Program |
B.Voc. (Production Technology) | 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. |
B.Voc. (Polymer & Coating Technology) | 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. |
B.Voc. (Fashion Design & Garment Technology) | 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Persian | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Women Studies | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | Senior Secondary School Certificate in Agriculture or in Science (With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science) or an equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | 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: For admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as Major Subject, the candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Education | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Linguistics | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Russian | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
B.A. (Hons.) Chinese | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination 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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In conclusion, CUET eligibility is determined by a variety of factors, including academic performance, financial need, and other factors. To determine eligibility, applicants should carefully review the requirements and submit complete, accurate information in order to be considered.
Ultimately, it is important to keep in mind that applicants must meet all the requirements in order to be eligible for CUET.
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Overview: Appearing in the CUET entrance test or securing minimum qualifying marks does not entitle you to be considered for admission unless you satisfy the program-wise CUET eligibility conditions of the university. Didn't know this? Read the blog post to check whether or not you are eligible for the CUET 2025.
The CUET examination has become integral to every student's educational journey.
It brings us to the question - Can any student take the CUET examination?
The answer is No! There are two divisions into which CUET eligibility is categorized.
The first is "common CUET eligibility criteria," and the other is the "program and college-specific CUET eligibility criteria," which vary. You must satisfy both.
Here's everything you need to know about CUET Eligibility Criteria 2025!
Before proceeding with the NTA CUET Application Form, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility criteria for CUET 2025.
Generally, the CUET 2025 eligibility criteria are defined under three parameters as mentioned below:
To be eligible to take the Common University Entrance Test, candidates must:
Things to keep in mind:
Question - I am 23 years old. Am I eligible to apply?
Question - I study in class 11. Can I appear in CUET 2025?
For instance - You opted for the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics honours), you must have studied Mathematics as a major subject.
Question - I scored 75 marks in class 12. Am I eligible to apply for the CUET exam?
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Unlike other entrance exams, the CUET attempt limit is "n" the number of times.
So, you can attempt this exam as long as you fulfil the CUET eligibility criteria for age, educational qualifications, and minimum marks.
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A certain percentage of seats are reserved for Indian Nationals in specific reserved categories as per the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
However, in the case of the Central Universities, the reservation policy is applicable as per the rules of the respective university.
To claim the benefit of the reservation, upload the required latest category certificate issued on or after 01 January 2024 under the latest guidelines of the Government of India.
Check the table below for the CUET category-wise reservation:
Category | Reservation |
GEN-EWS | 10% |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | 27% |
Persons with Disability | 5% |
Read more: CUET 2025 Reservation Policy
To get admission to undergraduate courses at any of the 250 CUET universities, you must appear for the CUET entrance test.
The admissions are solely based on your performance in the entrance exam, making it extremely important to prepare thoroughly.
All the 250 participating universities follow different policies regarding criteria, age limit, relaxation, reservations, minimum marks, subject combinations, etc.
The eligibility criteria of CUET 2025 for various UG courses have been listed in the top 5 universities like DU, AMU, BHU, JMI, and JMU.
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From the academic session of 2025, the admissions to undergraduate courses at Delhi University are solely based on Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
According to the CUET Entrance Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025, there is no age limit to apply for the entrance exam. DU also does not impose any eligibility requirement either.
To write CUET, you must have valid scores in class 12. However, DU has specific requirements for getting admission to their UG program, which are as follows.
As per the CUET Eligibility Criteria for DU, you must have appeared for the four exams in the CUET and scored minimum qualifying marks in the language test.
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Refer to the table below to know the course eligibility for CUET 2025.
Program / Course offered | CUET Eligibility Criteria for Program |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language from List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics OR Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+ Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained in any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination. |
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Punjabi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject either from List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
B.A. (Hons) Persian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Persian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A1 + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. |
B.A. (Hons.) French | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: French from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A. (Hons.) German | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: German from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.A. Hons. (Humanities and Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre) | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A1 + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Program) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Health Care Management) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Web Designing) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B. Com. (Hons.) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B. Com. | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Industrial Chemistry | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List B1 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Sanskrit from List A + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination III: Sanskrit from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination IV: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination IV for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I/II/III |
B.A. (Hons.) English | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects |
B.A. (Hons.) Italian | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Italian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I |
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Patrakarita | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.A.(Hons.) History | Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. |
Five Year Integrated Program in Journalism | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) OR Combination II : Hindi from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. |
B.Voc. (Banking Operations) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Voc. (Software Development) | Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done. |
B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET score obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. " |
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Physical Education / National Cadet Corps (NCC) / Yoga from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 AND Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best CUET score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) Hindi | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons.) Bengali | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Bengali from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Urdu from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Arabic from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. " |
B.A. (Hons.) Spanish | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Spanish from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I" |
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Geography | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A.(Hons.) Economics | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
B.A. (Vocational Studies) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT) | "Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I:Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done." |
B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE] | "Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects." |
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | "Candidate must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music – Percussion (Tabla/ Pakhawaj) | "Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects." |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Candidates must appear in both CUET and Practical-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combinations: Any one Language from List A + General Test (Section III) AND also in the Practical-Based Test (to be conducted by College of Art) • For specialization in Art History it will based on Analysis / Premise and View / Critique • For other five specializations it will be based on Drawing and relevant Specialization (weightage will be 50 : 50) Merit will be calculated by considering the combined 'CUET score (50% weightage) and Practical-based test score (50% weightage)’ |
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Program/ Course Offered | CUET Exam Eligibility Criteria for Program |
B.Voc. (Production Technology) | 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. |
B.Voc. (Polymer & Coating Technology) | 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. |
B.Voc. (Fashion Design & Garment Technology) | 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Persian | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Women Studies | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Hindi | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science | Senior Secondary School Certificate in Agriculture or in Science (With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science) or an equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics | 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: For admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as Major Subject, the candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination. |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Education | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Linguistics | Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from 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. |
B.A. (Hons.) Russian | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course-Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate. |
B.A. (Hons.) Chinese | Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination 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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