CUET 2025 Counselling: Registration, Schedule, Seat Allotment, Scholarship

Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

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CUET 2025 counselling will be conducted separately by the participating institutes. CUET counselling 2025 will commence after the announcement of the CUET UG result 2025, the participating institutes releases the admission application form, CUET cut off or CUET merit lists of registered candidates qualifying for the exam and meeting the eligibility and cutoff criteria of that institute or university. Along with releasing a scorecard, NTA will share candidates’ scores to universities they had opted for while filling out the CUET application form 2025. The counselling or admission process is conducted by the CUET accepting colleges individually, and candidates who apply for the institutes and courses will have to participate in the admission process.

Q:   How to apply for counselling after CUET?

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After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below;

  • Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university
  • Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth.
  • Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects
  • Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off
  • Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee
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Q:   How many seats are offered through CUET UG counselling?

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The precise count of available seats in CUET UG counselling remains uncertain, though it is estimated to be approximately 10,000 seats. Seat availability fluctuates depending on the course and university that candidate has applied for. For instance, Delhi University provides around 71,000 CUET UG seats. CUET UG 2024 saw participation from 44 central universities and 69 state and deemed universities, offering over 300,000 undergraduate programme seats. These universities provide a range of courses, including biotechnology, chemistry, commerce, arts and English. The number of CUET UG counseling rounds differs among universities, with an average of three rounds per university.

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Q:   What to do after the declaration of CUET result?

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The final CUET answer key published by the NTA serves as the basis for the CUET result. Following this, it is anticipated that all of the participating universities will publish their separate cut-off lists (admission/merit lists) and dates for student acceptance to various UG programs.

Candidates must now complete the application in order to be admitted to the college they choose during the application process. Depending on the number of open seats, the college will release a separate cutoff and merit list in one or more rounds following the submission of the registration form on the college website.

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CUET UG Accepting Colleges 2025

261 universities offers UG courses through CUET UG. Check the list of CUET-accepting universities below:

Central Universities (CUs) Accepting CUET Score

The list of central universities that will be accepting CUET scores 2025 is given below:

Jawaharlal Nehru University Jamia Millia Islamia Banaras Hindu University
Aligarh Muslim University University of Hyderabad University of Delhi
Assam University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Central Sanskrit University
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Gujarat
Central University of Haryana Central University of Himachal Pradesh Central University of Jammu
Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir
Central University of Kerala Central University of Odisha Central University of Rajasthan
Central University of South Bihar Central University of Tamil Nadu Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Mahatma Gandhi Central University Manipur University
Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mizoram University Nagaland University
National Sanskrit University North-eastern Hill University Pondicherry University
Rajiv Gandhi University Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University Sikkim University
Tezpur University The English and Foreign Languages University Tripura University
University of Allahabad Visva-Bharati University  

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State Universities Accepting CUET Score

Q:   Can I get other colleges from CUET counselling that I haven't listed on my application?

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Hi, No, you cannot get into colleges that you have not listed in your counseling application. 1. The CUET counseling process is done after the exam to allot colleges to qualified students in participatory universities. 2. Once the CUET exam results are announced by the NTA the respective Central Universities will declare their counseling schedule. 3. You will be required to participate in the counseling process at your preferred university. The university will assign you to a college based on your score and preferences. 4. If you have not listed any college, you will not get a seat allocation in that college even if you meet the qualifying cutoff. And if it helps you like it.
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Q:   Is CUET UG counselling conducted in a centralised manner?

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No, CUET UG counselling is not conducted in a centralised manner. The counselling or the admission process is conducted separately for each institute based on their own eligibility and admission criteria. Candidates who will appear for CUET 2025 will be required to check the selection criteria and other admission details of their preferred colleges individually to be able to make the correct decision. National Testing Agency (NTA) has no role in conducting counselling process for CUET UG admissions. The participating universities conduct CUET counselling on the basis of candidate's CUET score and college preferences. The candidates are supposed to fill the forms for college and courses for seat allotment. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates for admission to participating universities. 

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Q:   When will CUET DU CSAS Portal open?

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DU CSAS portal 2024 opening date has been announced. University of Delhi launched CSAS portal 2024 on May 28, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the CUET 2024 exam can register at DU CSAS 2024 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2024 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2024 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2024 result will be declared on June 30, 2024 at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. 

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Q:   Who is eligible to register for CUET-UG counselling?

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CUET Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in CUET counselling. The eligibility criteria for CUET UG are:
  • Student must have at least 50% in their 12th grade for the general category and 45% for SC/ST candidates.
  • Candidates must have taken up subjects in +2 depending upon the course they opt for.
  • Candidates must be of Indian nationality.
Candidates must carry their Class X, Class XII, and CUET scorecards for the CUET UG 2025 counselling process. They must also bring other necessary documents, such as:
  • Qualifying examination certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Conduct certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • Reservation category certificate
  • Photocopies of original documents
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CUET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Jul '25

CUET UG 2025 Result

TENTATIVE

CUET 2025 Counselling: Required Documents

Along with the admission form, candidates also need to carry some other documents such as:

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Bachelor's degree mark sheet and pass certificate
  • CUET 2025 scorecard
  • CUET admit card 2025
  • Category certificate (if applicable) 

The CUET 2025 counselling dates for the participating universities will be announced after the declaration of results. The CUET 2025 counselling schedule will vary from institute to institute. In general, each institute will have three rounds of CUET counselling 2025. The number of rounds will vary based on the number of vacant seats. 

CUET 2025 Counselling Process

The CUET 2025 counselling process will have the following stages:

  • Each participating institute releases its rank list of candidates eligible to participate in the counselling process of CUET UG.
  • Candidates will have to register online and then appear in online counselling followed by offline counselling.
  • Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the admission fee and report to institutes to accept the admission offer.

Q:   How many rounds are conducted in CUET counselling?

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The frequency of CUET counselling rounds is dependent on the availability of vacant seats and differs from one university to another. Typically, CUET accepting colleges conducts three rounds of counselling, but this count can fluctuate based on the remaining vacancies after each round. CUET counseling is overseen by the NTA, and only candidates meeting the CUET cut-off criteria are deemed eligible for the examination. To be considered, candidates typically need to secure a score between 300-400 in the CUET, with a score of 500 being regarded as excellent, increasing the likelihood of admission to reputable colleges. Number of seats offered in various courses can vary across participating CUET UG universities. For instance, Delhi University provides approximately 70,000 CUET UG seats.

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Q:   Is CUET UG counselling conducted in a centralised manner?

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No, CUET UG counselling is not conducted in a centralised manner. The counselling or the admission process is conducted separately for each institute based on their own eligibility and admission criteria. Candidates who will appear for CUET 2025 will be required to check the selection criteria and other admission details of their preferred colleges individually to be able to make the correct decision. National Testing Agency (NTA) has no role in conducting counselling process for CUET UG admissions. The participating universities conduct CUET counselling on the basis of candidate's CUET score and college preferences. The candidates are supposed to fill the forms for college and courses for seat allotment. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates for admission to participating universities. 

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CUET UG Admissions 2025: Steps to Fill Application Form

The role of the NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET results. Each university conducts its distinctive admission process through CUET score/percentile. Candidates must ensure to check the admission process of the university they have applied for. The CUET 2025 counselling process of top universities is mentioned below.

CUET University of Delhi Admissions 2025

The registrations for CUET 2025 DU admission through CSAS portal will commence online. Candidates can apply through DU CSAS portal 2025. The CUET DU admissions are conducted in three stages:

Stage 1- Applying for the University of Delhi through the CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in

Stage 2- Filling of colleges and courses

Stage 3- Release of Cutoffs

CUET DU Registration Fee 2025

Check the table below to know the CUET DU admission registration fee:

Categories Application Fee
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS INR 250
SC/ST/PwBD INR 100

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CUET Jawaharlal Nehru University Admissions 2025

CUET JNU admission registration 2025 will begin online for UG and COP courses. Candidates can register for JNU UG admissions 2025 till the prescribed date on the basis of the CUET 2025 scores only. On the basis of the applications received, JNU will release the merit list.

CUET Banaras Hindu University Admissions 2025

BHU will commence the registrations for undergraduate program admission 2025 after the declaration of CUET results. Candidates can apply online for CUET BHU UG admissions 2025 till the prescribed date. Candidates must ensure that they have opted for BHU while filling the NTA CUET registration form 2025. To begin with the BHU UG admissions 2025 candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • NTA application number and password
  • Scanned copy(jpeg or pdf) of passport size Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet,12th Marksheet,Birth Certificate and Other relevent Documents such as Caste, Income, TC, CC
  • Payment details

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CUET Aligarh Muslim University Admissions 2025

CUET 2025 admission registration for Aligarh Muslim University will begin tentatively in August 2025. Candidates willing to appear for the AMU admissions 2025 must ensure to have opted for AMU while they have registered for CUET 2025. Candidates must keep the following documents ready to fill the AMU CUET registration form:

  • Transfer/ Migration Certificate
  • Date of Birth Certificate (Class X)
  • Mark sheet of qualifying examination (four self-attested copies)
  • Character Certificate
  • Five colored photographs with white background
  • Special Category Certificate
  • Two self-addressed envelopes with a stamp of INR 22

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List of CUET Colleges in 90-99 Percentile 

CUET Passing Marks

Q:   Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?

Q:   What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?

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During the registration procedure, candidates need to upload scanned copies of a few important documents. The documents must be in PDF/JPEG format. Further, the documents to be uploaded are:

  • Matriculation or its equivalent certificate
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • BHU employee certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate if admission under sports quota is claimed
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature
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CUET Scholarship 2025

CUET scholarship is offered by accepting colleges (Private, State, Central and Deemmed Universities). To avail the CUET scholarship, candidates must fulfill the criteria prescribed by the government or university. Refer to the tables below to know the CUET scholarship details of various universities:

CUET Scholarship at Amity University

Scholarship % Class 12th percentage (2025) CUET Score (In Percentage)
100% 85% 90% and above
50% 80% 85%-89.99%

Important note: CUET percentage will be calculated based on the programme-based CUET subjects requirement. Candidates will be offered seats on first come first serve basis. 

CUET Scholarship at Sharda University

Note: Scholarship is applicable for first 300 candidates.

CUET Scholarship at UPES

Category Scholarship Percentage 12th Overall Marks CUET
Girls Category 10% 60% - 75% 80% - 90%
15% 75.01% - 85% -
20% 85.01% - 90% 90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99% -
30% >=95% >=95%
Category Scholarship Percentage 12th Overall Marks CUET
Boys Students 10% 75% - 80% 80% - 90%
15% 80.01% - 90%  
20%   90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99%  
30% >=95% >=95%

Note: Students will get scholarship for first year only.

CUET Scholarship at Delhi University

Scholarship Name  UG Course Colleges
**Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant  1st year of 3-year degree course

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

**Sh. Prem Prakash Award -do-

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

**The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book-Grant 3 year Degree course

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

The Delhi State Co-operative Union Book-Grant 1st  year in U.G. All Colleges
Pt. Man Mohan Nath Dhar Book-Grant 1st year U.G./P.G All Colleges
Sardar Kartar Singh Grover Memorial Book-Grant BCA/BSC 1st Year All Colleges
Ganga Sant Book-Grant 1st year B.A. (H) Mathematics / Sanskrit any other (H) course All Colleges
Puran Chand Khatri Book-Grant 1st year of 3-year degree course All Colleges
Delhi University Women Association Book-Grant -do- All Colleges
Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant 1st year B.Sc.(H) Botany, Zoology  All Colleges
Prof. J.C. Luthra & Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant 1st year B.A.(H) Economics, B.Sc. (H) Botany, Zoology, Physics & Chemistry All Colleges
Satish Batra Memorial Book-Grant 1st year B.A. (H/P) with Urdu All Colleges
Dr. S.L. Hora and Smt. V. Hora Endowment Book-Grant 1st year/B.Sc. (H) Zoology All Colleges
*Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
*Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
Vijender Sharmila Chopra Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable turst Scholarship 1st year B.A. (H) Psychology/ English/ Sanskrit/ Philosophy/ Hindi or B.Sc.(H) Anthropology All Colleges
Balak Ram Scholarship 1st year B.A.(H) B.Sc.(H) Mathematics All Colleges

 

CUET 2025 Spot Counselling

Based on the number of vacant seats, the participating institutes will announce a CUET Spot Counselling. Those who would not be allotted a seat in the original counselling rounds can participate in the spot counselling by registering on the official websites of the CUET participating institutes. Such candidates will have to participate in the CUET spot counselling rounds by visiting the institutes and getting the documents verified by the institutes' admission officials.

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