CUET Policy & Governance
Direct answer: CUET is conducted by the NTA within the participating-university and UGC policy framework: the NTA runs the exam and releases scores, while each university decides how it uses CUET for admission. Policy specifics are published officially and can change between cycles — confirm for your target university.
Who decides what
- NTA: conducts the exam, normalises and releases scores.
- Universities: decide eligibility, weightage and admission via their own process.
- Framework: set within the broader UGC/ministry policy for the cycle.
How scores are used
A CUET score is an input to each university's admission, not an automatic admit. See admission and recent changes; verify on cuet.nta.nic.in.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides CUET policy?
CUET is conducted by the NTA on behalf of the participating universities and the relevant ministry/UGC framework. The NTA sets the exam process; universities decide how to use CUET scores for admission. Policy specifics are published officially and can change between cycles.
Do all central universities have to use CUET?
Participation is defined by policy for the cycle. Many central universities admit through CUET, and others participate to varying degrees. Always check whether your specific target university and course use CUET, and how, on the official sources.