The CUET UG counselling will take place once the exam has concluded on 3rd June 2025. CUET UG counselling is conducted in online mode separately by each participating institute followed by the online process. The candidates must register themselves online first and then proceed to the offline counselling by paying a certain fee. Each university will open their counselling portals after the CUET UG results have been announced, release the CUET UG counselling eligibility criteria and the CUET UG merit list. The candidates who qualify the exam and meet these criteria will be able to apply for the CUET Counselling.
This article is a detailed guide on how to apply for the CUET UG counselling, the CUET UG counselling fee to be paid, eligibility criteria for each university, and other important information regarding the CUET UG counselling process. It must be noted that there is NO centralized counselling for CUET UG exam.
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CUET UG Counselling 2025 - Expected Dates
The CUET UG counselling is expected to begin in the month of July 2025. The official dates will be released once the CUET UG result has been released. Meanwhile, students can check a tentative schedule of the CUET UG counselling tabulated below.
Event | Date (Tentative) |
CUET UG 2025 Result Declaration | Last Week of July 2025 |
Commencement of Counselling Registration | 1st Week of August 2025 |
Last Date for Counselling Registration | 2nd Week of August 2025 |
First Seat Allotment List | 2nd–3rd Week of August 2025 |
Document Verification and Fee Payment | 2nd–3rd Week of August 2025 |
Commencement of Academic Session | Last Week of August 2025 |
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 expected cutoff - View here
CUET UG subject-wise cutoff list also available here
Step-by-Step guide to apply for CUET UG Counselling
The CUET UG counselling is conducted separately by each participating institute, and the candidates must follow a certain procedure to book the seat and finally report to the college. The detailed step-by-step procedure has been given and explained in the section ahead.
Step 1 - Registration
The First step to begin with the CUET UG Counselling is to register for the counselling process. Candidates must visit the counselling portal for the preferred universities and register themselves with the details requested by the portal. The basic info will mostly include entering your name, registered mobile and email, CUET UG score or rank.
Step 2 - Document Submission and Verification
Once the candidates have registered, the next step is to submit all the required academic and personal documents including birth certificate, passport-sized photograph, and a valid photo ID proof to the admission portal of the various universities. The candidates must ensure to submit all the documents carefully and check before submitting. Any wrong or misleading document can lead to disqualification from the CUET UG counselling process.
Step 3 - Appear for the Offline Counselling Session
Once you have submitted the documents, the universities will carefully review the documents and the CUET UG result and upon meeting the eligibility criteria and CUET UG cutoff for the university, the aspirant will be called for a face-to-face interview. Students will be questioned regarding their academics, their personal interests and hobby and their future plans or prospects. Candidates must prepare for this round carefully and thoughtfully.
Step 4 - Payment of the counselling fee
Once the students have given their offline interview, they will need to pay the CUET UG counselling fees based on their category and as per the amount set by the university. It is to be noted that the CUET UG counselling fee is non-refundable for most of the participating universities. The counselling fee can be paid online using net baking, debit/credit card, or any UPI payment platform like (G-pay, PhonePe).
Step 5 - Final Document Submission
Once the CUET UG process is fully completed, the candidates will need to submit their final documents as requested by the university and move forward in the process. The university will thoroughly review and verify these documents and decide on your admission and seat allotment. The admission and seat allotment will take into consideration the CUET UG result, overall academic performance, and future plans or prospects.
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CUET UG counselling fees
To complete the CUET UG 2025 counselling process the students must pay a certain fee based on their category. The CUET UG counselling fees has been tabulated below. The counselling fee may vary depending on the university.
University | Counselling/Seat Confirmation Fee | Refundable/Non-Refundable |
Delhi University (DU) | ₹1,000 (General/OBC) ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) | Adjusted with admission fee (Non-refundable if admission not taken) |
BHU (Banaras Hindu University) | ₹200 (All Categories) | Adjusted with first semester fee |
University of Allahabad | ₹500 (All Categories) | Non-refundable |
JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) | ₹500 (General/OBC) ₹250 (SC/ST/PwD) | |
AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) | ₹300 (All Categories) |
CUET UG counselling eligibility
Simply participating in the CUET UG counselling does not guarantee admission to the desired university. The student must fulfil the university specific eligibility criteria in addition to the below criteria.
Criteria | Details |
CUET UG 2025 Qualification | Should have appeared and passed CUET UG 2025 with specified subject combinations. |
Minimum Marks | Must fulfill the minimum cut-off/qualifying marks prescribed by the concerned university/course. |
Academic Qualification | Should have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board; stream eligibility (Science, Commerce, Arts) as per program. |
Age Limit | No age restriction for CUET UG 2025; however, some universities may have age requirements for certain courses. |
Documents Required |
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University Registration | Need to register separately for counselling at the university that admission is desired. |
CUET 2025 Counselling Choice filling
Once the applicant register for CUET UG 2025 counselling, they have to fill out your choices. This is an important step where candidates have to choose their desired courses and universities as per their CUET scores. This will have a direct influence on the seat allotment process, so it should be filled carefully.
Aspect | Details |
When | It will Start after counselling registration which is expected from late July or early August 2025. |
What to Fill | Candidates will have more than 50 choices of university, colleges and programs depending upon the university portal. |
Basis of Choices | Depends upon CUET UG 2025 Score and eligibility criteria |
Edit Options | Some universities (DU, BHU) give candidates choice to edit before locking their preference also no changes will be allowed after final submission. |
Tip | Should fill at least 20-30 choices to increase their chances and give priority to institutes based on past year closing ranks and demands of programs. |
CUET UG university wise counselling process
The section below gives a detailed information on the counselling process conducted by the various universities. The counselling process for some of the top universities under CUET UG including DU has been given below.
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Delhi University (DU) Counselling Process
Details | Information |
Counselling Mode | Online via CSAS Portal |
Registration | The candidate must register on the CSAS portal after the CUET UG results |
Admission Basis | Based on CUET UG 2025 scores, program & college preference |
Seat Allocation | Done in Multiple rounds based on merit, preference, and category |
Admission Confirmation | Done through online document verification and fees payment. |
Special Note | Upgrading preference allowed in future rounds |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Counselling Process
Details | Information |
Counselling Mode | Centralized Online Counselling |
Registration | Separate registration on BHU admission portal |
Admission Basis | CUET UG 2025 scores + merit list + reservation policy |
Seat Allocation | Based on course preferences and merit rank |
Admission Confirmation | Document verification, followed by fee payment |
Special Note | Mop-up rounds may be held for vacant seats |
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Counselling Process
Details | Information |
Counselling Mode | Online through JNU admissions portal |
Registration | Mandatory after CUET UG result declaration |
Admission Basis | Strictly CUET UG 2025 scores (Merit-based) |
Seat Allocation | Course-specific merit lists released |
Admission Confirmation | Submission of documents and payment of the admission fee |
Special Note | Multiple admission lists until seats are filled |
Other Central Universities (University of Hyderabad, JMI, etc.)
Details | Information |
Counselling Mode | Individual University Portals |
Registration | Done separately for each university |
Admission Basis | Based on CUET UG 2025 Score & reservation criteria. |
Seat Allocation | Based on merit, category, and seat availability |
Admission Confirmation | Document verification and payment of fees |
Special Note | Spot counselling rounds may be conducted for vacant seats |
CUET 2025 Seat Allotment
Seat allocation in CUET UG 2025 is done by individual participating institutions on the basis of candidates' CUET marks, category, availability of seats, and preferences. Based on past trends, approximately 85-90% of seats are filled up in the initial 2–3 allotment rounds in top universities such as DU, BHU, JNU, etc.
Aspect | Details |
Basis of Allotment |
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Conducting Authority | Individually conducted by universities (e.g., Delhi University, BHU, JNU, Allahabad University, etc.). |
Seat Acceptance | Allotted seat must be accepted by candidates online by paying the seat confirmation fees. |
Rounds of Allotment | Multiple rounds (usually 3–5 rounds) + spot admission rounds for vacant seats. |
Reservation Consideration | Reservation policies (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) strictly applied during allotment. |
Data Insight | In CUET UG 2024, over 95% seats at DU and 90% seats at BHU were filled within the first 3 rounds of seat allotment. |
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.
