The Idea of Conducting a Common Entrance test for colleges has been ruled out. The idea was suggested by an expert committee to the Union Grant Commission (UGC). Candidates who are anxious about the admission in colleges for the 2020 – 2021 session will have to wait for some more time to get clarity on the status of various entrance exams. According to the reports, the universities and colleges will take more time to give clarity on the postponed entrance exams due to COVID-19 lockdown. Candidates may read the whole article for complete information regarding the update on CET exam by UGC.
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Common Entrance Test for Colleges (DU, AMU, BHU) 2020 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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As of 03 Sep 2026, the policy position established around 2020 — that a single Common Entrance Test for colleges including DU, AMU, and BHU was ruled out — remains the last confirmed stance.
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As of 03 Sep 2026, the policy position established around 2020 — that a single Common Entrance Test for colleges including DU, AMU, and BHU was ruled out — remains the last confirmed stance. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has not issued any fresh notification reversing this decision. Since 2022, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG), conducted by NTA under UGC's framework, has become the de facto common gateway for central university undergraduate admissions, with Delhi University fully participating. AMU and BHU retain certain institution-specific admission components. Notably, the official ugc.gov.in website is currently seeking public feedback on a proposed revised methodology for CUET UG and CUET PG 2025, indicating continued policy refinement. Students targeting DU, AMU, or BHU admissions in 2027 should monitor ugc.gov.in regularly and prepare through CUET UG as the primary pathway until any new directive is officially announced.
- No fresh official notification from UGC or Ministry of Education regarding a Common Entrance Test for autonomous central universities (DU, AMU, BHU) has been confirmed as of 03 Sep 2026.
- The 2020 news that a single Common Entrance Test for colleges was 'ruled out' for DU, AMU, and BHU remains the last confirmed policy position; these institutions have continued their own admission processes since then.
- CUET UG (conducted by NTA under UGC) has since emerged as the common entrance pathway for central university UG admissions — DU participates in CUET UG; AMU and BHU maintain some independent components.
- Based on the pattern since 2022, CUET UG 2027 registration is tentatively expected to open around January–February 2027 (last cycle: early 2026); students should monitor ugc.gov.in for any new directives.
- UGC's official website (ugc.gov.in) is currently inviting comments on a proposed revised methodology for CUET UG and CUET PG 2025, suggesting further policy evolution is ongoing but not yet finalised.
- No reversal of the 2020 'ruled out' decision has been officially announced; any new common entrance framework would require a fresh UGC/MoE notification.
Sources: University Grants Commission (UGC) Official Website
Latest update: Admission to all central university will be via CUET UG.
Common Entrance Test for Colleges has been Ruled Out
According to a UGC senior official ” Single entrance exams are not possible this year because of the uncertainty of the situation and the difficulties that can arise because of it. The number of students is just too large for us to conduct a common entrance test at this time “.
As the plan of conducting a common entrance test has been ruled out, all the state and central institutions have been left on their own to decide the date, time and mechanism of admissions.
The dates of the engineering and medical entrance exams i.e JEE Mains exam and NEET exam have been announced. However, the state or central universities who had postponed their entrance exams have not declared new exam dates.
Central Varsities Waiting for Govt Order
The Central university like Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University have not declared their exam dates yet. According to the Officials of the universities, they are waiting for the order from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Aligarh Muslim University
An AMU official said, “We are waiting for the central government instructions before announcing a new date for entrance exams. We will inform the students about the same through our official website,”.
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), whose entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), has also not announced the new dates for the exams. The exams were scheduled to be held between 11-14 May 2020.
Delhi University
Delhi University (DU), which takes admission of students at the largest number among all the central universities had announced the exam dates but had to postpone the registration again.
DU gives admission to around 50,000 students every year at UG level on the basis of Merit(Cutoff) and entrance exams. According to DU senior officials, schedule for both the methods are uncertain at this time.
Shobha Bagai, the dean of admissions at Delhi University said that they will start the admission process after declaration of class 12th result by CBSE which is not declared yet. So, the university has not decided any date for starting the admission procedure. However, the university has started the preparation.
The university conducts the entrance exam for UG Courses. The dean said that they have tied up with NTA for conduction of entrance exam. They are waiting for a go-ahead. Moreover, private universities have already started their admission procedure through online mode.
Online Admissions in Private Universities
Major Changes This Year
No major change reversing the 2020 'ruled out' decision on a Common Entrance Test for colleges has been officially announced as of 03 Sep 2026. However, UGC's official website confirms that feedback is being invited on a proposed revised methodology for CUET UG and CUET PG 2025, suggesting incremental changes to the existing common entrance framework are under consideration. Any structural changes to how DU, AMU, or BHU conduct admissions would require a formal UGC or Ministry of Education notification. Students should treat all current changes as tentative until officially confirmed.
OP Jindal University in Sonepat, Haryana, which is one of the biggest private universities in the country has also been selected as an ‘institute of eminence’ by the central government. The university has shifted its entrance test into online mode.
OP Jindal University
A statement from the OP Jindal University read “We have transitioned to a fully online system to conduct the admission process for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This will take place through an AI-Enabled home proctored examination held under the aegis of the Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT). The exam will be administered by Pearson Virtual University Enterprises (VUE),”.
Other than the law entrance exam which is scheduled to be conducted on 14 June 2020, all other exams are currently going smoothly.
NTA official website: www.nta.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Was a Common Entrance Test for DU, AMU, and BHU officially scrapped?
Yes, around 2020, reports confirmed that a single Common Entrance Test for colleges including DU, AMU, and BHU was ruled out. These institutions were to continue with their own admission processes. This policy position has not been officially reversed as of Sep 2026.
Does CUET UG serve as a common entrance test for DU admissions now?
Yes. Since 2022, CUET UG (conducted by NTA under UGC) has functioned as the common entrance test for undergraduate admissions at Delhi University and most central universities. This is an official development confirmed through UGC and NTA communications.
Do AMU and BHU participate in CUET UG?
AMU and BHU have participated in CUET UG for some programmes, but they also retain institution-specific admission components for certain courses. Students should verify the latest admission policy directly on amu.ac.in and bhu.ac.in, as this varies by year.
Is there any new policy update from UGC in 2026 regarding a common entrance for colleges?
No new policy reversing or replacing the 2020 decision has been officially confirmed. UGC is seeking feedback on a revised CUET methodology as of 2025–26, but no formal directive on a new Common Entrance Test for colleges has been issued.
When is CUET UG 2027 expected to begin registration?
Based on previous-year patterns, CUET UG registration is tentatively expected to open around January–February 2027. This is an estimate based on prior cycles and has not been officially confirmed yet. Monitor ugc.gov.in for the official notification.
Where can students check for the latest official updates on college admissions policy?
Students should monitor ugc.gov.in (UGC's official website) and the official NTA website for CUET UG updates. For institution-specific changes at DU, AMU, or BHU, check du.ac.in, amu.ac.in, and bhu.ac.in respectively.
What should students preparing for DU, AMU, or BHU admissions in 2027 do now?
Students should prepare for CUET UG 2027 as the primary pathway for central university undergraduate admissions. Additionally, keep track of any institution-specific entrance tests for AMU and BHU, and follow ugc.gov.in for any policy announcements regarding the revised CUET methodology.
