BA Bengali is an undergraduate degree in Bengali language and literature. You read poetry, novels and drama, and study grammar and the history of Bengali writing. It leads to teaching, writing, journalism and translation work, or to an MA in Bengali.
For CUET UG 2026, 3 central universities list BA Bengali: BHU, NEHU and DU. The papers asked most often are English, Hindi and the General Aptitude Test. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test, so the Bengali paper is not needed there. NEHU asks for English plus either Bengali or the General Aptitude Test. DU asks for Bengali plus three List B subjects, or Bengali, another language and two subjects. At DU, other language combinations count only if seats remain after the Bengali ones.
BHU asks for 50% aggregate at 10+2 and sets an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. NEHU asks for Class 12 in the stream concerned. DU's eligibility is not stated in the NTA list. Tip: English and the General Aptitude Test work for BHU and NEHU. Add Bengali if you want the strongest chance at DU.
CUET papers asked for BA Bengali
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3 universities offering BA Bengali
BA (Hons) Bengali
CUET: English (101) or Hindi (102) language test, plus the General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
BA (Hons) Bengali
CUET: English plus either Bengali or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BA (Hons) Bengali
CUET: Bengali plus three List B subjects, or Bengali, another language and two subjects. Other language combinations count only if seats remain.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
Selection: Merit is based on the best CUET score from any of the allowed combinations. Candidates using the other-language combinations (any one language plus three subjects, or any two languages plus two) are considered only if seats remain after candidates using the Bengali combinations.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA Bengali?
It varies. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test, NEHU for English plus Bengali or the General Aptitude Test, and DU for Bengali plus three List B subjects.
▸Is the Bengali paper compulsory for BA Bengali through CUET?
No. BHU does not ask for it, and NEHU accepts the General Aptitude Test instead. At DU, Bengali combinations are preferred, but others count if seats remain.
▸Which central universities offer BA Bengali through CUET?
3 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: BHU, NEHU and DU.
▸Do I need Bengali in Class 12 for BA Bengali?
The data does not say so. BHU asks for 10+2 or equivalent with 50%, NEHU for Class 12 in the stream concerned, and DU's eligibility is not stated in the NTA list.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.