BA English is an undergraduate degree in English language and literature. You read poetry, novels and plays, study how language works, and practise writing. It leads to teaching, writing, media and publishing work, or to an MA in English.
For CUET UG 2026, 17 central universities list BA English. The papers asked most often are English and the General Aptitude Test. The usual pattern is the English paper plus the General Aptitude Test, as at CUJ, GGU, NEHU and EFLU. Some universities ask for English alone, such as CU Kashmir, MZU and Nagaland University. CUAP, CUK and IGNTU ask only for the General Aptitude Test, and BHU lets you take English or Hindi with it. RGU accepts any one domain paper, and DU asks for English plus three List B subjects.
Eligibility changes too. EFLU, CU Kashmir and Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University want English as a Class 12 subject. CU Jammu asks for 65% aggregate. BHU has an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Tip: take English and the General Aptitude Test. Together they cover most of the universities here.
CUET papers asked for BA English
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17 universities offering BA English
BA (Hons) English
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) English
CUET: General Aptitude Test (paper code 501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 level (Intermediate/PUC/CBSE/ICSE/HSC or equivalent) in Science, Arts, Commerce or other streams with 50% aggregate marks.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: Mapped papers: General Aptitude Test, English and 22 domain subjects (see list). Number of papers not stated.
▸ Eligibility and selection
At least 65% aggregate or equivalent grade (60% for SC/ST/PwD) at 10+2 with English as one of the subjects.
Selection: Listed as B.A.(Hons)/B.A.(Hons with research).
BA English
CUET: English (101) and General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate (General/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD), or equivalent grade.
BA English
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English language paper (code 101)
▸ Eligibility
10+2 with English as one of the subjects and at least 50% marks in English from a recognised Board or University (45% for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, SC, ST and PwD candidates).
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English and the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or University in India with at least 60% marks (General), 55% (OBC-NCL/EWS) or 50% (SC/ST/PwD).
Selection: Offered as Honours or Honours with Research.
BA (Hons) English Literature
CUET: Hindi or English (one language paper) plus the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA/grade) for UR, EWS and OBC candidates; 5% relaxation for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English plus the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from a recognised board or equivalent.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: General Aptitude Test (501).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any subject with at least 45% aggregate (or equivalent CGPA/grade) for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BA English
CUET: English
▸ Eligibility
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
BA English
CUET: English
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English plus 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 English
CUET: Any one of the 26 domain papers (codes 301 to 326).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Class XII/10+2/Intermediate from any Board, Council or University in India, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent by the AIU.
Selection: Offered by affiliated colleges.
BA (Hons) English (4 years)
CUET: English (test paper code 101).
▸ Eligibility
At least 50% marks at +2 level with English as one of the subjects.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English (101) and General Test (501).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent with English as one of the subjects, with 50% marks (General/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST/PwD). Candidates still pursuing the qualifying exam may apply if they pass with the minimum marks by the time of admission.
Selection: Listed as Hons./Research.
BA (Hons) English
CUET: English plus three List B subjects, or English, another List A language and two List B subjects.
▸ 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.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA English?
English and the General Aptitude Test are the most common. Some universities ask for English alone, some for only the General Aptitude Test, and DU asks for English plus three List B subjects.
▸Is the English paper compulsory for BA English through CUET?
Not at every university. CUAP, CUK and IGNTU list only the General Aptitude Test, BHU accepts English or Hindi, and RGU takes any one domain paper. Most others do ask for English.
▸Which central universities offer BA English through CUET?
17 universities list it for CUET UG 2026, including BHU, CUJ, CUTN, GGU, NEHU, EFLU and DU. The full list with papers is on this page.
▸Do I need English in Class 12 for BA English?
Some universities say so. EFLU, CU Kashmir, CU Jammu and Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University want English as one of your Class 12 subjects. Others accept any stream.
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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.