BA Geography is a degree about places and people: landforms, climate, cities, population and how humans use land and resources. It leads to further study and to work in planning, mapping and environmental fields.
For CUET UG 2026, 7 central universities list BA Geography: BHU, IGNTU, MZU, Nagaland University, NEHU, RGU and DU. The papers asked most often are Geography, English and the General Aptitude Test. The common choices are a language paper plus the General Aptitude Test or a Geography paper. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test. IGNTU asks for either the General Aptitude Test or Geography/Geology (313). Nagaland University asks for Geography alone, and MZU asks for English plus Geography or Geology. RGU accepts any one of its 26 domain papers, and DU uses a language plus List B subjects.
Most of the eligibility lines do not name a Class 12 stream, so Arts, Commerce and Science students can usually apply. BHU also sets an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Taking Geography and the General Aptitude Test keeps you eligible for the most options.
CUET papers asked for BA Geography
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7 universities offering BA Geography
BA (Hons) Geography
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) Geography
CUET: Either the General Aptitude Test (501) or Geography/Geology (313).
▸ 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 Geography
CUET: English plus Geography or Geology
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Selection: Geography and Geology are listed together as the domain paper.
BA Geography
CUET: Geography
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BA (Hons) Geography
CUET: English plus either Geography or Geology 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 Geography
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) Geography
CUET: One List A language plus three List B subjects, or two List A languages plus 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 Geography?
It varies. The papers asked most often are Geography, English and the General Aptitude Test. Some universities accept the General Aptitude Test in place of Geography.
▸Is the Geography paper compulsory for BA Geography?
No. BHU asks for a language plus the General Aptitude Test, and IGNTU accepts the General Aptitude Test or Geography/Geology. Nagaland University asks for Geography alone.
▸Which central universities offer BA Geography through CUET?
Seven: BHU, IGNTU, MZU, Nagaland University, NEHU, RGU and DU.
▸Can a Commerce or Science student apply for BA Geography?
Some universities accept any stream, for example IGNTU and Nagaland University. Check each university's eligibility.
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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.