BA Hindi is an undergraduate degree in Hindi language and literature. You study poetry, fiction, grammar and the history of Hindi writing. It leads to teaching, journalism, translation and publishing work, or to an MA in Hindi.
For CUET UG 2026, 11 central universities list BA Hindi. The papers asked most often are the General Aptitude Test, Hindi and English. The usual pattern is a language paper plus the General Aptitude Test. CUJ, GGU and EFLU ask for Hindi with the General Aptitude Test. AMU asks for English with it, and BHU accepts English or Hindi. JMI asks for Hindi alone. IGNTU lists only the General Aptitude Test, and RGU takes any one domain paper. DU asks for Hindi plus three List B subjects.
Some universities want Hindi in Class 12. EFLU does, and CU Jammu asks for Hindi or Sanskrit. BHU sets an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Tip: take Hindi and the General Aptitude Test. If you add English, you stay open to AMU and BHU as well.
CUET papers asked for BA Hindi
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11 universities offering BA Hindi
BA (Hons) Hindi
CUET: English language paper plus the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Class 12 (Senior Secondary School Certificate) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks; or a degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognised institution or Madarsa with at least 50%; or the AMU Bridge Course certificate with 50% aggregate.
BA (Hons) Hindi
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) Hindi
CUET: Mapped papers: General Aptitude Test, Hindi, Sanskrit, English and 22 domain subjects (see list). Number of papers not stated.
▸ Eligibility and selection
At least 60% aggregate or equivalent grade (55% for SC/ST/PwD) at 10+2 with Hindi or Sanskrit as one of the subjects.
Selection: Listed as B.A.(Hons)/B.A.(Hons with research).
BA Hindi
CUET: Hindi (102) 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 (Hons) Hindi
CUET: Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Minimum 50% aggregate at 10+2 level from a recognised board or equivalent.
BA (Hons) Hindi
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 (Hons) Hindi
CUET: Hindi
▸ Eligibility and selection
Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent with at least 50% marks in the aggregate of the best 5 papers, or in the subject concerned.
Selection: JMI programme code B29.
BA (Hons) Hindi
CUET: English plus either Hindi 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 Hindi
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) Hindi
CUET: Hindi (102) and General Test (501).
▸ Eligibility and selection
Pass in Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent with Hindi 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) Hindi
CUET: Hindi plus three List B subjects, or Hindi, 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 Hindi?
Usually a language paper plus the General Aptitude Test. The language is Hindi at CUJ, GGU and EFLU, English at AMU, and either at BHU. JMI asks only for Hindi.
▸Is the Hindi paper compulsory for BA Hindi through CUET?
Not at every university. AMU asks for English, IGNTU lists only the General Aptitude Test, and RGU takes any one domain paper. CUJ, GGU, JMI, EFLU and DU do ask for Hindi.
▸Which central universities offer BA Hindi through CUET?
11 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: AMU, BHU, CU Jammu, CUJ, GGU, IGNTU, JMI, NEHU, RGU, EFLU and DU.
▸Do I need Hindi in Class 12 for BA Hindi?
Some universities ask for it. EFLU wants Hindi as one of your subjects and CU Jammu wants Hindi or Sanskrit. BHU, IGNTU and others accept 10+2 without naming Hindi.
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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.