BA Japanese is a degree in the Japanese language, literature and culture. You learn to read, write and speak Japanese and study the history and society of Japan. It leads to translation, teaching, research and jobs in companies that work with Japan.
According to the CUET UG 2026 data, 3 central universities list BA Japanese: BHU, JNU and EFLU. The papers asked are English, Hindi and the General Aptitude Test.
The pattern is a language paper plus the General Aptitude Test at all three. JNU asks for English and the General Aptitude Test, and both are compulsory. BHU accepts English or Hindi with the General Aptitude Test. EFLU accepts any one of its 13 language papers with the General Aptitude Test.
Class 12 rules differ a little. BHU asks for 50% aggregate and an age of not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026. JNU asks for 45%. EFLU asks for 50% with English as one of your subjects.
Tip: English plus the General Aptitude Test keeps you eligible for all three universities.
CUET papers asked for BA Japanese
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3 universities offering BA Japanese
BA (Hons) Japanese
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) Japanese
CUET: English (101) and General Aptitude Test (501) are both compulsory; skipping either means no admission consideration.
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent from a recognised Board or University with at least 45% marks; candidates appearing in 2026 may apply. Certain Alimiah and madrasa certificates with 45% are also accepted. Not open to those who have already done a BA/MA language programme in two or more centres of the School.
Selection: 80% of BA (Hons) seats are for those who passed 10+2 in 2025 or appear in 2026; 20% are open to all. 10+1 pattern students need first year of a 10+1+3 bachelor's with 45%. OBC non-creamy layer get a 10% relaxation in marks. SC/ST and PwD candidates who have passed the qualifying exam may appear whatever their percentage.
BA (Hons) Japanese
CUET: Any one language paper (codes 101 to 113, all 13 languages listed) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA Japanese?
A language paper and the General Aptitude Test. JNU wants English. BHU accepts English or Hindi. EFLU accepts any one of the 13 language papers.
▸Do I need to know Japanese before applying?
The data for these universities does not list a Japanese language requirement. The CUET papers are English or another language and the General Aptitude Test. Check each university's notice.
▸Which central universities offer BA Japanese through CUET?
3 central universities list it for CUET UG 2026: BHU, JNU and EFLU.
▸Is there an age limit for BA Japanese?
BHU lists an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. JNU and EFLU do not list one in our data.
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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.