BA Linguistics is the scientific study of language: its sounds, word forms, grammar and meaning, and how languages change and are learned.
In CUET UG 2026, 4 central universities list BA Linguistics: AMU, BHU, IGNTU and Nagaland University. The papers asked are English, the General Aptitude Test and Hindi. AMU asks for an English paper plus the General Aptitude Test. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test. IGNTU asks only for the General Aptitude Test. Nagaland University asks only for English.
Eligibility is Class 12 with 45% to 50% marks at AMU, BHU and IGNTU. IGNTU accepts any subject, and Nagaland University accepts any stream. BHU sets an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Tip: English and the General Aptitude Test keep you eligible at all four.
CUET papers asked for BA Linguistics
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4 universities offering BA Linguistics
BA (Hons) Linguistics
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) Linguistics
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) Linguistics
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 Linguistics
CUET: English
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BA Linguistics?
English and the General Aptitude Test cover all four universities. AMU asks for both, BHU accepts English or Hindi with the General Aptitude Test, IGNTU asks for the General Aptitude Test and Nagaland University asks for English.
▸Is the General Aptitude Test compulsory for BA Linguistics?
At AMU, BHU and IGNTU, yes. Nagaland University asks only for the English paper.
▸Can I apply for BA Linguistics from any Class 12 stream?
IGNTU accepts 10+2 in any subject and Nagaland University accepts any stream. AMU and BHU ask for Class 12 with 50% marks and do not name a stream.
▸Which central universities offer BA Linguistics through CUET?
4 are listed for CUET UG 2026: AMU, BHU, IGNTU and Nagaland University.
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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.