BA Psychology is an undergraduate degree that studies the mind and behaviour: how people think, learn, feel and relate to others. It leads to counselling, research, HR and teaching work, or to an MA in Psychology.
For CUET UG 2026, 8 central universities list BA Psychology. The papers asked most often are Psychology, English and the General Aptitude Test. Nagaland University asks for Psychology alone, and MZU asks for English plus Psychology. NEHU asks for English plus Psychology or the General Aptitude Test. IGNTU lets you choose between the General Aptitude Test and Psychology. Sikkim University lists only the General Aptitude Test. BHU asks for English or Hindi plus the General Aptitude Test. RGU accepts any one domain paper, and DU asks for a language plus three List B subjects.
Most universities accept 10+2 in any stream, with minimum marks of 45% to 50% where stated. BHU has an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. Tip: the Psychology paper and the General Aptitude Test together fit most of these universities. Add English to cover MZU and NEHU as well.
CUET papers asked for BA Psychology
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8 universities offering BA Psychology
BA (Hons) Psychology
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) Psychology
CUET: Either the General Aptitude Test (501) or Psychology (324).
▸ 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 Psychology
CUET: English plus Psychology
▸ Eligibility
Passed Class XII or equivalent with 50% marks for General/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
BA Psychology
CUET: Psychology
▸ Eligibility
Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or board, in any stream.
BA (Hons) Psychology
CUET: English plus either Psychology 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 Psychology
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 the university itself.
BA Psychology
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: Listed as BA/BSc Psychology. Offered by affiliated colleges.
BA Psychology
CUET: General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility
Class XII passed with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade for General category, and 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC/DA.
BA (Hons) Psychology
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 Psychology?
Psychology, English and the General Aptitude Test appear most often. The exact mix depends on the university: some want Psychology, some the General Aptitude Test, and some a language plus the General Aptitude Test.
▸Is the Psychology paper compulsory for BA Psychology through CUET?
No. IGNTU and NEHU accept the General Aptitude Test instead, Sikkim University and BHU list the General Aptitude Test, and RGU takes any one domain paper. Nagaland University and MZU ask for Psychology.
▸Which central universities offer BA Psychology through CUET?
8 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: BHU, IGNTU, MZU, Nagaland University, NEHU, RGU, Sikkim University and DU.
▸Can a Commerce or Science student apply for BA Psychology through CUET?
Often yes. Nagaland University and IGNTU accept 10+2 in any stream or subject, with minimum marks at IGNTU. Check each university's eligibility line.
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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.