BA Social Work is an undergraduate degree about helping people and communities. You study social problems, welfare policy, community work and counselling basics. It leads to work in NGOs, government welfare schemes and community projects, or to an MSW.
For CUET UG 2026, 4 central universities list BA Social Work: CU Jammu, CUK, RGU and DU. The listing does not point to one standard set of papers. CU Jammu lists the General Aptitude Test, English and 22 domain subjects, and the number of papers to be taken is not stated. CUK asks for the General Aptitude Test, and its merit list uses the General Test score. RGU accepts any one domain paper. DU asks for one language plus three List B subjects, or two languages plus two List B subjects.
Eligibility differs more than the papers. CU Jammu asks for 65% aggregate, or 60% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. CUK asks for 50%, or 45% for reserved categories. RGU accepts a pass in Class 12 from any board. DU's eligibility is not stated in the NTA list. Tip: the General Aptitude Test is the one specific paper named, at CU Jammu and CUK.
CUET papers asked for BA Social Work
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4 universities offering BA Social Work
BA (Hons) Social Work
CUET: Mapped papers: General Aptitude Test, English and 22 domain subjects (see list). Number of papers not stated.
▸ Eligibility and selection
At least 65% aggregate or equivalent grade (60% for SC/ST/PwD) at 10+2.
Selection: Listed as B.A.(Hons)/B.A.(Hons with research).
BA Social Work
CUET: General Aptitude Test; merit list is based on the General Test score.
▸ Eligibility
Passed PU/Plus Two from a recognised Indian or foreign board with at least 50% marks (45% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Kashmiri migrant and non-migrant pandits) aggregate.
BA Social Work
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) Social Work
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 Social Work?
There is no single set. CUK asks for the General Aptitude Test, RGU accepts any one domain paper, DU asks for a language plus three List B subjects, and CU Jammu lists the General Aptitude Test, English and domain subjects.
▸Is the General Aptitude Test compulsory for BA Social Work through CUET?
At CUK it is the paper listed, and CU Jammu includes it. RGU and DU do not name it, so it is not needed at all four universities.
▸Which central universities offer BA Social Work through CUET?
4 universities list it for CUET UG 2026: CU Jammu, CUK, RGU and DU.
▸Can a Science or Commerce student apply for BA Social Work through CUET?
The data lists no stream restriction, but marks differ. CU Jammu asks for 65% aggregate and CUK for 50%. RGU accepts Class 12 from any board.
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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.