Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), Delhi, does not give direct preference to CUET 2025 ranks for admission in the first round. 

The Common Entrance Test (CET), administered by GGSIPU for the majority of courses, is the main method of admission.
CUET Rankings Used: VIPS uses the merit list based on CUET scores to fill any open seats after the CET merit list has been exhausted.

Courses offered

The subjects considered for the CUET cutoff at HNBGU depend on the course you’re applying for.

 – For B.Tech courses: Your CUET scores in Physics, Chemistry, and Math are considered.

 – For B.Sc. (like Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, etc.): Subjects like Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, or Math will be used—whichever is relevant to the course.

 – For BA/B.Com or other non-science courses: The university verifies particular subjects needed for that course (listed in their subject mapping).

Example: B.Sc. Horticulture ? CUET score in Biology or Agriculture

B.Tech CSE ? CUET score in PCM

BA (any subject) ? Depends on the subject you select (like History, Political Science, etc.)

Scoring 280 out of 750 in CUET will restrict your choices among the highly competitive central universities to some extent. But you have many more opportunities waiting for you at state, private, and part of the central universities—if you are willing to accept a range of courses and destinations.
280 out of 750 is equal to approximately 37%. Top-tier colleges such as DU, BHU, and JNU typically have their cutoffs significantly higher, typically even beyond 600, which makes it impossible to secure admission into their more demanding courses with this marking. But this doesn't leave you with nothing! There are plenty of other decent colleges with lower cutoffs and equally good education.

Some Central and State Universities have comparatively lower competition, like the Central University of Haryana, Central University of Karnataka, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Sagar), Mahatma Gandhi Central University etc. They can offer admissions in general courses like BA, BSc, or BCom.

Private Colleges and Universities The majority of the best private colleges accept CUET scores and offer relaxed cutoffs. Examples are colleges like KCC Institute of Technology & Management and other state board-associated private universities.

Keep visiting the official university websites for the latest CUET cutoffs and admission rules. Applying to more than one university can work in your favor. Get ready to accept alternative campuses and pathways; sometimes the best opportunities can surprise you.

No, NIT admissions are not based on CUET scores. NITs accept only JEE Main scores for UG courses such as B.Tech. No matter how well you've done in your Class 12th board and have fulfilled the eligibility criteria, CUET is not acceptable for NIT admission.

Here’s what you need to know:

If your goal is to get into an NIT, appearing for JEE Main is a must.
 

If you have performed decent in CUET, you can attempt to get admission to top central universities and other colleges that accept CUET scores for B.Tech or other undergraduate degrees.

 – Delhi University (DU)
 – Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
 – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
 = Aligarh Muslim University and similar institutions.