CUET UG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Central Universities and other participating State, Deemed, and Private Universities across India. CUET UG 2026 is not an entrance exam for a single college — it is a gateway to over 250+ universities across India, making it one of the largest undergraduate admission systems in the world.
CUET UG 2026 exam was conducted by The NTA on 7 June the exam mode was (CBT) computer based test conducted in two shifts. CUET UG 2026 exam results will be announced in the First week of July 2026. The exam is conducted in 13 languages, making it accessible to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Highlights of CUET UG 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Full Form | Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Only |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes per subject |
| Exam Window | 11 May – 31 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Languages | 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) |
| Re-scheduled Exams / Re-tests | June 6 – June 7, 2026 |
| Number of Shifts | 2 shifts daily (Morning and Afternoon) |
| Participating Universities | 250+ Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities |
| Total Seats Available | Across all universities: 15+ Lakh seats |
| Application Fee (General) | ₹650 (Single University) + ₹100 per additional university |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹325 (Single University) + ₹50 per additional university |
| Official Portal | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Admission Session | 2026–27 |
Major Changes in CUET UG 2026
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced several modifications for CUET UG 2026: No subject restrictions Students can now choose any subject forCUET UG 2026, regardless of their Class 12 subjects. CBT mode only The exam will be conducted exclusively in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Reduced subject choices The number of subjects has been reduced from 63 to 37, with Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, and Legal Studies removed. Standardised exam duration Each subject exam will now have a fixed duration of 60 minutes
| Change | Previous (2025) | New (2026) |
| Subject Restrictions | Strict subject eligibility | No subject restrictions — Choose any subject |
| Total Subjects Available | 63 subjects | 37 subjects |
| Exam Duration per Subject | Variable | Fixed 60 minutes |
| Removed Subjects | — | Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Legal Studies |
| Exam Mode | CBT (majority) | 100% CBT (exclusively) |
| Language Options | 13 Languages | 13 Languages (unchanged) |
Note: This is a game-changer for students. Previously, a student who studied Commerce in Class XII could not take history or physics in CUET. Now, subject flexibility is absolute. A Commerce student can take Science subjects if they wish. A Science student can take Commerce or Humanities subjects. This opens up entirely new career pathways.
Important Dates for CUET UG 2026
| Event | Date |
| Registration Opens | January 3, 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | February 4, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 7, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | February 9–11, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Released | April 29, 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | May 5, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Exam Window | May 11–31, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Re-scheduled Exams / Re-tests | June 6 – June 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | June 9, 2026 |
| Challenge Answer Key Deadline | June 9–11, 2026 (₹200 per question) |
| Final Answer Key | Last week of June 2026 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | First week of July 2026 |
| University Counselling Registration | July 2026 onwards |
| Counselling Rounds | July – September 2026 |
| Academic Session Begins | August – September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026
Before applying for CUET UG 2025, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set by the NTA. The general eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Candidate must have passed Class XII or equivalent examination (10+2 system) from any recognised board in India or abroad
- Candidates appearing in Class XII in 2026 can also apply (provisional admission is conditional on result declaration)
- No restriction on subjects studied in Class XII — a student from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) can take any subject in CUET
- No upper age limit — even a 30-year-old can take CUET if they have passed Class XII
- No restriction on number of attempts — candidates can appear multiple times to improve their score
- Foreign nationals, NRI, OCI candidates are eligible subject to meeting the university-specific eligibility
University-Specific Eligibility
Subject eligibility and minimum marks may vary by university and course. Students should always verify university-specific eligibility before final submission.
Different universities have different eligibility requirements. For example:
University of Delhi: Requires 45% aggregate in Class XII for General category, 40% for SC/ST. For BA English, English must be studied at Class XII. For BSc Physics, Physics must be studied.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): Requires 50% aggregate in Class XII for most courses.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): May have additional eligibility criteria for specific programmes.
Private Universities: May have relaxed or different eligibility criteria.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
For the academic session 2026-27, CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple days and shifts. The exam covers language tests, domain subjects, and a General Test, allowing students from different education boards to compete on a common platform
| Component | Details |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration Per Subject | 60 minutes (Fixed) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options |
| Number of Languages | 13 languages |
| Total Subjects Available | 37 subjects (UG subjects only) |
| Exam Shifts | 2 shifts daily (Morning and Afternoon) |
| Exam Dates | May 11–31, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Negative Marking | As per official NTA notification |
| Marking system | Subjects: 250 × 3 = 750 MarksSubjects: 250 × 4 = 1000 MarksSubjects: 250 × 5 = 1250 Mark |
Subject Sections
CUET UG comprises three types of sections that candidates may need to appear for, depending on their course choice:
| Section | Details |
| Language Test | Mandatory for all candidates · Duration: 45 minutes · One language from the 13 options · 50 MCQs |
| Domain/Subject Test | Based on chosen course specialisation · 60 minutes per subject · Up to 4 subjects can be selected · 50 MCQs per subject · Subject marks are the primary criterion for course admission |
| General Test | Covers current affairs, history, geography, basic science, reasoning · 60 minutes · 50 MCQs · Weightage varies by university |
Available Languages (13)
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
Candidates can select any one language. The question paper can be answered in the selected language, with English as an optional bilingual option.
Domain Subjects (37 Available for UG)
The 37 subjects available in CUET UG 2026 include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship (removed in 2026), Law, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Computing, and more.
Application Fee Structure for CUET UG 2026
The CUET UG Application Form 2026 is currently available online on the official NTA website (cuet.nta.nic.in).
| Category | Single University | Each Additional University |
| General (UR) / OBC-NCL / EWS | 650 | 100 per university |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 325 | 50 per university |
Example: If a General candidate wants to apply to Delhi University + Jawaharlal Nehru University + Banaras Hindu University (3 universities), the fee would be: ₹650 + (₹100 × 2) = ₹850.
Exam Pattern — Subject-wise Marking
| Aspect | Details |
| Total Questions | 50 per subject |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options) |
| Duration | 60 minutes per subject |
| Marking | Each correct answer carries marks as per university guidelines |
| Negative Marking | As notified by NTA (typically 0.5 or 1 mark per wrong answer) |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
| Total Marks (Per Subject) | Typically 50 or 60 (as per university norms) |
| Marking system | Subjects: 250 × 3 = 750 MarksSubjects: 250 × 4 = 1000 MarksSubjects: 250 × 5 = 1250 Mark |
Courses Available Through CUET UG 2026
CUET UG 2026 opens access to undergraduate programmes across Science, Commerce, Humanities, and interdisciplinary fields offered by participating universities.
Science Stream Programmes
- B.Sc Physics
- B.Sc Chemistry
- B.Sc Biology / Life Sciences
- B.Sc Mathematics
- B.Sc Statistics
- B.Sc Geology
- B.Sc Environmental Sciences
- B.Sc Botany
- B.Sc Zoology
- B.Tech (at some universities accepting CUET)
- B.Sc Nursing
Commerce Stream Programmes
- B.A. Economics
- B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
- B.Com (Honours)
- Integrated B.A./B.B.A. + M.A./M.B.A
Humanities/Social Sciences Programmes
- B.A. English
- B.A. History
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Sociology
- B.A. Public Administration
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. (Hons.) in specific subjects
Interdisciplinary Programmes
- B.A. / B.Sc Mathematical Sciences
- B.Sc Data Science
- B.Sc Environmental Studies
- B.A. / B.Sc Journalism and Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.)
CUET UG 2026 Application Process Step by Step
Step 1 — Register on the CUET Portal
Visit the official CUET UG portal at cuet.nta.nic.in. Click on “New Registration” and create an account using:
- Full name (exactly as in Class X/XII certificate)
- Email address (active and verified)
- Mobile number (active — OTP verification required)
An application number and password will be generated. Save these credentials carefully — they are required for all future steps.
Step 2 — Complete Your Profile
Log in to your dashboard and fill in:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, gender, category)
- Address and contact information
- Class X and Class XII board details and marks
- Stream studied in Class XII
Be extremely careful with this section — any discrepancy can lead to rejection or cancellation of admission later.
Step 3 — Select Universities and Courses
This is the most critical step. Browse the list of participating universities and select up to 15 universities. For each university, choose the courses you wish to apply for. Remember, you are paying ₹100 for each additional university beyond the first.
Strategy tip: Apply to a mix of universities at different levels — aspirational (top-tier), comfortable (mid-tier), and safe (accessible tier). Don’t restrict yourself to just 3–4 universities.
Step 4 — Choose Your Exam Subjects
Based on your selected courses, choose the domain subjects you wish to appear for in CUET UG. You can select up to 4 subjects. Also select one language from the 13 available.
Step 5 — Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of:
- Photograph (recent, white background, 4 x 6 cm)
- Signature
- Class X certificate / marksheet (for date of birth)
- Class XII certificate / marksheet
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS — if applicable, current year)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)
All documents must be clear, legible, and meet size specifications (typically 100 KB to 2 MB per file).
Step 6 — Pay the Application Fee
Pay the calculated fee (single university fee + fees for additional universities) through your preferred payment mode. Payment confirmation is immediate. A receipt is generated and saved to your dashboard.
Step 7 — Submit and Lock the Application
Review all entered details carefully. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited except during the Correction Window. Click “Submit and Lock” only after verifying everything.
Step 8 — Use the Correction Window (If Needed)
The CUET UG 2026 correction window is about to start from 9 February to 11 February 2026. During this period, registered candidates can make corrections to specific details in their application form, such as candidate name, father’s name, mother’s name, photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 (or equivalent) details, date of birth, gender, category and PwBD status
If you made any mistakes, you can correct them during this window (Feb 9–11, 2026). After the correction window closes, no changes are allowed.
Step 9 — Download Admit Card
NTA has released CUET UG 2026 Admit Card on May 5, 2026, for exams scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Download your admit card using your application number and password. The admit card contains your exam date, shift, timing, exam centre address, and other critical instructions. Print it clearly — carrying the admit card and a valid photo ID is mandatory on exam day.
Step 10 — Appear in the Exam
Appear in CUET UG 2026 on your allotted exam date and time. Follow all exam day instructions. Use the 60 minutes per subject to answer all questions carefully.
Step 11 — Download Answer Key and Challenge (If Needed)
NTA has released CUET UG 2026 Answer Key allowing candidates to download the provisional answer key and raise objections online from June 9 to June 11, 2026. If you believe any answer or question is incorrect, you can pay ₹200 per question to challenge it
Step 12 — Check Your Result
NTA is expected to declare the CUET UG 2026 result in the first week of July 2026. Download your scorecard from cuet.nta.nic.in. This scorecard is valid for all participating universities for one academic session (2026–27).
Step 13 — Register for University Counselling
CUET UG 2026 counselling is not conducted in a centralised manner by NTA. Each participating university releases the CUET UG 2026 counselling form on their official websites. Based on CUET score, candidates have to register for CUET UG 2026 counselling on university official website and enter their course and college preferences
Each university conducts its own counselling using CUET scores. You must register separately on each university’s counselling portal, enter your choices, and participate in their merit-based allocation process. This is decentralised — not centralised like JEE or NEET.
Expected Cutoff of CUET UG 2026
CUET UG cutoffs vary significantly by university and course
University of Delhi — Expected Cutoff 2026
| College Name | Highlighted Program | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| SRCC | B.Com (Hons.) | 895.53 | 823.11 | 785.42 | 722.19 | 845.62 |
| St. Stephen’s College | B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 904.62 | 726.27 | 741.54 | 637.95 | Christian Quota |
| St. Stephen’s College | B.A. (Hons.) English | 926.92 | 819.74 | 852.51 | 739.75 | Christian Quota |
| Hindu College | B.A. (Hons.) History | 914.38 | 885.80 | 834.28 | 871.04 | 883.14 |
| Hindu College | B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 888.16 | 776.03 | 705.96 | 605.99 | 807.95 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | B.A. (Hons.) Psychology | 898.42 | 814.35 | 789.12 | 754.22 | 843.19 |
| Miranda House | B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics | 758.13 | 619.30 | 507.86 | 484.18 | 623.24 |
| Miranda House | B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | 503.66 | 407.08 | 284.14 | 176.45 | 419.61 |
| Hansraj College | B.Com (Hons.) | 872.15 | 784.62 | 712.35 | 624.11 | 801.44 |
| Kirori Mal College (KMC) | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 845.22 | 782.14 | 741.05 | 712.98 | 811.45 |
| Ramjas College | B.Com (Hons.) | 851.34 | 762.19 | 694.52 | 599.30 | 792.10 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 834.12 | 731.45 | 662.19 | 578.44 | 774.23 |
| Shaheed Sukhdev (SSCBS) | Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | 682.15 | 584.30 | 512.44 | 398.12 | 614.50 |
| Gargi College | B.Com (Hons.) | 812.45 | 711.23 | 632.45 | 510.12 | 742.89 |
| ARSD College | B.Com (Hons.) | 846.37 | 768.17 | 697.76 | 600.64 | 814.20 |
| ARSD College | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 823.85 | 770.85 | 705.74 | 685.67 | 781.89 |
| Jesus & Mary (JMC) | B.A. (Hons.) English | 824.15 | Minority | 710.22 | 684.15 | Minority |
| Indraprastha (IPCW) | B.A. (Hons.) Psychology | 842.11 | 742.35 | 711.90 | 674.22 | 789.15 |
| SGGSCC | B.Com (Hons.) | 824.50 | 721.15 | 642.30 | 512.45 | 762.10 |
| DCAC | B.A. (Hons.) Journalism | 742.15 | 641.30 | 582.11 | 495.30 | 692.15 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya | B.Sc (Hons.) Computer Science | 694.20 | 612.45 | 510.30 | 412.15 | 641.80 |
| SGTB Khalsa College | B.Com (Hons.) | 810.15 | Minority | 612.40 | 502.11 | Minority |
| Acharya Narendra Dev | B.Com (Hons.) | 741.73 | 591.51 | 509.73 | 307.37 | 629.80 |
| Acharya Narendra Dev | B.Sc (Hons.) Computer Science | 631.56 | 533.19 | 454.72 | 331.15 | 548.86 |
| Kamala Nehru College | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 812.30 | 722.45 | 684.15 | 641.20 | 762.40 |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) — Expected Cutoff 2026
| UG Program | Domain / Specialization | General (UR) | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Agriculture | 629 | 603 | 595 | 526 | 531 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Zoology (Biology Group) | 612 | 583 | 584 | 502 | 415 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Botany (Biology Group) | 578 | 541 | 554 | 447 | 400 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Computer Science (Maths Group) | 504 | 486 | 514 | 394 | 276 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Physics (Maths Group) | 413 | 377 | 381 | 249 | 169 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Chemistry (Maths Group) | 438 | 395 | 378 | 274 | 152 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | Commerce (General) | 539 | 498 | 509 | 416 | 326 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | Financial Markets Mgmt (FMM) | 546 | 502 | 511 | 434 | 377 |
| B.A. LL.B (Hons.) | Five-Year Law Program | 374 | 346 | 356 | 316 | 266 |
| B.Tech | Food Technology | 463 | 402 | 415 | 327 | 189 |
| B.Tech | Dairy Technology | 448 | 399 | 402 | 285 | 186 |
| B.A. (Hons.) | Economics | 328 | 311 | 309 | 261 | 224 |
| B.A. (Hons.) | Political Science | 323 | 310 | 313 | 281 | 248 |
| B.A. (Hons.) | Psychology | 314 | 290 | 298 | 266 | 225 |
| B.A. (Hons.) | English | 276 | 242 | 274 | 210 | 142 |
| B.A. (Hons.) | Geography | 284 | 278 | 297 | 233 | 129 |
Important: Cutoffs change year to year based on applicant pool, exam difficulty, and seat availability. These figures are approximations for planning purposes only. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be released by each university after their counselling process begins.
CUET UG 2026 Participating Universities
Here is the list of participating universities for CUET UG 2025, given below.
| Name of the University | State |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Assam University | Assam |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| Central University of South Bihar | Bihar |
| Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat |
| Central University of Haryana | Haryana |
| Central University of the Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
| Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Kerala | Kerala |
| Central University of Odisha | Odisha |
| Central University of Punjab | Punjab |
| Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Chhattisgarh |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttrakhand |
| Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra |
| Manipur University | Manipur |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram |
| Nagaland University | Nagaland |
| North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya |
| Pondicherry University | Puducherry |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Sikkim University | Sikkim |
| Tezpur University | Assam |
| The English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana |
| Tripura University | Tripura |
| University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| University of Delhi | Delhi |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Visva Bharati University | West Bengal |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar |
| Central Sanskrit University, Delhi | Delhi |
| Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | Delhi |
| National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh |
