CUET-UG 2026

Introduction

CUET provides a common platform and equal opportunity to students nationwide, including those from rural and remote regions, by standardising the higher education admission process. A single examination enables candidates to reach a wide range of institutions and simplifies the admissions journey by reducing reliance on a multitude of individual university tests.

For academic session 2026- 27, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores will be used for admission into UG Programmes in all Central Universities/ Participating Universities. The list of Central Universities/Participating Universities may be seen at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/universities/ 

Important Dates  

Application Fees

Candidates may choose up to a maximum of 05 subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test. Fees will be calculated based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. The following fee structure is applicable for CUET (UG) – 2026: 

Broad Features

Registration & Subjects

• Online registration through the official CUET portal.
• Total subjects offered: 37 (13 languages + 23 domain-specific subjects + 1 general aptitude test)

Exam Medium

• Conducted in 13 Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).

Choice & Syllabus

• Candidates may choose up to 5 subjects (including language and general aptitude) regardless of their Class 12 subject combinations.
• Language Tests: Focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and literary aptitude.
• Domain Subjects: Based on NCERT syllabi.
• General Aptitude Test: Includes general knowledge, current affairs, reasoning, quantitative ability.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Questions per paper: 50 compulsory questions.
• Duration: 60 minutes per test paper.
• Marking Scheme:
  +5 for correct answers
  −1 for incorrect answers 

Conclusion 

The CUET-UG 2026 exam stands as one of the most sought-after entrance tests for aspiring undergraduate students across India. With 37 subjects to choose from and exams conducted in multiple languages, CUET aims to democratise access to higher education while ensuring fairness and academic rigour, as envisioned by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

As millions of students gear up for the CUET-UG examinations in May 2026, make sure to apply timely, prepare strategically, and stay updated on all notifications. The online application process was initially open from 03 January 2026 to 30 January 2026, with the last date for fee payment being 31 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Subsequently, the deadline was extended up to 04 February 2026, and the fee payment window remained open until 07 February 2026. The NTA has received multiple representations from candidates requesting a further extension of the last date for submission of application forms and payment of application fees. 3. In response to the requests received, the NTA has decided to re-open the submission of the online application form and payment of the application fee from 23 February 2026 (Afternoon) to 26 February 2026 (upto 11:50 PM), to facilitate the candidate. 

Visit the official CUET-UG portal to complete your registration, verify essential documents and begin a structured preparation plan tailored to your chosen subjects. 

Don’t wait, your future starts now!

Last updated: 23 February 2026