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
| Online Submission of Application Form | 03-30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI | 31 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Particulars | 02-04 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | To be announced later on the website |
| Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | To be announced later on the website |
| Date of Examination | 11-31 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
| Website | https://cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Declaration of Result on the NTA website | To be announced later on the website |
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:
| Category | CUET (UG) 2026 | |
| Up to 3 Subjects | For each Additional Subject | |
| General (UR) | ₹ 1000/- | ₹ 400/- (each) |
| OBC)- (NCL)/ EWS | ₹ 900/- | ₹ 375/- (each) |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/ Third gender | ₹ 800/- | ₹ 350/- (each) |
| Centres outside India | ₹ 4500/- | ₹ 1800/- (each) |
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 examinations in May 2026, make sure to apply timely, prepare strategically, and stay updated. Visit the official CUET-UG portal today to complete your registration before 30 January 2026, verify essential documents like Aadhaar and category certificates, and begin a structured preparation plan tailored to your chosen subjects.
Don’t wait, your future starts now!
