CUET UG 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application

The CUET 2026 registration has started on 3rd January 2026. The last date to register for CUET UG 2026 is on 30 January 2026. Candidates should select CUET subjects that align with their Class 12th subjects. CUET 2026 is conducted by NTA for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages, and General Aptitude Test. The CUET exam date is from May 11th to May 31st 2026, which will be in computer-based format.

The CUET 2026 syllabus has been released on the official website, and candidates can download the PDF on the official website for 37 subjects. CUET UG exam is a national-level entrance exam conducted for UG admissions into central, state, and other participating universities.

The following is a quick snapshot of the CUET UG exam for 2026 aspirants:

CUET UG exam is a national-level entrance exam conducted for UG admissions across state, central, and participating universities across India. The exam offers courses, such as BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, and integrated UG courses. Students who have passed class 10+2 or are appearing for it can appear for the CUET UG exam, subject to university-specific and course-specific eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted in CBT mode with the MCQ question type, including language test, domain-specific subjects, and general aptitude test. NTA conducts the CUET UG exam in 13 languages.

Aspirants who are appearing for the CUET UG 2026 should know the exam dates to avoid missing important exam events:

Note: The CUET exam event dates mentioned are tentative. Candidates should visit the official website to get all the updated details.

Before applying for CUET UG 2026, students are required meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates are required to pass or be appearing in class 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
• No minimum age criteria have been provided, but you must meet the age requirements for the individual university or course.

NTA has released the CUET application form 2026 on their official website cuet.nta.nic.in.  Students aspiring to apply to central universities for UG admissions can start registering for the exam. The registration window will be open till January 30, 2026. Moreover, to stay updated, keep checking the official website. Here’s the CUET UG registration dates 2026:

Here’s on how to apply for CUET UG exam for 2026. Students can check the section below to know the complete process:

Step 1: Online registration

• Visit the CUET’s official website, cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Register for the CUET UG 2026 by entering your name, date of birth, mobile number number, and email ID.
• Create a password and note down the application number for future reference.

Step 2: Enter and fill personal details

• After logging in, enter the parent's name, gender, nationality, valid ID details, and contact & address details.
• Ensure that all details entered matched class 10th and 12th markscard.
• Provide class and 12th academic details, including stream, subjects, and marks.

Step 4: Select CUET UG subjects and exam cities

• Students can choose up to 5 subjects, which fall under language tests, domain subjects, and general tests.
• Select the subjects based on the eligibility criteria of your chosen courses and universities.
• Choose at least 4 preferred exam cities based on availability.

Step 6: Upload documents

• CUET UG 2026 Registration Documents Required:
  • Class 10th or 12th marksheets
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Valid proof of ID
  • Signature
  • Caste certificate

Step 7: Pay the application fee

• After entering all the required details, pay the CUET application fee.
• The application fee depends on the category and the number of subjects selected. The application fee is INR 1,000 for General, INR 900 for OBC-NCL and EWS, INR 800 for SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender, and INR 4500 for International Candidates
• The application fee can be paid either through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 8: Submit the application form

• Review all the entered details carefully and submit the application form.
• Save and download the confirmation page and payment receipt. 

The CUET UG 2026 exam is a national-level entrance exam for UG admission across universities in India. The exam pattern is designed to assess students’ domain knowledge, language skills, and general aptitude. The following is the CUET UG exam pattern for 2026:

CUET UG 2026 Exam Structure

Note: 5 marks will be allotted for each correct answer, 1 negative mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 mark for unanswered questions in the CUET UG 2026 exam.

NTA prescribes the CUET UG syllabus 2026, largely based on the Class 12 NCERT curriculum. Below is the syllabus for the aspirants’ better understanding of subjects and their smart preparation:

Students can choose up to 5 subjects, ensuring they meet course eligibility and university requirements, as selecting the wrong subject can lead to disqualification during counselling.

The following are the top CUET UG 2026 participating universities for UG admissions in science, commerce, arts, and other professional courses. These colleges are ranked based on the NIRF ranking 2025:

The CUET UG admit card 2026 will be released a few days before the exam, expected in May 2026. To download the admit card, students need to follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the CUET UG Admit Card 2026 tab
• Enter your provided Application Number and Date of Birth
• The admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the admit card pdf and keep a copy for future requirements

CUET counselling 2026 is the most important stage of admission for candidates who qualify for the CUET UG entrance exam. It is the post-result admission process conducted by individual universities. To participate in the counselling and seat allocation process, candidates are required to apply to the university admission portals separately. Tentatively, university registration will start in June 2026, choice filling and preferences in July 2026, first seat allotment in July to August 2026, followed by other seat allotment rounds in August 2026.

Students can expect their CUET UG results 2026 after the third or fourth week of the completion of the exam. Visit the official website at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ to receive regular updates and notices.

Steps to Check CUET UG Results 2026:

• Visit the CUET UG official website, https://cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the available CUET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard link.
• Enter your application number and date of birth or password if required.
• Submit the details.
• Download the scorecard and keep it for future references

The CUET UG scorecard 2026 will consist of the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, subject-wise normalised scores, subject-wise percentile, qualifying status, and examination year