CUET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon conduct the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes for admission to undergraduate courses in Central Universities and other participating institutions. The examination will be held in Computer Based Test mode across multiple examination centres in India and abroad, as per the official Information Bulletin.
Through CUET UG 2026, candidates can apply to multiple universities using a single entrance test score. The counselling and admission process will be handled separately by the respective universities based on CUET scores and their individual admission criteria.
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination, or are appearing in the qualifying examination, are eligible to apply for CUET UG 2026.
- Minimum marks, subject requirements, and other admission-related conditions will be determined by the respective universities.
Age Limit
- There is no age limit prescribed by NTA for appearing in CUET UG 2026.
- Candidates must fulfil the age criteria, if any, prescribed by the universities to which they are applying.
Exam Pattern of CUET UG
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Subjects | 37 subjects |
| Maximum Subjects Allowed | Up to 5 subjects |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Questions per Test Paper | 50 |
| Duration | 60 minutes per test paper |
| Marking Scheme | +5 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer |
The examination may be conducted in multiple shifts depending on the number of candidates and subject combinations chosen.
Medium of Exam
CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in 13 Indian languages. The question paper will be bilingual, with English and the selected language.
| Assamese | Bengali | Hindi |
| Gujarati | Malayalam | Kannada |
| English | Marathi | Odia |
| Punjabi | Tamil | Telugu |
| Urdu |
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling the CUET UG 2026 application form:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwD/ PwBD certificate, if applicable
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal of CUET UG 2026 by clicking on the link given below in the ‘Important Links’ section.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and examination details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online as per category and subject selection.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fees
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | For each Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 400 |
| OBC-NCL/ EWS | Rs. 900 | Rs. 375 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD/ Third Gender | Rs. 800 | Rs. 350 |
| Centres Outside India | Rs. 4500 | Rs. 1800 |
Key Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 3rd January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30th January 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31st January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 2nd to 4th February 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Examination Dates | 11th to 31st May 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links
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