CUET UG 2026 Latest Updates: Important Rules, Exam Scheme, Dates, Fees & Application Guidelines

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the sole national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate programs in participating universities across India.

While most students focus solely on the exam pattern and syllabus, the CUET UG 2026 information bulletin contains several crucial rules and updates regarding eligibility, the application process, document uploads, the exam schedule, and the role of the NTA all of which are equally important for successful admission.

This blog compiles all the latest CUET UG 2026 updates, explained in simple language, based on the official PDF document.

CUET UG 2026: Latest Official Highlights

Particular	Details
Exam Name	CUET (UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Subjects	37
Maximum Subjects Allowed	05
Official Website	https://cuet.nta.nic.in

 

CUET UG 2026 Eligibility & Qualifying Examinations (Official)

Age Limit

 

• There is NO age limit for CUET UG 2026.
• Candidates who have passed Class 12 or are appearing in 2026 are eligible.
• However, candidates must satisfy age criteria (if any) set by the University / Institution where admission is sought.
• Qualifying Examinations Accepted
• Candidates must have passed any one of the following:
• Class 12 examination from a recognized Central/State Board (CBSE, CISCE, etc.)
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination
• Two-year course of Joint Services Wing of NDA
• Senior Secondary examination by NIOS (minimum 5 subjects)
• Any Public School/Board/University exam recognized as equivalent to Class 12 by AIU/UGC
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination
• Diploma recognized by AICTE or State Board (minimum 3 years)
• GCE (Advanced Level) – London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
• Class 12 examination from a foreign board recognized by AIU
• If Class 12 is not public, candidate must have passed at least one public examination earlier

 

 

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CUET UG 2026 Examination Scheme (Updated)

Subjects Structure

 

• 13 Languages
• 23 Domain Subjects
• 01 General Aptitude Test
• Maximum 05 subjects can be selected (Languages + Domain + General Aptitude combined)

 

 

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Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Questions per Subject	50 (All compulsory)
Duration	60 minutes per subject
Mode	CBT
Shifts	Multiple shifts (based on candidates & subject choices)

Marking Scheme

 

• Correct Answer: +5 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• No marks for unattempted questions

 

 

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Medium of Examination

 

• CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in 13 Indian languages
• Language chosen during application cannot be changed later
• If any discrepancy arises, English version will be treated as final

 

 

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CUET UG 2026 Important Dates (Official)

Event	Dates
Online Application	03 - 30 January 2026
Last Date of Fee Payment	31 January 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window	02 - 04 February 2026
Exam Dates	11 - 31 May 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card	To be announced
Result	To be announced

 

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CUET UG 2026 Application Fee (Confirmed)

Category	Up to 03 Subjects	Each Additional Subject
General (UR)	Rs.1000	Rs.400
OBC-NCL / EWS	Rs.900	Rs.375
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender	Rs.800	Rs.350
Centres Outside India	Rs.4500	Rs.1800

Fee once paid is non-refundable.

 

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Document Upload Guidelines (Very Important)

Photograph

 

• Live photograph + scanned passport-size photo
• Colour photo with 80% face visible
• White background, no mask
• Size: 10 KB – 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)

 

Signature

 

• JPG/JPEG format
• Size: 10 KB – 50 KB

 

Disability / UDID Certificate (if applicable)

 

• PDF format
• Size: 50 KB – 300 KB

 

Identity Proof

 

• JPG/JPEG (10 KB – 200 KB) if not using Aadhaar/DigiLocker

 

 

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Password Rules & Security Guidelines

Password must be 8–13 characters

Must include:

 

• One uppercase letter
• One lowercase letter
• One numeric digit
• One special character

 

Do not share password with anyone

Password can be reset using:

 

• Security question
• Email
• SMS verification code

 

Role of NTA vs Universities (Clarified)

NTA Responsibilities

 

• Registration
• Exam conduction
• Answer key & challenges
• Result declaration
• Scorecard hosting

 

NTA Does NOT Handle

 

• Counselling
• Seat allotment
• Admission disputes
• University-specific eligibility issues

 

Each university prepares its own merit list and conducts counselling independently.

 

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Important Instructions for Candidates

 

• Only one application form per candidate is allowed
• Email ID & mobile number must remain active
• Details once submitted cannot be changed later
• No request for change of exam centre/date/shift will be entertained
• Entire process is online only no documents to be sent by post

 

 

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Why These CUET UG 2026 Updates Matter

Many students lose admission chances due to:

 

• Wrong subject selection
• Incorrect documents
• Missing deadlines
• Misunderstanding NTA’s role

 

Understanding these official rules early gives a huge advantage.

 

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Final Note for CUET Aspirants

CUET UG 2026 is not just about preparation, it is about following rules correctly.
Students who combine accurate information + smart preparation always stay ahead.

 

• Read the notification carefully
• Follow dates strictly
• Fill the form cautiously

 

Correct information today saves you from regret tomorrow.