CUET UG 2025/26

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an entrance exam for UG admissions to 280+ universities, including 45+ Central Universities (like DU, BHU, JMI, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, and University of Hyderabad). The exam will test a student's language aptitude, subject knowledge, and general mental ability.

In case of a tie between 2 or more students with the same CUET score choosing the same college and course, their class 12th Board marks (Best of 3, 4, and 5 subsequently) will be considered. Yet, in a tie, the age will be the final tiebreaker. The older student will get the seat.

The CUET scores will be used for UG admissions to undergraduate courses of 45+ Central Universities, including Delhi University, BHU, Jamia Millia Islamia, JNU, AMU, University of Allahabad, and University of Hyderabad.

CUET 2025 will be conducted in a hybrid (both online/offline) mode by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

CUET syllabus comprises the complete NCERT syllabus of class 12 for respective subjects. CUET is designed to evaluate one's understanding of language, knowledge of subjects studied in class XII and general reasoning and quantitative skills.

For every correct attempt, 5 marks will be awarded. For every incorrect attempt, 1 mark will be deducted. There will be no penalty for unattempted questions.

CUET 2025 will be conducted in a single slot for online and offline modes. The detailed timings will be announced later.

Any student who has passed their class XII Boards or is appearing for it in the current year can fill out the application form and seek admission to any participating universities.

Going by the previous experiences of CUET, the test is expected to be moderately difficult to easy. CUET is a mix of General Ability Tests, language understanding, and subjects studied in class XII. One can excel and score well if one is determined and focused, coupled with the right approach, practice, and preparation.

The registration process for CUET 2025 will Tentatively start at the end of February.

The National Testing Agency entrusted to conduct the CUET exam will release the sample paper in due course. However, Career Launcher provides free previous year's question papers and sample mocks. To access it, Click here.

A candidate can apply for multiple courses and Universities, based on fulfilment of the eligibility criteria as determined by respective universities. There is no upper or lower limit to the number of universities a candidate can apply.

Yes. One can appear for CUET even when one is due to appear for the Class XII Boards exams. But one will need to produce the marksheet/certificates about fulfilling the eligibility criteria for the Course/University applied, at the time of admissions.

As of now, CUET is conducted only once a year.

Yes, Only CUET scores will now be accepted for admissions to undergraduate programs in all the Central and many other Universities (250+) participating in CUET.

Admissions are handled at the level of each of the participating universities for the respective program. The relevant universities will decide the cut-off for each program based on the CUET scores of applicants.

The National Testing Agency entrusted to conduct the CUET exam will release the sample paper in due course. However, Career Launcher provides free sample mock, which can be accessed from the free account at Career Launcher myzone For which you need to register first.

The registration process for CUET 2025 will Tentatively start at the end of February.

A total of 44+ Central Universities will accept CUET UG score; with each University having its own criteria for admissions. One can apply to as many Universities one wishes for. However, it is not mandatory to select all the universities in the application form. A student is eligible to register and participate in the counselling process of any of the participating universities, with a valid CUET score. Decision to select the university should be based on cost, quality of education and placement opportunities among others.

There are 44+ Central Universities and a total of 250+ universities participating in the CUET (UG) 2024. Together, they will offer more than 3 lakh seats for various undergraduate courses.

Yes. SRCC, Hindu College, St. Stephens' College are affiliated to University of Delhi, which is a Central University. Thus, those and all other colleges of Delhi University will follow the rules as decided by the University of Delhi.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a Central University founded in 1916. CUET 2022, and onwards, will be mandatory for all Central Universities in the country. Accordingly, BHU will not be conducting its own entrance any more for B.Com.; and will, instead, accept the scores of CUET.

Yes. CUET is mandatory for admissions to undergraduate programs in all the colleges affiliated to a Central University. If you wish to study B.A (Hons) in any discipline from any of the affiliated colleges of Delhi University, you will need to take CUET.

The University of Hyderabad offers Five-Year Integrated Master of Science (M.Sc.) in various disciplines. As it is a Central University, established in 1974 by an Act of the Parliament, it will be part of CUET; and will admit students based on CUET scores.

Yes. Being a Central University, JNU will be part of CUET; and will accept CUET scores for admissions into its undergraduate courses.