CUET 2026 is a nationwide entrance exam for UG admission to more than 210 universities (including DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, etc.). NTA has officially announced that it will conduct the CUET 2026 UG entrance exam in May (11-31) 2026. Along with the CUET 2026 exam dates, NTA has also released the CUET registration and application form. Students must check the brief CUET 2026 notification and follow all the CUET UG 2026 crucial details here!
Students must visit the official NTA website to download the CUET 2026 notification and complete the CUET form. A few CUET 2026 important dates are as follows:
Follow this article till the end to breifly learn about all the important details about CUET 2026.
CUET 2026 is the second biggest UG entrance exam in the country in terms of test takers. Approximately 14 lakh students are expected to register and appear in CUET 2026 for merely 3 lakh UG seats, combining all the participating universities. The NTA will conduct CUET 2026 across 400+ centres across India & abroad and in 13 different languages. While English & Hindi will be available at all the centres, the availability of the other exam languages will vary from state to state.
The NTA (exam conducting body) has released the official notification for CUET 2026, declaring all the key dates and important details.
Check the key highlights of CUET UG 2026:
The CUET 2026 syllabus for domain subjects will be the complete NCERT class 12 syllabus for respective subjects.
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Get PDFCUET (UG) is a national-level common entrance exam for admissions to 210+ participating universities. CUET 2026 will provide a level playing ground to all aspiring UG students to secure admission to their dream college.
CUET UG 2026 scores will be the sole criteria for admission to the UG programs of all the participating central universities. The other participating universities will accept CUET 2026 scores for admission to selected UG courses.
On January 3rd, NTA declared the CUET 2026 registration process open, inviting applications from all the eligible students. The CUET form-filling process will remain open till January 30th. Students are advised to fill out the application form within the given timeframe and pay the required fees by January 31, 11:50 PM.
The CUET UG exam is conducted by the NTA once a year. The CUET 2026 will be conducted in May (11-31) 2026.
CUET UG is conducted nationwide for admission to all the 210+ participating universities.
CUET UG is not a very difficult exam to crack. However, to secure admission to the top colleges or universities, students must aspire to score the maximum marks.
CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in a solely online CBT mode, as confirmed in the official notification.
The NTA has released the official CUET 2026 notification, declaring the registration process open and also releasing the CUET 2026 exam dates.
CUET 2026 exam dates & brief timeline
While preparing for CUET 2026 UG, candidates must also take care of their Board exam preparations. Therefore, students must check the detailed Board and CUET syllabus 2026 to prepare effectively and secure maximum marks.
Check the table below for the detailed stream & subject-wise CUET 2026 syllabus for all the domain subjects.
CUET 2026 syllabus for Arts/Humanities stream subjects
Commerce stream subjects syllabus for CUET 2026
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Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus |
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CUET exam 2026 syllabus for Science stream subjects
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Get PDFThe CUET 2026 exam pattern will remain the same as the previous year. The brief exam pattern for CUET 2026 will be as follows:
CUET 2026 exam pattern
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Particulars |
Details |
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CUET 2026 paper |
Section I: Languages (13 languages) Section II: Domain-Specific (23 subjects) Section III: General Aptitude Test |
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Slots & Duration |
Single-slot (Slot duration will be announced later) |
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No. of questions |
50 compulsory questions in each subject |
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Exam duration |
60 minutes for all the papers |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (CBT) |
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Exam Language |
The exam will be conducted in 13 languages |
The CUET 2026 syllabus for all the domain subjects will comprise the entire Class 12 NCERT syllabus for respective subjects.
NCERT books will be the go-to and most reliable source for the CUET 2026 syllabus and preparation.
There are no changes in the CUET 2026 exam pattern. It will remain the same as it was in 2025.
According to the official CUET marking scheme, each correct answer will carry 5 marks, and there will be a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
The CUET 2026 eligibility criteria include academic qualification, age limit, candidate nationality, etc. Besides these general CUET 2026 guidelines, each university will have distinct course-wise eligibility criteria.
The CUET 2026 eligibility criteria - Key highlights
However, students must visit the official university website for detailed course-wise CUET eligibility criteria.
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Get PDFThe CUET 2026 registration and application process is live now!
Students must note that the CUET 2026 registration last date is January 30, 2026 (till 11:50 PM).
Steps to register for CUET 2026
Step 1: Click the “New Candidate Register Here” button.
Step 2: Download the information bulletin and read it carefully.
Step 3: Fill out the CUET registration 2026 form by providing all the required details.
Step 4: Validate the details in the preview section and “submit and send OTP on mobile”.
Step 5: Complete the verification by entering the OTP.
After completing the registration process, students can log in to their dashboard by entering their login details and fill out the CUET 2026 application form. Filling out the CUET form is a lengthy process. Therefore, students must thoroughly read the information bulletin and understand each step before proceeding to fill out the CUET form.
How to Fill CUET UG Application Form 2026?
The detailed step-wise process to apply for CUET 2026 is mentioned below.
What are the documents required to fill out the CUET form?
To fill out the CUET form 2026, students will be required to keep the following documents ready:
Students are charged a nominal fee, which is used by the NTA to smoothly conduct the exam across 400+ centres nationwide.
CUET 2026 application fee
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No. of subjects |
Centres in India |
Centres Outside India |
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General (UR) |
OBC-NCL/EWS |
SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender |
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First 3 Subjects |
1000/- |
900/- |
800/- |
4500/- |
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For Each Additional Subject |
400/- |
375/- |
350/- |
1800/- |
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Candidates aspiring to appear for CUET 2026 must thoroughly review the CUET previous year question papers to understand the test's pattern and identify important topics. Going through the previous year’s questions & CUET sample paper will be a great stepping stone to begin CUET 2026 preparation.
Benefits of solving the CUET previous year question papers:
CUET Previous Year Question Papers PDF Download
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CUET Subject |
Direct Link |
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All domain subjects + English & GT (From CUET 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022) |
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Get PDFThe best and most reliable resources are the NCERT textbooks. Apart from that, students must refer to the CUET sample paper, PYQPs, and attempt the CUET mock test.
No, apart from CUET registration, students must also register for the respective universities counselling process to participate in the admission process.
No, foreign nationals (NRI & OCI candidates only) are also eligible to apply for CUET UG.
Students can register for CUET UG till January 30 (11:50 PM) and must pay the application fee by January 31 (11:50 PM)
CUET UG 2026 will be a tricky entrance to crack. Students must prepare effectively with the best resources, ace the CUET 2026 and score the maximum marks. This will ensure they secure a seat at the top colleges and universities with their desired course.
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The CUET 2026 (UG) will draw unparalleled competition. Students must know all the crucial details and put their best foot forward for CUET 2026 preparation. Go through a brief preparation strategy to ace CUET UG.
CUET Preparation Tips:
210+ universities (including 47 central universities) will participate in CUET 2026 and will offer approximately 3 lakh undergraduate seats combined in various courses across their constituent colleges.
CUET 2026 university list - Top Universities
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CUET 2026 University List |
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Aligarh Muslim University |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
Jawaharlal Nehru University |
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Banaras Hindu University |
Pondicherry University |
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Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
Tezpur University |
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Central University of Haryana |
The English and Foreign Languages University |
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Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
University of Allahabad |
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Central University of Jammu |
University of Delhi |
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Central University of Jharkhand |
University of Hyderabad |
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Central University of Karnataka |
Visva Bharati University |
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Central University of Rajasthan |
Manipur University |
Review the complete CUET university list, which will accept CUET 2026 scores for UG admission to its constituent colleges.
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The CUET 2026 will be conducted in May 2026, from 11th to 31st.
CUET 2026 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in an online CBT mode.
The CUET UG is a nationwide test for admission to 210+ universities. Based on the previous year’s trend, the CUET 2026 is expected to be moderately difficult.
The first step for CUET preparation is to comprehensively review the syllabus. After grasping the syllabus, students must analyze their strengths and weaknesses to prepare a thorough study plan.
A student can choose a maximum of 5 subjects in CUET 2025. However, students also have the option of choosing either 3 or 4 subjects for CUET as well.
Students aspiring for UG admissions can take the CUET UG anytime after passing class 12. Currently, there is no upper age limit for applying for CUET UG.