CUET 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Registration & Tentative Exam Dates, Preparation, etc.

CUET 2026: NTA has not yet released the CUET 2026 Exam notification on its official website. Usually it releases the official notification around October-November, each year. Students must be vigilant and keep a tab on all the updates regarding CUET UG 2026. When the notification will be released all the details will be updated here. The detailed CUET 2026 notification will mention the following details

  • Registration open dates
  • Last date to register and apply for CUET 2026 UG
  • Tentative exam dates

The NTA will conduct the CUET (UG) 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.

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Follow this article to briefly learn essential details (tentative) of CUET 2026. All the crucial information like the CUET 2026 syllabus registration & application process, eligibility, latest exam pattern, etc. has been thoroughly discussed here. Students can also download the CUET previous year question papers and sample paper to kickstart their CUET 2026 preparation.

CUET 2026 Overview

It is the second biggest UG entrance exam in the country. More than 15 lakh students are expected to register and appear in CUET 2026 for merely 3 lakh UG seats, combining all the participating universities. Check the brief overview of CUET UG 2026 to understand its significance.

The CUET 2026 syllabus for domain subjects will be the complete NCERT class 12 syllabus for respective subjects.

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What is CUET UG Exam?

CUET (UG) is a national-level entrance exam for admissions to 217 participating universities. Previously, UG admissions were based on Class 12 scores. However, the irregular marking schemes across various Boards and other variables gave undue advantages to a few students. The CUET UG (a joint initiative of the UGC & MoE) will provide a level playing ground to all aspiring UG students.

Further, the CUET (UG) scores are the sole criteria for admission to the UG programs of all the participating universities. The class 12 board marks are only considered if there is a tie between two students' CUET scores who have applied for the same course and college.

As of now, there are no official dates for the CUET 2026 exam. However, following the past year’s trend the exam will tentatively be conducted in the month of May-June 2026. The detailed timeline will be updated once NTA releases any official announcement.

The CUET UG exam is conducted by the NTA, once a year. The CUET 2026 will tentatively be conducted in the month of May-June 2026. However, students must wait till there are any official updates from the NTA.

CUET UG is conducted nationwide for admission to all the participating universities. Approximately 217 universities are expected to accept CUET scores for UG admission in 2026.

CUET UG is not a very difficult exam to crack. However, to secure admission to the top colleges or universities students must score excellently. This requires supervised preparation and dedication of the students.


CUET 2026 Notifications

The official CUET 2026 notification is expected around October end or November 2025. However, this will only declare the tentative exam dates. For a detailed notification regarding the registration, application, and exam dates, students have to wait till February 2026.

Brief CUET 2026 highlight

Category

Details

Name of the exam

Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG)

Exam conducting authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Application mode

Online

Official website

TBA

Participating universities

Total 217 (Including 47 central universities)

Exam mode

Online - CBT mode

Subjects offered

37 (Combining all three sections)


CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates

NTA will not officially announce the CUET 2026 exam dates for UG till the end of October, 2025. Meanwhile, students can check the tentative exam dates (based on previous year's schedule) to estimate a date and schedule their CUET 2026 preparation accordingly.

CUET 2026 exam dates & detailed timeline

CUET Events

CUET 2026 Tentative Dates

Registration starts

Mid-February 2026

Registration closes

Last week of March 2026

Last date for the application fee

Last week of March 2026

Correction window

1st week of April 2026

Announcement of the exam city slip

1st week of May 2026

Admit card

2nd week of May 2026

Exam dates

May-June 2026

Display of Answer Key

2nd week of June 2026

Declaration of result

Last week of June 2026

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CUET 2026 Syllabus

While preparing for CUET 2026 UG, candidates must also take care of their Board exam preparations. Therefore, students should check the detailed Board and CUET syllabus 2026 to prepare adequately and ensure they secure excellent scores in both exams.

Check the table below for the detailed stream & subject-wise CUET 2026 syllabus for all the domain subjects.

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CUET Exam Pattern 2026

A few significant changes were implemented in the exam pattern in 2025. Hence, the CUET 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain the same. The brief exam pattern for CUET 2026 will tentatively be as follows:

CUET 2026 exam pattern essential details

Particulars

Details

CUET 2026 paper

Section I: Languages (13 languages)

Section II: Domain-Specific (23 subjects)

Section III: General Aptitude Test

Slots & Duration

Single-slot (Slot duration will be announced later)

No. of questions

50 compulsory question from each subjects

Exam duration

60 minutes for all the paper

Mode of Exam

Online (CBT)

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 CUET 2026 syllabus and preparation source.

Some significant changes were made in the exam pattern in 2025. There are no updates regarding changes in the CUET 2026 exam pattern, which is expected to remain the same.


CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

All aspiring students must check the CUET 2026 eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria include academic qualification, age limit, candidate nationality, etc. Besides these general CUET 2026 guidelines, each university will have distinct course-wise admission criteria. Students are advised to visit the official university website to check the detailed course-wise eligibility criteria.

According to NTA, the common CUET eligibility criteria will include the following:

However, students must note that the UG admission criteria for participating universities will be different from the common CUET eligibility criteria for appearing in the test. For detailed admission eligibility, students must visit the official website of their desired university and check there.

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CUET 2026 Registration

The CUET 2026 registration and application process will tentatively begin in the month of February (last week) 2026. The registration and CUET application form filling is an extensive process. Over the years the process has remained the same (except minor changes). Students must know the tentative CUET 2026 registration dates, and the detailed process to complete their registration, and fill out the CUET application form on time.

For CUET 2026 registration process will tentatively involve the following steps:

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 and submit it.

Step 4: Validate the details in the preview application section and click “Submit and Send OTP on mobile”.

Step 5: Complete the verification by entering the OTP received on the registered mobile number/email ID.


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CUET UG 2026 Application Form

After completing the registration process, students can log in to their dashboard by entering the login details and fill out the CUET 2026 application form. Filling out the CUET application form is a brief process. Therefore, students must thoroughly read the information bulletin and understand each step to fill out the CUET form seamlessly. Students must cautiously fill in all the details and ensure no mistakes.

How to Fill CUET UG Application Form 2026

The CUET form filling involves multiple steps. Each step requires students to fulfill unique details and proceed to the next. The detailed steps are mentioned below.

Step 1: Personal details

Step 2: Educational qualifications

Step 3: Course and university preferences

Step 4: Subject selection

Step 5: Document uploading

Step 6: Verification and payment

CUET 2026 Application Form: Documents Required

To fill out the CUET form 2026, students will be required to keep the following documents ready -

CUET 2026 Application Form Fees

CUET 2026 application fee details (tentative)

No. of subjects

Centres in India

Centers Outside India

General (UR)

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender

First 3 Subjects

1000/-

900/-

800/-

4500/-

For Each Additional Subject

400/-

375/-

350/-

1800/-

Note:


CUET Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates aspiring to write CUET 2026 should thoroughly review the CUET previous year question papers to understand the test's tentative pattern. 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:

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CUET Subject

Direct Link

All domain subjects + English & GT (From CUET 2024, 2023, & 2022)

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CUET Mock Test 2026

CUET UG 2026 will be a tricky entrance to crack and score good marks. Students must prepare effectively with the best resources, ace CUET 2026 and score the maximum marks. This will ensure they secure a seat at the top colleges and universities with their desired course. Our CUET free mock test is curated by experts and tests students' readiness for the mega entrance test, i.e. CUET 2026.

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CUET 2026 Preparation

The CUET 2026 (UG) will draw unparalleled competition to secure admission at any top university with the desired course. Students must know all the crucial details and put their best foot forward for CUET 2026 preparation.

Moreover, CUET UG does not rule out the significance of the Board results. In case of a tie-breaker scenario for DU (two students with the same CUET score opting for the same college and course), the Board marks will be considered. Go through a brief preparation strategy for CUET UG.

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CUET 2026 Participating Universities

217 universities (including 47 central universities) are expected to participate in CUET UG 2026 and will offer approximately 3 lakh undergraduate seats combined in various courses across their constituent colleges.

Review the complete CUET university list, which will accept CUET 2026 scores for UG admission to its constituent colleges. Check the table below.

CUET 2026 university list

CUET 2026 University List

Aligarh Muslim University

Jamia Millia Islamia

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Banaras Hindu University

Pondicherry University

Central University of Andhra Pradesh

Tezpur University

Central University of Haryana

The English and Foreign Languages University

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

University of Allahabad

Central University of Jammu

University of Delhi

Central University of Jharkhand

University of Hyderabad

Central University of Karnataka

Visva Bharati University

Central University of Rajasthan

Manipur University

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tentative exam dates for CUET 2026 are in May-June 2026.

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 217 universities. Based on the previous year's trend, the CUET 2026 is expected to be moderately difficult. However, the students are advised to prepare comprehensively. To secure admission to top colleges, students must score high marks.

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. Enrolling in a comprehensive coaching program and practicing with various mock test series will help students boost their CUET scores.

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.

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