CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, No of Attempts, Course-wise Eligibility

CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: It is a set of guidelines that students must fulfill to apply and appear for the CUET UG. The CUET 2026 will be conducted in May/June of 2026 by the NTA, and the forms will be released in February. Students must check the detailed CUET eligibility criteria 2026 and fill out the application form on or before the last date (when released). The CUET UG eligibility criteria include the following -

  • Academic qualification
  • Age limit & Nationality
  • University & course-wise eligibility, etc.

According to the NTA guidelines and CUET 2026 eligibility criteria, students must score at least 50% marks in their class 12 Boards (a 5% relaxation is provided to category students) to apply for CUET UG. All students of Indian nationality and students of the NRI or OCI category may also apply. According to CUET eligibility criteria, there is no upper age limit for students to fill out the CUET application form.

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The CUET UG eligibility criteria and the reservation policy have been thoroughly discussed here. The article also briefly highlights the university & course-wise CUET eligibility (for top colleges), enabling students to understand the subject combinations required for various UG programs that the participating universities offer.


CUET Eligibility Criteria: Highlights

  • Common CUET 2026 eligibility criteria differ from each university for UG admission.
  • The weightage of the CUET scores will be at the sole discretion of admission into the participating university.
  • For UG admission to universities through CUET - 2026, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservation policy, qualification, subject combinations, preferences, etc., of the respective University shall be applicable.
  • CUET eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University. Candidates must visit the university and check before filling out the CUET form
  • Mere appearance in the CUET or securing passing marks in the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to any particular program unless he/she fulfills the program-wise eligibility criteria.

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CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The NTA has not declared any changes in the CUET 2026 eligibility criteria and is expected to remain the same. The detailed information is available on the CUET’s official website (exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/). However, if there are any changes in the CUET eligibility criteria for 2026, the same will be updated here.

CUET Eligibility Criteria: Overview

A brief overview of the CUET UG eligibility criteria is given in the table below.

Particular

Details

Exam name

CUET 2026 (UG)

Participating Universities

210+

Qualification required

12th pass or appearing

Marks required

50% and above (relaxation of 5 % for category students)

Age limit

There is no age limit

Nationality

Both Indian and foreign nationals (NRI & OCI candidates) can apply for CUET 2026

Number of attempts

There is no limit (A student can attempt multiple times, provided he/she meet the other criteria)

CUET Eligibility Criteria: Academic Qualifications

Students must pass their class 12 Board exams from any recognised Board as basic academic qualifications required to apply and appear for CUET UG. However, the passing marks required vary category-wise. The details are provided below.

Category

Marks required

General

50% and above

Category Students (SC/ST/OBC/Others)

45% and above

Note: Students appearing for their Boards in 2026 must submit a declaration while applying for CUET (UG) 2026. They have to submit their Board results at the time of admission.

CUET UG Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

The NTA has mentioned that there will be no particular age limit for students to apply and appear in CUET 2026 (UG). Any student who has passed or is appearing in the XII Board exams can apply and sit for CUET (UG).

However, students must note that the universities participating in CUET 2026 might have their own list of eligibility criteria for UG admission (apart from CUET eligibility criteria), which may include an age limit. The general CUET 2026 eligibility criteria differ from the specific university eligibility criteria for admission. Students must visit the university's official website to check the detailed age limit criteria and other program-wise eligibility criteria for that particular university.

CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality

CUET is a common UG admission test for 210+ universities nationwide. Both Indian and foreign nationals (NRI & OCI candidates) seeking to pursue a UG degree from any of the top universities in India can apply for CUET UG 2026. But, they need to fulfill the CUET eligibility criteria outlined by the NTA. To facilitate the smooth conduct of the exam, NTA has test centres located abroad, too.

This is a brief overview of the common CUET 2026 eligibility criteria mentioned by the NTA for applying and appearing for CUET 2026. Further, the detailed university and course-wise eligibility criteria to be considered for admission are mentioned below.

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University & Course-wise CUET Eligibility Criteria

The course list and their respective CUET eligibility criteria for a few top universities in India participating in CUET 2026 are mentioned below.

University of Delhi (DU) - CUET Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the program

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Anthropology

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Biological Sciences

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Botany

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Zoology

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Biomedical Science

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Biochemistry

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Chemistry

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Physics

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Polymer Science

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Computer Science

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Electronics

Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Instrumentation

Physics, Chemistry/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Environmental Science

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Food Technology

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Geology

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Geography, Any one Language

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Mathematics

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Statistics

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Home Science

Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Physics/ Chemistry, Any one from Section II, Any one Language

B.A. (Hons.)

Philosophy

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Journalism

English + Any three from Section II / Section III

B.A. (Hons.)

Political Science

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Social Work

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Sociology

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Multi-Media and Mass Communication

Any one from Section I + Any one from Section II + Section III

B. Com. (Hons.)

B. Com. (Hons.)

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II

B.Com.

B.Com.

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any one from Section II + Section III

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Microbiology

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Any one Language

B.A. (Hons.)

English

English+ Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Applied Psychology

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

History

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

Degree

Five-Year Integrated Program in Journalism

English/ Hindi + Section III

B.A. (Hons.)

Bengali

Bengali + Any three from Section II OR Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Psychology

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Geography

Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II

B.A. (Hons.)

Economics

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II

BMS

Bachelor of Management Studies

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III

BBA(FIA)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis)

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III

BBE

Bachelor of Business Economics

Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III

JNU - CUET Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the Program

B.A. (Hons.)

Pashto

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Persian

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Arabic

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Japanese

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Korean

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Chinese

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

French

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

German

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Spanish

English & General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Russian

English & General Test

COP

Mongolian

English & General Test

COP

Bhasha Indonesia

English & General Test

COP

Urdu

English & General Test

COP

Pashto

English & General Test

COP

Uzbek

English & General Test

COP

Hebrew

English & General Test

COP

Pali

English & General Test

COP

Sanskrit Computational Linguistics

English & General Test

COP

Yoga Philosophy

English & General Test

COP

Vedic Culture

English & General Test

COP

Sanskrit

English & General Test

COP

Natya Shastra

English & General Test

COP

Health Awareness and Wellness

English & General Test

COP

Indian Philosophy

English & General Test

BHU - CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the program

Eligibility

B.A. (Hons.) 

Social Sciences

Language Test (English or Hindi)

and General Test

For B.A. Major in Economics, the candidate must have studied Mathematics as a subject in the High School Examination

B.A

LL.B

Language Test (English or Hindi), Legal Studies and General Test

B.A. (Hons.)

Arts

Language Test (English or Hindi) and General Test (501)

For B.A. Major in Economics with a minors in Mathematics/Statistics, the candidate must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in the High School Examinations

B.Com.

(Hons.) / FMM

Accountancy/Business Studies and. General Test

Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with Commerce / Economics / Maths / Computer Science / Finance / Financial Markets Management / Vocational Courses (related to commerce) as one of the subjects

B.Sc.(Hons.)

Agriculture

Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics or Biology / Chemistry / Physics or Agriculture / Biology / Chemistry

A candidate shall be eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) if he/she has passed the 10+2/Intermediate examination in Agriculture or Science (with Physics, Chemistry and mathematics/Biology) OR equivalent examination recognized by the University

B.Sc.(Hons.)

Biology Group

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination in the subjects Physics, Chemistry plus any one of the following: Biology, Geology and Geography

B.Sc.(Hons.)

Mathematics Group

Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics

Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination in the subjects Physics, Maths plus any one of the following: Chemistry, Statistics, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Geography

Note: Mandatory eligibility condition for all BHU UG courses:

Hyderabad University - CUET Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the Program

Eligibility

5-Year Integrated M.Sc

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: For admission to Mathematical Sciences, having Mathematics as one of the subjects at the +2 level is essential.

5-Year Integrated M.Sc

Physics

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: For admission to the Physics stream, having Mathematics as one of the subjects at the +2 level is essential.

5-Year Integrated M.Sc.

Chemical Sciences

Chemistry, Physics, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: Candidates seeking admission to I.M.Sc.Chemistry should be able to conduct experiments on its own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments

5-Year Integrated M.Sc

Biology

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects.

5-Year Integrated M.Sc

Applied Geology

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects.

6-Year Integrated M.Optom.

Optometry

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education in science subjects

5-Year Integrated M.Sc

Health Psychology

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 or equivalent.

5-Year Integrated M.A

Economics

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education

5-Year Integrated M.A

History

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education

5-Year Integrated M.A

Political Science

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education

5-Year Integrated M.A

Sociology

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education

5-Year Integrated M.A

Anthropology

General Test, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education

B.Sc.

 

Chemistry, Physics, English

With a minimum of 60% marks at the +2 level of education with Science subjects only. NOTE: Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc.(Honours) Chemistry should be able to conduct experiments on its own. There will be no provision for allowing any assistance or scribe to do the experiments

AMU - CUET UG Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the Program

Eligibility for the programme

B.Voc.

Production Technology

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

B.Voc.

Polymer & Coating Technology

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/Biology or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

B.Voc.

Fashion Design & Garment Technology

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate. OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons)

Sanskrit

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from AMU AMU-recognised institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons)

Women Studies

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons)

Hindi

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Community Science

English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Home Science

Senior Secondary School Certificate in Agriculture or Science (With Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Home Science) or an equivalent examination with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Statistics

English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Note: The candidate should have passed Mathematics at the qualifying examination for admission to B.Sc. (Hons./Research) with Statistics as a Major Subject.

B.Sc. (Hons.)

Geography

English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics

Senior Secondary School Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology/ Geography/ Computer Science or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons.)

Philosophy

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons.)

Education

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

B.A. (Hons.)

Linguistics

English, General Test

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. OR Degree/Sanad from an AMU-recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

Jamia Millia Islamia - CUET Eligibility Criteria

Degree

Course

Subjects/Papers mapped to the Program

Eligibility for the program

B.A. (Hons)

Economics

Economics

Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate of the best 5 papers.

B.A. (Hons)

History

History

Eligibility: Senior Sec. School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate or the subject concerned.

B.Sc.

Biotechnology

Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Eligibility: Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in each science subject, i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics.

B.Sc

(Hons) Physics

Physics

Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the subject concerned

B.Sc (Hons)

Chemistry

CHEMISTRY

Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and/or Biology and 50% marks in Chemistry subject.

B.Sc (Hons)

Applied Mathematics

MATHEMATICS

Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and the subject concerned

The above are a few detailed courses and CUET eligibility criteria for a few top universities participating in CUET 2026. To check the brief course-wise CUET 2026 eligibility criteria for all the participating universities, visit the official NTA CUET website.


CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Board Marks

The common CUET eligibility criteria for applying and appearing for CUET (UG) might not emphasize the importance of Board marks, but they will play a crucial role in the final counselling process for UG admission. The CUET scorecard of the students will be the sole criteria for UG admission, but what happens when two or more students with the same CUET score opt for the same course and college? How do the colleges decide whom to award the seat to?

The University of Delhi (DU) has officially announced the criteria for the tiebreaker scenario. The university has announced that if there is a tie between the CUET score of two or more students applying for the same course and college, their Board marks will be considered. Initially, the best of 3 and the best of 4 and 5 will be considered. If a tie remains, the older student will get the seat. In this way, even the student's age can be considered in the CUET eligibility criteria for DU UG admission.

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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Reservation Policy

CUET is an entrance exam for admissions to Undergraduate courses in 210+ universities, including 47+ central universities. Each participating university (central) must follow the standard CUET reservation policy set by the Government of India concerning intake capacity. All the central universities participating in CUET 2026 will follow the same CUET reservation policy. The same is mentioned below.

CUET Reservation Policy

Category

Reservation

General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)

10%

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer)

27%

Persons with Disability

5% in each category

To avail of the reservation benefit based on caste (or any other category as specified), a candidate must be able to produce valid documents to support their claims. The official announcement for CUET (UG) 2026 will include detailed information and a proforma for category certificates.

Candidates have to ensure two important things about the certificate for their CUET 2026 eligibility criteria - reservation policy (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD):

Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the CUET UG eligibility criteria before filling out the CUET form.


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