CUET UG 2026
The Common University Entrance Test, known as CUET (UG) 2026, is a nationwide entrance examination organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate courses offered by Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, along with other participating universities, institutions, autonomous colleges, and organizations.
CUET aims to create a single, transparent admission process and provide equal chances to students from all parts of the country, including rural and remote regions. Through one common exam, candidates can apply to multiple universities and colleges, making the admission process more accessible and efficient across different types of institutions such as Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities.
For the 2026–27 academic session, the CUET (UG) 2026 examination is scheduled to be held from 11 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. This article provides complete information to help students understand the exam process, eligibility, and other important details related to CUET (UG) 2026.
Common University Entrance Test Details
Name of exam: Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG) – 2026 ]
Name of organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Type of exam: Entrance exam
Date of exam: From 11th May 2026 to 31st May 2026 (Tentative)
Mode of exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode
Type of questions: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questio
Medium of exam: 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu )
Type of course: Undergraduate (UG)
Academic Session: 2026-2027
Mode of application: Online
Helpline:
Email ID: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
Contact Number: 011- 40759000 / 011-69227700
Eligibility Criteria of CUET UG Exam
Age Requirement:
There is no upper or lower age restriction to apply for CUET (UG) 2026.
Educational Eligibility:
Students who have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination, as well as those who will be appearing in the Class 12 exam in 2026, are eligible to take the CUET (UG) 2026 test. However, candidates must also meet any specific age or eligibility rules set by the university or institution where they wish to seek admission.
Year of Passing Criteria:
Conditions related to the year of passing Class 12 or equivalent will be governed by the admission rules of individual universities or institutions. Applicants are advised to check the official websites of their preferred institutions to confirm eligibility before applying.
Examination Fee of CUET
For CUET (UG) – 2026, fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. The following fee structure is applicable for CUET (UG) – 2026 :
| Category | Up to 03 Subjects | For each Additional Subject |
| General | ₹ 1000/- | ₹ 400/- |
| OBC- (NCL) / EWS | ₹ 900/- | ₹ 375/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ Third gender | ₹ 800/- | ₹ 350/- |
| Centres outside India | ₹ 4500/- | ₹ 1800/- |
How to Apply for CUET ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for CUET Exam by visiting at official online portal of NTA CUET. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don’t forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of CUET 2026 Exam
# Starting date of submission of online application: 03rd January 2026
# Last date of submission of online application: 30th January 2026 (upto 11.50 PM)
# Issue of admit cards online: To be announced later
# Date for CUET 2026 examination: Between 11th to 31st May 2026 (Tentative)
# Declaration of Result on the NTA website: To be announced later
Important Web-Links of CUET UG Exam
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Participating Universities | Click Here |
| CUET Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
Scheme of CUET UG Examination
Name of exam: CUET (UG) – 2026
Total subjects: 37 (13 Indian languages + 23 domain-specific subjects + 01 General Aptitude Test)
Choice of Test Paper: Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the subjects opted in class XII.
Medium of the Test: 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
Language Subjects: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Domain Subjects:
- Accountancy / Book-Keeping
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology /Biochemistry
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science/ Informatics Practices
- Economics/ Business Economics
- Environmental Science
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts
- Geography/ Geology
- History
- Home Science
- Knowledge Tradition – Practices of India
- Mass Media/ Mass Communication
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
- Performing Arts – (Dance, Drama and Music)
- Physical Education (Yoga, Sports)
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sanskrit
- Sociology
Total Questions: 50 questions for each test papers. All Question are compulsory.
Mode of exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode
Type of questions: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: 05 marks (Five), There will be negative marking for each incorrect answer of 01 (one) mark.
Duration of Test: Duration for each test paper would be 60 minutes The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts depending on the number of candidates and their combinations. (Compensatory time for PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for each hour).
Exam centres in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar & Tezpur
Syllabus of CUET Exam
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Language Subjects | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary |
| Domain Subjects | As per NCERT syllabus |
| General Aptitude Test | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
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