CUET UG 2026
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate programmes offered by Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, as well as various State, Deemed, Private Universities, autonomous colleges, and other participating institutions.
CUET has been introduced to create a single, standardized admission process that offers equal opportunities to students from across India. It is especially beneficial for candidates from rural and remote areas, as it removes regional barriers and allows them to apply to multiple universities through one common examination. By appearing in CUET, aspirants can access a wide range of institutions and participate in the admission process of several universities simultaneously.
For the academic year 2026–2027, CUET (UG) 2026 is expected to be conducted between 11 May 2026 and 31 May 2026. This article aims to guide candidates by providing complete and reliable information related to CUET, helping them understand the examination process and prepare effectively.
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 Questions
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 Limit: For appearing in the CUET (UG) – 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates.
Educational Qualification: The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2026 can appear in the CUET (UG) – 2026 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Organization in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination: For the year of appearance in the Class 12 / equivalent examination, relevant conditions of Universities / Institutions (as applicable) will be applied. The candidate must ensure his eligibility from the website of respective Universities / Institutions.
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 |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | 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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