CUET 2026 Online Form Released at cuet.nta.nic.in; Exam Centers Increased
CUET 2026 registration has started. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses must fill CUET UG 2026 online application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. Read further to know changes introduced, how to fill online application form and other exam-related details for CUET UG 2026 exam.
National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started CUET UG 2026 registration process. Eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Central, State and participating universities can now apply online at official website cuet.nta.nic.in.
According to CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin, application window will remain open from January 3 to January 30, 2026, which is significantly earlier than last year. Common University Entrance Test (UG) will be conducted tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. CUET UG 2026 exam will continue to be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 13 Indian languages, covering 37 subjects, including Languages, Domain Subjects and General Aptitude Test.
Direct Link to Apply: cuet.nta.nic.in
LATEST: CUET UG 2026 Registration LIVE
What’s New in CUET UG 2026?
- Early registration timeline compared to CUET UG 2025
- Clearer guidelines on UDID verification for PwD candidates
- Mandatory live photograph capture during application
- No change in syllabus, exam pattern or marking scheme
CUET UG 2026: Who Can Apply?
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 are eligible to apply. There is no age limit, but candidates must meet programme-specific eligibility criteria of their chosen universities.
Steps to Fill CUET Application Form 2026
To fill CUET 2026 application form, candidates must follow steps below:
- Visit NTA CUET 2026 official link: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to CUET UG 2026 Registration
- Click on tab ‘New registration’
- Enter personal details to create CUET login 2026 details
- Fill CUET 2026 application form, entering personal and academic documents
- Pay CUET application form fee 2026
- Check all details carefully and submit the application form.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Centre Increased
Commonly asked questions
Yes, CUET UG 2026 application form has been released. NTA commenced CUET registration 2026 on January 03 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admisison to UG courses of central, state, private or deemed universities must fill the online application form before CUET application last date. Students must keep the required documents ready to fill the application form.
National Testing Agency re-commenced CUET 2026 registration on February 23, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification, candidates can check the important dates about CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration was February 26, 2026 (11.50 PM).
Candidates were required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process is in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.
No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.
NTA has increased the CUET 2026 exam centres. This time, the exam will be conducted in 306 exam centres in India and 15 centres outside India. Last year, the exam was held in 300 exam centres and 15 centres abroad.
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