CUET UG 2026 registration will commence in first week of March. Candidates must carefully select the CUET subjects to become eligible for admission to desired UG course. Know important guidelines for CUET 2026 subject mapping for Science, Arts and Commerce courses.
CUET Subject Mapping 2026
The National Testing Agency will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and General Aptitude Test. CUET 2026 official notification will release tentatively in first week of March. For students preparing for CUET 2026 admissions mist understand the CUET course wise mapping criteria for Science, Arts and Commerce courses. It is important for students to fulfill the course wise CUET mapping criteria for admissions. Candidates can selectupto five CUET subjects while filling the application form.
CUET UG 2026 Subjects
Candidates can choose five CUET subjects from the below table:
| Sections |
Subjects |
|---|---|
| Section 1Language |
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu |
| Section 2 Domain Subjects |
Accountancy/ Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices, Economics/ Business Economics, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, Geography/Geology, Home Science, History, KTPI, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Media/, Mass Communication, Performing Arts, Sanskrit |
| Section 3 General Test |
Optional subject |
Why is CUET UG Subject Mapping Important?
CUET subject mapping is important for admission to desired UG course. CUET subject mapping refers to meeting the course criteria of university. CUET acceoting universities prescribe the CUET subject combinations for different programs. Below are the important of CUET subject mapping:
- It is the first step for eligibility fulfilment for UG admissions
- If correct subjects are not selected, it can lead to disqualification even if candidate has performed well
- Subject must align with class 12th subjects to maximise scores and admission chances
CUET 2026 Subject Mapping Criteria for DU, BHU and AU
Candidates seeking admission to central universities accepting CUET scores must select the subjects as per the course criteria. Students must note that CUET subject mapping may differ from institute to institute. Check the table below to know the CUET subject mapping criteria for UG courses and colleges:
| CUET UG Course |
DU Subject Mapping Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics |
|
| B. Com. (Hons.) |
Any one from language + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Domain subjects |
| B. Com. |
Any one from Language + Any three from Domain Subjects OR Any one from Language + Any one from Domain Subjects+ General Test |
| B.A. (Hons.) English |
English+ Any three from Domain subjects |
CUET UG 2026 notification will release tentatively in first week of March. National Testing Agency will release the CUET detailed official notification at official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the following details on CUET notification PDF:
- Exam dates
- eligibility criteria
- steps to apply for exam
- syllabus
- pattern
- CUET subjects
- score calculation
- normalisation process
- exam centres
- number of univeristies participating
Candidates will be able to check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
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No, CUET UG exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. It is expected that National Testing Agency will announce the CUET exam date 2026 anytime soon. The exam is expected to be scheduled in May-June. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per the tentative CUET 2026 exam date, the registrations are expected to commence in first week of March 2026.