The National Testing Agency is conducting the CUET UG 2026 exam for 8 subjects per shift on the first day. Check below to know more.
CUET UG 2026
CUET 2026 exams for UG admissions have started from today at multiple exam centres across India and 14 international cities across 13 countries, in Computer Based Test mode. The last scheduled date for CUET UG exam is May 31, 2026. For 2026-27 admission cycle, a total of 15,68,866 students have registered for the entrance test. NTA states that an aggregate of approximately 67,56,321 test instances have been registered across 12,906 different subject combinations. On average, 4.31 subjects per candidate have been selected. Read below to get complete statistics for the Day 1 exam.
CUET UG 2026 Most Opted Subjects
Below are the most selected subjects by applicants for CUET 2026:
- English (12.64 lakh)
- Chemistry (9.51 lakh)
- Physics (9.14 lakh)
- General Aptitude Test (9.12 lakh)
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (5.81 lakh)
- Biology/ Biotechnology (5.56 lakh)
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 (May 11) Statistics
As per NTA's official notice, following are statistics for today's exam:
| Particulars | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination Centres | 314 | 281 | - |
| Candidates Registered | 63,247 | 60,773 | 1,24,020 |
| Subjects Scheduled | 8 | 8 | - |
CUET 2026 Day 1 Statistics: UG Subjects Scheduled
Today, Common University Entrance Test is being conducted for following subjects:
- Shift 1: English; Accountancy / Book Keeping; Business Studies; Chemistry; Economics / Business Economics; Geography / Geology; History; and Political Science.
- Shift 2: English; Accountancy / Book Keeping; Business Studies; Computer Science / Informatics Practices; Economics / Business Economics; History; Political Science; and Sociology
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