Advantages and Disadvantages of taking CUET 2026 exam
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
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CUET Exam
The Common University Entrance Test is one of the biggest UG entrance test. Admission through CUET is offrered by more than 240 univeristies across India. It is a national-level entrance exam for admission to UG courses. Candidates seeking admission to CUET Science, Commerce, or Arts UG courses in top universities or colleges in India will have to appear for CUET UG exam. CUET 2026 exam date will be announced by NTA at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET 2026 will be held in May/June 2026. In this article, know the advantages and disadvantages of taking CUET exam, highlighting its impact on students and the education system.
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Advantages of Taking CUET exam
Since CUET is one of the biggest UG entrance exam carnivals, it holds several advantages for candidates taking CUET exam. Know how!
- CUET is a fair and consistent assessment of student's academic abilities and helps in fair CUET participating university admission criteria.
- CUET UG opens doors for students from different backgrounds and regions, providing universities with access to a broader pool of talented individuals.
- CUET serves as an alternative to board examinations, allowing students to showcase their comprehensive skills and knowledge in CUET subjects, which might not be fully reflected in board examinations.
- The CUET exam streamlines the admission process, making it more efficient for both universities and applicants. This can lead to quicker decisions and a smoother admission to CUET UG courses.
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- CUET exam provides equal opportunities to candidates for admission to desired universities and courses.
- CUET scores help candidates get admission to top universities based on student merit.
- This UG entrance exam helps candidate prove their skill and knowledge in a particular domain and subject.
- CUET is now a common platform for admission to central universities. This reduces the stress of taking multiple entrance exams for each university.
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Disadvantages of Taking CUET Exam
- The introduction of CUET can contribute to the already high levels of stress experienced by students during their academic journey.
- The pressure to perform well in CUET adds to the burden of board exams.
- CUET primarily focuses on academic excellence, potentially overlooking student's talents in extracurricular activities.
- Students opting for various CUET domain subjects, have to appear separately for each exam. Taking CUET exam can be time-consuming including the travelling time.
How to Take Admission Through CUET Scores
After taking the CUET exam, NTA is expected to release CUET score tentatively in third week of July 2026. Candidates seeking admission to CUET participating university must ensure to have added colleges and course preferences while filling the CUET application form 2026. The scores will be shared with the applied colleges/universities and merit list or CUET cut off will be released on the basis of the scores obtained by candidates.
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CUET percentile is calculated based on the number of candidates who scored equal to or lower than a particular score divided by the total number of candidates who took the exam. It indicates candidate’s performance to other CUET candidates.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered Yesterday
The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:
Top Colleges | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
Hindu College | INR 86,010 |
Miranda House | INR 19,014 |
Hansraj College | INR 540 |
Kirori Mal College | INR 50,445 |
ARSD College | INR 540 |
Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
My fellow junior I am vansh verma from Delhi University ( Central University ) I am also pursuing B.Com (h) from Shri ram College of commerce and I also studied just accountancy business economics and english and you don't need any maths for B.Com (h) in delhi university but for other Central Unive
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
Admission in JNU's B.A. (Hons.) in foreign languages through CUET depends on cut-off scores, category-wise merit list, and number of seats available. For OBC category, the cut-off is generally lower than General, but it still varies each year depending on applicants. With 247 marks, your chances wil
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, with 98 percentile you have a very good chance to enter North Campus.
- Top colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu, Miranda House usually require 99+.
- Other North Campus colleges may accept students with 97–98+.
- Final admission depends on your category (General vs. reserved), course choice, and
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital is not under CUET. Instead the college accepts the scores of the UPMT exam for admission to the BHMS course. This is the Uttaranchal Pre-Medical Test and is conducted by the State Government of Uttarakhand at different centres.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidatescan take admissions into the Marwadi University BCom courses without appearing for the CUET entrance exam. Candidates who wish togain admissions into the Marwadi University are required to clear their Class 12 board exams and apply for admissions. Candidates can apply for admissions a
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Contributor-Level 10