CUET 2022 Application Process to Start on April 6; Exam in July
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Exam
11 May '26 - 31 May '26
The CUET 2022 application process will commence on April 6 instead of April 2. The last date of application is May 6. The exam will be conducted in the first and second week of July.
CUET 2022 Application Process to Commence on April 6
The CUET 2022 application process will commence on April 6. Originally the application window of CUET 2022 was scheduled to open on April 2 but it got delayed by four days. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has notified this on April 2 late evening. The last date to apply for the exam is May 6. The exam will be conducted in the first and second week of July in a computer-based mode. The duration of the exam will be 195 minutes (3.15 hours) and 225 minutes (3.45 hours) for Slot 1 and Slot 2 respectively.
CUET 2022 Important Dates
The table below brings the important dates for CUET 2022.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET 2022 application window |
April 6, 2022, to May 6, 2022 (5 pm) |
| CUET 2022 application fee payment deadline |
May 6, 2022 (11.50 pm) |
| CUET 2022 Exam |
First and second week of July 2022 |
CUET 2022 Exam Structure
CUET 2022 will carry multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into three sections. The first section will be further divided into two sub-sections. The structure and pattern of the exam are given in the table below.
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
45 minutes for each language |
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
| Section IB |
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| Section II |
40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 |
45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subjects |
|
| Section III |
60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 |
60 minutes |
|
Marking scheme: Candidates will be awarded one mark for each correct answer. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
The question paper will be in 13 languages, which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
CUET (UG) 2022 will be conducted for admission to various Undergraduate courses/ programmes offered by central and other participating Universities/ Institutes across the country. CUET 2022 scores will be accepted by 42 Central Universities including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Milia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University, Visva Bharati University, Central University of Tamil Nadu, University of Hyderabad, Central University of Kerala, North Eastern Hill University, Central University of Punjab, among others. A number of private and Deemed Universities will also accept the scores of CUET 2022. On April 1, NTA had started the registration process for universities.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 8 hours ago
The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam is moderate. As per the student review, the domain subject question paper is mostly based on NCERT books and previous year questions.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 hours ago
For the CUET UG 2026 exam, 15,68,666 candidates have applied for the exam. This year has been marked by higher registrations. Approximately 67.56 Lacs candidates were allowed to choose upto 5 subjects.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Many top-tier universities offer M.Sc. programs in AI, Data Science, and Computer Science without requiring the CUET exam. Instead, these institutions rely on direct merit (graduation marks), their own university-specific entrance tests, or national-level exams like GATE/JAM.
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Beginner-Level 1
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Yes, Diploma students can apply for B.Tech lateral entry in CSE through LEET or university-specific admission processes after completing a recognised diploma. Eligibility may differ by university, so checking subject requirements and minimum marks is important. At Lovely Professional University, lat
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
Yes, Arts or Humanities students are eligible for admission through CUET scores. Common University Entrance Test is open for candidates from all streams. Candidates can secure admission to top colleges and courses.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
For Science students, aiming admission to top CUET accepting college must score between 750 and 800 marks out of 1000 marks. Securing minimum of 90 percentile is considered a good score for admission to top tier courses like B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons.). Candidates must also ensure to meet the subject criteri
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes, candidates can get admission to Delhi University with 300 marks in CUET. But in such a case, the course options will be limited. Candidates belonging to reserved criteria will have chances of getting admission to less preferred courses and colleges.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
No, NTA has not yet released the CUET response sheet 2026. It is expected that response sheet download will be available tentatively in June 2026. The direct link to download the answer key and response sheet will be updated soon after release.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
Candidates will be able to download the CUET response sheet 2026 from the official website. It is expected that NTA will release the CUET UG 2026 response sheet and answer key sheet soon. To download the response sheet, candidates must enter their application number and password.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
For commerce students, aiming admission to top CUET accepting college must score between 750 and 800marks out of 1000 marks. Securing minimum of 90 percentile is considered a good score for admission to top tier courses like B.Com, B.Com (Hons.). Candidates must also ensure to meet the subject crite
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