CUET 2026 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions): Revised Exam Pattern, Fee, Admit Card, Syllabus
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Result
23 Jun '26
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET 2026 in CBT mode. Candidates preparing for CUET UG must check the frequently asked questions. CUET FAQs 2026 covers queries about application forms, admit cards, intimation slips, exam pattern, answer keys and more.
CUET UG FAQs
CUET FAQs 2026: Candidates preparing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 for undergraduate admissions often have several questions regarding the exam process. Common queries include CUET subject selection, application form, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, admit card, results, counselling, and participating universities. To help aspirants, CUET FAQs 2026 will guide students with the most searched questions related to the CUET UG exam and admission process.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting CUET UG 2026 exam in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The detailed CUET UG date sheet 2026 for all opted subjects is updated on individual admit card. Candidates can check the subject-wise CUET exam schedule, shift timings, and slot details once released. Students can know their allotted exam centre, exam city, shift number, and slot timing through the CUET admit card 2026.
- CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: Overview
- CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Application Form
- CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Subject List
- CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Exam Pattern
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: Overview
Q. What is CUET UG?
Ans. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is conducted for admission to central universities and other universities (State, Private, Deemed, or autonomous institutions). CUET UG provides a common platform and equal opportunities for candidates across India seeking admission to top CUET-accepting colleges. It is a single-entrance test conducted for admission to UG courses.
Q. When will CUET UG 2026 be conducted?
Ans. CUET 2026 exam is ongoing for admission to UG courses. The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT).
Q. How many times is CUET conducted in a year?
Ans. CUET is conducted once a year.
Q. Will NTA release the CUET UG date sheet 2026?
Ans. NTA released CUET UG 2026 datesheet for opted subjects on admit card and intimation slips. Candidates can check the CUET UG schedule 2026 details by entering the login details.
Q. How is CUET UG helpful?
Ans. In the past, students were under pressure to achieve over 95% marks in their Class 12 Board Examination to get admission into their desired university. With implementation of CUET UG 2026, the burden on students to attain high marks in the singular Board Examination has reduced.
As per CUET exam pattern, the question paper will include multiple-choice Choice Questions.
Aligned with the Class 12 syllabus, CUET 2026 removes the need for separate preparation for candidates currently studying in Class 12.
CUET 2026 offers students 23 domain subjects, 13 languages, and a General Aptitude Test.
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Q. What is the role of NTA in CUET?
Ans. NTA is the conducting body for CUET UG. The role of NTA is related to CUET registrations, issuing of CUET admit cards or intimation slips, releasing answer keys, conducting exams and declaring CUET results. NTA has no role in admission to CUET-accepting universities.
Q. Which universities are participating in CUET?
Ans. More than 250 universities are participating in CUET 2026 exam. Click on the link provided- cuet.nta.nic.in to know the list of all CUET accepting universities.
Q. Is it compulsory to appear for CUET for admission to central universities?
Ans. Yes, candidates must appear for CUET 2026 for admission to UG courses offered by central universities for the academic year 2026-27.
Q. When will be CUET 2026 exam conducted?
Ans. CUET 2026 was held from May 11 to May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in computer-based mode.
Q. What will the mode of examination for CUET UG?
Ans. CUET UG 2026 is being held in CBT mode. Due to the paper leak crisis in the offline mode examination, NTA will now conduct exam in CBT mode for fair conduct of the exam.
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Q. How many attempts can I give in CUET?
Ans. CUET is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses offered by participating universities. The exam is conducted once a year. Hence, candidates will have one attempt to appear for CUET UG in a year.
Commonly asked questions
The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer.
To download the CUET UG previous year question papers for all subjects, candidates must visit the link provided below:
Candidates can access the subject-wise CUET UG question papers for past four years.
UGC has announced the deletion of 26 subjects from CUET UG 2025 onwards. CUET UG 20 foreign languages and six domain subjects have been removed. Check the list below to know the name of the subjects:
- Foreign Languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese)
- Domain Subjetcs (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics)
NTA prescribes the CUET UG marking scheme. Check below to know the CUET UG marking scheme 2026:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Application Form
Q. What is CUET application form fee?
Ans. NTA has revised the CUET application fee 2026. However, basis the previous year's fee, refer to the table below to know CUET 2026 fee:
| Category |
Up to three subjects |
For each additional subject |
|---|---|---|
| General UR |
INR 1000 |
INR 400 each |
| OBC-NCL/EWS |
INR 900 |
INR 375 each |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender |
INR 800 |
INR 350 Each |
| Centres outside India |
INR 4500 |
INR 1800 each |
Q. How to apply for CUET 2026?
Ans. To apply for CUET UG 2026 exam, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to fill the application form:
- Go to official link of NTA CUET 2026: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the tab ‘New Registration’
- Enter the personal details to create login details.
- Verify the mobile number by entering the OTP sent on the registered number
- Enter CUET login 2026 details
- Screen will now display the CUET 2026 form
- Fill detailed CUET 2026 application form by entering:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Courses preferred
- University preference
- CUET subjects
- In the final step pay CUET form fees 2026.
Q. What are the documents or certificates required to fill CUET online form 2026?
Ans. To fill the CUET application form, candidates must keep the following scanned documents ready in the prescribed size and format:
| CUET Registration Documents |
||
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Documents |
Size |
Format |
| Candidate’s photograph |
Between 10 kb to 200 kb |
JPG/JPEG File name: _Photo |
| Candidate’s signature |
Between 10 kb to 50 kb |
JPG/JPEG File name: _Signature |
| Category certificate (if applicable) |
50 kb to 300 kb |
|
| PwBD certificate (if applicable) |
Between 50 kb to 300 kb |
File name: _PwDCertificate |
Q. How can I pay CUET application fee?
Ans. To pay the CUET application fee, candidates can opt for any of the following methods:
SBI/ Canara Bank/ ICICI Bank/ Paytm payment gateways through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet.
Q. Can I use my friend’s ID to register for CUET UG 2026?
Ans. No, candidates must use their own valid email ID or phone number to register for CUET 2026. All the details and important notification will be conveyed on candidate’s Email ID or through SMS.
Q. What is CUET UG application form last date 2026?
Ans. National Testing Agency reopened the CUET UG registration 2026 window on February 23. As per the revised schedule, CUET application form 2026 was available till February 26, 2026. Applicants could pay CUET 2026 fee till February 26, 2026. Candidates must make sure to have completed the application form before deadline.
CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Subject List
Q. How does CUET exam provide flexibility and options to choose from?
Ans. In the CUET 2026 exam, candidates will have the opportunity to choose a maximum of six subjects from all three sections.
Q. How do I choose the CUET tests?
Ans. To check CUET course subject combination candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:
- Go to link provided- cuet.nta.nic.in
- Type name of the course
- Screen will now display the name of the colleges, courses and CUET subject mapping criteria
- Check the details or take the print of the page for future reference.
Q. The Undergraduate course I want to do is not present in the domain subject list. What should I do?
Ans. In such a case candidate must check with the university if the course is offered and what tests should be mapped to appear for CUET UG.
Commonly asked questions
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.
Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.
Common University Entrance Test UG 2025 question papers can be download at - CUET UG 2025 Question Papers. Candidates can visit the provided link and download subject wise CUET question paper 2025 PDF online for free. CUET PYQs are important for exam preparation.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
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CUET Frequently Asked Questions 2026: CUET Exam Pattern
Q. What is CUET exam pattern?
Ans. CUET 2026 exam will consist of multiple-choice questions. The question paper will be objective type.
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Q. What is the structure for CUET 2026?
Ans. As per the CUET 2026 exam structure, the exam consists of three sections:
Section I: 13 Languages
Section II: 23 Domain-specific Subjects
Section III: General Aptitude Test
Refer to the table below to know the broad details about CUET exam pattern:
| CUET Exam Pattern |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration of exam |
| Section IA (Language) |
50 Questions |
60 Minutes |
| Section II (Domain Subject) |
50 Questions |
60 Minutes |
| Section III (General Test) |
50 Questions |
60 minutes |
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Q. I have applied for six subjects in CUET application form, but the CUET intimation slip does not show all subjects opted.
Ans. If a candidate is unable to view all the subjects in CUET intimation Slip, they must wait for a while for the intimation slip to be updated. Candidates can download the CUET intimation slip at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Q. Where can I contact in case of any query related to CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card?
Ans. In case any student faces any difficulty with the CUET City Intimation Slip / CUET 2026 Admit Card, he/she may contact at 011 - 40759000 / 011 - 69227700 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. Applicants are further advised to visit NTA website(s) www.nta.ac.in or cuet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates regarding the examination.
Q. What is CUET answer key challenge process?
Ans. Once the CUET UG 2026 exam is conducted, NTA releases the CUET answer key along with the responses of the candidates. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to challenge answer in case of any discrepancy in answer provided by NTA. Candidates will be required to pay INR 200 per CUET 2026 answer key challenge.
The window to challenge the CUET 2026 answer key will be opened online for a duration of two to three days. Challenges will be verified and will be updated in CUET final answer key 2026 if relevant. Results will be released based on the answer key received.
Q. Will there be any negative marking for any wrong answer?
Ans. Yes, candidates will be marked negatively for every wrong answer.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No, CUET scores are not accepted for admisison in BA LLB programme at Symbiosis International, Pune. The final selection for the BA LLB programme based on their performance in entrance exam. The univeristy accepts SLAT for admission in BA LLB.
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Yes, the CUET UG result 2026 is expected in the first week of July 2026. NTA will activate the CUET result link online at cuet.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates who had attempted the dropped question will get full marks as per the marking scheme. No matter what your answer was.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Sharda University considers CUET-UG scores for admission in BSc/ BSc (Hons) courses. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also appear for SUAT conducted by the university for admission in BSc courses.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia does accepts CUET-UG scores for admission in four Applied Mathematics and four-year BSc (Multi Disciplinary) courses. For all other BSc/ BSc (Hons) specialisations, aspirants need to appear for JMI Entrance Test.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
No, CUET marks is not a compulsory requirement for getting admission in MSc programme of LPU. However, the university accepts valid scores of CUET as well as it's own in-house entrance exam called LPUNEST for giving admission in MSc at LPU.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, Amity Noida does accepts CUET-UG scores for admission in BA LLB/ BA LLB (Hons) courses. Candidates must also meet eligibility i.e. passing Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate for admission in BA LLB programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) is a mandatory 90-minute test for admission in BA LLB at Christ University. The exam consists of 120 MCQs as follows:
Section | Maximum Marks/Number of Questions |
|---|---|
English | 30 |
General Knowledge | 30 |
Reasoning | 25 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 20 |
Current Affairs | 15 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Amity Mumbai does not accepts CUET scores as per the information on the official website. The selection is based on merit for most of the UG and PG courses. The university conducts entrance test or accepts scores in national or state-level entrance exams for admission in BTech, BArch, MBA and PhD co
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No, CUET is not a compulsory requirement for taking admission in Fergusson College. The college offers merit-based admission into the UG courses. Admission into the PG courses is offered on the basis of valid score in the online PG Entrance Exam conducted by Fergusson College.
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