NTA CUET Fees 2026: Check CUET UG Form Fees for General, OBC, SC & ST Category & Last Date to Pay
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
National Testing Agency prescribes the CUET UG application form fee. Candidates willing to appear for CUET 2026 must fill the CUET UG application form and pay the CUET fee to register for the exam. The CUET fee could be paid only in online mode. In this article know the CUET fee for each category and method to pay the CUET application fee online.
CUET UG Form Fee
CUET form fee 2026 has been updated on the official NTA notification. The CUET exam 2026 fee is same as that of the previous year. NTA has reopened CUET registration 2026. Candidates can now fill the CUET form 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in till February 26 (11.50 PM). Earlier the last date of registration was February 04, 2026. The last date to pay application fee is February 26 (Up to 11:50 pm). Candidates are required to pay the form fee for successful registration and to appear for entrance examination. For candidates planning to appear for CUET, it is important to understand the fee structure for CUET 2026. The exam fee varies by number of CUET subjects selected and the candidate's category. While filling the application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects. NTA will schedule the CUET UG 2026 between May 11 and May 31, 2026 (Tentatively).
Once the CUET application fee 2026 window closes, candidates will be able not be able to details in application form in case of any mistake. NTA will not reopen the CUET 2026 correction window. Earlier, the correction window was open on February 09. Students could make changes in CUET form 2026 till February 11, 2026 (11.50 PM).
- CUET 2026 Registration
- CUET UG Fee Structure
- Procedure to Pay CUET 2026 Fee Online
- Accepting University CUET Fee 2026
- DU CUET Fee 2026
- JNU CUET Fee 2026
- CUET UG 2026 Correction Fee
- CUET 2026 Admission Process: Accepting Universities
CUET 2026 Registration
CUET registration 2026 is open again at cuet.nta.nic.in. Students must make sure to fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility 2026. Candidates can now fill the CUET 2026 application form in online mode only. Refer to the steps below to learn how to fill NTA CUET UG 2026 application form:
- Go to official website of NTA CUET- cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on tab New registration
- Enter personal details to create login credentials
- Fill the CUET 2026 application form [Also Read: List Of Documents Required For CUET Application Form]
- Pay the CUET 2026 application fee
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03 and reopened the window on February 23. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must have completed complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.
If a candidate has forgotten his/her CUET application number, it can be retrieved by following the steps below:
- Check registered email ID and phone number for SMS as It includes CUET application form number on successful registration.
- Check the saved page of CUET application form. or,
- Candidates may contact at NTA to know their CUET application form number.
After getting the CUET application number, students must ensure to note it somewhere for future login process. CUET application form number is required to login and download the admit card or results when released.
Yes, CUET UG 2026 application form has been released. NTA commenced CUET registration 2026 on January 03 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admisison to UG courses of central, state, private or deemed universities must fill the online application form before CUET application last date. Students must keep the required documents ready to fill the application form.
CUET UG Fee Structure
CUET UG fee structure varies based on the number of CUET subjects and candidate's category. Check below to know category wise CUET fee structure.
CUET Fee 2026: General Category
For general category students, the fee is higher compared to the reserved categories. The table below mentions the CUET 2026 fee for general category.
| CUET 2026 fee for General Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
INR 1000 |
| For each additional subject |
INR 400 each |
CUET Fee 2026: OBC category
Students belonging to OBC category generally have to pay less than the general category. Check table below to know the CUET application fee for OBC category.
| CUET 2026 fee for OBC Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
OBC Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
INR 900 |
| For each additional subject |
INR 375 each |
CUET Fee 2026: SC/ST and Reserved Categories
Students belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Third gender category usually benefit from a reduced fee structure. Check the table below to know the CUET 2026 application fee for SC and ST categories.
| CUET 2026 fee for SC/ST Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
SC/ST Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
INR 800 |
| For each additional subject |
INR 350 each |
CUET 2026 Fee: International Students
The fee for international candidates often differs and is usually higher compared to Indian nationals.
| CUET 2026 fee for International Stuidents |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
Outside India Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
INR 4500 |
| For each additional subject |
INR 1800 each |
CUET UG 2026 Fee for Five Subjects
Candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 fee for five subjects:
| Category | CUET Fee for 5 Subjects |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1800 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 1650 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1500 |
| Centres outside India | INR 8100 |
CUET Fee 2026: Mode of Payment
The payment of CUET 2026 fees is generally facilitated online through various modes such as:
- Net banking
- Credit/debit cards, or
- UPI
CUET Fees 2026: Additional Costs
Apart from the examination fee, students should also consider other incidental expenses such as preparation material, coaching classes (if opted for), and travel and accommodation (if the test center is far from home).
Refund Policy
Understanding the refund policy is essential. In general, fees are non-refundable. CUET application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Procedure to Pay CUET 2026 Fee Online
After filling the CUET 2026 application form, candidate must pay the application fee in the following manner:
- Candidates must check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready while logging on to the website- cuet.samarth.ac.in to submit CUET 2026 application form. The candidates must enter the information asked for and make payment through a Debit/ Credit Card.
- Through Net Banking or UPI services, candidates must make sure to check the balance in their account and keep all credentials ready while logging.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can add/delete the CUET exam centre preference in the application form. Candidates can edit the exam centre details if they have not submitted the application form or during the correction window. Candidates can add upto two exam centre prefrence while filling the application form.
While filling the CUET application form, Aadhar card is used an identity proof and not for address proof. Candidates can choose to upload alternate document for verification process. If candidate has filled different address in CUET application form than what is mentioned in the Aadhar card won't create a problem. However, candidate is advised to update the Aadhar card details to avoid any problem.
Yes, National Testing Agency reopened the CUET UG 2026 registration window. Candidates who missed applying for CUET 2026 exam earlier, could apply online . Candidates had the last opportunity to apply for exam online.
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Accepting University CUET Fee 2026
Candidates will be required to fill the CUET university form 2026 after successful registration for CUET 2026. The CUET fee for participating universities varies. Candidates can check table below to know the CUET fee 2026 for top CUET accepting universities.
DU CUET Fee 2026
For admission to the University of Delhi through CUET, candidates registering for DU CSAS. The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) involves filling the preferences for programs and colleges. Refer the table below to know DU CUET fee 2026:
| CUET DU Registration Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Category | CUET DU CSAS Registration Fee |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 250 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | INR 100 |
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BHU CUET Fee 2026
To appear for the BHU UG admission process through CUET candidate must fill the BHU CUET registration form. Check the table below to know the BHU CUET registration fee:
| CUET BHU Registration Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Category | CUET BHU Registration Fee |
| General, OBC & EWS | INR 500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 250 |
| Paid seat (all categories) | INR 700 |
JNU CUET Fee 2026
Candidates desiring to take admission to JNU based on CUET scores must check the table below to know the JNU CUET fees 2026:
| Course |
Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate |
Rs. 268 |
| Certificate of Proficiency |
Rs. 219 |
Allahabad University CUET Fee 2026
Candidates seeking admission to Allahabad University through CUET 2026, must fill the application form for CUET Allahabad University 2026. Refer to the table below to know the Allahabad University CUET fee 2026:
| CUET Allahabad University Registration Fee 2026 |
|
|---|---|
| Category |
CUET AU Registration Fee |
| General and OBC |
Rs. 800 |
| SC/ST/PH |
Rs. 400 |
CUET UG 2026 Correction Fee
National Testing Agency provide the opportunity to edit the CUET application form 2026 after the registration window closes. Registered candidates can edit the CUET form incase of any error. While for changing the editable details, candidates are not required to pay any additional fee, except if candidate adds the CUET subjects. Applicants can modify/add the CUET subject combination during the correction window. Based on the number of subjects added, candidates will be required to pay the CUET fee accordingly.
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CUET 2026 Admission Process: Accepting Universities
Check the table below to know the CUET admission process of the accepting universities:
| CUET Accepting Colleges Admission Process | |
|---|---|
| Name of University/College | CUET Admission Process |
| University of Delhi | DU Admission Through CUET |
| Banaras Hindu University | BHU UG Admission Through CUET |
| University of Allahabad | Allahabad University (AU) Admission Through CUET |
| Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi | BR Ambedkar University Admission Through CUET |
| Jamia Milia Islamia University | JMI Admission Through CUET |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | JNU Admission Through CUET |
| Aligarh Muslim University | AMU Admission Through CUET |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) | IPU Admission Through CUET |
| Central University of Kashmir | CU Kashmir Admission Through CUET |
| Central University Rajasthan | CU Rajasthan Admission Through CUET |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (BBAU) Admission Through CUET |
| Central University Jammu | CU Jammu Admission Through CUET |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | TISS UG Admission Through CUET |
| ICAR | ICAR Admission through CUET |
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 exam will be held in Computer Based Test mode only. It is an online mode of examination held across various exam cities in India and abroad. Candidates cannot appear for CUET UG exam in offline mode if the exam is being held in online mode only.
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National Testing Agency does not release the official CUET UG mock test. This year, it is exected that NTA will release the CUET official mock test on its official website to help candidates become familiar with the exam pattern and mode of examination.
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Based on CUET previous year question paper analysis, CUET Business Studies is the comparatively easy subject in CUET commerce subjects. The question paper includes questions based on theory and conceptual understanding. The CUET Business Studies questions does not include complex calculations.
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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.
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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.
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Candidates can apply for CUET admissions soon after appearing for CUET UG exam. Candidates must make sure to check the CUET subject combination to be eligible for admissions. CUET accepting colleges releases the CUET counselling forms soon after the CUET exam concludes and opens the window to enter
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CUET UG exam date is announced along with the release of official notification. National Testing Agency, conducting body of CUET releases the CUET notification tentatively in January/February. NTA announces the tentative CUET UG exam schedule.
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Common University Entrance Test is a standardised test conducted for admission to all central universities. CUET is accepted by central, state, private, state and deemed universities. The CUET UG syllabus primarily focuses on class 12th NCERT curriculum. While other UG entrance examinations are cond
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National Testing Agency releases CUET UG official notification anytime in the months of January and February. On release of official notification, candidates can check the exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam centres, and other important details related to exam.
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