Aspirants who will appear for CUET exam 2026 will be required to visit the official website of CUET participating universities/colleges to check the merit list. Notably, the CUET 2026 merit list will be published in the form of pdf on the official website of the participating universities/colleges.
CUET merit list 2026 will be released by the paticipating universities. Candidates will be able to check and download the CUET UG 2026 merit list from the CUET accepting university official website. Merit list will be released soon after the CUET results 2026 are declared and counselling registration process is completed. Students who will appear for CUET UG 2026 must first register for the desired universities CUET counselling round and select the course preference. Based on CUET test taker's score and courses preferences, colleges and course will be alloted.
CUET counselling 2026 will commence in second week of July 2026. Candidates must be updated with the CUET admission 2026 schedule of accepting universities soon after the declaration of results. CUET UG 2026 result will be declared tentatively in first week of July 2026.
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- CUET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
- NTA CUET Merit List 2026
- CUET 2026 Participating Universities
- How to download NTA CUET Merit List 2026?
- CUET Merit List Vs CUET Cut Off
- Do all Participating University Release CUET Merit List?
- CUET Counselling 2026
CUET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
Check table below to know tentative dates for CUET UG 2026 merit list:
| CUET Events 2025 |
CUET Dates 2025 |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam |
May and June 2026 |
| Release of CUET Answer Key 2026 |
Third week of June 2026 |
| Release of CUET 2026 Final Answer Keys |
First week of July 2026 |
| Declaration of CUET 2026 Result |
First week of July 2026 |
| CUET 2026 Merit List |
Begins in Mid-July 2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
CUET 2026 will be held in two slots. The timing for the same is released with release of CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates can know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2026 admit card. NTA is expceted not to release the official CUET 2026 date sheet. Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET exam date and slot timings on CUET intimation slips and admit card.
CUET UG 2026 datesheet is released soon after the registration process is over. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 exam schedule on their intimation slip or admit card also. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET examination schedule, however, candidates can check the schedule for applied subjects on their admit cards, when released. Candidates can know the CUET subject wise slots, exam dates and timings.
Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted.
This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India.
Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.
NTA CUET Merit List 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CUET merit list 2026 mentioning the list of top scorers in CUET subjects. NTA will release the CUET 2026 top score list soon after the declaration of CUET results 2026. Check the table below to know CUET previous year highest aggregate score of five subjects.
| CUET Application Number |
Aggregate NTA Score In Five Subjects |
|---|---|
| 253510212904 |
1225.93 |
| 253510482971 |
1210.10 |
| 253510237965 |
1205.17 |
| 253510131343 |
1203.40 |
| 253510914850 |
1200.12 |
| 253510344583 |
1194.37 |
| 253510459608 |
1193.77 |
| 253510359031 |
1191.25 |
| 253510422569 |
1190.66 |
| 253510498544 |
1190.44 |
| 253510041548 |
1190.09 |
| 253510414993 |
1187.84 |
| 253510265376 |
1186.34 |
| 253510368205 |
1185.62 |
| 253510338363 |
1184.97 |
| 253510078592 |
1184.30 |
| 253510438176 |
1181.93 |
| 253510320081 |
1179.91 |
| 253510069616 |
1179.04 |
| 253510783726 |
1176.44 |
CUET 2026 Participating Universities
Candidates can check the list of CUET 2026 central universities which will be accepting CUET scores.
| Participating Universities |
Merit Lists |
|---|---|
Click Here to download complete list of CUET Accepting Universities 2026
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:
Section I- Languages
Section II- Domain Subject
Section III- General Test
Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.
CUET exam centre is allocated on the basis of the preferences entered by the candidate while filling the CUET application form. NTA allotes exam centre as per the preference entered and is subject to availability and logistical consideration.
While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select four cities of their choice. Choice of CUET exam centre cities will be limited to the State of permanent address or State of present address only. In case there are very few candidates from a city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.
CUET 2026 exam will be held in May-June 2026 in computer based mode over a month window. The exam will be held across more than 300 exam cities in India. Candidates will be able to know the alloted exam centre on issuance of CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card.
NTA will release CUET 2026 city intimation slip online. Candidates who will complete the CUET application process by paying the requisite fee can log in with their username and password and download the slip to check the city where their CUET UG 2026 exam centre will be located.
CUET intimation slip mentions the date of examination, shift, subject/test papers and medium chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. City intimation slips are released subsequently for the exams scheduled on different dates. CUET city intimation slip is not an admit card. It is an advanced information about the allotment of city. Based on the city allotted, candidates will have to make the necessary arrangement for travel, accommodation, etc.
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How to download NTA CUET Merit List 2026?
Aspirants who will appear for the CUET exam 2026 can check steps below to know how to download the CUET 2026 merit list. Check out the steps below:
- Go to official website of a applied participating university.
- Click on tab showing 'CUET Merit List 2026'
- Select the course to check merit list for
- Screen will display PDF file with the names and scores of all the shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates are suggested to download and print the PDF file.
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Details to Check on CUET Merit List
After downloading the merit list candidates can check the following details:
- Name of the candidate or roll number of the candidate
- Status
- Category
- Exam name
- CUET Subject name
- Name of the university/ college
- CUET score of the candidate
CUET Merit List Vs CUET Cut Off
CUET merit list and CUET cut off are two different aspects of selection process. Check the details below:
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CUET Merit List: It is a list of candidates ranked according to their performance or qualifications. It is usually based on various criteria such as exam scores, academic achievements, etc. Candidates with higher scores or qualifications are ranked higher on the CUET merit list.
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CUET Cut off: Cutoff refers to the minimum score required to be eligible for consideration in a CUET selection process. Cutoff for CUET 2025 are determined based on various factors such as the number of available seats, exam difficulty level, the overall performance of candidates, etc. Candidates who score above the cutoff are usually eligible for further rounds or selections.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, National Testing Agency has announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date. As per NTA official notification, CUET 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to May 31. CUET registration 2026 commenced on January 03, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses through CUET score must stay updated with the CUET exam dates 2026.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs:
| Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| English and Kannada | Examination centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All examination centres in India |
DU CSAS portal 2026 will be actiavted at ugadmission.uod.ac.in. University of Delhi launchs CSAS portal 2026 in June. Candidates who will appear for the CUET 2026 exam can register at DU CSAS 2026 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2026 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2025 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2026 result will be declared in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET UG exam structure for Science examination is similar to other streams subject. NTA prescribes the common exam pattern for CUET subjects. As per the notification, each CUET subject will follow below structure:
- Number of questions: 50 Multiple Choice Questions
- Optional questions: Not provided
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Marking for correct answer: 5 marks
- Negative marking: -1 mark
Do all Participating University Release CUET Merit List?
No, all CUET accepting colleges do not release the CUET merit list 2026. University/Colleges like the University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Dr. B.R Ambedkar University, and many more releases the CUET course-wise cut-off. Candidates meeting the CUET cutoff criteria are shortlisted for final admission to the desired college and course. To check the CUET cut off of accepting colleges, candidates must be updated with the notifications posted on the official website of CUET colleges. To know the expected and updated CUET cutoff of participating universities, refer the table below:
| Name of University/College |
CUET Admission Process |
CUET Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| 1. University of Delhi |
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| 2. Banaras Hindu University |
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| 3. University of Allahabad |
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| 4. Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi |
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| 6. Jawaharlal Nehru University |
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| 7. Aligarh Muslim University |
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| 8. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) |
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| 10. Central University of Kashmir |
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| 12. Central University Rajasthan |
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| 13. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) |
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| 14. Central University Jammu |
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| 15. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
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| 16. ICAR |
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CUET Counselling 2026
CUET counselling 2026 for accepting colleges will commence after declaration of results. NTA will declare CUET 2026 results will be announced in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Based on the scores obtained in CUET 2026 exam, candidates will be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be able to appear for the CUET counselling 2026 for accepting colleges. Candidates must check admission process of the CUET accepting university they have applied for.
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Yes, CUET is mandatory for Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies CUET admission. The college offers the programme in full-time mode and seats are allocated through CUET + CSAS process only.
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No, candidates who wish to apply for BTech admissions at UIT, Karnavati University cannot do so with CUET-UG scores. Only JEE Mains or GUJCET scores are considered for UIT, Karnavati University BTech admissions for eligible candidates.
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No, Mahant Bachittar Singh College of Engineering and Technology has not mentioned accepting CUET-UG scores to select candidates for BTech courses. However, University of Jammu who this institute is affiliated to does accept CUET-UG scores for BTech admission.
Thus, candidates should confirm the same
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Answered 2 days ago
No, CUET is not required for admission in UG courses at Acharya School of Design. Admission is available through a merit-based process. Students can apply through the official website or offline. Candidates are selected based on their performance in Class 12 and personal interview.
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No, CUET is not required for Savita Devi Jaiswal College admissions. The college offers merit-based admissions. No entrance exam is required. However, students can call the college to know more about the admission process and accepted tests.
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You can refer to NCERT subject books for basic concepts. For course based best books list, check this link.
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Answered 3 days ago
School of Computing Sciences, VELS Institute admission is merit-based. However, the institute consideres VELS entrance exam for MCA admission. CUET is not required/ accepted for admission in courses offered by School of Computing Sciences, VELS Institute.
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Yes, admission into JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vishakhapatnam does not require CUET. Candidates wishing to take admission in JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vishakhapatnam should have passed Class 12 and appear in GAT exam to take admission.
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SRM IST Kattankulathur does mention that its school of Science & Humanities accepts CUET-UG scores for admissions. However, that school has not mentioned anything regarding CUET-UG accepted for any BSc course admissions. Thus, candidates should ask this question from the admission desk.
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