CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2026
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip
29 Apr '26 - 31 May '26
As per the CUET reservation policy released by NTA, 10% of seats are reserved for General Economically Weaker Sections, while 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes. Read the CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2026 and reservation policy for Kashmiri Migrants and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in detail.
CUET Reservation Criteria
CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the CUET UG 2026 exams from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. NTA has released the official brochure for CUET 2026 on January 03, 2026. The official brochure of the CUET 2026 includes the CUET 2026 Reservation Criteria/Policy. The students will be offered seats in the CUET Participating Institutes based on reservation criteria. Before completing the CUET registrations 2026, the candidates must check the CUET Reservation Criteria 2026. The reservation policy prescribed by the NTA is crucial in providing equal opportunities to students from different backgrounds.
NTA conducts the CUET exam as a centralised admission test for granting admission to various UG-level and PG-level programs in participating universities in India. CUET aims to streamline the admission process in India and reduce the burden on students. It also aims to conduct a fair admission process through the CUET exam. Students who belong to any of the reservation categories, such as EWS, SC, S.T., OBC-NCL, and PwD must be well aware of the CUET reservation policy 2026. On this page, we have provided detailed information on the CUET Reservation Criteria 2026 and its significance in shaping higher education in India.
LATEST UPDATE: CUET UG 2026 Registrations Re-Opened at cuet.nta.nic.in; Apply till February 26
- CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2026 for Central Universities
- CUET Reservation Criteria 2026 for Kashmiri Migrant Candidates
- CUET Reservation Criteria 2026 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- CUET Reservation Policy 2026: Provisions for Persons with Disability (PwD)
- CUET Reservation Criteria 2026: Application Fee for UG/PG Programmes
CUET Reservation Criteria/Policy 2026 for Central Universities
As per the policy reservation prescribed by the board for CUET 2026, the seats in Central Universities are reserved as follows:
| Categories |
Seat Reservation (In Percentage) |
|---|---|
| General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS) |
10% |
| Other Backward Classes (Non creamy layer) |
27% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
7.5% |
| Persons with Disabilities |
5% in each category |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates may be allotted different CUET 2026 exam centres for different dates and slots. However, the city would most likely be the same. Candidates must check the exam centre details carefully in the admit card and appear in the correct CUET centre. Candidates will be issued the CUET intimation slip three to four days prior to the day of examination. On release of the CUET intimation slip, candidates can know the exam centre allotted and can make the preparations for travel accordingly.
Candidates must note that different admit card and intimation slip will be issued for each exam. Candidates cannot re-use the admit card of previous slot or session.
The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:
- Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
- The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
- The difficulty level of the CUET exam
- Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)
CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:
100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.
Candidates can check CUET BHU cutoff 2026 at bhu.ac.in. Banaras Hindu University will release the CUET cutoff 2026 after declaration of result and counselling registration process is over. BHU will release the CUET cutoff 2026 in four rounds. To download the BHU cutoff 2026, candidate must visiut the official BHU website and click on tab 'Round 1 cutoff list for UG admission' when released.
CUET Allahabad University 2206 cutoff will be released after declaration of CUET results 2026. To check CUET AU cutoff 2026, candidates must follow the steps below:
- Go to allduniv.ac.in
- Click on tab CUET UG 2026 Admissions
- Screen will show admission page
- Scroll down and check course wise CUET AU cutoff 2026
CUET Reservation Criteria 2026 for Kashmiri Migrant Candidates
As per the released CUET reservation policy 2026, Kashmiri Migrant candidates are benefited from the following:
- If the applicants meet the basic requirement as prescribed by the board, up to 10% of the cutoff percentage may be relaxed.
- Kashmiri Migrant Candidates may get an extension of the entrance date by nearly 30 days.
- Increase in course-wise intake capacity of up to 5%.
- A minimum of one seat is reserved for Kashmiri Migrant candidates under a merit quota in technical or professional Colleges/Universities.
- Kashmiri Migrant candidates are also exempted from the domicile requirement.
CUET Reservation Criteria 2026 for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
NTA has also a reservation policy for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). If you are a student with a defined disability that is greater than 40%, as confirmed by the appropriate authority, you will fall within the PwD category. Such students can apply for admission under the PwD category and can also benefit in payment of the application fee. Candidates who have any of the following conditions will be regarded to fall under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
- If the candidate is deaf or has hearing problems.
- Whether the candidate is completely blind or has impaired eyesight.
- Candidates with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental illnesses, or Autism also fall within the PwD category.
- If the candidates have problems with their bones, muscles, or joints significantly that restricts their ability to move their limbs. It includes applicants who have had leprosy treatment or have cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, are acid attack survivors, or are dwarfs.
Commonly asked questions
Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.
- Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
- On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
- A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
- Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released
The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.
National Testing Agency (NTA) does not release the CUET UG cutoff. Once the CUET results are declared, the socres are shared with the participating universities and role of NTA ends with the declaration of results. CUET UG 2025 cutoff has been released by the CUET participtaing universities seperatley. Candidates will be able to check the course wise and category wise cutoff. CUET UG cutoff 2026 has been released by accepting universities after declaration of CUET UG results.
Candidates can check CUET DU cutoff 2026 soon after the declaration of CUET 2026 results. Delhi University will release the CUET DU cutoff 2026 at admissions.du.ac.in. The list is expected to be released in third week of August 2026. Candidates can follow the steps below to download DU cut off 2026 for CUET
- Go to Delhi University official website- admissions.du.ac.in
- Click on tab 'UG first cutoff list'
- Check course wise CUET cutoff
Jamia Milia Islamia releases the CUET merit list instead of CUET cutoff list. Candidates who will be shortlisted can check their names on the merit list when released. JMI releases the CUET merit list soon after the declaration of CUET results.
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CUET Reservation Policy 2026: Provisions for Persons with Disability (PwD)
There are guidelines for conducting written examinations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities above 40%. Written Examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who are also holding a Disability Certificate will be completed with the service of a Scribe. It is to be noted that the Scribe service will be provided by the National Testing Agency if requested. PwBD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for a scribe during the online registration of CUET 2026.
Rules for a Service of Scribe:
The facility of a Scribe is provided to the candidates who have physical limitations. The PwD candidates who are visually impaired OR have a disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing them from properly operating the computer-based test platform may avail the services of a scribe (amanuensis). The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the answers as per the directions of the Candidate. A scribe will neither explain the questions nor suggest any solutions.
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CUET Reservation Criteria 2026: Application Fee for UG/PG Programmes
While filling out the CUET 2026 application form, the students need to pay the application fee as per the fee criteria mentioned below:
| Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General |
Rs. 650 |
| SC/ ST / PwD |
Rs. 550 |
| OBC/ EWS |
Rs. 600 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The BHU CUET LLM 2025 cutoff (3-year program) generally required a score between 218 and 286 for the General Category in the first round. The cutoff for OBC was 218–201 marks, while EWS/OBC candidates often need 190+, and SC/ST candidates 165–190+ marks. Admission is for approximately 92 seats (sub
Scholar-Level 16
Answered 2 days ago
Yes absolutely. CUET is required only for Delhi University colleges. Most private B.Com colleges in Delhi NCR like Amity, Sharda, Bennett, and GD Goenka either conduct their own simple entrance test or offer direct admission based on your 12th marks — so CUET is not the only route.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, SAGE University, Bhopal does not mention CUET-UG as an alternative to SEE for BBA admissions. Thus, candidates who have a valid score of CUET-UG are still required to appear in the SEE to qualify for BBA admissions at SAGE University, Bhopal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No my dear if you want to pursue B.Tech or engineering degree then you have to write and qualify JEE or state engineering entrance examination. For eg I wrote MHTCET as I'm from Maharashtra
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Osmania University generally accepts students through state-level or in-house tests. These include OUCET/ CPGET. However, in some cases, the university may consider CUET scores. Students have to check the DTE webpage to know more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
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|---|---|
| 6:30–8:30 AM | Domain Subject 1 – Focus on NCERT + PYQs |
| 9:00–11:00 AM | Domain Subject 2 – Concept clarity + formula sheet |
| 11:30–1:00 PM | Domain Subject 3 – Practice MCQs + short notes |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Language Section – Reading comprehension, grammar, vocab |
| 3:30–4:30 PM | General Test (if applicable) – Reasoning + aptitude |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Mock Test / PYQ practice (alternate days full‑length, other days sectional) |
| Night (30 min) | Quick revision of formulas, vocab, GK |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Good question — CUET subject choices don't lock you out of professional programs like BBA or Journalism.
How CUET Subjects Work
- CUET requires you to attempt at least one language + domain subjects + general test.
- You chose English, History, Political Science.
- For BBA/Management programs, most universit
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, CUET is not compulsory for admissions in the institute. The UG admissions are based on Class 12 marks. Students have to fill the application form on the Rajasthan University official website. The university allocates seats in all courses on the basis of merit scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The CUET PG 2026 result has been released at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The National Testing Agency released the candidates' scorecard and final answer keys with the result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Goel Group of Institutions BPharma selection criteria does not mention any other entrance exams which are accepted for admission to this course. Thus, candidates can assume that they cannot join the BPharma course of Goel Group of Institutions without gtting a valid score in CUET-UG.
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