Candidates seeking admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University to UG courses through the Common University Entrance Test for the academic session 2026-2027 must know the course-wise subject requirements and eligibility criteria. Read the article to know the JNU CUET 2026 Subject Mapping. Get the CUET exam pattern here on this page.
JNU CUET UG Subject Mapping: Jawaharlal Nehru University is offering admission to 25 UG courses, including B.A., B.Sc., and Certificate of Proficiency in different fields through CUET UG 2026. National Testing Agency released the CUET 2026 subject mapping criteria for CUET participating universities on official website. Candidates planning to appear for CUET exam for admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University must check the subject combinations to know the test subjects to fill in the application form. The registration window for CUET 2026 has been reopened at cuet.nta.nic.in. The updated last date to apply for exam is February 26, 2026. Only eligible candidates will be able to appear for exam.
Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission based on CUET scores and its course requirements. Candidates must meet the course-wise eligibility criteria to participate in the JNU CUET counselling process. Candidates can check the article below for JNU CUET Subject Combinations. The National Testing Agency will schedule CUET 2026 exams between May 11 and May 31.
LATEST UPDATE: CUET UG 2026 Registrations Re-Opened at cuet.nta.nic.in; Apply till February 26
Check Out: CUET UG Exam Schedule 2026
- CUET UG 2026 Subjects
- Jawaharlal Nehru University CUET UG Subject Mapping 2026
- CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
- How to get Admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University through CUET?
- Steps to Check JNU CUET Subject Combination 2026
- CUET Registration Schedule 2026
CUET UG 2026 Subjects
According to CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin, NTA offers 37 subjects for CUET 2026, including 13 languages, 23 CUET domain subjects, and General Aptitude Test. Check out the below space for the list of all CUET UG subjects:
- Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
- Domain Subjects: Accountancy/Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Economics/Business Economics, Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art, Geography/ Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition Practices in India, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Sociology.
- General Aptitude Test: For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable.
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Commonly asked questions
From CUET UG 2026 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.
Yes, candidates who do not fulfill the subject mapping and eligibility criteria for a UG course at the applied university may face disqualification during the admission process. It means that, even if a candidate scores well in the CUET UG exam but do not meet the subject combination requirements of the target CUET college, their application will be rejected.
Candidates can apply for CUET score accepting colleges through CUET UG 2026 application form. While filling the application form, candidates will be required to enter the name of the preffered universities and courses in order of preference. On declaration of the CUET results, the scores will be shared with the universities for which candidate has applied. Basis on the score obtained candidate will be shortlisted for the applied course.
Jawaharlal Nehru University CUET UG Subject Mapping 2026
A total of 25 UG courses are offered at Jawaharlal Nehru University through the Common University Entrance Test. Below is the list of all courses offered by JNU along with their CUET UG 2026 subject mapping criteria:
| Programme/Course Offered | CUET Subject Mapping |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons) Persian |
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| B.A. (Hons) Pashto | |
| B.A. (Hons) Arabic | |
| B.A. (Hons) Japanese | |
| B.A. (Hons) Korean | |
| B.A. (Hons) Chinese | |
| B.A. (Hons) French | |
| B.A. (Hons) German | |
| B.A. (Hons) Russian | |
| B.A. (Hons) Spanish | |
| B.Sc.Programme in Ayurveda Biology |
Note - If a candidate appears for both Biology & Mathematics, subject with highest marks will be considered for admission. |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Mongolian |
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| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Bhasha Indonesia | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Urdu | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Pashto | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Uzbek | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Hebrew | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Pali | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Sanskrit Computational Linguistics | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Yoga Philosophy | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Vedic Culture | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Sanskrit | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Natya Shastra | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Health Awareness and Wellness | |
| Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Indian Philosophy |
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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
Aspirants desirous of admission at JNU through CUET must check the table below for the CUET 2026 exam pattern:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Computer Based Test |
| Exam timing |
Mentioned in NTA CUET datesheet |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| CUET UG sections |
Section 1 - Language Section 2 - Domain Subject Section 3 - General Aptitude Test |
| Total number of Questions |
50 across all subjects |
| Subjects Choice |
Five subjects |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Medium of CUET exam |
13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu |
| Number of domain subjects |
23 |
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Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. The registration window has been closed. CUET UG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET UG exam.
The subject mapping criteria consists of course-wise subjects required to be filled in the online form. Visit the official university's website or NTA CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in to know about any changes in the CUET subject mapping. Ensure to check the latest and updated subject requirements while filling out the CUET application form.
Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections:
- Section I - 13 Languages
- Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects
- Section III - General Test
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How to get Admission at Jawaharlal Nehru University through CUET?
Candidates planning to get admission to any of the courses mentioned above offered by JNU through CUET 2026 can follow the steps below:
- Fill the CUET application form 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Download the CUET 2026 admit card.
- Appear for the CUET UG 2026 exam.
- Check CUET UG result 2026 and download the CUET scorecard.
- Fill the JNU application form to be available at jnu.ac.in.
- The university will release JNU CUET Cut Off. Check whether you meet the Cut Off requirements.
- If so, download the JNU admission letter and complete the further admission process.
Steps to Check JNU CUET Subject Combination 2026
Candidates can check the subject mapping and eligibility criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru University from NTA official website by following below process.
- Visit NTA CUET website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on Universities on header menu of homepage.
- Select Central University under Type of University.
- Navigate Jawaharlal Nehru University and click on link.
- CUET JNU subject combination and eligibility criteria for offered courses will display on the screen.
- Check and download PDF for reference.
CUET Registration Schedule 2026
Candidates wanting to get admission through Common University Entrance Test (UG) must check this table to know important dates.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of CUET 2026 registration |
03-Jan-2026 23-Feb-2026 (restarted) |
| Last date to fill CUET UG 2026 application form |
04-Feb-2026 (Closed) 26-Feb-2026 |
| Last date to pay CUET 2026 fee |
07-Feb-2026 (Closed) 26-Feb-2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 correction window |
09-Feb to 11-Feb-2026 (Closed) |
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Yes, the top 2 BBA colleges in Indore, PIMR and IPS Academy, do not require CUET or any other entrance exam for admissions. Class 12 marks between 45 to 55% are required only.
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Nanavati Hospital does not mention whether it accepts the scores of CUET-UG for BSc admissions. Generally, candidates are required to appear for the institute's own entrance exam in order to apply for BSc admissions.
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CUET UG 2026 English exam will be scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The exam will be held for a duration of 60 minutes. The CUET English 2026 slot timings will be mentioned on the CUET intimation slip and admit card. Candidates will be alloted different slots for CUET UG English 2206 exam.
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CUET UG exam centre 2026 preference could be selected while filling the CUET application form. Candidates could select the preferred exam cities based on their present and permanent address. Once the CUET exam centre is alloted, candidates cannot request for change in exam city or centre.
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To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates can appear for maximum five CUET subjects. NTA conducts the CUET exam for each selected subject at different slots. Yes, the syllabus is different for every for domain subject or language chosen.
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No, candidates cannot appear for CUET UG 2026 exam if they have not filled the CUET application form. NTA closed the CUET registrations 2026 on February 26, 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for CUET UG exam must now stay updated with CUET 2027 schedule and notification.
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Candidates can select the preferred CUET college and courses once the CUET counselling registration 2026 begins. CUET accepting colleges will commence the CUET counselling 2026 registration soon after the CUET exam concludes. Candidates must visit the official website of preferred university and fil
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It is unlikely that NTA will reopen the CUET UG registration 2026 again. Earlier, NTA reopened CUET application 2026 window from February 23 to February 26. Candidates were given one more chance to apply for CUET 2026 exam.
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National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 by mid April 2026. The CUET datesheet 2026 PDF will be available at cuet.nta.nic.in. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET UG datesheet, however this year it is expected to release the detailed CUET schedule 2026.
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As per the National Testing Agency official notification, CUET UG 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode. NTA will release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 soon for applied subjects.
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