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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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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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
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.
CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:
| University | CUET cutoff link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | CUET DU Cutoff |
| Allahabad University | CUET AU cutoff |
| Banaras Hindu University | CUET BHU cutoff |
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.
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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.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, candidates can get admission with 570 marks in Delhi University. The marks vary depending upon the choice of course, criteria and college. For admission to north campus colleges of DU, candidates must secure a minimum of 750 marks. 570 score in CUET makes candidate eligible for courses like BA, B.Sc Pass and other less demanding courses.
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
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.
There is no limit to the number of password reset attempts a candidate can make for CUET login. If an applicant has forgotten their password and needs to reset it, they can follow the instructions provided on the CUET website to reset their password.
Visit CUET UG website
Click on Log in tab
Click on 'Reset/Change Password' tab
A link will be mailed to the registered email id
Click on the link and change/reset the password
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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After the CUET PG 2027 result is declared, the Participating Universities will separately release their merit list or shortlisted candidates' list who are selected to participate in the counselling process for that college. Candidates will then have to register and pay the requiste or asked registra
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To calculate CUET UG 2027 probable score, candidates will need the official provisional answer key and their response sheet. Candidates will have to follow the CUET marking scheme to calculate their scores.
Note: The final scores will be calculates based on CUET final answer key.
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The National Testing Agency may or may not release the official CUET UG datesheet 2027 on its official website. However, students who registers for the exam will be able to check their subject-wise exam dates and timings.
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The National Testing Agency will likely conduct the Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2027 in May-June 2027, in Computer Based Test mode. The exam will be administered across multiple exam centres in India and abroad. NTA will release the CUET 2027 exam dates in its information bulletin.
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NTA is expected to release the CUET 2027 application forms in the first week of January 2027. Once released, candidates will be able to register online at NTA CUET UG official website.
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The National Testing Agency will release CUET UG 2027 admit card, at least a week before the exam date. Candidates will be able to downlaod the admit card until exam day.
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No, students cannot get admission to regular undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) without taking the CUET exam. JNU admissions are based on the score of CUET exams.
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