NTA CUET 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Subject Combination & Colleges

NTA CUET UG 2026 exam date will be announced anytime soon. Candidates can fill the CUET application form 2026 soon after the release of official notification. Candidates desirous of taking admission to UG courses of central, state, private, deemed or Government institutions must check the complete details about CUET exam 2026.

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 exam will be held in May-June 2026. National Testing Agency, conducting body, is yet to announce official exam date. Candidates desireous of appearing for CUET exam must register online. CUET UG 2026 registration is likely to commence in the first week of March. The exam will be a computer-based test held across more than 300 CUET exam centres in India and foreign countries. Candidates can opt for four preferred CUET exam centres. The UG entrance scores will be accepted by more than 200 universities across India, including top central universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Allahabad University and more.

CUET 2026 notification PDF will be released tentatively in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can register for CUET exam once the official notification is released. Aspirants applying for CUET UG must adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the online form. The last date to fill the CUET form 2026 will be updated.

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and General Test. Candidates can opt for five subjects while filling the CUET online form 2026. Candidates are advised to check the desired university and course criteria for CUET UG subject mapping. It is an important step for admission to CUET-accepting colleges.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates

National Testing Agency will announce the CUET UG 2026 exam dates tentatively in first week of March 2026. Candidates can know the important dates for CUET 2026 once the official notification is out. Check the table below to know the CUET 2026 exam dates:

Events	Dates	Description
CUET UG 2026 notification release	First week of March 2026	NTA will release the detailed exam dates, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, result and percentile calculation details
Commencement of CUET 2026 registration	First week of March 2026	Candidates can apply for CUET UG 2026 online.
Last date to fill CUET UG 2026 application form	Last week of March 2026	Students can apply for CUET UG till the prescribed date
Last date to pay CUET 2026 fee	Last week of March 2026	Registered users can pay the CUET exam fee till the prescribed date
CUET UG 2026 correction window	Last week of March 2026	During this window, candidates can edit the details in the CUET 2026 application form.
Release of CUET 2026 datesheet	Second week of April 2026	NTA releases the CUET subject-wise schedule and exam time.
CUET UG 2026 intimation slip	First week of May 2026	NTA intimates the CUET exam city allotment details.
Downloading of CUET 2026 admit card	First week of May 2026	Candidates can check the allotted exam centre details to appear for exam
CUET UG 2026 exam	May-June 2026	NTA will conduct exam in CBT mode during this period for 37 CUET subjects
Release of CUET provisional answer key 2026	Third week of June 2026	CUET provisional answer key and response sheet is released. Candidates can calculate their approximate score
CUET UG 2026 answer key challenge	To be notified	During this period candidates can challenge the answer key incase of any discrepancy
CUET 2026 final answer key	To be notified	Based on challenges received, NTA releases the final answer key basis which scores are calculated
CUET result 20216 declaration	Last week of July 2026	Candidates can check the subject wise score and percentile

CUET UG Exam Highlights

Candidates preapring for the CUET 2026 exam can check the exam highlights below;

Features	Details
Name of the Exam	CUET UG
Exam Full Form	Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates
CUET Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Examination Level	National Level
Exam Purpose	Conducted for Admission to UG courses of Central, State, Private, Deemed and Government Colleges
Exam Frequency	Annually [Also Read: How Many Students Appear for CUET UG, Category-Wise Number of Candidates]
CUET UG Official Website	cuet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Medium	13 languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu
Number of Universities Accepting CUET UG	>205 Universities [Also Read: Stream-wise Best UG Courses Options Through CUET]

Also Read: CUET UG 2026 Login

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus

National Testing Agency will release the CUET UG 2026 syllabus PDF along with the release of official notification. Candidates can check the CUET subject-wise syllabus and know the important topics for Language section, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. CUET UG syllabus 2026 aligns with the NCERT curriculum. Check the table below to know the CUET 2026 syllabus section-wise:

Section	CUET Syllabus or Question Types
CUET Language	Reading Comprehension: Factual, Literary and Narrative Literary Aptitude Vocabulary
CUET Domain Subject	Class 12 Board Exam Syllabus of the 23 CUET domain Subjects [Check the table below for detailed syllabus]
CUET General Test	General Knowledge Current Affairs General Mental Ability Numerical Ability Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts, arithmetic/algebra, geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8) Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Also Read: CUET UG Top 10 Subjects

CUET UG syllabus PDF is available. Refer to the table below to download CUET subject-wise syllabus:

Domain Subjects	CUET Syllabus
Agriculture	CUET Agriculture Syllabus
Accountancy/Bookkeeping	CUET Accountancy Syllabus
Anthropology	CUET Anthropology Syllabus
Biology	CUET Biology Syllabus
Business Studies	CUET Business Studies Syllabus
Chemistry	CUET Chemistry Syllabus
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	CUET Computer Science Syllabus
Economics/ Business Economics	CUET Economics Syllabus
Environmental Science	CUET Environmental Science Syllabus
English	CUET English Syllabus
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts	CUET Fine Arts Syllabus
General Test	CUET General Test Syllabus
Geography/Geology	CUET Geography Syllabus
History	CUET History Syllabus
Home Science	CUET Home Science Syllabus
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India	CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India Syllabus
Mass Media/ Mass Communication	CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication Syllabus
Mathematics	CUET Mathematics Syllabus
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga	CUET Physical Education Syllabus
Physics	CUET Physics Syllabus
Political Science	CUET Political Science Syllabus
Psychology	CUET Psychology Syllabus
Sociology	CUET Sociology Syllabus
Performing Arts	CUET Performing Arts Syllabus
Sanskrit	CUET Sanskrit Syllabus

Also Read:

CUET Syllabus for Science Students

CUET Syllabus for Commerce Students

CUET Syllabus for Arts Students

CUET Exam Pattern 2026

CUET UG exam pattern 2026 prescribes the sections, number of questions, marking scheme, and exam duration. Students preparing for CUET UG 2026 must be thorough with the exam structure. Check the table below to know the CUET exam pattern 2026:

CUET Exam Pattern
Section	Number of Questions (All Compulsory)	Duration of exam
Language	50	60 minutes
Domain Subject	50
General Aptitude Test	50

CUET Eligibility Criteria- Who Can Appear for CUET UG 2026?

NTA prescribes the CUET eligibility criteria 2026. Candidates must ensure to adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria to appear for the admission process:

• Age criteria: There is no age limit to apply for CUET UG 2026 exam. However, candidates must check the information brochure of the desired university for admissions.
• Educational criteria: As per the CUET UG education criteria, the candidate must have passed class 12th or an equivalent examination or must be appearing in 2026
• Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India to appear for CUET UG 2026 and admission process of accepting universities
• University admission criteria: Candidates must check the university-wise course criteria and map the CUET subject accordingly to qualify for the criteria. Candidates failing to meet the university and course criteria will be disqualified from the admission process, provided they had appeared for the CUET UG exam.

What is CUET 2026 Subject Combination?

CUET UG subject combination refers to the selection of CUET subjects as per the course criteria. While filling the CUET application form 2026, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects. The combination of CUET subjects should align with the criteria of the desired course and class 12th subjects. Candidates can select CUET five subjects from 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and general test.  

CUET 2026 Registration

CUET UG 2026 registration will begin tentatively in first week of March 2026. Candidates will be able to apply for CUET exam online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Students will be able to apply online only. In the first step candidates must create the CUET UG login details to proceed with the filling of the application form. To complete the CUET online form, candidates must have the following documents ready:

List of Scanned Documents	Size	Format
Candidate's Photograph	10 kb to 200 kb	JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask)
Candidate's Signature	4 kb to 30 kb	JPG/JPEG
Scanned copy of category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)*	50 kb to 300 kb	PDF
Scanned copy of PwBD certificate*	50 kb to 300 kb	PDf

Also Read: CUET UG 2026 Login

CUET UG 2026 Fee

NTA will close the CUET fee 2026 window in last week of March 2026. Candidates will be required to pay the application fee as per the following criteria and category:

Category	Upto three subjects	For each additional subject
General UR	INR 1000	INR 400 each
OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 900	INR 375 each
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	INR 800	INR 350 Each
Centres outside India	INR 4500	INR 1800 each

CUET 2026 Correction Window

CUET UG correction 2026 facility will be provided to the registered candidates. During this window, candidates can edit the details in the CUET 2026 online form. Aplicants will be able to able to edit the prescribed details below only.

• Candidate Name
• Father Name
• Mother Name
• Photograph – Image Upload
• Signature – Image Upload
• Class 10/ equivalent details
• Class 12/ equivalent details
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Category
• PwBD

CUET UG 2026 Exam Centre

CUET UG 2026 exam will be held across 285 cities in India and 15 cities outside India. While filling the online form, candidates can choose up to four preferred CUET exam centres in order of preference. Candidates must select the CUET exam centres carefully. NTA will allot the exam centre depending upon the availability.

CUET Datesheet 2026

Once the online registration process is over, basis the number of applicants who applied for the CUET exam, NTA releases the CUET datesheet 2026, prescribing the subject-wise schedule and time. Candidates can know the CUET 2026 complete schedule and prepare for the exam accordingly. The table below will be updated once the CUET 2026 date sheet is released.

CUET UG Exam in CBT Mode
CUET Exam Date 2026	Shifts	Slot Time (Tentative)	CUET Subject/Code
To be announced	Shift 1	9 AM to 12 PM	To be updated
	Shift 2	3 PM to 6 PM	To be updated

Also Read:

CUET 2026 Shift Timings: Reporting Time & Exam Duration

CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip

NTA issues the CUET city intimation slip 2026 to the registered applicants 9-10 days before the exam date. The CUET intimation slip mentions the tentative alloted exam city for CUET UG. Candidates must prepare for the exam day accordingly. To download the CUET 2026 intimation city slip, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the official CUET UG website: cuet.nta.nic.in

Step 2- Click on tab displaying ‘CUET (UG) 2026 Intimation Slip released’

Step 3- Enter the CUET UG 2026 login details

Step 4- Screen will display the CUET city slip 2026

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• How to Appear for CUET 2026: Comprehensive Guide for CBT Mode
• CUET 2026 Exam Day Strategy: Know Tips to Attempt Questions, Dos and Don’ts

CUET 2026 Admit Card

CUET admit card 2026 is an essential document on the day of the examination. NTA issues the CUET UG admit card 2-3 days before the exam date. Candidates will be notified about the release of admit card on official website: cuet.nta.nic.in. To download the hall ticket, candidates must follow the steps below:

• Visit CUET 2026 official link
• Visit the CUET login page and enter the details
• Screen will display the CUET admit card
• Check for the details mentioned on the hall ticket

Also Read: CUET Dress Code

CUET UG Question Paper

National Testing Agency releases the CUET UG previous year question papers at nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the CUET question papers 2025-22 online for free. CUET PYQ plays an important role in exam preparation. With the help of question papers, candidates can assess the difficulty level of CUET exam.

NTA releases the CUET UG question paper for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and CUET general test. Candidates can download the slot-wise and exam date-wise CUET PYQ for 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022.

CUET Subjects	CUET Previous Year Question Paper
Accountancy/ Book Keeping	CUET Accountancy PYQ
Agriculture	CUET Agriculture PYQ
Anthropology	CUET Anthropology PYQ
Biology	CUET Biology PYQ
Business Studies	CUET Business Studies PYQ
Chemistry	CUET Chemistry PYQ
Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	CUET Computer Science PYQ
Economics/ Business Economics	CUET Economics PYQ
English	CUET English PYQ
Environmental Science	CUET Environmental Science PYQ
Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts	CUET Fine Arts PYQ
General Test	CUET General Test PYQ
Geography/Geology	CUET Geography PYQ
History	CUET History PYQ
Home Science	CUET Home Science PYQ
Knowledge, Tradition, and Practices of India	CUET Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India PYQ
Mass Media/ Mass Communication	CUET Mass Media/ Mass Communication PYQ
Mathematics	CUET Mathematics PYQ
Performing Arts	CUET Performing Arts PYQ
Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga	CUET Physical Education PYQ
Physics	CUET Physics PYQ
Political Science	CUET Political Science PYQ
Psychology	CUET Psychology PYQ
Sociology	CUET Sociology PYQ

CUET 2026 Preparation

To prepare well for CUET UG 2026, candidates must begin their preparation by:

• Staying updated with the latest CUET exam pattern and syllabus
• Devising a study plan covering weak and strong areas
• Focusing on important concepts of the subject(s) opted
• Download CUET UG previous year question papers to type of questions asked
• Solve CUET mock tests to analyse speed, accuracy and preparation level.

Also Read:

CUET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers

CUET Science Previous Year Question Papers

CUET UG 2026 Best Books for Science

CUET UG Mock Test

CUET UG 2026 Best Books

CUET best books 2026 help candidates equip with the important topics, exam structure and most expected CUET questions. Refer the list of CUET 2026 best books that candidates can refer to while preparing for entrance exam:

Books	Authors/Publication
CUET Subject-Wise NCERT Books	NCERT
NTA CUET UG Mock test sample question papers	Oswaal
Books for Science subjects	S.Aggarwal
Books for Commerce subjects	S.Grewal
NCERT Exemplar for each domain subject	NCERT
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S Agarwal

What is the Difficulty Level of CUET UG Exam?

The difficulty level of the CUET UG exam is usually moderate. The CUET UG difficulty level may vary depending on the preparedness of the candidate. Compared to JEE Main and NEET examination, the difficulty level of CUET UG is moderate. Candidates must download CUET question paper of previous year or mock tests to analyse the difficulty level of the CUET UG exam.

CUET 2026 Provisional Answer Key

CUET UG provisional answer key 2026 will be released soon after the exam is over. Candidates can check the tentative answer key and CUET response sheet 2026 of candidate. Candidates can calculate their approximate score with the help of CUET 2026 answer key.

Once the provisional answer key is released, candidates will be allowed to challenge the answer key within the given period. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate can submit the challenge with proof. CUET UG 2026 answer key challenge window will open along with the release of the provisional answer key. To download the CUET provisional answer key, candidates can follow the steps below:

• Visit the official website of NTA CUET
• Click on tab CUET 2026 answer key and enter login details
• Screen will display the CUET 2026 answer key for the selected subject
• Click on tab challenge in case of any discrepancy
• Select the question ID and correct answer
• Attach the [proof for the answer
• Submit the response.

Also Read:

CUET Passing Marks

Good CUET Score

CUET 2026 Final Answer Key

CUET UG 2026 final answer key will be released a day before the announcement of results. NTA will release the CUET answer key 2026 based on the objections received. The final scores will be calculated on the basis of the CUET 2026 revised answer key.

Once the CUET answer key 2026 final is released, candidates will not be able to challenge the answer key, and the scores calculated will be final.

CUET Results 2026

CUET UG 2026 result will be declared tentatively in last week of July 2026. The scorecard will mention the candidate’s CUET 2026 subject-wise score and the candidate’s details. Candidates can check their overall score, percentile and subject-wise CUET score and percentile.

The role of NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET 2026 results. Candidates can check the list of CUET accepting colleges and start applying for the desired college and courses analysing the CUET cut off of accepting universities.

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CUET Colleges in 90-99 percentile

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CUET 2026 Cut Off

CUET UG cut off 2026 will be released by CUET accepting colleges. Candidates who have appeared for the CUET 2026 exam can participate in the counselling process of CUET 2026. The release of CUET UG 2026 cutoff will begin tentatively in first week of August 2026.

The CUET 2026 cutoff will be released on the official website of CUET accepting colleges. As per the previous year analysis, candidates must score a minimum of 200 marks in each subject to secure seat in top CUET colleges. Check the table below to know the top NTA score for CUET UG previous year:

CUET Science Highest Score

CUET Science Subject Name	Highest NTA Score (Out of 250)
Biology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry	249.70
Chemistry	247.64
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics	243.70
Physics	237.00
Computer Science / Information Practices	239.50

CUET Commerce Highest Score

CUET Commerce Subject Name	Highest NTA Score (Out of 250)
Business Studies	250.00
Accountancy/ Book Keeping	249.76
Economics/ Business Economics	244.45

CUET Arts Highest Score

CUET Arts Subject Name	Highest NTA Score (Out of 250)
Psychology	250
Geography/ Geology	250
Political Science	249.60
History	249.60
Sociology	245.40
English	241.96

Also Read:

CUET Cut off for Science

CUET Cut Off for Commerce

CUET 2026 Colleges

CUET 2026 scores will be accepted by more than 200 central, state, private, deemed and government institutions. Candidates must check the complete list of CUET colleges and shortlist the colleges and courses based on their preferences and CUET scores.

CUET universities begin the CUET counselling on their official portals. Candidates who will appear for CUET UG 2026 must ensure to apply for counselling process online soon after the CUET exams are over.

Also Read:

CUET Universities Offering Admissions Bi-Annually

CUET Merit List, Rank List: Get Direct Link to Download Merit List

Complete list of CUET accepting colleges

Check the list of few CUET accepting colleges, admission process and cut-offs below:

Name of University/College	CUET Admission Process	CUET Cut Off
University of Delhi	DU Admission Through CUET	CUET DU Cut Off
Banaras Hindu University	BHU UG Admission Through CUET	CUET BHU Cut Off
University of Allahabad	Allahabad University (AU) Admission Through CUET	CUET AU Cut Off
Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi	BR Ambedkar University Admission Through CUET	CUET B.R Ambedkar Cut Off
Jamia Milia Islamia University	JMI Admission Through CUET	CUET JMI Cut Off
Jawaharlal Nehru University	JNU Admission Through CUET	CUET JNU Cut Off
Aligarh Muslim University	AMU Admission Through CUET	CUET AMU Cut Off
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)	IPU Admission Through CUET	CUET IPU Cut Off
Central University Karnataka	CU Karnataka Admission Through CUET	CUET CUK Cut Off
Central University of Kashmir	CU Kashmir Admission Through CUET	CUET CU Kashmir Cut Off

CUET UG Counselling 2026

CUET UG 2026 counselling process will commence after the declaration of results. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the CUET 2026 counselling registration dates of accepting universities. The CUET UG 2026 counselling process will commence tentatively in last week of July 2026. During this period candidates must:

• Fill CUET UG 2026 counselling form
• Apply for desired college and course
• Submit the CUET UG 2026 scores
• Appear for counselling process

Read More:

• CUET Admission Process: Participating University Registration Dates, Process
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