Will CUET UG exam duration vary for each subject?

No, CUET UG exam duration will not vary for each subject. The exam duration will be unform for all CUET subjects that is 60 minutes. Candidates will be required to attempt 50 questions within the given time limit. The marking scheme of each question remains the same.

Is admit card for CUET released?

NTA will release the CUET admit card 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their admit cards till their exam date. The admit card will be released for download in PDF document and is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Prior to the release of the CUET UG admit card, NTA released the advance intimation of exam city slip. It is not the admit card, but will inform candidates about the city. After downloading the CUET UG 2026 admit card, candidates will have to check all the details carefully and ensure that there is no mistake. In case of any error, they will have to contact NTA to get the necessary corrections done.

When should I reach the CUET exam centre?

Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, they will miss out on important instructions to appear for the exam.

What are the CUET admit card important dates?

CUET 2026 admit card will be released in second week of May prior to the date of examination. CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June in CBT mode. Only candidates who will register for the entrance exam will be able to download the CUET admit card. NTA will release the CUET intimation slip for CBT Mode before the CUET admit card. With the help of CUET intimation slip candidates can know the exam centre details in advance to prepare for the arrival at CUET exam centre on time. CUET intimation slip does not act like CUET admit card.

From where can I download CUET sample papers?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below: Go to- CUET Question Paper Select CUET subject to download the question paper for Click on the tab download Create the login details for new registrations Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID Click on the link provided and save the PDF.

How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?

CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions. The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam.

When are CUET previous year question papers released?

CUET previous year question papers have been released for CUET 2025. National Testing Agency releases the CUET previous year question papers for all subjects and languages. Candidates preparing for CUET must download the previous year question papers to become familiar with the CUET exam pattern and the difficulty level of the question paper. NTA releases the CUET question papers for Languages, Domain subjects and General test seperately. No pre registrations are required to download the CUET previous year question papers. CUET 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in May/June in CBT mode. CUET previous year question papers for 2025 is available for downlaod. Candidates can download the CUET 2025-2022 question papers here .

What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?

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.

When will the CUET final answer key be released?

National Testing Agency will release the CUET 2026 final answer key before the announcement of results. NTA releases the revised CUET answer key based on the objections received at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are given opportunity to challenge the CUET UG answer key 2026 within a three-day window. The date to challenge the answer key will be notified. Only paid challenges made during the stipulated period will be considered. CUET answer key challenges without justification/evidence, and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link for CUET UG will not be considered. CUET UG 2026 results will be compiled based on the final answer key. Candidates will not get the outcome of the challenges received.

When will NTA release the official answer key for CUET UG?

CUET 2026 final answer key will be released by NTA at cuet.nta.nic.in in first week of July 2026. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the CUET 2026 official answer key along with the individual response sheet. Candidates are also be given the opprtunity to challenge the CUET answer key 2026 provisional when released. To download the provisional CUET answer key candidate's CUET 2026 response sheet will be required to enter the login credentials. NTA will release the CUET 2026 final answer key before the declaration of results.

How to mark using CUET answer key?

After downloading the CUET provisional answer key, candidates must also download CUET response sheet. Candidates must match answers marked on the response sheet. While marking correct answers, candidates must follow marking scheme mentioned below: +5 marks will be given for every correct answer 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

How to calculate score using CUET answer key?

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores using the CUET UG answer key. All candidates will have to compare their CUET responses to the CUET 2026 answer key. Candidates must follow the official CUET UG marking scheme. The calculated total will be the probable scores secured in the exam. However, the scores will be indicative and may differ from the result.

How many universities accept CUET score?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score 2026 will be accepted by more than 205 universities (central, state, private and deemed) across India. On the basis of the CUET UG score, candidates are offered admission to UG programme of the participating colleges. Candidates applying for admission to UG programme must ensure to check the course eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Some of the top CUET accepting universities with NIRF ranking 2024 are: Name State NIRF Rank 2024 Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi 2 Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi 3 Banaras Hindu University Uttar Pradesh 5 University of Delhi Delhi 6 Aligarh Muslim University Uttar Pradesh 8

Which are the top 5 universities in CUET?

As per the NIRF ranking 2025, the top 5 universities for CUET UG are: NIRF 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University NIRF 4- Jamia Millia Islamia NIRF 6- Banaras Hindu University NIRF 5- University of Delhi NIRF 10- Aligarh Muslim University

Which IIT accepts CUET score?

CUET UG scores are not accepted by IITs. Common University Entrance Test for UG is conducted for admission to state, central, private, deemed and government institutions. Admission to UG courses of IITs is offered through other national level entrance examinations.

Is CUET UG college list released?

NTA will release the CUET UG 2026 college and universities list with the official notification. Candidates preparing for CUET UG 2026 can check the list of CUET accepting colleges 2026. There are expected to be more than 250 universities which will be accepting CUET scores for admission to 2026-27 academic year. Candidates can check the university-wise UG courses and eligibility criteria.

Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?

Yes, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has been released. NTA uploaded the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus . The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates must prepare well from the class 12th syllabus to ace the entrance examination.

Is 700 a good score in CUET?

Yes, 700 is a good score in CUET. This score can help candidates place in top colleges of Delhi University, banaras Hindu University and Allahabad University. 700 score is considered to a CUET good score marking a percentile of 95+.

Is CUET UG 2026 exam date announced?

Yes, CUET UG exam 2026 date has been announced. National Testing Agency has scheduled CUET 2026 exam from May 11 to May 31, 2026. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per the updated CUET 2026 exam date, the registrations will close on January 30, 2026.

When will CUET 2026 notification release?

CUET UG 2026 notification was released on January 03. National Testing Agency released the CUET detailed official notification at official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the following details on CUET notification PDF: Exam dates eligibility criteria steps to apply for exam syllabus pattern CUET subjects score calculation normalisation process exam centres number of univeristies participating

What is the last date for filling CUET application form?

National Testing Agency commenced CUET 2026 registration on January 03, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration is January 30, 2026 Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process is in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?

The numbers for choosing CUET subjects is five out of the 37 options available. Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu. Section 2- (23 domain- specific subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping, Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices, Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Mass Media/ Mass Communication, Anthropology, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion), Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism Section 3- General Test

When will CUET DU CSAS portal open?

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.

What are the latest changes in CUET UG exam?

National Testing Agency has not introduced any specific changes for CUET UG 2026. However, in CUET 2025, NTA introduced major changes like Reduction of CUET subjects from 63 to 37 GAT scores will be used for dropped subjects Exma to be held CBT mode only Compulsory 50 questions in each subject, no optional questions Maximum five CUET subjects can be chosen The above changes are to continued for CUET UG 2026 exam.

Has NTA announced CUET exam date 2026?

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.

When will CUET DU CSAS portal open?

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.

When will the CUET General Test exam be conducted?

CUET UG General Test 2026 exam will be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA has not released CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. Candidates can know their subject-wise CUET schedule on CUET intimation slip and admit card. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.

What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?

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.

Does NTA releases the CUET mock test?

National Testing Agency is expected to release CUET UG mock test at nta.ac.in. If released, candidates can appear for CUET mock test by following steps below: Visit official link og NTA: nta.ac.in Click on tab 'Mock Test' Now select exam name Select paper name Click on 'Start Mock Test'

When will be CUET UG exam conducted?

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?

The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer.

I am class 12th board topper. Do I need to participate in CUET UG counselling? Or will I be offered direct admission in central university?

Yes, you will have to appear for the CUET counselling rounds of the central universities. Admission to central universities is offered based on CUET UG scores. Candidates must note that class 12th marks will not be considered for final admission to UG courses of central universities. Class 12th marks are used for tie-breaking criteria. Candidates must ensure to appear for Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses to qualify for counselling rounds.

Does NTA announce CUET counselling dates?

No, National Testing Agency does not announce the CUET dates for counselling. The role of NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET UG results. To know the CUET counselling sates, candidates must visit the official website of university they desire to take admission in. Every CUET participating university will release its own admission through CUET UG schedule.

Who is eligible to register for CUET-UG counselling?

Students who will appear for CUET 2026 exam will be eligible to register for CUET counselling 2026. Students must keep their Class X, Class XII, and CUET scorecards for CUET UG 2026 counselling registration ready. Students must check for below documents: Qualifying examination certificate Transfer certificate Conduct certificate Caste certificate Reservation category certificate Photocopies of original documents

Is CUET UG counselling conducted in a centralised manner?

No, CUET UG counselling is not conducted in a centralised manner. The counselling or the admission process is conducted separately for each institute based on their own eligibility and admission criteria. Candidates who will appear for CUET 2026 will be required to check the selection criteria and other admission details of their preferred colleges individually to be able to make the correct decision. National Testing Agency (NTA) has no role will conduct counselling process for CUET UG admissions. The participating universities conduct CUET counselling on the basis of candidate's CUET score and college preferences. The candidates are supposed to fill the forms for college and courses for seat allotment.

How is CUET UG cut off calculated?

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.

What is a good score in CUET UG?

On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2025-26, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission: Very Good Score: 700 and above Good Score: 650 and above Score range between 400-649 is considered an average score. Admission on the basis of the average score can et into any decent college in India accepting CUET scores.

In which courses can I secure admission through CUET?

More than 200 CUET participating universities, including central, state, government, private, and deemed institutes offer admission to various undergraduate and integrated courses through Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). Each CUET college offers the courses across Science, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, and other streams. Students planning to get admission through CUET exam have to check the courses offered by their target university on their official website, NTA official website, or at Shiksha page.

When will NTA release CUET UG cutoff?

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.

Is CUET UG application form released?

Yes, CUET UG 2026 application form has been released. NTA commenced CUET registration 2026 on January 03 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admisison to UG courses of central, state, private or deemed universities must fill the online application form before CUET application last date. Students must keep the required documents ready to fill the application form.

What is the CUET exam for?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted for admission to UG courses of central, state, private and deemed universities. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CUET exam annually for students desireous of taking admission to colleges of Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Allahabad Univeraity and many more.

Which course is best after CUET?

The best CUET course depends on candidate's interest, stream, subjects studied in class 12th. Some of the top CUET UG courses with best career options are B.Sc (Chemistry, Physics, CS), B.Com (Pass, Hons.), BBA/BMS/BFIA, BA (Economics, English, History), BCA and integrated programs. Candidates must make sure to align the CUET courses with the university requirement, subjects studied in class 12th and CUET subjects.

Is CUET UG 2026 official website live?

Yes, National Testing Agency has released the official link of CUET UG 2026. Candidates will be able to check the latest updates for CUET 2026 exam at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET 2026 official notification will be released on the official website.

I have filled in for 3 domain subjects in CUET. How will it affect my result if I only attempt 2 of it?

While filling the CUET application form, candidates are advised to carefully mark the subjects from languages, domain subjects and general test. Candidates must check the institute wise subject requirement for the course candidate wishes to apply for. If the candidate has applied for four CUET domain subjects and appears for three subjects, it may affect the overall percentile of the candidate. However, if the domain subjects for which the student has appeared, qualify as per the institute’s course requirement, they will be eligible for admission process.

What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?

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

What is CUET result date?

NTA will announce the CUET result 2026 tentatively in first week of July. CUET UG result 2026 will be announced at cuet.nta.nic.in online. Candidates who will appear for the exam can check their scores online. Students will be required to enter their login credentials to view the CUET scorecard 2026. NTA will mention the applicant's details and subject-wise score for CUET 2026. The scores will be sent to the universities for which candidates have applied soon after the declaration of results. Candidates must note that the role of NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET results 2026.

When will CUET result be declared?

CUET result 2026 will be declared tentatively in first week of July. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download their CUET scorecard online when released. The link to download the CUET scorecard will be available at CUET results 2026 . Candidates will be required to enter the login credentials to view the CUET 2026 scorecard online. CUET scores are used for admission to various universities/colleges that candidates has applied for while filling the application form. Candidates must download and take the print of the CUET 2026 results when released.

Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?

Yes, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has been released. NTA uploaded the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus . The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates must prepare well from the class 12th syllabus to ace the entrance examination.

When will CUET UG notification release?

CUET UG 2026 notification has been released at nta.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. The dates for the CUET 2026 exam subject wise will be declared online. CUET 2026 will be held ifrom May 11 to May 31. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates will be able to check the important details about: Exam important dates CUET eligibility criteria Steps to fill application form Reservation criteria Admit card Exam centres Syllabus Exam pattern Results Normalisation Process

What are the changes in CUET 2026?

National Testing Agency has informed that there are no significant changes in CUET UG 2026. The pattern and syllabus shall remain same. The CUET UG 2026 exam consists of 37subjects- 13 langauges, 23 domain subjects and General Aptitude Test. As per the recent notification, candidates must make sure to update their Aadhar card and UDID cards. It is expected that CUET exam centre 2026 will be alloted based on candidate's updated address.

What is the total score in CUET UG?

CUET UG total marks is 250 Marks for each subject. Candidates can choose up to five CUET subjects. Each subject paper has 50 questions which will total to 250 marks for each subject. For every correct answer, candidate will get 5 marks. The CUET total marks will be uniform for all 37 subjects. The Total CUET subjects marks can vary depending on the number of subjects chosen by candidates. If three CUET subjects chosen: 750 total marks If four CUET subjects chosen: 1000 total marks If five CUET subjects chosen: 1250 total marks

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CUET application form 2026 has been released online at cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET registration 2026 last date is January 30. To fill the online application form, student must create login details and keep the required documents ready and updated. While filling CUET online form 2026 must adhere to subject mapping criteria of the preferred university and course to avoid any cancellations. Applicants can select five CUET subjects from 23 domain subjects, 13 languages and General Aptitude Test. Applicants must select CUET subjects that align with their Class 12th subjects. CUET exam 2026 will be scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in computer based format. NTA CUET UG 2026 syllabus is available for download .

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