CUET Counselling 2026: University Wise Registrations, Schedule, Seat Allotment

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Shruti Garg
Updated on Jan 5, 2026 16:57 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET counselling 2026 will commence after declaration of CUET results. Top CUET universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University releases their counselling dates and process on their official website. It is expected that CUET counselling 2026 registration will commence in mid-June 2026. Soon after the declaration of CUET result 2026, counselling process will commence online for central, state, private and deemed universities. The counselling or admission process is conducted by the CUET accepting colleges individually, and candidates who apply for the institutes and courses will have to participate in the admission process. NTA CUET 2026 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026.

Table of contents
  • CUET 2026 Counselling: Required Documents
  • CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CUET 2026 Counselling Process
  • CUET UG Admissions 2026: Steps to Fill Application Form
  • CUET Scholarship 2026
  • CUET UG Accepting Colleges 2026
  • CUET 2026 Spot Counselling
  • FAQs on CUET Counselling
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CUET 2026 Counselling: Required Documents

Candidates must have below documents to apply for participating university CUET counselling 2026:

  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Graduation mark sheet and pass certificate
  • CUET 2026 scorecard
  • CUET admit card 2026
  • Category certificate (if any) 

The CUET 2026 counselling dates for the participating universities will be announced after the declaration of results.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?
A: 

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:

UniversityCUET cutoff link
Delhi UniversityCUET DU Cutoff
Allahabad UniversityCUET AU cutoff
Banaras Hindu UniversityCUET BHU cutoff
Q:   When will the CUET UG counselling process commence?
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CUET UG counselling process schedule is announced by the participating universities after the declaration of CUET results. The process will be conducted separately by the universities and it will not be a centralised counselling system. The CUET 2025 counselling process will have the following stages:

  • Each participating institute will release its individual rank list of candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling process of CUET 2025.
  • Candidates will have to register online and then appear in online counselling followed by offline counselling.
  • Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the admission fee and report to institutes to accept the admission offer.

CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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CUET 2026 Counselling Process

The CUET 2026 counselling process will have the following stages:

  • Each participating institute releases its rank list of candidates eligible to participate in the counselling process of CUET UG.
  • Candidates will have to register online and then appear in online counselling followed by offline counselling.
  • Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to pay the admission fee and report to institutes to accept the admission offer.

CUET UG Counselling 2026 Direct Links

CUET University Name

Admission Portal / Status

Upcoming Event

Delhi University (DU)

ugadmission.uod.ac.in

To be updated

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

bhucuet.samarth.edu.in

To be updated

Allahabad University (AU)

allduniv.cuet.samarth.edu.in

To be updated

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)

admission.jmi.ac.in

To be updated

Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi

aud.delhi.gov.in

To be updated

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)

bbaucuet.samarth.edu.in

To be updated

Visva Bharati University

visvabharaticuet.samarth.edu.in

To be updated

University of Hyderabad

acad.uohyd.ac.in

To be updated

Central University of Jharkhand

cuj.ac.in

To be updated

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the last date to apply for CUET UG counselling?
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CUET UG counselling registration last date depends from university to university. Each participating university sets its own counselling registration deadlines. Therefore, candidates must stay updated with admission and cut off dates of universities they wish to apply to. Candidates are suggested to stay updated with CUET 2025 admission dates for individual universities to avoid missing deadlines.

Q:   How is CUET UG cut off calculated?
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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.

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CUET UG Admissions 2026: Steps to Fill Application Form

The role of the NTA ends soon after the declaration of CUET results. Each university conducts its distinctive admission process through CUET score/percentile. Candidates must ensure to check admission process of the university they have applied for. The CUET 2026 counselling process of top universities is mentioned below.

CUET University of Delhi Admissions 2026

The registrations for CUET 2026 DU admission through CSAS portal concluded online. Candidates can apply through DU CSAS portal 2026. The CUET DU admissions are conducted in three stages:

Stage 1- Applying for the University of Delhi through the CSAS portal at admission.uod.ac.in

Stage 2- Filling of colleges and courses

Stage 3- Release of Cutoffs

CUET DU Registration Fee 2026

Check the table below to know the CUET DU admission registration fee:

Categories Application Fee
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS INR 250
SC/ST/PwBD INR 100

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CUET Jawaharlal Nehru University Admissions 2026

CUET JNU admission registration 2026 will begin online for UG and COP courses. Candidates can register for JNU UG admissions 2026 till the prescribed date on the basis of the CUET 2026 scores only. On the basis of the applications received, JNU will release the merit list.

CUET Banaras Hindu University Admissions 2026

BHU concluded the registrations for the undergraduate program admission 2026. Candidates could apply online for CUET BHU UG admissions 2026 till the prescribed date. To begin with the BHU UG admissions 2026 candidates must keep the following documents ready:

  • NTA application number and password
  • Scanned copy(jpeg or pdf) of passport size Photograph, Signature, 10th Marksheet,12th Marksheet,Birth Certificate and Other relevent Documents such as Caste, Income, TC, CC
  • Payment details

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CUET Aligarh Muslim University Admissions 2026

CUET 2026 admission registration for Aligarh Muslim University has concluded. Candidates willing to appear for the AMU admissions 2026 must ensure that have opted for AMU while they registered for CUET 2026. Candidates must keep the following documents ready to fill the AMU CUET registration form:

  • Transfer/ Migration Certificate
  • Date of Birth Certificate (Class X)
  • Mark sheet of qualifying examination (four self-attested copies)
  • Character Certificate
  • Five colored photographs with white background
  • Special Category Certificate
  • Two self-addressed envelopes with a stamp of INR 22

CUET B.R Ambedkar University Delhi Admissions 2026

CUET 2026 admission for B.R Ambedkar University Delhi has commenced at aud.delhi.gov.in. Candidates willing to apply for admissions at AUD, must follow the steps to apply below:

  • Visit the official website of B.R Ambedkar University Delhi samarth portal- audcuet.samarth.edu.in
  • Click on tab 'new registration'
  • Enter the CUET application form and date of birth
  • Enter with the login details created
  • Fill the CUET UG 2026 B.R Ambedkar University application form

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List of CUET Colleges in 90-99 Percentile 

CUET Passing Marks

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What after I accept the alloted seat through CUET UG?
A: 

After accepting allotted seat through CUET UG 2026, candidates will be required to:

  • Complete the document verification process at the concerned university.
  • Pay the UG course admission fee to confirm seat.
  • Submit all required documents for verification process.
  • Complete any additional formalities as instructed by the university.
Q:   Which universities can I get with 90-99 percentile in CUET UG?
A: 

Candidates securing 90-99 percentile in CUET UG have chances of getting admission into the following universities:

  • University of Delhi
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Allahabad University
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CUET Scholarship 2026

CUET scholarship is offered by accepting colleges (Private, State, Central and Deemmed Universities). To avail the CUET scholarship, candidates must fulfill the criteria prescribed by the government or university. Refer to the tables below to know the CUET scholarship details of various universities:

CUET Scholarship at Amity University

Scholarship % Class 12th percentage (2026) CUET Score (In Percentage)
100% 85% 90% and above
50% 80% 85%-89.99%

Important note: CUET percentage will be calculated based on the programme-based CUET subjects requirement. Candidates will be offered seats on first come first serve basis. 

CUET Scholarship at Sharda University

Note: Scholarship is applicable for first 300 candidates.

CUET Scholarship at UPES

Category Scholarship Percentage 12th Overall Marks CUET
Girls Category 10% 60% - 75% 80% - 90%
15% 75.01% - 85% -
20% 85.01% - 90% 90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99% -
30% >=95% >=95%
Category Scholarship Percentage 12th Overall Marks CUET
Boys Students 10% 75% - 80% 80% - 90%
15% 80.01% - 90%  
20%   90.01% - 94.99%
25% 90.01% - 94.99%  
30% >=95% >=95%

Note: Students will get scholarship for first year only.

CUET Scholarship at Delhi University

Scholarship Name  UG Course Colleges
**Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao Endowment Book-Grant  1st year of 3-year degree course

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

**Sh. Prem Prakash Award -do-

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

**The Delhi University and College Karamchari Union Book-Grant 3 year Degree course

All Colleges

(For Delhi University employee students only)

The Delhi State Co-operative Union Book-Grant 1st  year in U.G. All Colleges
Pt. Man Mohan Nath Dhar Book-Grant 1st year U.G./P.G All Colleges
Sardar Kartar Singh Grover Memorial Book-Grant BCA/BSC 1st Year All Colleges
Ganga Sant Book-Grant 1st year B.A. (H) Mathematics / Sanskrit any other (H) course All Colleges
Puran Chand Khatri Book-Grant 1st year of 3-year degree course All Colleges
Delhi University Women Association Book-Grant -do- All Colleges
Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant 1st year B.Sc.(H) Botany, Zoology  All Colleges
Prof. J.C. Luthra & Smt. Kesra Bai Luthra Book-Grant 1st year B.A.(H) Economics, B.Sc. (H) Botany, Zoology, Physics & Chemistry All Colleges
Satish Batra Memorial Book-Grant 1st year B.A. (H/P) with Urdu All Colleges
Dr. S.L. Hora and Smt. V. Hora Endowment Book-Grant 1st year/B.Sc. (H) Zoology All Colleges
*Shri Moti Lal Kaul Aima Memorial Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
*Shri Ram Lubhaya Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
Vijender Sharmila Chopra Book-Grant (Blind Students) 1st year of 3years Degree course All Colleges
Pt. Udho Ram Rampal Charitable turst Scholarship 1st year B.A. (H) Psychology/ English/ Sanskrit/ Philosophy/ Hindi or B.Sc.(H) Anthropology All Colleges
Balak Ram Scholarship 1st year B.A.(H) B.Sc.(H) Mathematics All Colleges

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What documents are required during BHU CUET counselling registration?
A: 

Candidates need to upload scanned copies of a few documents during the registration procedure. The documents must be in PDF / JPEG format. Below is the list of documents.

  • Matriculation or its equivalent certificate.
  • Class 12 mark sheet.
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and income certificate (SC/ST) issued by the appropriate authority.
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable).
  • BHU employee certificate (if applicable).
  • Certificate of admission under sports quota is claimed.
  • Scanned copy of a recent colour photograph & signature.
Q:   How to apply for counselling after CUET?
A: 

After obtaining the CUET results, candidates will be able to apply for CUET counselling for various participating universities. To apply for CUET UG counselling, candidates can follow the process below;

  • Register for the CUET cousnelling process on official website of participating university
  • Fill the CUET UG admission application form like CSAS UG for DU, BHU UET application form for BHU and so forth.
  • Upload the CUET UG scorecard or enter the marks obtained in the eligible subjects
  • Declaration of admission status/ CUET cut off
  • Visit the university for verification of documents and pay the admission fee
Q:   Is CUET UG counselling important for admission to University of Delhi?
A: 

Yes, candidates must have CUET UG score to apply for admissions at University of Delhi. Admission to UG courses of DU is offered through CUET UG scores. DU releases the CUET UG DU cut off for courses and colleges. Only candidates meeting the cut off criteria will be offered final admission to the desired course. 

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CUET UG Accepting Colleges 2026

261 universities offers UG courses through CUET UG. Check the list of CUET-accepting universities below:

Central Universities (CUs) Accepting CUET Score

The list of central universities that will be accepting CUET scores 2026 is given below:

Jawaharlal Nehru University Jamia Millia Islamia Banaras Hindu University
Aligarh Muslim University University of Hyderabad University of Delhi
Assam University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Central Sanskrit University
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Andhra Pradesh Central University of Gujarat
Central University of Haryana Central University of Himachal Pradesh Central University of Jammu
Central University of Jharkhand Central University of Karnataka Central University of Kashmir
Central University of Kerala Central University of Odisha Central University of Rajasthan
Central University of South Bihar Central University of Tamil Nadu Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Mahatma Gandhi Central University Manipur University
Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mizoram University Nagaland University
National Sanskrit University North-eastern Hill University Pondicherry University
Rajiv Gandhi University Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University Sikkim University
Tezpur University The English and Foreign Languages University Tripura University
University of Allahabad Visva-Bharati University  

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State Universities Accepting CUET Score

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who is eligible to register for CUET-UG counselling?
A: 
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
Q:   When will CUET DU CSAS portal open?
A: 

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.

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CUET 2026 Spot Counselling

Based on the number of vacant seats, the participating institutes will announce a CUET Spot Counselling. Those who would not be allotted a seat in the original counselling rounds can participate in the spot counselling by registering on the official websites of the CUET participating institutes. Such candidates will have to participate in the CUET spot counselling rounds by visiting the institutes and getting the documents verified by the institutes' admission officials.

Read More: List of Universities Accepting CUET UG 2026 Scores

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?
Q:   How can I access the CUET UG cut off list?
A: 

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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FAQs on CUET Counselling

Check important frequently asked questions on CUET counselling.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET UG counselling?
A: 

CUET UG counselling refers to allotment of seats based on scores in CUET UG and cut off criteria. CUET counselling includes registration, uploading of documents, entering course preferences and colleges (if applicable). Once CUET results are declared, universities under CUET UG begins CUET UG counselling registration online. Candidates must stay updated with the CUET counselling dates and check the CUET cut off lists. CUET 2026 counselling are expected to commence in mid-June 2026

Q:   What to do after the declaration of CUET result?
A: 

The final CUET answer key published by the NTA serves as the basis for the CUET result. Following this, it is anticipated that all of the participating universities will publish their separate cut-off lists (admission/merit lists) and dates for student acceptance to various UG programs.

Candidates must now complete the application in order to be admitted to the college they choose during the application process. Depending on the number of open seats, the college will release a separate cutoff and merit list in one or more rounds following the submission of the registration form on the college website.

Q:   Is there any registration fee for CUET counselling?
A: 

Yes, candidates aplying for the CUET counselling must pay the registration fee seperately. CUET accepting universities conduct university wise CUET UG  cousnelling. Candidates must apply for the CUET UG counselling of CUET accepting universities seperately. Refer to the atble below to check list of few CUET colleges and registration fee:

University under CUETCounselling Registration Fee
University of Delhi

UR/OBC-NCL/EWS- INR 250

SC/ST/PwBD- INR 100

Banaras Hindu University

UR/OBC-NCL/EWS- INR 500

SC/ST/PwBD- INR 250

Allahabad University

UR/OBC-NCL/EWS- INR 300

SC/ST/PwBD- INR 150

Jamia Milia IslamiaINR 700
Dr. B.R Ambedkar University 

UR/OBC-NCL/EWS- INR 500

SC/ST/PwBD- INR 200

 

Q:   Are candidates required to apply separately for all the universities of CUET UG for counselling?
A: 
 

Yes, candidates seeking admission through CUET UG are required to apply separately to each university's counseling process through university portal. National Testing Agency conducts CUET examination but does not conduct counseling or admission process. Each CUET UG participating university conducts its own counseling rounds based on CUET scores and their specific admission criteria.

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