National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) notification 2026. Candidates can now download the official CUET information bulletin 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in and check details about CUET domain subjects, dates, exam pattern, eligibility, reservation, application form, exam centres, and results.
CUET UG 2026 is being held in computer-based test. NTA has announced the CUET exam date 2026 . The examination is being conducted in multiple windows. CUET slots and dates vary depending on the number of candidates registering for the exam and the subjects chosen.
- CUET Notification 2026 Overview
- CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Download Official CUET 2026 Notification PDF
- Details Mentioned in CUET Notification 2026
- FAQs on CUET Notification
CUET Notification 2026 Overview
Refer table below to know the important highlights of CUET 2026 exam:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam |
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Conducting body |
|
| Type of exam |
Computer-Based Test |
| CUET UG exam registration mode |
Online |
| Number of CUET test cities |
306 cities across India and 15 cities outside India |
| CUET exam registration fees |
Varies on the number of subjects chosen |
| Course offered through CUET |
B.Voc, B.Sc., B.Com, B.A, B.Tech, BFA, 5-year integrated programs. B.A LLB and more |
| Exam section |
|
| Time duration |
60 minutes for each subject |
| CUET 2026 official website |
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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 has been declared online. CUET 2026 is ongoing. In CUET UG 2026 notification candidates can 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
CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 23 Jun ' 26 | CUET UG 2026 Result |
| 21 Jun ' 26 | CUET UG 2026 Final Answer Key |
| 09 Jun ' 26 | CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key |
Download Official CUET 2026 Notification PDF
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET 2026 notification PDF at cuet.nta.nic.in. The link to download the PDF is given below.
CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin
Previous Year CUET UG Notification
| CUET Year | CUET Notification PDF |
|---|---|
| CUET 2025 | CUET UG 2025 Information Bulletin |
| CUET 2024 | CUET UG 2024 Information Bulletin |
| CUET 2023 | CUET UG 2023 Information Bulletin |
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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.
Details Mentioned in CUET Notification 2026
Candidates can check the important details about CUET UG examination. Check below to know the list of details mentioned in CUET 2026 notification PDF
About NTA: Conducting Body
National Testing Agency is conducting the CUET 2026 examination in multiple windows. The examination is being held for admission to UG programs of the participating universities across India. The role of NTA is confined to registering candidates, conducting the test, hosting answer keys, inviting challenges, finalising answer keys, preparing and declaring CUET results, and hosting scorecards. The role of NTA will end soon after the release of CUET 2026 results.
CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria to appear in the CUET 2026 exam. Failing which applicant’s candidature will stand cancelled. CUET 2026 eligibility criteria state the age criteria and educational qualification requirements.
CUET Reservation Policy
CUET notification PDF mentions the details about the reservation policy for:
- General- EWS category
- OBC-NCL category
- SC/ST category
- PwD category
- Services of scribe
CUET Registration 2026
CUET notification mentions the particulars that have to be entered by the candidates while filling the CUET form 2026. The registration form was available online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates could apply for CUET exam online. Refer to the table below to know the CUET application form fees:
CUET UG Fee
| 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 |
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CUET Correction Window 2026
NTA opened the CUET 2026 correction window for registered candidates from January 09 to January 11, 2026. As per the bulletin information, candidates could modify the following details:
- 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 Exam Pattern 2026
CUET mode of examination, duration, sections and number of questions for each section are updated in notification PDF. The table below mentions the CUET exam pattern 2026:
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Questions to be Attempted |
Duration/subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1- Languages |
50 |
All |
60 minutes |
| Section 2- Domain Subjects |
50 |
All |
|
| Section 3- General Test |
50 |
All |
CUET will be conducted in 13 languages. Candidates will be able to opt for the language while filling the examination form.
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- CUET Syllabus 2026
- CUET UG Commerce Previous Year Question Papers
- CUET UG Science Previous Year Question Papers
CUET 2026 Hall Ticket
Candidates were issued the CUET admit card 2026 online. Only candidates who paid the CUET application fee were able to download the CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall without the admit card. Candidates will be given contact details in case of any discrepancy in the CUET admit card. Applicants must note that they will not be issued the CUET admit card physically.
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CUET: Important Instructions to Candidates
Candidates are advised to read the instructions for CUET UG exam carefully. Any candidates not obeying the guidelines will be disqualified for admission to participating universities.
CUET 2026 Exam Cities
Cities where CUET exam is conducted will be mentioned in the CUET notification. Candidates could select four chosen cities while filling the CUET application form 2026. NTA alloted the CUET exam centre as per availability. CUET exam centre 2026 is spread across more than 306 cities in India.
CUET 2026 Answer Key
NTA will display the CUET 2026 provisional answer key soon after the all slots are over. Candidates will be able to check their response and answer key. Applicants will be able to challenge the CUET answer key by paying the fee of INR 200.
Only paid challenges will be considered for verification. Challenges without justification/evidence will be rejected.
Based on the challenges received, NTA will release the CUET final answer key soon after.
CUET 2026 Results
CUET results 2026 are expected to be announced in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Only candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download their scorecard online. CUET result 2026 will be based on the final answer key.
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CUET Service Centres
Candidates who are not well-versed and are facing difficulties in filling the CUET application form can use the common service centre. There are more than 1.5 lacs CUET service centres across country.
CUET Accepting Colleges
CUET score will be accepted by 46 central universities and in more than 200 universities (state, private and deemed) across India. Candidates must check the programs and courses offered by the CUET participating universities, which are available at their official websites.
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Commonly asked questions
No, CUET syllabus is not based on CBSE syllabus as claimed by Education Ministry in Rajya Sabha. The CUET exam is designed to assess the general understandig of the candidate in subjects he/she has opted for. CUET UG is on of the biggest UG entrance exam carnival conducted for admission in cebtral, state, private and deemed universities.
Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam must check the detailed CUET syllabus and CUET question paper to become familiar with the important topics and type of questions asked in the exam.
FAQs on CUET Notification
Check below the frequently asked questions on CUET notification.
There are 44 central universities in India acceoting CUET UG scores. The list of central universities accepting CUET result are:
Since the CUET UG 2026 syllabus is in line with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus, it can be safely assumed that the NCERT books are enough to clear CUET UG 2025 exam. Candidates must note that, CUET exam tests students' understanding of the concepts and ability to apply them in various situations. Therefore, to prepare well and get a good score, it is advised that students refer to other study materials and books designed for national level competitive entrance exams. The CUET UG syllabus is in tune with the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The chapters and topics are similar to Class 12 syllabus. Unlike other UG entrance exams, CUET UG syllabus does not include Class 11 syllabus.
CUET 2026 admit card was released on multiple dates between May 5 to May 31, 2026. The link to download the CUET UG admit card was updated on the website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Cadidates had to provide their login credentials to download the admit card.
CUET UG is conducted for admission to more than 260 universities across India. List of programs offered through CUET UG are:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
- B.A (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Sience (B.Sc.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Vocational studies
- B.Sc-M.Sc. Integrated program
- Integrated M. Optometry
- Integrated M.A
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA (FIA)]
- Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE)
- Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
DU CSAS portal was activated at ugadmission.uod.ac.in in the last week of June. The DU Phase 1 Registrations were started within this same month and Phase 2 registration started in July. The last date to fill the DU UG 2026 applications was scheduled in second week of July.
The CUET UG counselling is conducted by the universities acepting CUET UG scores seperately. Candidates will have to apply seperately for each university to appear for the CUET UG counselling process. National Testing Agency (NTA) has no role in conduction 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 course for seat allotment. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates for admission to participating universities.
Candidates can calculate their approximate secured scores using the CUET UG answer key. They have to compare their CUET responses to the 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.
To check CUET answer key online, candidates must
- Go to - cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on 'Provisional CUET 2026 Answer Key' tab
- Screen will show CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key in PDF format.
- Save and download CUET answer key
CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 150 universities across India. The number of UG courses offered through CUET UG varies from university to university. Top central university like Delhi University offers 79 UG courses, BHU offers 18 UG courses and so forth. Candidates seeking admission to central, state, private or deemed universities throiugh CUET scores must check the list of courses offered and eligibility for each course.
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YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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Yes, you can get into Doon University with a score of 140 in the CUET UG exam if you belong to the General AI category. For the aforementioned category, the Round 1 cutoff ranged from 140 to 160. Students can check the table below to know which courses are available with the attained score. Please k
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Doon University CUET UG cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BA (Hons) and BSc courses. For the General AI category, the Round 1 cutoff ranged from 140 to 160. As per this range, BA (Hons) in Media & Communication Studies was the most sought-after course for admission. See below to kno
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Answered 5 days ago
Yes, with a CUET score 330 and IPU CET score 6529, you have a great chance to get admission at DME.
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Answered 6 days ago
UG students of JECRC University Alwar Campus get a maximum of 50% waiver based on CUET score. Students with 97% and above percentile in CUET get 50% waiver. Below is the detailed criteria:
| Percentile | Scholarship (Tuition Waiver) |
|---|---|
| 80-89.99 percentile | 15% waiver |
| 90-94.99 percentile | 25% waiver |
| 95-96.99 percentile | 30% waiver |
| 97 percentile & above | 50% waiver |
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If you have studied Agriculture in Class 12, then for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at BHU, the combination of Agriculture+Biology+Chemistry is the most relevant option.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Top B.Tech options accepting CUET or Class 12 merit include prominent central and state universities like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and Amity University Noida.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Top B.Tech options accepting CUET or Class 12 merit include prominent central and state universities like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and Amity University Noida.
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Contributor-Level 7
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No, CUET is not compulsory to get admission in Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College in Pune. Admission into the UG and PG courses are offered based on merit in last qualifyiing exam.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
No, CUET is not compulsory for admission in BA at Amity University Online. Candidates can apply directly through the Amity University Online admissions portal and do not need to take the CUET or any other entrance exam for this online degree.
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