CUET LLB Notification 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Vacancy, Results

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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Shruti Garg
Updated on Jan 3, 2026 15:52 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

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. As the CUET 2026 registrations have commenced, candidates must check the information bulleti before filling online form.

CUET UG 2026 will be a computer-based test which will be tentatively scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA will announce the exact CUET exam date 2026 soon. The examination will be conducted in multiple windows. CUET slots and dates may vary depending on the number of candidates who will register for the exam and the subjects chosen.

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • 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
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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

National Testing Agency (NTA)

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

  • Section 1- Languages
  • Section 2- Domain-specific subjects
  • Section 3- General Aptitude Test

Time duration

60 minutes for each subject

CUET 2026 official website

  • cuet.nta.nic.in
  • nta.ac.in

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CUET FAQs 2026

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Q:   When can I apply for the CUET exam 2026?
A: 

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form on December 14, 2025, at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can apply for the CUET 2026 exam till January 14, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. CUET PG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET PG exam.

Q:   When will CUET UG notification release?
A: 

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

CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
03 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26

CUET 2026 Application Process

ONGOING
11 May ' 26 - 31 May ' 26

CUET 2026 Exam

Jul ' 26

CUET UG 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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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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CUET UG Date Sheet 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A: 

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:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
Q:   How many courses are offered through CUET UG?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will be CUET UG exam conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
A: 

Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration has commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process has commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must make sure to complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

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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 will conduct the CUET 2026 examination in multiple windows. The examination will be conducted 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 registrations have commenced online at cuet.nta.nic.in and will close on January 30, 2026. 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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Detailed Guide to Fill CUET Application Form 2026

CUET Correction Window 2026

NTA will open the CUET 2026 correction window for registered candidates from January 02 to January 04, 2026. As per the bulletin information, candidates will be able to 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 2026 Hall Ticket

Candidates will be issued the CUET admit card 2026 online. Only candidates who will pay the CUET application fee will be able to download the CUET 2026 admit card when released. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall without the admit card. Candidates will be given details for contact in case of any discrepancy in the CUET admit card. The date of downloading the CUET admit card will be announced by NTA. Applicants must note that they will not be issued the CUET admit card physically.

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CUET Exam City Intimation Slip 2026

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 will be conducted will be mentioned in the CUET notification. Candidates can select four chosen cities while filling out the CUET application form 2026. NTA will allot the CUET exam centre as per availability. CUET exam centre 2026 will be 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 last week of June 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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List of CUET Colleges in 90-99 Percentile 

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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CUET Cut Off

CUET Counselling

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I have forgotten my CUET application number. How can I login for CUET application form?
A: 

If a candidate has forgotten his/her CUET application number, it can be retrieved by following the steps below:

  • Check registered email ID and phone number for SMS as It includes CUET application form number on successful registration.
  • Check the saved page of CUET application form. or,
  • Candidates may contact at NTA to know their CUET application form number.

After getting the CUET application number, students must ensure to note it somewhere for future login process. CUET application form number is required to login and download the admit card or results when released.

Q:   Is CUET syllabus based on CBSE syllabus?
A: 

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.  

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FAQs on CUET Notification

Check below the frequently asked questions on CUET notification.

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Q:   What are the CUET admit card important dates?
A: 

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.

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.

Q:   When will NTA release CUET UG cutoff?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the details mentioned on the CUET UG scorecard?
A: 

CUET UG result 2025 will be declared tentatively on July 02 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the scorecard online. Candidates on downloading the CUET 2025 scorecard, must check for the following details mentioned on the scorecard:

  • Application number
  • Roll number
  • Candidate's name
  • Mother's name
  • Father's name
  • Category
  • Gender
  • Person with benchmark disability (PwBD)
  • Date of birth
  • Candidate's signature
  • Candidate's photograph
  • Scorecard details in percentile and normalised score

Candidates must note that after the issue of CUET UG scorecard, no request for re-evaluation of the scores will be entertained under any circumstances.

Q:   Can I change the CUET exam centre allotted to me?
A: 

On release of the CUET city intimation slip and CUET admit card, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained. Allotment of candidates to the Shift will be based on the options exercised and technical and administrative considerations. CUET 2026 admit cards will be issued for each shift based on the components opted by candidates. No request for change of date/shift will be entertained. Candidates will be alloted the CUET exam centre as per the preferences filled by them during the registartion process. Candidates are advised to fill the CUET application form details carefully. CUET exam is conducted in more than 200 exam centres across India. 

Q:   What programs does CUET UG provide admission for?
A: 

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)
Q:   Which are the central universities accepting CUET UG scores?
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.

Q:   is it enough to learn from NCERT textbooks to clear CUET?
A: 

Since the CUET UG 2025 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.

Q:   Who conducts CUET UG counselling?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How to calculate score using CUET answer key?
A: 

Candidates will be able to calculate their approximate 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.

Q:   How can I check CUET answer key online?
A: 

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
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