CUET BTech, Integrated MTech 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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Updated on Nov 24, 2025 13:35 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET application form 2026 will be released in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET UG exam is a gateway to UG programes of more than 230 universities including central, state, private and deemed universities. CUET exam is expected to be held in May-June 2026 for 37 subjects in a computer-based test format.

To apply successfully for CUET 2026, candidates must complete the CUET registration and pay the examination fee on or before last date. Applicants must make sure that they keep required documents ready to fill the form and select CUET subjects that align with their Class 12th subjects. Based on candidate's CUET NTA scores and percentile, the participating universities will release their CUET cutoff 2026. Those meeting the cutoff criteria will be declared qualified for admission.

National Testing Agency conducts Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 for admission to central universities like DU, BHU, JNU, JMI, and Allahabad University. Candidates must check the course criteria to apply for the desired university. More than 250 universities will be accepting the CUET scores.

Table of contents

What is CUET UG Exam?
CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CUET UG Syllabus 2026
Exam Pattern of CUET UG 2026
CUET UG Application Form 2026
Where is CUET UG Exam Conducted?
CUET Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Take Exam?
CUET Previous Year Question Paper & Sample Paper
CUET 2026 Mock Test
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card
How to Download CUET Answer Key 2026?
When and Where to Check CUET Result 2026?
CUET Cut Off 2026
CUET Counselling 2026
NTA CUET Contact Information
Other FAQs on CUET UG Exam

What is CUET UG Exam?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) courses offered by participating universities and institutes across India.
It is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually.
CUET UG is the biggest UG entrance examination, providing a common platform for students seeking admission to undergraduate programs of top universities and colleges across India.
The exam is held in computer-based (CBT) mode, across 200+ cities in India and abroad.
CUET UG is conducted in multiple phases, depending on the number of candidates registered for the exam.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Highlights

Check the table below for important features or highlights of the CUET 2026 exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	CUET
Full form	Common University Entrance Test
Conducting body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam level	Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG)
Exam frequency	Once a year
Mode of examination	Computer-Based Test
Exam purpose	Single platform for UG and PG admission in state, central, private and deemed universities
Eligibility	Minimum score in 12th class examination
Application window	First week of March 2026
Exam fees	INR 1000 (General) INR 900 (OBC-NCL, EWS) INR 800 (SC, ST, PwD and Transgender) INR 4500 (International centres)
Exam duration	Slot I - 9 AM to 11 AM Slot II - 12.30 PM to 2 PM Slot III - 4 PM to 5.30 PM
Marking scheme	+5 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Medium of examination	13 languages - English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu
Registration Official Website	cuet.nta.nic.in examinationservices.nic.in nta.ac.in
Contact details	011-69227700, 011-40759000 Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is CUET UG 2026 exam date announced?

No, CUET UG exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. It is expected that National Testing Agency will announce the CUET exam date 2026 anytime soon. The exam is expected to be scheduled in May-June. Candidates willing to appear for the exam must make sure to register for the exam online. As per the tentative CUET 2026 exam date, the registrations are expected to commence in first week of March 2026.

CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	CUET 2026 Application Process TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	CUET 2026 Exam TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	CUET UG 2026 Result TENTATIVE

CUET UG Syllabus 2026

Common University Entrance Test (UG) syllabus 2026 is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. It includes subjects from Science, Commerce and Arts streams. Candidates preparing for exam must be thorough with the CUET syllabus 2026 for language, domain subjects and general aptitude test to prepare. Check below to know CUET syllabus overview:

CUET 2026 Section-wise Syllabus

The following table brings the section-wise types of questions or the CUET 2026 syllabus.

Section

CUET Syllabus or Question Types

Section I- Language

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

Reading Comprehension - based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary

Section II- Domain Subjects

Accountancy, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics/Business Economics, Geography, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India, Environment Studies, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Mass Media/Communication, Anthropology, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Sanskrit

CUET domain subject syllabus is based on the Class 12 Board exam syllabus

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Section III- 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

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Exam Pattern of CUET UG 2026

CUET UG exam pattern has three sections- 13 Languages, 23 Domain subjects and General Test sections. As per the CUET exam pattern 2026, each section will be of a duration of 60 minutes. Check the table below to know the CUET exam structure:

CUET 2026 Exam Structure

CUET Exam Pattern
Section	Number of Questions	Duration of exam
Section I (Language)	50 Questions	60 minutes for each subject
Section II (Domain Subject)	50 Questions
Section III (General Aptitude Test)	50 Questions

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CUET 2026 Marking Scheme

The CUET UG total marks vary based on number of subjects chosen. The CUET 2026 marking scheme, as per NTA is as follows:

For every correct answer : Five marks (+5)
For any wrong option chosen, a mark will be reduced: one mark (-1)
Unanswered/Marked for Review will receive no mark (0).
If more than one option is found correct, five marks (+5) will be given to those who have marked any of the correct options.
If all options are found correct, five marks (+5) will be given to all those who have attempted the question.
If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or dropped, all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will get five marks (+5) marks.

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CUET UG Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: Mar ' 26

CUET UG application form will be released in first week of March 2026. To apply for CUET exam, first step is to register by entering the basic details such as name, address, and contact details. This generates login credentials. After logging in with registration details, candidates can fill the CUET 2026 application form with their personal and academic details, programme and exam city preference, and upload documents. After the CUET UG form is filled, candidates have to pay the CUET application fee online via debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm, and UPI. The table below shows the CUET form fees 2026.

CUET UG Form Fees 2026

Category	Up to 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 2026 Admission Process

Following image shows the CUET admission process:

CUET Registration Statistics

Check the table below to know the CUET statistics year wise:

CUET Exam Year	Number of Applicants Applied	Number of Candidates Appeared
2025	13,54,699	10,71,735
2024	13,47,820	11,13,610
2023	14,00,000 (approx.)	11,16,000 (approx.)
2022	14,90,293	9,68,201

CUET Application 2026 Correction Window

CUET UG correction window 2026 will open once the registration window is closed. Candidates can edit the details in the application form till the prescribed last date. Only registered candidates will be able to edit the details in the application form after submission. In the CUET 2026 correction window, registered candidates can make changes in the following fields:

Candidate name
Parent's or Guardian's name
Class 10th & 12th details
Date of birth
Gender & category
Photograph
Signature
Examination city (based on present or permanent address)

Where is CUET UG Exam Conducted?

CUET UG exam is conducted at offline exam centres across India. CUET UG 2026 exam centres will be located in around 300 cities across India and cities in abroad. The exam centre allotment details will be announced through the admit card of CUET. Before that, an advance intimation slip will be released mentioning the exam centre's city and state. Candidates had to enter four of their preferred CUET exam centre cities while filling the CUET application form. NTA will try to assign their CUET 2026 centre in their preferred exam city.

CUET Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Take Exam?

Candidates must meet CUET eligibility criteria which includes educational qualification, board, nationality, age limit, and minimum marks, to apply and appear for largest UG entrance exam. CUET eligibility criterias are as follows:

CUET Basic Educational Qualification

Students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in Science or a relevant stream.
Students in Class 12 who are yet to appear for the Board exam were also eligible to apply.

CUET UG Age Limit

There is no age limit for appearing in the CUET 2026 exam. However, the candidates will be required to fulfil the age criteria (if any) of the University/Institution/Organisation to which they are willing to take admission.

CUET Nationality Criteria

To be eligible for CUET Exam, aspirants must be Indian citizens.

CUET Previous Year Question Paper & Sample Paper

CUET UG question papers carry 100 MCQs. Since CUET is conducted in a computer-based mode, candidates will not be given CUET question papers on the day of the exam. However, NTA will release the question papers online on its official website along with the answer keys later. Candidates will also be able to download their response sheets. Downloading the CUET UG previous year question paper PDF and solving those in a proctored manner will help students prepare for the exam.

Also Read: CUET UG 2025 Question Paper PDF

CUET 2026 Preparation Tips

CUET is an all-India entrance exam that is highly competitive, and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and will to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for CUET.

First and foremost, go through CUET exam pattern and structure of the test. After that, get hold of some of best books for CUET preparation.
After having conceptual clarity, segregate areas of strengths and weaknesses and work towards improving weaknesses.
After completing syllabus, take regular mock tests and analyse performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also help in identifying important topics and question types to expect in exam.
Last but not least, staying confident is key to success in CUET.

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CUET 2026 Mock Test

The mock test is important while preparing for CUET 2026. NTA releases official CUET 2026 mock test in an online mode. By taking official CUET UG mock test 2026, candidates can practice usage of a virtual keyboard and calculator, moving from question to question and among sections. To improve preparation, students must take mock tests released by coaching institutes or experts, which will give them questions from actual sections. Along with taking CUET mock test, it is equally important to analyse it. After a thorough analysis, it is important to work on weak areas.

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CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

The CUET 2026 admit card will be released by National Testing Agency (NTA). Before hall ticket, NTA will issue the CUET 2026 advance intimationto candidates. The document mentions the name of the city where the exam centre is located along with the exam date, slot, and paper. CUET UG admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to the exam centre. The CUET admit card 2026 can be downloaded by logging in with the registration credentials. The direct link to download the CUET hall ticket or admit card will be provided on this page as and when it is announced.

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How to Download CUET 2026 Admit Card

The CUET 2026 admit card has to be downloaded online by visiting NTA CUET official website of the exam. The steps to download the CUET admit card 2026 are given below:

Visit official website of CUET 2026 – cuet.nta.nic.in
Click on the Log in or Sign in tab
Enter the CUET 2026 Application Number and Password
Click on the tab indicating CUET 2026 Admit Card Download
Download the admit card in PDF format
Take a few printouts

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CUET Intimation Slip 2026

National Testing Agency will release the CUET UG 2026 city intimation slip. Only registered candidates will be issued the CUET 2026 city intimation slip. The intimation slip is released to indicate the city and state where the candidates’ exam centres will be located. NTA has specified that it is not the admit card. The objective of CUET city intimation slip is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute. The steps to download the advance intimation to exam city slip for CUET 2026 are given below:

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

Step 2- Enter the login credentials:

Application number
Password
Captcha

Step 3- Screen will now display the candidate's dashboard

Step 4- Click on the tab indicating 'CUET UG City Intimation Slip'

Step 5- Screen will now display the city intimation slip

Step 6- Candidates may download and take the print of the CUET 2026 city intimation slip for future reference.

Also Read: CUET UG 2026 Datesheet

How to Download CUET Answer Key 2026?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional CUET 2026 answer key. Provisional CUET answer key is the document that contains the correct answer options or choices as well as entries made by the candidates. With the help of the answer keys and CUET response sheet, candidates could calculate their estimated CUET scores before the declaration of the result. Candidates will be given the option to challenge the official CUET UG 2026 answer key by paying a fee of INR 200 per question. An expert panel verifies challenges made by candidates. If found correct, the CUET answer key is revised accordingly. The CUET 2026 result will be prepared and declared based on the revised CUET UG 2026 final answer key.

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When and Where to Check CUET Result 2026?

DeskCalendar Result: Jul ' 26

The CUET result 2026 will be announced at cuet.nta.nic.in. Test-takers will have to log on to the official website with their credentials and download the CUET UG result 2026 cum scorecard. The CUET result carries information such as candidates’ details, section-wise and overall scores and percentiles and cutoffs.

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How is CUET 2026 Normalisation Applied?

Since CUET exam is conducted over multiple days, slots, and subjects, there is a need to implement the normalisation procedure. Some of the candidates might have ended up attempting a relatively tougher set of questions when compared to other sets. The candidates who attempted the comparatively tougher examination are likely to get lower marks as compared to those who attempted the easier one; the scores of the students across shifts are not directly comparable. There is a need for normalising the marks across shifts to make them amenable to such comparisons.

According to the CUET 2026 normalisation process stated by NTA, the raw score of each candidate in each subject will be normalised using the Equi-percentile method. This is done separately for each subject for which examination is held in multiple shifts. Normalisation process will not be implemented on subjects which will be held in single shift.

CUET Cut Off 2026

The CUET 2026 cutoff will be released separately by participating institutes. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks one has to secure to qualify for the exam. While NTA will release the qualifying cutoff, participating institutes will release separate cutoffs for each programme offered by them. The CUET cutoff marks were decided based on factors such as difficulty level of exam, the number of test-takers, and seats, among others.

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What is CUET Qualifying Marks?

CUET passing marks or CUET qualifying marks are prescribed by the respective universities for admission to its UG courses. The CUET passing marks varies from course to course and university to university. CUET accepting colleges release the cut off list or merit list after the declaration of results.

Check CUET UG cutoff and admission process for Participating Universities 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
Tezpur University	Tezpur University Admission Through CUET	CUET Tezpur University Cut Off
Central University Rajasthan	CU Rajasthan Admission Through CUET	CUET CU Rajasthan Cut Off
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (BBAU) Admission Through CUET	CUET BBAU Cut Off
Central University Jammu	CU Jammu Admission Through CUET	CUET CU Jammu Cut Off
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)	TISS UG Admission Through CUET	CUET TISS UG Cut Off
ICAR	ICAR Admission through CUET	CUET ICAR Cut Off

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CUET Counselling 2026

The CUET 2026 counselling process will be conducted by the participating institutes separately. Each institute will release its merit list based on the qualifying candidates after the declaration of the result. Interested candidates will have to register and then participate in the CUET counselling process, which will be held online. In general, there are three rounds of counselling and the number of rounds may vary depending on the seat vacancy. After the seat allotment result is declared, candidates will have to accept the admission offer by reporting to the institutes and getting their documents verified. There are a few programmes where, instead of counselling, interview rounds will be conducted. NTA will inform the admission process for those programmes separately in the information brochure of CUET 2026.

Colleges Accepting CUET 2026 Scores

The CUET UG 2026 participating universities are classified into different categories. The following table brings the types of universities accepting CUET UG 2026 scores along with the number of universities in each category.

University Type	Number of CUET UG 2026 Participating Institutes (Approx.)
Central University	44
State University	36
Deemed University	29
Private University	110
Other University	3

Note: The number of universities in each category is dynamic and would change as per universities opting for the CUET UG 2026 scores.

NTA CUET Contact Information

For any queries/ clarifications, candidates can also Email/call at the NTA Helpdesk:

Email ID: cuet-ug@nta[dot]ac[dot]in

Contact Number 011- 40759000/011-69227700

Other FAQs on CUET UG Exam

Check below to know important FAQs on Common University Entrance Test UG exam:

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I got 87.6% in HS and 759 in CUET. Can I get admission in LSR for B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology? If yes, please share the procedure.

Answered 5 days ago

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Yes, admission to the B.A. (Hons) in Psychology program at Lady Shri Ram (LSR) College for Women is based entirely on the CUET (Central University Entrance Test) UG scores, followed by the University of Delhi's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) counseling process. There are no direct admissi

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Does Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s SHT accept scores from national entrance exams such as CUET or CAT/MAT for MBA?

Answered 5 days ago

Hi.

Admission to the MBA programme is based on merit in the qualifying exam and a valid score in any one of the accepted national or state-level management entrance exams. The university also conducts its own in-house entrance exam, the DPAT, as an alternative option.

Accepted Entrance Exams for MBA

heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Is CUET UG 2026 exam date announced?

Answered a month ago

Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

When will the Classes of BCA students start for cuet students?

Answered a month ago

The exam (CUET UG 2025) was held from May 13 to early June (roughly) for many programmes.

The counselling/admission process for BCA programmes at many universities began in July 2025. For example, one news source for a university in Indore said counselling and registration “will soon open … likely b

Bhavesh panchal

Beginner-Level 1

Can I get into BBA LLB in ipu without CLAT and through cuet. If yes then what are the subjects I should opt for in cuet to get eligible?

Answered a month ago

No you can't. To get admission in ipu in BBA LLB course you have to give CLAT Exam

Himanshu Dua

Beginner-Level 1

What is the criteria for CUET scholarship at Career College Bhopal?

Answered a month ago

Career College Bhopal provides CUET Scholarships. Students who have appeared for the CUET exam are eligible for this scholarship. Shortlisted students get 10% waiver in the fee under this scholarship.

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

What are the top CUET accepting colleges in India?

Answered a month ago

The table below shows the top colleges in India accepting CUET scores along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fees
Hindu College	INR 86,010
Miranda House	INR 19,014
Hansraj College	INR 540
Kirori Mal College	INR 50,445
ARSD College	INR 540

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from official website and may vary.

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

I am From PCB Stream in Class 12th But now I want to pursue BBA Futher from CUET but which subject do I choose in domain

Answered a month ago

You can't do BBA from CUET with PCB in 12 th as CUET requires the same subjects as in 12th for BBA you need math's English and general test

Lakshay Garg

Beginner-Level 1

Is Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) under CUET?

Answered 2 months ago

No, Bapuji Academy of Management & Research (BAMR) is not under CUET. The academy accepts the scores of certain other entrance exams such as, MAT/PGCET/KMAT. Candidates who have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for admission.

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

Is Terna Global Business School under CUET?

Answered 2 months ago

No, Terna Global Business School is not under CUET. Rather the college accepts scores of various other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, MAH-CET, etc. Candidates are not required to appear for the CUET exam rather they must appear for any of these exams.

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

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