CUCET 2026: Complete Guide to Exam Dates, Eligibility, Scholarships & Admission Process

CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) has been instituted to recognize student achievement and assist them to overcome financial barriers and support them in achieving professional success in the futuristic areas of education. A national-level scholarship cum entrance test, CUCET 2026, offers a golden opportunity to students to earn scholarships worth ₹250 crores, ₹200 Cr for the Punjab Campus, and ₹50 Cr forthe  Uttar Pradesh Campus.

While CUCET offers up to 100% Scholarship on almost all programs, the following are some of the programs for which CUCET 2026 is mandatory for admission: 

 

Punjab Campus

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Specialized MBA Programs
• Integrated Law Programs (BA+LLB, BBA+LLB, B. Com + LLB)
• Pharm D.
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology)
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Specialized MCA Programs
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
• Master of Pharmacy (Industrial Pharmacy)

 

Uttar Pradesh Campus

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Specialized MBA Programs
• Integrated Law programs (BA+LLB, BBA+LLB)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Specialized MCA Programs

 

Admissions are based solely on the CUCET Entrance Test, with an exception for those who secure more than 90% marks in the qualifying examination or up to 50,000 rank in JEE.

 

CUCET 2026 - Exam Date & Procedure To Apply

Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2026 has been divided into two different phases, CUCET Phase-1 and CUCET Phase-2. 

CU 2026 Events	Exam Date (Phase 1)
CU 2026 Application Form/Registration Start Date	October 2025
The Deadline To Submit The Application Form	May 2026
Chandigarh University 2026 Phase-I Exam	Daily Exams
Result Announcement Date	Real-Time Results / Same Day Result

 

Events	Dates (Tentative) (Phase 2)
Starting of Application Form	June 2026
Last Date To Submit The Application Form	End of Admission
Exam Date	Daily Exams
Result Announcement Date	Real-Time Results / Same Day Result

 

Please note that you can apply for the CUCET in both online and offline modes. 

However, the CUCET 2026 exam will be conducted online only. To make it easy, we have shared a step-by-step guide to help you with both flanks:

For Online:

1. Visit the CUCET website - cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
2. Register on the CUCET registration page and create your profile.
3. After successful registration, a confirmation message is sent through SMS/E-mail.
4. Once registered, pay a registration fee of Rs. 1000/-, which includes the digital copy of the prospectus.
5. Fill in your current qualification with school name & subjects and choose the CUCET exam date available in the dropdown.
6. Appear in the CUCET examination on the scheduled date and time through cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
7. The result will be intimated through Email. Else, you can also check it on cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

For Offline:

First of all, the applicants have to purchase the CUCET Brochure cum form from the University admission offices/ Authorized centers by paying a fee of Rs.1000/-. After that, they need to follow the below-given steps: 

 

1. Visit the CUCET website: cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
2. Register on the CUCET registration page and create your profile.
3. After successful registration, a confirmation message is sent through SMS/E-mail.
4. Scratch the CUCET form and fill in the unique number given on the form in the option available on the website.
5. Fill in your current qualification with school name & subjects and choose the CUCET exam date available in the dropdown.
6. Appear in the CUCET examination on the scheduled date and time through cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
7. The result will be intimated through Email. Else, you can also check it on cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

CUCET 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses are as follows:

UG Courses

 A student who has scored 50% or more marks in their secondary Education (10+2) ora  student appearing for secondary education (10+2) from a recognized Board (CBSE/PSEB/ICSE or any other recognized State/National Board).

PG Courses

A student who has scored 50% or more marks in their Graduation from a UGC-recognized University.

 

For detailed scholarship eligibility of all courses, visit-

www.cuchd.in/scholarship

CUCET 2026 - Scholarship Window

The CUCET 2022 has been phased into two different phases with a varying Scholarship amount. The phase-wise scholarship criteria has been mentioned below: 

Phase-1 (October 2025 to May 2026)

90-100 Marks	100% Scholarship
80-90 Marks	50% Scholarship
70-80 Marks	40% Scholarship
60-70 Marks	30% Scholarship
50-60 Marks	25% Scholarship
40-50 Marks	15% Scholarship

Phase-II (June 2026 to August 2026)

90-100 Marks	100% Scholarship
80-90 Marks	40% Scholarship
70-80 Marks	30% Scholarship
60-70 Marks	20% Scholarship
50-60 Marks	15% Scholarship
40-50 Marks	10% Scholarship

 

Management Specialized Programs Slabs:

The following Management Specialized Programs have different Scholarship slabs:

• MBA Banking & Financial Engineering with SBI & Tally
• MBA Strategic HR with AON Consulting
• MBA Fintech with NSE Academy
• MBA - Strategic Human Resources (ITP)
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Applied Finance and Analytics) with Grant Thornton
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Applied Finance and Analytics) Additional ACCA certification with Grant Thornton
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation) with Grant Thornton

 

90 to 100 Marks	40% Scholarship
80 to 89.99 Marks	40% Scholarship
70 to 79.99 Marks	30% Scholarship
60 to 69.99 Marks	20% Scholarship
50 to 59.99 Marks	15% Scholarship
40 to 49.99 Marks	10% Scholarship

 

CUCET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The syllabus of CUCET 2026 will be divided into two parts and four sections. Moreover, you can visit CUCET.CUCHD.IN for more information regarding the syllabus and exam pattern for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. 

Note: The duration of the exam for both UG & PG courses will be 120 minutes (2 Hours). 

 

In case of any query related to Chandigarh University or the CUCET, contact the university officials using the contact details given below:

Punjab Campus

• General Helpline No: +91-160-3051003
• Other Contact Nos.:  1800 1212 88800 (Toll Free), 8146947000 (Technical Support), 8146948000 (General Enquiry)
• Email: cucet@cumail.in 

Uttar Pradesh CampusCampus

• General Helpline No: +91-160-3051003
• Other Contact Nos.:  1800 270 1411 (Toll Free), 9646001333 (General Enquiry), 9646001222 (Technical Support)
• Email: cucet@cumail.in 

 

About Chandigarh University

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