CUET UG: Application, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Result & Counselling

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 will serve as the gateway to undergraduate admissions in India’s central universities and several state, private, and deemed universities. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET ensures a uniform and transparent admission process, reducing the need for multiple entrance exams.

The CUET UG 2026 application process is expected to be released in March 2026, with the exam likely scheduled for May–June 2026. Through this single examination, students can apply to a wide range of universities and courses, making the process more streamlined and student-friendly. Candidates should keep an eye on the official CUET portal for updates on registration, admit card release, exam dates, and counselling schedules.

About CUET

National Testing Agency will release the official notification for CUET 2026 on the official website. Common University Entrance Test (CUET), previously known as Central University Entrance Test (CUCET) is an all-India entrance exam held jointly by 12 central universities for admission to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs at all participating institutions. CUET UG is held once a year in 300+ cities across India in 13 languages.

The exam lasts two hours and is conducted on a computer. Originally, CUET UG was organized by UGC in a paper-pencil format. The NTA has been conducting the test in a computer-based mode since 2022.

NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 online at exam centres in more than 300 cities across India and 13 cities abroad. Around 86 universities are participating in the admission process for UG courses, of which there are 18 private universities, 12 deemed-to-be universities, and 13 state and 43 central universities. The exam paper will be available in 13 languages; candidates can choose the easiest language.

Central Universities of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, South Bihar, and Mahatma Gandhi University (Bihar) along with Bengaluru Dr B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) jointly participate in Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUET 2026).

The Central University of Rajasthan has the absolute right to conduct the CUET examination and decide about admissions and allotment of seats. CUET UG exam is conducted as an entrance test once a year for admission into UG and PG courses in the Central Universities. Candidates first have to appear for the CUET exam, and then they can apply to the various courses at the Central Universities.

Candidates who intend to be admitted to the UG programs offered by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) must take the CUET exam. According to media reports, UGC plans to merge NEET-UG and JEE Main entrance exams into CUET. The commission plans to conduct a single combined entrance exam for admission to Medical, Engineering, and University programs to make the qualifying process hassle-free. Applicants can find out more information in detail below.

CUET 2026 Highlights

Exam Name	CUET
Full Form	Common University Entrance Test (Earlier known as, Central University Common Entrance Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
Level	National
Category	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Integrated, and Doctoral
Exam Mode	Online (Computer Based Mode)
Languages	English and Hindi
Official Website	www.cuet.samarth.ac.in
Helpdesk	91-8130753836, 01463-238728

Courses Offered Through CUET Exam

Aspirants can get admission into different CUET 2026 courses from 12 participating universities. CUET UG entrance exam covers a vast range of programs at the Undergraduate level. The list of courses offered through CUCET are mentioned below.

Courses Offered Through CUET Exam 2026

Undergraduate Courses
Bachelor of Science	Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Vocational Education	Bachelor of Technology

CUCET UG Eligibility Criteria

CUET 2026 eligibility criteria may vary for different programs. The candidates must check every participating university's eligibility criteria on the official website before completing the application form. Only candidates with Indian citizenship can apply for the CUET exam 2026.

Aspirants who have completed or are appearing in class 10+2 level examination or equivalent qualifying examination from a recognized University or Board are eligible to apply for integrated and undergraduate courses in the CUET exam.

Candidates need to have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university to be eligible to apply for postgraduate courses through the CUET entrance exam 2026.

• The candidate should not be older than 19 years for undergraduate and 25 years for postgraduate courses. Unfortunately, this age limit is only there at the Central University of Kerala and not at any other university.
• For the UG courses, general category students should have scored at least 50% in class 12, and candidates belonging to SC/ST should have scored 45% in class 12. In addition, they should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology as compulsory subjects depending on the course they intend to apply for.

Applicants willing to apply for the exam must meet the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 before filling out the application form. Moreover, candidates are advised to be careful while filling out the form and sharing their details. Also, candidates must check the "Subject Mapping Criteria" before filling out the application form. Furthermore, 8 topics (1 from Physics and 7 from Chemistry) has been deleted from CUET PG syllabus. 

CUET Exam Dates

NTA has announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date on the official website. The CUET results are expected in next few days as the final answer key has been released on Jul 01, 2025. The exam was conducted from May 13 to Jun 3, 2026.

Events	Month (Tentative)
CUET UG Application Form Release	March 2026
CUET Form-Filling Last Date	March 2026
CUET Application Fee Payment Last Date	March 2026
CUET UG Form Correction Window	March 2026
CUET City Intimation Slip Release	May 2026
CUET Admit Card Release	May 2026
CUET UG Exam	May – June 2026
CUET Re-Test Exam Schedule	June 2026
CUET Provisional Answer Key Release	June 2026
CUET Response Sheet Release	June 2026
Last Date to Challenge Provisional Answer Key	June 2026
CUET Answer Key Release	July 2026
CUET Revised Final Answer Key	July 2026
CUET UG Result Release	July 2026

CUET Application Form

The CUET UG 2026 Application Form will be the first step for students aiming to secure admission in undergraduate courses across central, state, and participating universities. The form is expected to be released in March 2026, and candidates will have to complete the online process by providing personal details, choosing exam subjects, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

Timely submission of the form is essential to become eligible for the CUET UG 2026 exam.The direct link to access the registration window is shared below.

Particulars	Link
CUCET UG Application Form Direct Link 2026	To be updated

CUET Registration

The first step toward admission to any participating university is the CUET registration 2026. After referring to the complete eligibility criteria, the candidates must decide whether to proceed with CUET 2026 registration.

Those candidates who do not satisfy the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 should not fill out the application form either, as their candidature will be cancelled later.

Steps to Apply for the CUET Exam

Candidates must visit the official website of CUET to apply for the exam, or click on the link provided above. The steps to apply for CUET 2026 are as follows.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website and complete the Online Registration - cuet.samarth.ac.in
• Step 2: An applicant ID will be sent to the candidate after the online registration.
• Step 3: Enter the applicant ID and date of birth to log in and access the application form.
• Step 4: Enter the required personal and educational details.
• Step 5: Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature according to the specifications.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee for the CUET 2026 exam.

Documents Required for CUET Application

Before filling out the CUET 2026 application form online, the candidate must have scanned images of the following things. The details of the documents required mentioned in the table below.

List of Documents	Size	Format
Scanned photograph	10 kb to 200 kb	JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask)
Scanned signature	4 kb to 30 kb	JPG/JPEG
Scanned copy of category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)	50 kb to 300 kb	PDF
Scanned copy of PwBD certificate	50 kb to 300 kb	PDF

CUET Application Fee

CUET 2026 application fee can be paid online or through a Bank Challan. Candidates can apply to three participating universities at a maximum and opt for only three programs offered at each participating university.

Candidates must check the detailed CUET NTA 2026 application form specifications to make the form-filling process hassle-free. The category-wise CUET exam application fee for UG is in the table below.

CUET 2026 UG Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,000/-
SC/ST/PwD	INR 800/-
NCL/EWS	INR 900/-
Centres Outside India	INR 4,500/-

CUET Admit Card

The CUET UG 2026 Admit Card will be an essential document for candidates appearing in the exam, expected to be released in May 2026. It will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, time, and exam centre address. Students must download the admit card from the official NTA website using their application number and password/Date of Birth and carry a printed copy to the exam centre. Without the admit card, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted.

The CUCET UG hall ticket 2026 is an essential document required to be carried at the test centre. The admit card for the CUCET UG 2026 for the exams scheduled for other dates will be issued 4 days prior to the examination date.

Steps to Download CUET Admit Card

Candidates can download their CUET 2026 admit card from the official website only. The following steps must be followed to download their CUET admit card.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - cuet.samarth.ac.in
• Step 2: Click on the CUET admit card link.
• Step 3: Enter the registration number and the password.
• Step 4: The CUET admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: After downloading it, candidates must take a printout of the CUET hall ticket 2026.

CUET Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the CUET exam pattern. The exam will now only be commenced in online mode and students will be given 1 hour for each subject. Further, they can choose maximum 5 sucbjects now.

The NTA has made some changes in the CUET 2026 exam pattern, syllabus, and conducting mode. Earlier, there were 63 subjects in total, however no it has been reduced to 37 (23 subjects, 13 languages, general test). The deleted subjects include 20 foreign languages and 6 domain subjects (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics). 

Students must check the detailed revised exam pattern provided below.

Section	Number of Questions	Duration	Question Types
Section IA: Language	50 Questions	60 Minutes	Language test via Reading Comprehension based on passages of different types, such as Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)
Section II: Domain Specific	50 Questions	60 Minutes	For MCQ questions input texts can be used. NCERT class 12th syllabus in MCQ pattern
Section III: General Test	50 Questions	60 Minutes	For MCQ questions input texts can be used. General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude (simple questions will be asked based on class 8th teachings).

CUET Marking Scheme

Applicants must check the detailed CUET UG 2026 exam marking scheme mentioned in the table below for reference. The exam will not be commenced for 250 marks in total.

Particulars	Details
No Response	No addition or deduction of marks is applicable in this scenario
CUET Negative Marking	1 mark is deducted from the total score of the candidate
Correct Response	5 marks is awarded

CUET Exam Centres

Candidates should reach their allotted CUET exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. All candidates must carry their CUET admit card and photo ID proof. On failing to do so, the candidate will not be allowed in the examination hall. Candidates can download the exam city intimation slip using their application number and password.

Exam Centre Selection: When filling out the CUET 2026 application form, candidates will be able to select two states and cities. Candidates must select 4 cities from the exam centre drop-down list based on candidates' convenience.

Note - If less than 100 candidates registered for a particular CUET exam centre 2026, then, in that case, that particular CUET exam centre will be cancelled, and the applicant will be allocated to the new CUET exam centre, which is nearby.

CUET City Intimation Slip

The city intimation slip for the CUCET UG 2026 exam will be released in May 2026 on the official website by the NTA. Students can download the slip through the official website at cuet.samarth.ac.in by entering the login credentials required.

After downloading the city intimation slip of CUET candidates can able to check their examination centre.

Steps to Download CUET City Intimation Slip

Applicants must check the detailed steps to download the city intimation slip for CUET 2026 provided below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Check for the CUET city intimation slip login link.
• Step 3: Enter the required login credentials.
• Step 4: Click on the "Advanced information for allotment of exam centre city".
• Step 5: The list will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 6: Candidates must download and save the list PDF.

CUET Syllabus

CUET exam is set to be conducted twice a year from the academic year 2026. The question paper pattern for the exam will change every year. However, as per the latest update, two new subjects have been added under the CUET syllabus 2026 namely, Tourism and Fashion Studies.

• For Part A of all courses, the syllabus is the same. It will be general and similar to the aptitude test of any other entrance exam.
• Part A of the CUET entrance exam will test the students in subjects like Mathematical Skills, English Language, General Awareness, or General Knowledge, so candidates should study the topics under these subjects.
• National Testing Agency has added two new subjects under the CUET UG syllabus for the academic year 2026. The two new subjects are Fashion Studies and Tourism.

Here are the direct links to the subject-wise CUET 2026 syllabus:

• CUET Psychology Syllabus
• CUET Physics Syllabus
• CUET Mathematics Syllabus
• CUET History Syllabus
• CUET General Knowledge Syllabus
• CUET Economics Syllabus
• CUET Accountancy Syllabus

CUET Reference Books

CUET exam will be conducted for admission into different courses offered by multiple Central Universities in India. The exam will be of two types Part-A, and Part B. Part-B test will contain Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Still, Part A of the exam will be a general aptitude test with sections like English, General Awareness, Analytical Ability, Mathematical Skills, etc. It will be like any other aptitude test.

It is important to do well in each section of the exam. While preparing for the CUET exam, candidates must study every section thoroughly and revise the material. Candidates can use different reference CUET books available. The list of some of the most essential CUET 2026 reference books follows.

English Books for CUET

• Word Power Made Easy - Norman Lewis
• English Grammar in Use - Raymond Murphy
• Competitive English Grammar and Composition - Arihant Publications

General Awareness Books for CUET

• General Knowledge - Arihant Publications
• India Year Book
• Manorama Year Book
• Newspapers - The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times

Mathematical Skills Books for CUET

• Complete Mathematics - Lucent's Publication
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams - R. S. Agarwal
• Quantitative Aptitude for CAT - Nishit Sinha

Analytical Ability Books for CUET

• Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning - R.S. Agarwal
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning - Arihant Publications
• Analytical Reasoning - M. K. Pandey

CUET Previous Year Papers and Sample Papers

CUET Previous Year Question Papers are very helpful for students in their preparation for the upcoming session. Solving last year's question papers of CUET exam will make students learn the exam pattern, question format, important questions and topics, etc in detail.

The CUET 2026 exam needs a good amount of preparation and practice. CUET #aspirants must take the example and the help of mock tests and sample papers. Taking mock tests daily or weekly is an essential step toward preparing for the CUET exam.

CUET Mock Test

NTA released CUET UG 2026 mock test practice questions on the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. to help candidates become familiar with the online exam. As the CUET 2026 was computer-based, candidates can take the mock test to understand the CBT mode better. They can take the CUET UG mock test by entering the required details.

The NTA released CUET mock test sample papers for UG on the official website. NTA CUET UG 2026 also announces the major changes in the MCQ type to be asked in the domain subjects rather than standalone MCQs. Hence, candidates must remember that the CUET UG CBT paper will be 100% modelled on mock test papers.

Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to take the CUET UG mock test at least two weeks before the examination date.

CUET Preparation

CUET is an exam conducted for candidates studying at various levels. Therefore, the CUET syllabus 2026 is different. However, CUET preparation 2026 techniques remain the same. The following steps can be undertaken for full-proof preparation.

• Syllabus: Candidates must first read the syllabus carefully and buy the study material. The correct books are also helpful for candidates preparing for CUET 2026.
• Practice: Candidates also must practice the previous year's question papers and take mock tests online daily or weekly. This will improve the candidates' speed and accuracy. In addition, this will help them remain confident and give them an idea of the CUET 2026 exam.
• Time Management: Candidates willing to take the CUET exam should plan for the time during the exam smartly and efficiently. An adequate time slot should be assigned to every subject. Candidates should make a realistic and achievable timetable, and apart from this, candidates should make sure that topics will not be left undone.
• Keeping Record: Candidates should record regular work and ensure an improvement over yesterday's work.
• Priority: From the beginning of preparation, candidates should note points they find difficult and focus on weaker topics to make them strong. Candidates need to prepare systematically.
• Revision: Candidates should revise topics daily to become perfect in all sections related to CUET Exam 2026. Besides this, candidates should regularly practice mock/sample test papers for self-evaluation. As a result of solving the mock test, the candidate can become aware of the areas taking more time and thus requiring more practice.

CUET Exam Day Guidelines

The guidelines below are added for applicants for the CUET entrance exam. Before going to an exam on exam day, candidates must follow instructions to avoid any hassle.

• Admit Card Details: Candidates need to check their admit card carefully for their Name, Paper, Date of Birth, Gender, Exam Centre Name, City, and State.
• Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to reach the exam venue well before the commencement of the examination to complete registration formalities well before the commencement of the exam. CUET 2026 registration desk will close 5 minutes before the examination.
• Relaxation under PWD: A copy of the PWD certificate in the prescribed format must be carried by candidates to claim relaxation under the PWD category.
• Question Paper Medium: Candidates should ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per their choice of medium. Concerned invigilators should be notified if the question paper is in a medium other than their choice.
• Seat Allotment: Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall after the commencement of the examination. A seat indicating roll number will be allocated to each candidate. Candidature will be cancelled if the candidate is found to have changed their room/seat allotted.
• Prohibited Items: Candidates cannot carry any textual material, calculators, pens, slide rules, log tables, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, bits of paper, mobile phones, pager, or any other device.

Note: Smoking or eating is strictly prohibited in the exam hall. Candidates cannot leave their seat or examination hall until the standard exam duration without permission from the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator.

CUET Paper Analysis

CUET 2026 paper analysis has been released for exam conducted on May 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2026. The analysis will help students learn the exam difficulty level, paper weightage, etc. Students will gain important exam-related insights from the paper analysis.

Students will be able to understand the actual levels of the paper's difficulty and other students' responses to those same responses. Experts will provide the CUET analysis to ensure quality. Applicants must check the overall exam analysis shared below.

Exam Days	Overall Difficulty Level
Day 1 (May 13, 2025)	Moderate to Difficult
Day 2 (May 14, 2025)	Easy to Moderate
Day 3 (May 15, 2025)	Easy to Moderate
Day 4 (May 16, 2025)	Moderate to Difficult
Day 5 (May 19, 2025)	Moderate
Day 6 (May 20, 2025)	Moderate to Difficult
Day 7 (May 21, 2025)	Moderate to Difficult
Day 8 (May 22, 2025)	Easy to Moderate
Day 9 (May 23, 2025)	Moderate
Day 10 (May 24, 2025)	Moderate to Difficult
Day 11 (May 26, 2025)	Moderate
Day 12 (May 27, 2025)	Moderate
Day 13 (May 28, 2025)	Easy to Moderate

CUET Answer Key

The CUET final answer key 2026 is out. The NTA has released the provisional answer key along with the objection window on Jun 17, 2025. Students could challenge the provisonal answer key till Jun 20, 2025. In addition, the revised final answer key for the examination was released on Jul 4, 2025. The link to access it is shared below.

Further, after considering all the objections raised the final answer key for the CUET exam will be released. To download the final answer key students can check the link given below to download.

Particulars	Links
CUET Provisional Answer Key Direct Link	Click Here
Objection Window Link	Click Here (Closed)
CUET Final Answer Key Link	Click Here
Revised Final Answer Key Link	Download PDF

CUET Result

The scorecard for CUET 2026 was announced on the official website Jul 4, 2026. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 results using their login credentials. The candidates who intend to be admitted to any of the central universities participating in CUET must attain a good entrance exam score.

Further, shortlisted candidates are called for the CUET counselling process. CUET UG counselling 2026 schedule has been released by each participating institution on their website.

Steps to Download CUET Result

Students can download the CUET results from the official website after the NTA authorities release it. Given below is the step-by-step procedure one can follow to download CUET Results.

• Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website i.e, cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: If the result has been declared, candidates will find the "CUET 2026 Result" option.
• Step 3: Click on the Result link.
• Step 4: Now, candidates will be redirected to a new screen where they must enter their roll number and password.
• Step 5: After logging in, candidates can view and download the results.
• Step 6: Candidates are advised to take prints of CUET exam Results for future reference.

CUET Cut Off

CUET 2026 cut off is released by the NTA authorities. CUET UG cutoff is the lowest mark possible for admission into the institution. As the exam concerns various universities, the CUET cutoff 2026 of each University for each course is different.

Also, the cutoff varies from one category to another. Various CUET UG cutoffs are published online by participating Universities. The candidate must meet the necessary CUET Cut Off 2026 to get admission into Central universities. Only the candidate who scores more than the CUET cut-off can appear for CUET counselling. The conducting authorities decide CUET cutoff.

The cut-off is calculated based on many different components like the number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam; last year's cut-off marks, and other factors. The candidate cannot participate in the admission process if he/she does not satisfy the CUET cutoff requirement.

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CUET Counselling

The CUET UG 2026 Counselling process is expected to begin in July 2026, after the declaration of results. Counselling will be conducted by the respective participating universities, not by NTA. Through this process, candidates will register on the university portals, fill in their preferred courses and colleges, and upload the required documents for verification. Seat allotment will be done based on CUET scores, merit, category, and availability of seats. Shortlisted candidates will need to confirm admission by paying the fees within the given deadline.

The counselling is commenced individually by all the CUET participating colleges, once the cutoff is shared. Based on the cutoff prepared and scores achieved by applicants they are called for the counselling sessions. Applicants are required to visit the official website of the respective college and register for the counselling process. After getting the desired institution in CUET counselling, the candidate must report to the institution with all required documents and pay fees.

Documents Required for CUET Counselling

It is advised that the candidates appearing for the CUET 2026 counselling process carry all the required documents as suggested by the authorities. The following are the documents required during the counselling process;

• CUET admit card
• CUET result
• Degree certificate and mark sheet for all semesters
• Medical Certificates (for PwD candidates)
• Photocopies of original documents
• Valid Photo ID proof
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)

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CUET Colleges and Contact Details

There are a wide range of universities that participate in their CUET 2026 exam. The contact details of CUET Colleges 2026 are given in below tabular format below.

CUET Colleges and Contact Details

Participating University/College	Help Desk Number
Central University of Haryana	CUETenquiry@cuh.ac.in, 01285-249432
Central University of Jammu	8493867319 & 01923-249657 ext 206
Central University of Jharkhand	+91-7654227570
Central University of Karnataka	Coe@cuk.ac.in, 08477226756
Central University of Kashmir	0194-2315290, 08803426277
Central University of Kerala	+91467 – 2232419, 2232405
Central University of Punjab	0164-2864109, 09464269330
Central University of Rajasthan	01463-238728
Central University of South Bihar	admission@cub.ac.in, +919430906504, 0612-2784113, 0612-2226538
Central University of Tamil Nadu	admissions@cutn.ac.in, 04366-277261
Central University of Andhra Pradesh	arcuap@gmail.com
Central University of Gujarat	admission@cug.ac.in, +91 79-23977446
Central University of Assam	vc@aus.ac.in, +91-03842-270806
Mahatma Gandhi University	osdadmin@mgcub.ac.in
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar School of Economics	info@base.ac.in, 080-22243350

At last, students are advised to check the eligibility criteria of the CUET UG exam 2026 first before filling out the application form. If one fails to meet the eligibility limit then will not be allowed to fill out the form and appear for the examination.