CUET Exam Guide 2026
CUET 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 2026 Eligibility Criteria for CUET
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed/appearing Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board |
|---|---|
| Minimum Marks | Gen: 50% • OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 45% • Some universities may have higher cut-offs |
| Age Limit | No fixed age limit, but some universities may have specific rules |
| Attempt Limit | No limit – can appear multiple times as long as Class 12 criteria is met |
| Subjects Requirement | CUET subjects should match/relate to Class 12 subjects chosen |
| Accepted Exams | 10+2 (CBSE/State), NIOS, Pre-University, NDA, Vocational, IB, Cambridge A-level, AIU-recognised foreign boards |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, OCI, NRI, and certain foreign categories (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet refugees, migrants) |
| Reservation | GEN-EWS: 10% SC: 15% ST: 7.5% OBC-NCL: 27% PwD: 5% |
📊 Exam Centre
| Exam Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 10+2 Board Exam | Conducted by CBSE, CISCE, or any recognised State/Central Board. |
| Pre-University Exam | Two-year Intermediate or Pre-University exam from a recognised board/university. |
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | Final exam of the two-year course at the Joint Services Wing. |
| NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) | Senior Secondary School Exam with at least five subjects. |
| Foreign or Other Recognised Exams | Equivalent to 10+2, recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). |
| Vocational Exam | Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination. |
| Diploma (3 Years) | Recognised by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. |
| GCE Exam | General Certificate Education (GCE) at Advanced (A) level (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka). |
| Cambridge or IB Diploma | High School Certificate from Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate (IB). |
| Other International Exams | Class 12 equivalent exams from outside India must be certified by AIU. |
| Non-Public Exams | If Class 12 was not a public exam, candidates must have passed at least one board or pre-university public exam earlier. |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- CUET UG Reservation
- GEN–EWS
- 10%
- Scheduled Caste
- 15%
- Scheduled Tribe
- 7.5%
- Persons with Disability
- 5%
- Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)
- 27%
📊 CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for DU
| Academic Qualification | Passed or appearing Class 12 from recognised board |
|---|---|
| Subject Match | CUET subjects must align with Class 12 subjects; choose related subjects if needed |
| Minimum Percentage | 50% (Gen); 45% (SC/ST/OBC*) |
| Nationality | Indian nationals, OCI, or NRI accepted |
| Age Limit | No general limit, but university may have specific rules |
| Course-Specific Notes | BCom (Hons) now accepts Accountancy instead of just Maths |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| University Name | to Check Eligibility |
|---|---|
| ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| ASSAM UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ODISHA | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR | Check Here |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU | Check Here |
| DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA | Check Here |
| GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA | Check Here |
| HEMVATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA | Check Here |
| JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA | Check Here |
| MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| MANIPUR UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| MIZORAM UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| NAGALAND UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| SIKKIM UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| TEZPUR UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| THE ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| TRIPURA UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD | Check Here |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELHI | Check Here |
| UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD | Check Here |
| VISVA-BHARATI UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN | Check Here |
| BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY DELHI | Check Here |
| IIMT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY | Check Here |
| NATIONAL RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Check Here |
| TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS) | Check Here |
| NRTI (NATIONAL RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE) | Check Here |
| CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| AUD (DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY DELHI) | Check Here |
| BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
| AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION | Check Here |
| IIMT UNIVERSITY | Check Here |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the eligibility for CUET Exam?
For appearing in the CUET, there is no age limit. Candidates who have passed the class 12th /equivalent examination or are appearing can apply for it.
Q2.Can an undergraduate apply for the CUET Exam?
Yes, t he candidate should have a 10+2 degree or equivalent qualification. And, can only apply for undergraduate courses.
Q3.What is the age limit for CUET Exam?
There is no age limit to attend the exam. However, candidates are required to meet the age requirements (if any) of the university in which they wish to enrol.
Q4.Is experience required for the CUET Exam?
No, there is no experience required for CUET exam.
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