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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📊 Exam Information 1
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Registration Start Date | 3rd January 2026 |
| Registration Date Reopened | 23rd February 2026 |
| Registration End Date | 26th February 2026 |
| Last Date for Successful Transaction | 26th February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT), with some Paper-Based Test (PBT) for specific courses |
| Result Announcement | June 2026 |
| Counseling Start Date | July 2026 (Subject to participating universities) |
| Official Website | https://cuet.samarth.ac.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Event
- CUET UG 2026 Dates
- CUET UG Admit Card
- To be announced later on the website
- CUET UG City of Examination
- To be announced later on the website
- CUET UG 2026 Date of Examination
- Between 11–31 May 2026 (Tentative)
- Declaration of Result on the NTA website
- To be announced later on the website
- Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys
- To be announced later on the website
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1000 for 3 subjects, additional ₹400 for each additional subject | Applicable for both male and female candidates. |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹900 for 3 subjects, additional ₹375 for each additional subject | OBC-NCL certificate is required. |
| SC/ST | ₹800 for 3 subjects, additional ₹350 for each additional subject | SC/ST certificate required for verification. |
| EWS/PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | ₹1000 for 3 subjects, additional ₹400 for each additional subject | EWS certificate is required. PwD certificate must be provided for verification. |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹4500 for 3 subjects, additional ₹1800 for each additional subject | Proof of nationality required. |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Marks
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks, as stated in the scorecard, will be selected for the next round of CUET Counselling.
- Stage
- Description
- Merit List
- After the exam is successfully conducted, the authorities will release a merit list on the official CUET website.
- CUET Result
- Evaluation of MCQs in all tests/subjects will be done using final answer keys. The marks obtained by a candidate will determine their result in the CUET UG 2026 exam.
- Counselling
- CUET Counselling involves assigning seats in courses and universities/institutions of choice. It is conducted separately by each participating university/institute.
- Registration
- Candidates need to fill out the application form online, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee to register for the CUET UG 2026 exam.
- CBT (Computer-Based Test)
- Candidates will appear for a CBT / Pen & Paper Based Examination consisting of the following sections:
- Final Admission to Universities
- The final admission process occurs after candidates are assigned their courses in the universities of their choice. The admission is confirmed after the CUET counselling session.
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Parameters | CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Total Subjects | 37 subjects (13 Indian languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, 1 General Aptitude Test) |
| Choice of Subjects | Candidates can choose up to 5 subjects, including languages and General Aptitude Test |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 50 questions in each test paper (all questions are compulsory) |
| Duration | 60 minutes for each test paper |
| Shifts | Exam will be held in multiple shifts based on subject choices and number of candidates |
| Marking Scheme | +5 marks for each correct answer, –1 mark for each wrong answer |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | CUET UG 2026 Syllabus Details |
|---|---|
| Language Subjects | Reading comprehension based on factual, literary, and narrative passages, along with literary aptitude and vocabulary |
| Domain Subjects | As per the NCERT syllabus prescribed for the respective subject |
| General Aptitude Test | General knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning, basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, statistics, logical and analytical reasoning |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| S. No | Name of Central Universities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aligarh Muslim University |
| 2 | Assam University, Silchar |
| 3 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University |
| 5 | Central Sanskrit University |
| 6 | Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh |
| 7 | Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 | Central University of Gujarat |
| 9 | Central University of Haryana |
| 10 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
| 11 | Central University of Jammu |
| 12 | Central University of Jharkhand |
| 13 | Central University of Karnataka |
| 14 | Central University of Kashmir |
| 15 | Central University of Kerala |
| 16 | Central University of Odisha |
| 17 | Central University of Punjab |
| 18 | Central University of Rajasthan |
| 19 | Central University of South Bihar |
| 20 | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
| 21 | Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya |
| 22 | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya |
| 23 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| 24 | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak |
| 25 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| 26 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| 27 | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
| 28 | Mahatma Gandhi Central University |
| 29 | Manipur University |
| 30 | Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
| 31 | Mizoram University |
| 32 | Nagaland University |
| 33 | National Sanskrit University |
| 34 | North-Eastern Hill University |
| 35 | Pondicherry University |
| 36 | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University |
| 37 | Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 38 | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University |
| 39 | Sikkim University |
| 40 | Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University |
| 41 | South Asian University |
| 42 | Tezpur University |
| 43 | The English and Foreign Languages University |
| 44 | Tripura University |
| 45 | University of Allahabad |
| 46 | University of Delhi |
| 47 | University of Hyderabad |
| 48 | Visva-Bharati University |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When was the CUET UG 2026 registration reopened?
The online CUET UG 2026 application process was reopened from 23rd to 26th February 2026 (new closing registration date). There is no correction window in reopened registration.
Q2.How can I apply for the CUET 2026?
Candidates who have cleared their Class 12 exam or will clear it before the college admission can apply for CUET UG 2026 exam at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Q3.Is CUET Exam for engineering?
No, CUET exam covers a diverse range of courses that also include some engineering programs for which students may apply and get the admission based on the merit of that particular course and college.
Q4.Is CUET Exam and CUCET same?
Yes, CUET and CUCET exams are almost the same. Earlier, this exam was called the Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET), which is now called the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Before it only covered a few central universities, but now it has almost more than 40 universities participating.
Q5.What is the CUET UG Exam?
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is a national-level entrance exam. It is conducted to shortlist candidates for admission to undergraduate courses offered by the participating universities.
Q6.What is the CUET UG 2026 exam date?
The CUET UG 2026 examination will be conducted from 11th May to 31st May 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q7.What is the CUET UG 2026 eligibility criteria?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent and meet the respective university requirements. There is no age limit for CUET UG 2026.
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