About CUET 2026

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) (UG) is an all-India entrance exam organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate programs in central and state universities across India. Prestigious institutions such as Delhi University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and the University of Hyderabad (UoH) are among the universities that will accept CUET scores for their UG admissions. The CUET has been introduced to standardise the admission process for all UG programs in Central Universities under the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Eligibility:

Age Limit: There is no upper or lower age limit for candidates.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board.

• Students appearing for Class 12 exams in the current academic year can also apply.

Subject Combination:

• Candidates can now choose any subject for the CUET (UG), regardless of the subjects studied in Class 12.

Paper Pattern:

Section	Subjects/Tests	Questions to be Attempted	Question Type	Time Allotted for Each Section
Section IA- Languages	13 different languages are available, any of which may be chosen by the candidates.	50	Language test through Reading Comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary	60 minutes for each language
Section II - Domain Specific	23 domain-specific subjects are offered.	50	MCQs based on NCERT Class XII syllabus	60 minutes for each domain-specific subject
Section III - General Aptitude Test	For undergraduate programs where a general test is required for admission.	50	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts like Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, and Statistics), and Logical and Analytical Reasoning	60 minutes
Marking Scheme	Correct answer: +5 Wrong answer: -1
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test

 

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

23 Domain Subjects: Accountancy / Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science / Information Practices, Economics / Business Economics, Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts, Geography / Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition – Practices in India, Mass Media / Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music), Physical Education (Yoga, Sports), Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology.

Selection Process:

• CUET (UG) Score
  Universities that accept CUET (UG) scores will shortlist candidates based on their performance in the exam for further rounds of the admission process.

• Cut-off and Counselling
  Each participating university may have its own cut-off criteria and counselling procedure. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for counselling and document verification at the respective universities.

• Final Admission

Final admission will depend on the candidate's performance in the CUET (UG), and the specific eligibility criteria set by the individual university.

 

CUET UG Participating Universities

Source

Important Dates

Online Submission of Application Form - 03 - 30 January 2026 (Up to 11.50 PM)

Exam Date - 11 - 31 May 2026 (Tentative)