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National Testing Agency (NTA) Common University Admission Test (CUET) UG - 2026

Starts 03 Jan, 2026
Last date 04 Feb, 2026

Short Information

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Notification For Common University Admission Test (CUET) UG - 2026. Those candidates who are interested in this Test can Apply Online from 03 January, 2026 to 04 February, 2026 Till 11:50 PM. Read the notification for eligibility, Course Details, Subject Details information, Document Required, age limit, How to Apply and all other information.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
03 January, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
04 February, 2026 Till 11:50 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
07 February, 2026 Till 11:50 PM
Re-Opened Form Start Date
23 February, 2026 Till 11:50 PM
Re-Opened Form Last Date
26 February, 2026 Till 11:50 PM
Exam Date
11-31 May 2026
Admit Card for Exam
05 May 2026
Re-Scheduled Exam Date
06-07 June, 2026

Application Fee

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For Up to 03 Subjects - General Category Candidates
1000 Rs./-
For Each Additional Subject - General Category Candidates
400 Rs./-
For Up to 03 Subjects - OBC - NCL / EWS Category Candidates
900 Rs./-
For Each Additional Subject - OBC - NCL / EWS Category Candidates
375 Rs./-
For Up to 03 Subjects - SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender Candidates
800 Rs./-
For Each Additional Subject - SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender Category Candidates
350 Rs./-
For Up to 03 Subjects - For Centres Outside India
4500 Rs./-
For Each Additional Subject - For Centres Outside India
1800 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Details

National Testing Agency (NTA) Common University Admission Test (CUET) UG - 2026 - Qualification Details

Exam NameQualification

NTA CUET UG 2026

  • Passed / Appearing 12th Class From any Recognized Board in India.

Exam Pattern Details

TypeDetails
Exam Mode
  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
Question Type
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration
  • 60 Minutes Duration for Each Test Paper
Total Questions
  • 50 Questions for Each Test Papers. All Question are Compulsory.
Marks Per Question
  • 05 Marks For Every Correct Answer
Negative Marking
  • Yes (1/5th Marks) For Each Incorrect Answer
Total Subjects
  • 37 (13 Indian Languages + 23 Domain-Specific Subjects + 01 General
    Aptitude Test).
Choice of Subject
  • Candidates May Choose Upto a Maximum of Five (05) Subjects Including Languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the Subjects Opted in Class XII.
Exam Medium
  • 13 Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
Exam Sections
  • Section 1 – Language {Language to be Tested through Reading Comprehension (Based on Different Types of Passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary}.
  • Section 2 – Domain Subject (As Per NCERT Syllabus).
  • Section 3 – General Aptitude Test (General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple Application of Basic Mathematical Concepts Arithmetic / Algebra Geometry / Mensuration / Statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

Participating Central Universities

  • Aligarh Muslim University AMU
  • Assam University, Silchar
  • Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
  • Banaras Hindu University BHU Varanasi
  • Central University of Andhra Pradesh
  • Central University of South Bihar
  • Central University of Gujarat
  • Central University of Haryana
  • Central University of Himachal Pradesh
  • Central University of Jammu
  • Central University of Jharkhand
  • Central University of Karnataka
  • Central University of Kashmir
  • Central University of Kerala
  • Central University of Odisha
  • Central University of Punjab
  • Central University of Rajasthan
  • Central University of Tamil Nadu
  • Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya
  • Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
  • Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
  • Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU, New Delhi
  • Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
  • Manipur University
  • Maulana Azad National Urdu University
  • Mizoram University
  • Nagaland University
  • North Eastern Hill University
  • Pondicherry University
  • Rajiv Gandhi University
  • Sikkim University
  • Tezpur University
  • The English and Foreign Languages University
  • Tripura University
  • University of Allahabad
  • University of Delhi
  • University of Hyderabad
  • Visva Bharati University
  • Mahatma Gandhi Central University
  • Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
  • National Sanskrit University
  • Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
  • Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
  • For More Details Read the Information Brochure.

How to Apply

  • Visit the Official Website : Go to https://cuet.nta.nic.in to access the application portal.  

  • Complete Registration : Click on the registration link, provide your personal details, create a password, and choose a security question to generate a system-generated Application Number.  

  • Fill Application Form : Log in using your Application Number and password to fill in your personal, educational, and program details, and select your examination cities.  

  • Upload Documents : Upload your live/scanned photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like disability/UDID) in the specified formats and sizes.  

  • Pay Examination Fees : Submit the required fees via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI; note that fees are based on the number of subjects selected.  

  • Generate Confirmation Page : Once the payment is successful, download, save, and print the Confirmation Page for your records.

Selection process

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
    Result and NTA Score
    University-Level Admission

Age Limit & Eligibility

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