CUET 2027 : Eligibility Criteria

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an important exam for students who want to join undergraduate courses in universities across India. If you’re planning to apply for CUET 2027, you need to meet certain eligibility requirements. This article will help you understand what is needed to apply.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CUET 2027 eligibility criteria along with the exam notification. These criteria include educational and personal requirements. If a candidate doesn’t meet the eligibility rules, they won’t be allowed to take the exam.

Although there might be different requirements for different universities, the basic requirement remains the same in that the candidate must have passed or be studying Class 12 (or its equivalent examination) at a recognized board/university level.

CUET 2027 Exam Details

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name: Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG)
Exam Date: 3rd Week of May 2027

CUET 2027 will simplify the admission process for more than 250 universities across India. This includes central, state, and private universities. To be eligible, candidates must meet both the academic and subject-specific requirements for their chosen courses.

CUET UG Eligibility Criteria 2027 (Basic Requirements)

Criterion	Details
Nationality	Only Indian citizens (including some categories of foreign nationals)
Educational Qualification	Must have completed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) from a recognized board or university
Age Limit	No age limit for the exam. Some universities may have their own age rules.
Minimum Marks	50% marks for General & OBC candidates, 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

Educational Qualification for CUET 2027

To apply for CUET 2027, candidates must meet these educational requirements:

General/OBC Candidates: At least 50% in Class 12.
SC/ST Candidates: At least 45% in Class 12.
Subject Requirements: Candidates must have studied the subjects required for the course they want to pursue. For example, if you want to study Mathematics (Honours), you must have studied Mathematics in Class 12.

List of Acceptable Qualifications

The CUET 2027 can be applied to by candidates who meet the following qualifications:

10+2 Examination from any Board (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards)
2-year Pre-University Examination
Senior Secondary Examination from NIOS with 5 subjects
GCE (A-levels) or Cambridge or International Baccalaureate

Nationality and Age Criteria

Indian citizens only qualify for the CUET examination, but there are a few foreign nationals (from Nepal and Bhutan) who can apply.
No upper age limit applies for taking part in the CUET examination, although individual institutions can set an age limit for admissions.

Number of Attempts for CUET 2027

You are not restricted to the number of attempts that you can make in the CUET test provided that you fulfill the requirements set out in the CUET.

CUET Reservation Policy

CUET follows the government of India guidelines for reservation for specific categories. The method of reservation is given below:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.50%
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NC)	27%
Persons with Disability (PwD)	5%

PwD candidates need to have a disability certificate issued by a certified medical authority.

CUET Eligibility by Institution

Every university will have its own eligibility requirements depending on the course that is being considered. Hence, it is very important that one checks the eligibility criteria for the particular university or course he or she is interested in.

Always refer to the official notification of NTA when it comes to the eligibility criteria for CUET 2027.

FAQs

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Candidates must have completed or be appearing for Class 12 (or equivalent exam) from a recognized board. General/OBC candidates need at least 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwD candidates need at least 45% marks. They must also meet subject-specific requirements for their chosen course.

No, there is no age limit for appearing in CUET 2026. However, some universities may set their own age restrictions for admission, so candidates should check individual university rules.

While NTA sets the basic eligibility, each university may add its own requirements such as minimum marks, compulsory subjects, or age criteria for specific courses. Candidates should always check the eligibility rules of their preferred university.

General/OBC candidates: Minimum 50% marks in Class 12.
SC/ST/PwD candidates: Minimum 45% marks in Class 12.

Yes. Some courses require specific subjects in Class 12. For example, to apply for B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons.), a candidate must have studied Mathematics in Class 12. Each course may have its own subject requirements.

No. Only those who have passed Class 12 (or equivalent exam) are eligible. Candidates with compartment/failure in required subjects must first clear those exams before applying.

Not always. Qualifying CUET is the first step, but final admission depends on: