CUET UG 2026 Notification (Out): Application Form, Important Dates & Eligibility- Complete Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. The online registration process is now open for candidates who wish to take admission in undergraduate programs at Central Universities and other participating institutions across India.

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CUET UG 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to various undergraduate courses. Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 can apply for this exam. The application form is available on the official website cuet.nta.nic.in.

CUET UG was introduced to provide a single-window opportunity for students to seek admission to multiple universities. Before CUET, students had to appear for separate entrance exams conducted by different universities. Now, with a single CUET score, candidates can apply to over 250 participating universities.

The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centers across India and abroad. CUET UG tests candidates' knowledge in their chosen subjects and also assesses general aptitude through the General Test section.

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CUET UG 2026: Important Dates

NTA has released the complete schedule for CUET UG 2026. Here are the official dates:

Note: Candidates should complete their registration and fee payment before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

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CUET UG 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for CUET UG 2026:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. Students appearing in Class 12 final exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply for CUET UG 2026. There's no minimum percentage requirement to appear for CUET UG. However, individual universities may have their own eligibility criteria for admission.

Age Limit

There's no upper age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026. Candidates of any age can apply for the exam. However, specific universities may have age restrictions as per their admission policies. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria of their preferred universities before applying.

Number of Attempts

There's no restriction on the number of attempts for CUET UG. Candidates can appear for CUET UG multiple times as long as they meet the basic eligibility criteria.

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CUET UG 2026: How to Apply Online?

Follow these simple steps to fill the CUET UG 2026 application form:

Step 1: Visit the official website cuet.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the "CUET UG 2026 Registration" link on the homepage.

Step 3: If you're a new user, click on "New Registration" to create your account. Enter your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to register.

Step 4: After successful registration, you'll receive login credentials on your email and mobile. Use these credentials to log in to the application portal.

Step 5: Fill in the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information. Make sure all details are accurate as per your official documents.

Step 6: Select your preferred subjects, exam cities, and medium of examination. You can choose multiple subjects based on your course preferences.

Step 7: Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.

Step 8: Pay the application fee online using credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 9: Review all the details entered in the application form carefully. Once satisfied, click on "Final Submit."

Step 10: Download the confirmation page and take a printout for future reference.

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CUET UG 2026: Application Fee Structure

NTA has revised the fee structure for CUET UG 2026. The fee is calculated based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. Candidates can choose up to a maximum of 5 subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test.

Important Notes:

The fee structure is based on the number of subjects selected. For up to 3 subjects, the base fee applies. For the 4th and 5th subject, additional fee per subject will be charged.

OBC candidates should refer to the central list of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website www.ncbc.nic.in. Only candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General/Unreserved.

EWS reservation is as per the OM No. 2013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17.01.2019 of MoE (then MHRD) Department of Higher Education.

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CUET UG 2026: Fee Calculation Examples

Here's how the application fee is calculated based on the number of subjects:

For General Category Candidates:

For SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender Candidates:

CUET UG 2026: Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready before filling the application form:

Candidates need a recent passport-size photograph with white background in JPG/JPEG format. The file size should be between 10 KB to 200 KB. A scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format with file size between 4 KB to 30 KB is also required.

Class 10 marksheet and certificate are needed for verification of date of birth. Class 12 marksheet is required for educational qualification verification. Candidates appearing in Class 12 can upload their admit card or school ID.

Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) is required for reserved category candidates. PwBD certificate is mandatory for candidates claiming disability quota. Aadhaar card or any valid government ID proof is needed for identity verification.

CUET UG 2026: Exam Pattern

The CUET UG 2026 exam is divided into multiple sections. Here's the detailed exam pattern:

Section-wise Distribution

Marking Scheme

Each correct answer carries 5 marks. For every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted as negative marking. Unanswered questions don't carry any marks. The questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based.

Medium of Exam

CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates can choose their preferred medium of examination during the application process.

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