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The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate courses across central, state, and participating universities in India.

It aims to create a single-window admission system, reducing reliance on Class 12 marks and standardising the college admission process.

Feature Details
Exam Name CUET UG 2026
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Level National-level
Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Frequency Once a year
Courses UG programs across universities
Medium Multiple languages

CUET UG scores are accepted for admission into:

● BA, BSc, BCom
● BBA, BCA, BMS
● BA LLB (select universities)
● Science, commerce, and humanities programs

More than central and participating universities use CUET scores for admission.

Eligibility Criteria


Educational Qualification

● Must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board
● Students appearing in Class 12 can also apply provisionally

Minimum Marks

● No fixed minimum marks by NTA
● Eligibility depends on university/course criteria

Age Limit

● No age limit (subject to university rules)

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates


Based on latest 2026 updates:

Event Timeline
Application Start Early 2026
Registration Deadline Feb 2026 (extended window)
Admit Card April–May 2026
Exam Dates May 2026
Result June 2026

CUET UG 2026 Selection Process


Admission via CUET UG follows:

1. CUET Exam Score
2. University Counselling
3. Course-wise Cutoff
4. Final Admission by universities

NTA only conducts the exam — universities handle counselling and admissions.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern


Particulars Details
Mode Online (CBT)
Type MCQs
Duration ~60 minutes per subject
Marking Scheme +5 correct, -1 incorrect
Sections 3 main sections

Section-wise Structure


Section 1 – Languages

● 13 languages available
● Tests reading and comprehension skills

Section 2 – Domain Subjects

● 23 domain subjects (Science, Commerce, Arts)
● Based on Class 12 NCERT syllabus

Section 3 – General Test

Includes:

●General Knowledge
●Current Affairs
●Quantitative Aptitude
●Logical Reasoning

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus Overview


Languages

● Reading comprehension
● Vocabulary
● Grammar

Domain Subjects

● Based on Class 12 NCERT syllabus
● Includes Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Accounts, History, etc.

General Test

● Current affairs
● Numerical ability
● Logical reasoning

Number of Subjects You Can Choose


● hoose up to 5 subjects
● Combination depends on course eligibility

Application Fees


● Number of subjects
● Category
● Exam city

Exact fee structure is released annually by NTA on the official portal.

Universities Accepting CUET UG


CUET UG is accepted by:

● Central Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, etc.)
● State Universities
● Private Universities
● Deemed Universities

This makes CUET one of the largest UG entrance exams in India.