Registration for CUET(UG)-2026 is LIVE!

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Scores will be used for admission into UG Programmes in all Central Universities/ Participating Universities for Academic session 2026- 27. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas, and help establish better connections with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities and other participating Universities. The list of Central Universities/Participating Universities may be seen at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/participatinguniversities/. 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in 13 mediums across India and abroad for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes for all the Central Universities (CUs) and State/Participating Universities in India for the academic year 2026-27.

 

Total subjects 37 (13 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( Candidates may select the subjects based on the eligibility criteria for a programme of a desired university.)

Medium 13 Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)

 Syllabus

Language Subjects: Language to be tested through reading comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary 

Domain Subjects: As per NCERT syllabus 

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 Choice of Test Paper Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the subjects opted in class XII.*

Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: 05 marks (Five). There will be negative marking for each incorrect answer of 01 (one) mark. 

Mode of the Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

Total Questions: 50 questions for each test papers. All Question are compulsory.

 Duration: Duration for each test paper would be 60 minutes. 

Shift: The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts, depending on the number of candidates and subject choices.

Eligibility

For appearing in the CUET (UG) - 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2026 can appear in the CUET (UG) - 2026 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Organization in which they are desirous of taking admission. 

Important Dates: 

CUET Information Bulletin 2026.

For more details and online application: https://cuet.nta.nic.in