CUCET 2027 is the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test, an online admission-cum-scholarship test run by Chandigarh University for its Punjab (Mohali) and Uttar Pradesh (Unnao) campuses. It is compulsory for B.E./B.Tech, pharmacy, integrated law, MBA, MCA and some other programmes. Phase I registration is open, with tests from October 2026 to May 2027.
CUCET 2027
This page covers CUCET 2027 dates, how to apply, who must take the test, the exam pattern and how your marks decide the scholarship.
| Full name | Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Chandigarh University, for its Punjab (Mohali) and Uttar Pradesh (Unnao) campuses |
| Exam level | University level; admission-cum-scholarship test |
| Courses / Purpose | Compulsory for B.E./B.Tech, pharmacy, integrated law, MBA, MCA and some PG programmes; decides scholarships |
| Exam date | Phase I: a date you pick, October 2026 to May 2027; Phase II from July 2027 |
| Application | Phase I registration open, October 2026 to May 2027; online, or offline brochure-cum-form |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (includes digital prospectus); Rs 500 for each extra attempt |
| Eligibility | As per Chandigarh University programme rules; your module depends on your Class 12 stream or degree |
| Mode | Online, taken from home on a laptop or PC with a camera |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 1 mark each (100 marks), 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | No |
| Official website | cucet.cuchd.in |
CUCET 2027 Important Dates
CUCET 2027 runs in two phases: Phase I from October 2026 to May 2027 and Phase II from July 2027 until admissions close. There is no single exam day; you pick a test date from the dates offered when you register, and your result follows about 24 hours after the test.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application (Phase I) | October 2026 Open |
| CUCET 2027 Phase I test | October 2026 Expected |
| Online application (Phase II) | July 2027 Expected |
| CUCET 2027 result (Phase I) | To be announced |
How to Apply for CUCET 2027
You apply for CUCET 2027 online at cucet.cuchd.in, or by buying a brochure-cum-form from a Chandigarh University admission office or authorised centre and then registering online with its number. Phase I registration is open now.
Apply Online for CUCET 2027
Applications for CUCET 2027 are open: October 2026.
- Open the CUCET official website and register by creating your profile. A confirmation is sent to you by SMS and email.
- Pay the Rs 1,000 registration fee online. If you bought the offline form, enter the unique number printed on it instead; you do not pay again.
- Fill in your current qualification, school name and subjects. These decide which test module you get.
- Choose your CUCET exam date from the drop-down list of available dates.
- On that date, log in at cucet.cuchd.in with your registered Email ID or CUCET ID and password, and take the test on a laptop or PC with a camera.
- Your result is sent to your email and shown in the same login.
| Fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Online registration (includes digital prospectus) | Rs 1,000 |
| Offline brochure-cum-form | Rs 1,000 |
| Each extra attempt or phase | Rs 500 |
The Rs 1,000 fee is non-refundable once the application is submitted. If no confirmation email or SMS arrives after registering, email your application number to [email protected]. A Forgot Password link is on the login box of the official site.
Is CUCET 2027 compulsory for your programme?
CUCET is compulsory only for the programmes listed below. For other programmes at Chandigarh University it is optional, but you must take it if you want a CUCET scholarship.
| Campus | Programmes where CUCET 2027 is compulsory |
|---|---|
| Punjab (Mohali) | B.E., B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D, integrated law (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB), B.A. (Hons.) Psychology, MBA and specialised MBA, MCA and specialised MCA, LLM, M.Pharm (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Industrial Pharmacy), MPT (Musculoskeletal Science, Sports Science), Master of Optometry, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, MMLS (Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology) |
| Uttar Pradesh (Unnao) | B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, integrated law (BA LLB, BBA LLB), MBA and specialised MBA, MCA and specialised MCA |
You are exempt from the test if you scored more than 90% in your qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG, graduation for PG) or have a JEE rank up to 50,000. If your qualifying result is not out yet, the university advises taking CUCET anyway.
Who can apply for CUCET 2027?
Any student seeking a UG or PG seat at Chandigarh University can take CUCET 2027. The qualifying exam and marks for each programme are set by the university’s admission policy on cuchd.in, and the test module you sit depends on your background.
- Class 12 students and passouts take a stream module: Non-Medical, Medical, Commerce, Arts (with English or Hindi) or Vocational (computing).
- Diploma holders seeking lateral entry take the LEET module.
- Graduates take a PG module: MBA, LLM, M.E. or the general module for other master’s programmes.
- Students migrating from another university and international students cannot get the CUCET scholarship.
What is the CUCET 2027 exam pattern?
CUCET 2027 has 100 multiple-choice questions to answer in 120 minutes. Each question carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking. The sections depend on your module.
| Module | Sections (number of questions) |
|---|---|
| 10+2 Non-Medical | English 10, Physics 25, Chemistry or Computers 25, Mathematics 25, Aptitude 15 |
| 10+2 Medical | English 10, Physics 25, Chemistry 25, Biology 25, Aptitude 15 |
| 10+2 Commerce | English 10, Economics 30, Accountancy 30, Commerce 30 |
| 10+2 Arts (with English) | English 10, General Studies 30, two optional subjects 30 each |
| Lateral entry (LEET) | English 10, Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30 |
| MBA | English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, General Knowledge 25, Logical Reasoning 30 |
| LLM | LLB subjects 50, Quantitative Analysis 20, Logical Reasoning 20, English 10 |
| Other PG (not M.E., LLM or MBA) | English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, Basic Computer Knowledge 25, Logical Reasoning 30 |
The test is in English; Arts students can take Hindi as a subject. There is no exam centre: you sit the test from home on a laptop or PC with a camera. The Design, B.P.Ed, B.P.E.S and M.E. modules are on the CUCET 2027 syllabus page.
How does CUCET 2027 decide your scholarship?
Your CUCET marks out of 100 decide both your admission eligibility and your scholarship percentage, and the Phase I slabs are higher than the Phase II slabs.
- Phase I (October 2026 to May 2027): 90.01 to 100 marks gets a 100% scholarship and 80 to 90 marks gets 50%.
- Phase II (from July 2027): 90.01 to 100 marks still gets 100%, but 80 to 90 marks gets 40%.
- A score of 30 to 39.99 makes you eligible without a scholarship in both phases.
- Some management and industry-linked programmes have their own, lower slabs.
The full slab table and the scholarship renewal rules are on the CUCET 2027 result page.
CUCET 2027 Official Notices and Links
- LINKCUCET 2027 official website (Phase I registration open)Official site · cucet.cuchd.inOpen
- LINKCUCET question paper pattern, all modules (official)Official site · cucet.cuchd.inOpen
- LINKCUCET subject-wise syllabus (official)Official site · cucet.cuchd.inOpen