The CUET 2026 examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is being held from May 11 to May 31, 2026 across India and 14 international cities. The Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) – popularly known as CUET UG 2026 – is a National level Common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programmes at over 300 participating universities, including 47 Central Universities, 42 State Universities, 34 Deemed Universities, 167 Private Universities, and 10 other Government Institutions. The CUET 2026 Admit Card was released by NTA on May 5, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Approximately 15.68 lakh students have registered for CUET UG 2026, making it one of the largest entrance examinations in India. On aglasem.com you can also access the CUET previous year question papers, syllabus, sample papers, mock tests, the list of universities under CUET, and complete information on the answer key, response sheet, and result.
Latest: CUET UG 2026 exam is currently in progress (May 11 – May 31, 2026). Admit cards are available at cuet.nta.nic.in. Provisional answer key expected in the third week of June 2026; result by the fourth week of July 2026.
CUET 2026
What is the CUET Entrance Exam?
The CUET stands for Common University Entrance Test. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The CUET 2026 has two tiers: CUET UG 2026 for undergraduate programmes (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, BJMC, B.Pharm, BVA, BFA, BSW, Integrated MA, Integrated B.Ed, Integrated M.Sc, BA LLB, BBA LLB, and many more) and CUET PG 2026 for postgraduate programmes. The exam provides a single common platform for admission to Central Universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), University of Hyderabad, and University of Allahabad – along with State Universities, Private Universities, Deemed Universities, and other Government Institutions. For the latest updates, visit cuet.nta.nic.in.
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- Previous Year Question Papers
- Syllabus
- Sample Papers
- Mock Tests
- Admit Card
- Answer Key
- Result
- List of Universities Participating in CUET
CUET 2026 Exam Dates
The official CUET 2026 schedule released by NTA is listed below. Regularly check cuet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in for any updates to the schedule.
| CUET 2026 Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of CUET 2026 Notification | January 3, 2026 |
| Start of CUET 2026 Registration | January 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (extended) | February 4, 2026 |
| Re-opened Registration Window | February 23 – 26, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | February 9 – 11, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | April 29, 2026 |
| CUET 2026 Admit Card Release | May 5, 2026 (Released) |
| CUET 2026 Exam Dates | May 11 – May 31, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Third week of June 2026 (tentative) |
| Final Answer Key | After objections |
| CUET 2026 Result | Fourth week of July 2026 (tentative) |
| Counselling (University-specific) | After result declaration |
Important Downloads and Official Links
- CUET 2026 Information Brochure / Notification – Available at cuet.nta.nic.in
- Official Website – cuet.nta.nic.in
- NTA Exam Portal – exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-UG
- CUET 2026 Syllabus PDF
- CUET 2026 Sample Papers
- NTA Helpdesk Email: [email protected] • Helpline: 011-40759000
CUET 2026 Application Form – Registration Process
The CUET application form was released by NTA on January 3, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply was February 4, 2026, which NTA later reopened from February 23 to 26, 2026 to accommodate more candidates. The application correction window was open from February 9 to 11, 2026. About 15,68,866 candidates registered for CUET UG 2026, making it the second-largest entrance examination in India after NEET.
CUET 2026 Application Form Status – Registration window is now closed. Registered candidates can download their CUET 2026 Admit Card at cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET Application Fee Structure
The CUET application fee depends on the candidate’s category and the number of subjects chosen. The fee structure announced by NTA for the 2026 cycle is as follows.
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | Up to 7 Subjects | Up to 10 Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs. 900 | Rs. 1,800 | Rs. 2,700 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | Rs. 800 | Rs. 1,600 | Rs. 2,500 |
| Outside India Centres | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 13,500 |
CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
The CUET UG 2026 exam pattern is fully Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The pattern remains the same as 2025 with three sections, 50 compulsory MCQs per subject, and a fixed marking scheme. Candidates can select up to 5 subjects from a total of 37 options (13 languages + 23 domain subjects + 1 General Test).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Sections | 3 – Section I (Languages), Section II (Domain Subjects), Section III (General Test) |
| Languages Available (Section I) | 13 – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Domain Subjects (Section II) | 23 subjects (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Performing Arts, etc.) |
| General Test (Section III) | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
| Total Subjects to Choose From | 37 |
| Maximum Subjects a Candidate Can Choose | 5 |
| Number of Questions per Subject | 50 (all compulsory) |
| Marks per Question | +5 for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 for each incorrect answer; 0 for unattempted |
| Marks per Subject | 250 |
| Total Marks (if 5 subjects chosen) | 1250 |
| Duration per Subject | 60 Minutes |
CUET Subject List – 37 Subjects
CUET 2026 offers 37 subjects in total. Candidates may choose any subject regardless of their Class 12 stream. The complete list is broken down below.
- 13 Languages (Section I): English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu.
- 23 Domain Subjects (Section II): Accountancy / Book Keeping, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Economics / Business Economics, Engineering Graphics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Geography / Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Legal Studies, Mass Media / Mass Communication, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics, Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music), Physical Education / NCC / Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Teaching Aptitude.
- 1 General Test (Section III): Used for programmes that do not have a specific domain subject requirement (BBA, BMS, many liberal arts programmes, etc.) and for candidates who picked a subject discontinued at the school level.
CUET Admit Card – Download Hall Ticket
- Status: The CUET 2026 Admit Card has been released by NTA on May 5, 2026.
- Download Link: Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and log in with your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth / Security Pin).
- What to Verify: Name, photograph, signature, exam date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre address on the CUET hall ticket.
- Documents to Carry: Printed CUET admit card, one original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence, Passport), and one passport-size photograph.
CUET Answer Key, Response Sheet and Result
After the CUET 2026 exam concludes on May 31, 2026, NTA will sequentially release the response sheet, provisional answer key, final answer key, and result.
- CUET 2026 Response Sheet – Released along with the provisional answer key. Shows the answers you marked against each question.
- CUET Provisional Answer Key – Expected in the third week of June 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can raise objections with a fee per challenge.
- CUET Final Answer Key – Released after the objection review.
- CUET 2026 Result – Expected in the fourth week of July 2026. The scorecard shows subject-wise raw marks and percentile scores; it is also available on DigiLocker.
- Counselling: Each participating university announces its own counselling / merit list dates after the result. Central Universities like DU use the CSAS portal; other universities have their own admission portals.
CUET Participating Universities
Approximately 300 universities accept CUET 2026 scores for UG admission. The category-wise breakdown is below. See the complete List of Universities under CUET for the detailed institution-wise list.
- 47 Central Universities – Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University, University of Hyderabad, University of Allahabad, Visva-Bharati, Tezpur University, Pondicherry University, Central University of Punjab, and many more.
- 42 State Universities – Delhi Technological University (DTU), GGSIPU, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, and others.
- 34 Deemed Universities – TISS, Gujarat Vidyapith, Gurukula Kangri, and more.
- 167 Private Universities – Amity, Sharda, Lovely Professional University, Symbiosis, Manipal, and many more.
- 10 Other Government Institutions – NIFTEM, IIIT-Allahabad, and more.
CUET Preparation Strategy and Study Tips
- Study from the official NTA CUET 2026 Syllabus – the domain papers are based on NCERT Class 12 content.
- Practise with CUET previous year question papers from 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to understand question patterns.
- Solve subject-wise CUET sample papers and take CUET mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
- Time management is critical – you have 60 minutes per subject for 50 questions, so attempt 1 question per minute on average.
- Don’t ignore the negative marking (-1) – avoid blind guessing on questions you don’t know.
- For Language papers, focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar; for General Test, stay updated with current affairs and basic quantitative aptitude.
CUET Exam – An Overview
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | CUET (also CUET UG 2026) |
| Full Form | Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) |
| Exam Conducting Body | NTA – National Testing Agency |
| Notification Released | January 3, 2026 |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) only |
| CUET 2026 Exam Dates | May 11 – May 31, 2026 |
| Total Subjects Offered | 37 (13 Languages + 23 Domain + 1 General Test) |
| Subjects a Candidate Can Choose | Up to 5 |
| Total Marks per Subject | 250 (50 questions x 5 marks) |
| Marking Scheme | +5 correct • -1 wrong • 0 unattempted |
| Duration per Subject | 60 minutes |
| Registered Candidates (2026) | Approximately 15,68,866 |
| Exam Centres | Across India + 14 international cities in 13 countries |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Courses Through CUET | BA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BJMC, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Voc, BVA, BFA, BPA, BSW, Integrated MA, Integrated B.Ed, Integrated M.Sc, Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech, BA LLB, BBA LLB, Diploma, Shastri |
| Participating Universities | ~300 (47 Central, 42 State, 34 Deemed, 167 Private, 10 Govt. Institutions) |
| Region | India + Global Centres |
| Type Of Exam | Common Entrance Exams |
CUET 2026 FAQs
The CUET 2026 UG exam is being held from May 11 to May 31, 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across India and 14 international cities. The detailed subject-wise date sheet is available on the admit card and on cuet.nta.nic.in.
Yes. The CUET admit card was released by NTA on May 5, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download it by logging in with their application number and password.
CUET 2026 is in computer-based test (CBT) mode with three sections: Languages (13 options), Domain Subjects (23 options), and General Test. Each paper has 50 compulsory MCQs to be attempted in 60 minutes for 250 marks. Marking is +5 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted.
Approximately 300 universities accept scores, including 47 Central Universities, 42 State Universities, 34 Deemed Universities, 167 Private Universities, and 10 other Government Institutions. See the complete list of universities under CUET 2026 on aglasem.com.
Candidates can select up to 5 subjects in CUET from the 37 total options (13 Languages + 23 Domain Subjects + 1 General Test). The maximum was reduced from 6 to 5 from the 2025 cycle onwards.
The CUET result is tentatively expected in the fourth week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The provisional answer key is expected in the third week of June 2026, followed by the final answer key after the objection window closes.
CUET 2026 is conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Urdu. Candidates choose their medium while filling the application form.
The CUET application fee depends on the category and number of subjects chosen. For general candidates, it ranges from Rs. 1,000 (up to 3 subjects) to Rs. 3,000 (up to 10 subjects). OBC-NCL / EWS candidates pay slightly less, and SC / ST / PwBD candidates pay the lowest fee. Outside-India centres have higher fees.
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