The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. This national-level entrance exam is the mandatory gateway for students seeking admission into Undergraduate programs at all Central Universities and several other participating State and Private universities across India for the academic session 2026-27.
If you are a Class 12 student or a dropper aiming for top universities like DU, BHU, JNU, or JMI, the registration window is now open!
Exam Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level: National (Undergraduate)
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Mediums: 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
The NTA has strictly advised candidates to complete their registration early to avoid last-minute server congestion.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | January 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 30, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | January 31, 2026 |
| Correction Window | February 2 – February 4, 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | To be announced (March/April) |
| CUET UG Exam Dates | May 11 – May 31, 2026 (Tentative) |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent exam. Those appearing for their board exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
Minimum Marks: Generally 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC (Note: Individual universities may have their own specific cut-offs).
Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026. However, you must fulfill the age criteria of the specific university you are applying to.
The fee depends on the number of subjects chosen:
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | Each Addl. Subject |
| General (UR) | ₹1000/- | ₹400/- |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹900/- | ₹375/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / 3rd Gender | ₹800/- | ₹350/- |
| Centers Outside India | ₹4500/- | ₹1800/- |
Registration: Visit the official portal cuet.nta.nic.in and register using your Email ID and Mobile Number.
Fill Application: Log in with your system-generated Application Number and fill in personal, academic, and university program details.
Upload Documents: You will need a scanned photograph (white background, 10-200kb) and signature (4-30kb).
Select Subjects: Choose your Domain subjects, Languages, and General Test based on your target course requirements.
Pay Fee: Complete the transaction via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit card.
Download Confirmation: Save the confirmation page for future reference.
Official Website: cuet.nta.nic.in
Download Full Notification: Click Here
Apply Online Link: Direct Registration Link
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