National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026, opening the single-window admission process for undergraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions across India for the academic session 2026–27.
Eligible candidates can submit the CUET UG 2026 online application form from 3 January 2026, while the last date to apply is 4 February 2026. As per the notification, the entrance examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode between 11 and 31 May 2026.
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Type | Undergraduate Entrance Exam |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Appearing |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 February 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 11–31 May 2026 |
CUET UG 2026: Examination Details
CUET (UG) ensures a transparent and standardised admission process, reducing the dependence on Class 12 board marks alone.
- Question Type: Objective Type (MCQs)
- Languages Offered: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
- Purpose: Admission to UG programmes in Central Universities and other participating universities across India
CUET UG Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age Limit
No age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026
Candidates must, however, fulfil the age criteria (if any) prescribed by the university or institution where admission is sought
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent, or
Candidates appearing in Class 12 examination in 2026, are eligible to apply
CUET UG 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee varies by category and number of subjects selected.
| Category | Fee for 3 Subjects | Fee for Each Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹1000 | ₹400 |
| OBC-NCL | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| SC | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| ST | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| PwBD | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| Third Gender | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| Outside India | ₹4500 | ₹1800 |
Payment Modes:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
How to Apply for CUET UG 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official NTA portal. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official CUET UG application link (given in the Important Links section)
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload required documents and photographs
- Select subjects and examination preferences
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement copy for future reference
CUET UG 2026: Important Dates
| Notification Release | 3 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 4 February 2026 |
| Correction Window | 9–11 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
| CUET UG Exam Dates | 11–31 May 2026 |
Admission Through CUET UG 2026
CUET UG scores will be used by Central Universities and participating institutions for admission to undergraduate courses
Each university will conduct its own counselling and seat allocation process based on CUET scores and eligibility criteria
Important Links of CUET UG
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Exam Syllabus | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
