CUET UG 2026: Registration Last Date (Extended), Syllabus, Participating Universities

CUET UG 2026 Registration Last date is extended till 4th February 2026. Correction date is revised. Syllabus has been revised but no changes in exam pattern noticed. Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is scheduled between 11th and 31st May 2026.

NTA issues reminder for CUET 2026 registration last date. Apply NOW before it ends >>

CUET UG 2026 Latest Update – Registration Extended

 CUET UG 2026 Registration Last date has been extended till 4th February 2026. NTA Issued reminder to apply before last date. Check here for application form details.

 CUET UG 2026 Syllabus PDF has been released online subject wise. Check here for syllabus details.

 CUET 2026 Exam will be conducted between 11th-31st May 2026. Check here for exam dates details.

CUET 2026 Advisory to update Aadhaar details has been announced by NTA recently. Click here to view recent NTA notice.

Click here to view notice (NTA CUET notice dated-27 Dec)

CUET 2026 Application Form || CUET Exam Dates || Eligibility Criteria

NTA organises CUET UG for admission into various Undergraduate courses every year under Ministry of Education (MoE). The examination will be conducted via CBT mode in 13 medium across India. Separate exam is conducted for PG courses known as CUET PG. CUET is a national level admission test. It is a common platform to all candidates across country & also from rural & remote areas.

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CUET UG 2026 Key Highlights:

• CUET UG 2026 Registration Last DATE Reminder – January 30, Know CUET Application events.
• CUET 2026 Exam Date announced with release of apply link. Check complete CUET Exam Dates.
• Latest Changes in CUET UG 2026 –
  • It has been noticed that in comparison to previous year trends, CUET registration has started early.
  • The Syllabus of CUET 2026 has been revised with addition of some new topics & removal of some with updation of domain specific subject topics.
  • Live Photograph to be uploaded the time of CUET registration 2026.
• Confirm eligibility criteria of CUET 2026 before applying? Check CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria below.
• Searching for the best and effective tips and tricks to score higher in CUET 2026 exam, have a look on the CUET 2026 preparation tips.

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CUET is a single examination that enables candidates to cover a wide outreach & be a part of admission process to various central universities and participating universities. Candidates must go through following details such as application form, exam dates, eligibility & much more regarding CUET 2026.

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CUET UG 2026 Quick Overview

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must check following table regarding CUET Exam Dates 2026:

CUET UG 2026 Application Form

Check following details regarding CUET 2026 Application Form here:

• CUET 2026 Application Form has been made available via online mode. No other mode is entertained.
• The registration process for CUET UG & CUET PG starts separately .
• Students are advised to go through complete brochure including eligibility norms before applying for CUET examination.
• While applying candidates can choose upto maximum of 5 domain subjects along with language and general aptitude test.
• One must mot forget to upload passport size photograph & signature in prescribed format & size.
• Candidates must ensure that information provided in form are correct. Edit option will be provided for few particulars only.
• Information provided by candidates like the Name of candidate, contact details, address details, category, gender, PwBD status, educational qualification details, Date of Birth, choice of exam cities will be treated as final.
• CUET UG 2026 Registration Last date is 4th February 2026.
• During registration, candidates have to submit any four cities of their choice from the exam centres list.
• Candidates are advised to fill only one application form as more than one will lead to rejection of candidature or cancellation of result.
• The entire application process is online including uploading of images/ document & fee submission. No candidate is required to send it via post/ courier or any offline medium.

Application Fee:

• CUET 2026 application fee can be paid via online mode. 
• Mode of payment includes credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI mode.
• The registration fee can be paid on the basis of number of subjects opted by students.
• The fee as per subjects & category will be as follows:

Documents Required for CUET UG Registration

Check below important documents checklist to be ready with for filling CUET UG 2026 Application form:

• Class 10th /12th marksheet
• Valid Photo Id proof (Aadhaar/ Voter Id/ Passport)
• Valid Mobile number and email id
• Category certificate (If applicable)
• PwD certificate (If applicable), etc.

How to Apply for CUET UG 2026

Check below step-by-step procedure to apply for CUET UG 2026 entrance exam:

• Visit online website of NTA CUET (Direct Link to apply above).
• Register for the online application form & note down system generated application number
• Create a password, choose security question & answer it.
• Now login using system generated application no. & pre-created password
• Enter other asked & required details in the form
• Upload scanned image of photograph & signature
• This year, LIVE Photograph has to be uploaded as per the format and size described
• Re-check the given details in the form
• Now submit application fee as per courses & category.
• A confirmation page will appear on your computer screen
• Take its printout & keep safe till future use.

CUET UG 2026 Correction Window

The CUET correction window 2026 will open on 9th February 2026. Students will be able to edit form details and make changes in images via online mode through login.

Last date to edit form details will be till 11th February 2026. Facility to rectify details in CUET application form 2026 is one-time facility only. Few fields will be editable and the additional fee will be charged as applicable.

CUET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check following eligibility norms discussed for UG admissions before applying for CUET 2026:

• Nationality: Indian National citizens are eligible to apply.
• Qualification: Candidates who have passed 12th or appearing in 12th in year of admission will be eligible for CUET UG.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for CUET UG 2026.

Note: Candidates are required fulfil the eligibility norms as per university/ institution/ organisation in which they wish to take admission. 

CUET 2026 Exam Pattern

Check following details regarding CUET 2026 Exam Pattern:

• Exam Mode: CUET 2026 examination will be held in Computer based test (CBT) mode.
• Exam Shifts: Test will be held in multiple shifts according to number of candidates choice of subjects.
• Medium: Examination will be conducted in 13 languages as Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
• Questions Type: Question paper will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Subjects: There will be total 37 subjects (13 languages, 23 domain-specific, and 01 General Test).
• Choice of test paper: One can choose upto a maximum of 5 subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of subjects chosen in Class 12th.
• Total Questions: 50 questions for each test paper. All questions are compulsory.
• Duration: 60 minutes will be given for each test paper.
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, +5 marks will be awarded.
• Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong attempt.

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus PDF

CUET 2026 syllabus includes 37 subjects which consists of 13 languages, 23 domain-specific, and 01 General Test.

• Language – Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, and Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary.
• General Test– It includes 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.
• Domain Subjects: There will be 23 domain specific subjects. Students can refer NCERT Class 12th Syllabus to prepare for various topics.

Download CUET UG Subjects Wise Syllabus PDFs: Click Here

CUET UG 2026 Preparation Tips

Check following tips & tricks regarding how to prepare for CUET:

• Go through complete exam pattern & syllabus and prepare accordingly.
• Make short notes on regular basis.
• Practice from previous year paper & mock tests.
• Take eight hours sleep & study in fresh mind.
• Do not skip meals & try to keep last few days for revision.
• Stay hydrated & do few exercises.

CUET UG 2026 Books

Students can prepare from our recommended best books for CUET UG 2026 preparation to upgrade their level of study. Students can take reference from NCERT textbooks curated by experts and used by the toppers for their exam preparation. Top publishers are Arihant, disha, Oswal, etc.

The study material is according to the updated CUET exam pattern and syllabus. To know more about list of top recommended books, read our article on CUET UG 2026 Best Books for preparation.

Also Check: CUET Previous Year Question Papers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

CUET UG 2026 Exam City Slip

NTA will release the CUET UG Advance city intimation slip before the release of CUET UG admit card. It will be available in 4th week of April 2026. Students can download it online on the website of NTA.

Why Download CUET UG 2026 City Intimation Slip? It is important because downloading it helps candidates know their allotted exam city in advance before the release of admit card. It allows students to plan travel, accommodation and exam day logistics without last minute hurry.

CUET 2026 Exam Centres

CUET 2026 exam for UG will be conducted in 306 cities In India and 15 exam cities Outside India. Candidates can provide upto a maximum of 4 cities as options.

NTA reserves the right to change the exam centre and city at any time, subject to availability or in extreme circumstances fall out of the options.

Click here to Check List of CUET Exam Centres 2026

CUET 2026 Admit Card

CUET Admit Card 2026 will be released via online mode. Candidates will have to use their login credentials to download hall ticket. The e- admit card will be issued provisionally by NTA. It will consists of all details such as candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, time, venue & exam instructions.

NTA will first publish exam city slip & then hall ticket for CUET UG 2026. It will be mandatory for all candidates to carry admit card along with one ID proof at examination centre. Candidates are advised to go through all details in the admit card, in case of any error, one should contact officials.

CUET 2026 Answer Key

CUET 2026 Answer Key will be published by NTA via online mode. It will be released in first week of May 2026. Authority will first publish provisional answer key. Candidates will be given an option to make challenges against answer key by submitting Rs. 200/- per question. One must know that fee will be non-refundable.

Once objection period gets over, authority will publish final answer key. It will be also released via online mode. Further, result will be published on the basis of final answer key.

CUET 2026 Result

CUET 2026 Result will be released via online mode. It will be released in last week of June 2026. Candidates must know that result will be prepared on the basis of final answer key. CUET Scorecard 2026 will be used by other organisation as per their eligibility.

NTA does not play any role to publish CUET Result 2026. It will contain all details such as candidate’s name, roll number, marks scored individually & qualifying status. No score card will be given to candidate via post or any other offline medium.

Also Check: CUET Cut Off 2026

CUET 2026 Counselling

CUET Counselling 2026 will be held separately for every participating institutes. It will be mandatory for all qualified candidates to participate in the counselling session.

CUET UG 2026 Universities List

The various participating institutes that accept CUET scores will be as follows:

Central Universities:

• University of Delhi (DU)
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
• Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)
• Pondicherry University
• Jamia Milia Islamia (Jamia)
• Manipur University
• English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU)
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU) etc.

Private Universities:

• DAV
• K R Mangalam University
• NIIT University
• Amrita University
• BML Munjal University
• Galgotias University
• Amity University
• Jagannath University
• Graphic Era Hill University etc.

State Universities:

• Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
• Barkatullah University
• Shri Mata Vaishno devi University
• Dr B.R Ambedkar University Delhi
• University of Jammu, etc.

Deemed Universities:

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute
• National Rail and Transport Institution
• Gujarat Vidapith
• Footwear Design & Development Institute
• Chinmai Vishwavidyapeeth
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences
• Shobhit University, etc

Click here to view complete List of Participating Universities

If you have any other queries regarding CUET 2026, you can ask us leaving your comment in the comment box below.