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CUET UG 2026: Overview
- Exam Name: Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
- Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Type: Undergraduate Entrance Exam
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Academic Session: 2026–2027
- Application Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026
Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026. Candidates must, however, fulfill the age requirements (if any) of the respective university.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 are also eligible
CUET UG 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Up to 3 Subjects | Each Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 | ₹400 |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| Centres Outside India | ₹4500 | ₹1800 |
How to Apply for CUET UG 2026?
- Visit the official CUET website of NTA
- Click on the CUET UG 2026 Online Application link
- Register using personal details
- Fill in educational and personal information carefully
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
- Total Subjects: 37
- Maximum Subjects Allowed: 5
- Questions per Subject: 50 (All compulsory)
- Duration: 60 minutes per test paper
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +5 Marks
- Wrong Answer: –1 Mark
CUET UG 2026 Medium of Examination
The examination will be conducted in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
CUET UG 2026 Subjects List
Language Subjects
Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Domain Subjects
Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Home Science, Indian Knowledge Traditions, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology
General Aptitude Test
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
CUET UG 2026 Syllabus
- Language Subjects: Reading Comprehension, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary
- Domain Subjects: Based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus
- General Aptitude Test: GK, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, Quantitative Reasoning
CUET UG 2026 Exam Centres in Assam
- Guwahati
- Dibrugarh
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Tezpur
CUET UG 2026 Helpline Details
Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Important Dates of CUET UG 2026 (Tentative)
- Online Application Start Date: 03 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- Exam Date: 11 May to 31 May 2026
- Result Declaration: To be announced
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |