CUET UG 2026 Notification has been released for students seeking admission to Undergraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions across India. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and serves as a single national-level entrance exam for admission to various UG courses for the academic session 2026–2027.

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CUET UG was introduced to provide a common platform and equal opportunity to students from all regions, including rural and remote areas. With a single examination, candidates can apply to multiple universities, reducing stress, cost, and travel burden. This article explains the CUET UG 2026 eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, and other key details in a simple and structured manner.

What is CUET UG 2026?

The Common University Entrance Test (UG) is an all-India entrance examination conducted for admission to Undergraduate courses in:

Central Universities
State Universities
Deemed Universities
Private Universities
Autonomous Colleges (participating institutions)

The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and evaluates students through objective-type questions.

CUET UG 2026 – Exam Overview

Name of Exam: Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG) – 2026]
Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Type of Exam: Undergraduate Entrance Exam
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Dates: 11 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session: 2026–2027
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium of Exam: 13 Languages
Mode of Application: Online

Languages Available in CUET UG 2026

The CUET UG exam will be conducted in 13 languages:

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

CUET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026.
However, candidates must satisfy the age criteria of the respective university or institution where they are seeking admission.

Educational Qualification

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible.
Students who are appearing in Class 12 examination in 2026 can also apply.
Admission eligibility will be based on the specific requirements of the participating universities.

Year of Passing

Conditions regarding the year of passing Class 12 will be governed by the rules of the concerned university or institution.
Candidates should check the official websites of their preferred universities.

CUET UG 2026 Application Fee

The application fee depends on the number of subjects chosen.

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

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NTA CUET portal by following these steps:

Visit the official CUET website of NTA.
Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on the Online Application Form link.
Register using basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
Fill in personal, academic, and exam-related information carefully.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
Select subjects as per eligibility and preference.
Pay the application fee according to your category.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates of CUET UG 2026

Online Application Start Date: 03 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Admit Card Release: To be announced
CUET UG Exam Dates: 11 May to 31 May 2026 (Tentative)
Result Declaration: To be announced

Scheme of CUET UG Examination

Total Subjects Available: 37
- 13 Language Subjects
- 23 Domain Subjects
- 1 General Aptitude Test

Choice of Test Papers

Candidates can choose up to a maximum of 5 subjects, including languages and General Aptitude Test.
Subject selection is independent of Class 12 subjects, but university eligibility must be checked.

CUET UG 2026 Subject List

Language Subjects

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.

Domain Subjects

Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Home Science, Knowledge Traditions of India, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology.

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Questions per Subject: 50 (All compulsory)
Duration: 60 minutes per subject
Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer: +5 marks
- Incorrect Answer: –1 mark
PwBD Candidates: Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour

CUET UG Exam Centres in Assam

Guwahati
Dibrugarh
Jorhat
Silchar
Tezpur

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus

Language Subjects

Reading Comprehension (Factual, Literary, Narrative)
Literary Aptitude
Vocabulary

Domain Subjects

Based on NCERT syllabus of Class 12

General Aptitude Test

General Knowledge
Current Affairs
Numerical Ability
Quantitative Reasoning
Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Important Web Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Recommended Books	Click Here
Participating Universities	Click Here
CUET Syllabus	Click Here
Information Brochure	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – CUET UG 2026

Q1. What is CUET UG 2026?
CUET UG 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate courses in various universities.

Q2. Who conducts the CUET UG exam?
The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Q3. Is there any age limit for CUET UG 2026?
No, there is no age limit to appear in the exam.

Q4. How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG?
A candidate can choose up to 5 subjects.

Q5. What is the mode of CUET UG 2026 examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

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