CUET UG Admission 2026: Registration Reopened Till 26 Feb | Exam on 11-31 May, 250+ Universities @ cuet.nta.nic.in

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BREAKING: CUET UG 2026 Registration Reopened – Apply Before 26th February

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the registration window for CUET UG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) from 23rd February to 26th February 2026 (11:50 PM). This is the final opportunity for aspiring students to register for admission to 250+ Central, State, Private, and Deemed Universities across India for the academic year 2026-27.

The CUET UG 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 11th May to 31st May 2026 across multiple sessions over 21 days. Over 15 lakh students are expected to appear for this national-level entrance examination, making it one of India’s largest undergraduate entrance tests.

Important: This reopened registration window does NOT include a correction facility. Candidates must fill all details carefully as no changes will be allowed after submission. The last date for fee payment was 7th February 2026, which has already passed, so only those who paid fees earlier can complete their registration now.

CUET UG 2026: Complete Overview

What is CUET UG 2026?

CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is a single-window national-level entrance examination for admission to Undergraduate Programs in:

Participating Institution Categories:

1. Central Universities (45+):

• Delhi University (DU)
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Allahabad University
• All other Central Universities

2. State Universities (100+): Including universities from various states accepting CUET scores

3. Deemed Universities (50+):

• Amity University
• Manipal Academy
• BITS Pilani (certain programs)
• And others

4. Private Universities (50+): Various private institutions across India

Total: 250+ Universities participating in CUET UG 2026

CUET UG 2026 Registration Process (Reopened Window)

How to Apply for CUET UG 2026:

Step 1: Visit Official Website

• Go to https://cuet.nta.nic.in
• Click on “CUET (UG) – 2026” link

Step 2: Registration (If Not Done Earlier)

• Click “New Registration”

  

• Enter basic details: Name, Email, Mobile
• Verify OTP from email and mobile
• Create password and save Application Number

Step 3: Login to Application Form

• Use Application Number and Password
• Enter personal details carefully

Step 4: Fill Application Form Sections

Personal Details:

• Full name (as per Class 10 certificate)
• Father’s name, Mother’s name
• Date of birth, Gender
• Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
• Nationality, State of Eligibility

Academic Details:

• Class 10 details
• Class 12 appearing/passed status
• Board name and roll number

Communication Details:

• Permanent address
• Correspondence address
• Email ID and mobile number

Step 5: Select Subjects

CUET has 3 Sections:

Section IA – Languages (13 Options): Choose up to 2 languages from:

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

Section IB – Additional Languages: If needed for specific programs

Section II – Domain-Specific Subjects: Choose up to 6 from 27 subjects:

• Accountancy
• Anthropology
• Biology/Biological Studies
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Computer Science/Informatics Practices
• Economics/Business Economics
• Engineering Graphics
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Studies
• Fine Arts/Visual Arts
• Geography/Geology
• History
• Home Science
• Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India
• Legal Studies
• Mass Media/Mass Communication
• Mathematics
• Physical Education/NCC/Yoga
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Teaching Aptitude
• And others

Section III – General Test: Compulsory for certain programs (BBA, B.Com, and programs not requiring specific domain subjects)

Step 6: Choose Universities

• Select preferred universities (up to 15)
• Choose programs/courses in each university
• Order preferences carefully

Step 7: Upload Documents

• Recent photograph (10-200 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Signature (4-30 KB, JPG/JPEG format)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Step 8: Review and Submit

• Preview entire application
• Check all details carefully
• Submit final application
• Download confirmation page

Important for Reopened Registration:

• NO correction window available
• Fee should have been paid by 7 February
• Only completing registration possible now
• No changes allowed after submission

CUET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

For General Programs (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, etc.):

• Minimum: Class 12 pass or appearing from recognized board
• Subjects: No specific subject requirement (can choose any CUET subjects)
• Percentage: No minimum percentage mandated by NTA (universities may have their own cutoffs)

For Professional Programs:

B.Tech/BE:

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Minimum 50-75% (varies by university)

MBBS/BDS:

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• NEET mandatory (not CUET)

Nursing:

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Minimum 45-50%

BBA/BMS:

• Any stream in Class 12
• Section III (General Test) mandatory

B.Arch:

• Class 12 with Mathematics
• NATA/JEE Main Paper 2 also required

Age Limit:

• No upper age limit for CUET UG
• Minimum age as per university requirements
• Most universities accept candidates 17+ years

Nationality:

• Indian citizens
• NRI candidates
• Foreign nationals
• PIO/OCI candidates

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Section-wise Breakdown:

Key Changes in CUET 2026:

Major Updates:

1. No Optional Questions: Earlier, candidates could attempt 40 out of 50. Now, all questions may be compulsory in some subjects.
2. Fixed Time: 60 minutes per subject (no flexibility)
3. Subjects Reduced: From 63 to 37 subjects
4. Subject Selection: Can choose any subject regardless of Class 12 stream
5. No Negative Marking: Confirmed for CUET 2026

Total Exam Duration:

Example:

• 2 Languages (Section I): 120 minutes
• 4 Domain Subjects (Section II): 240 minutes
• General Test (Section III): 60 minutes
• Total: 420 minutes (7 hours) – conducted over multiple sessions/days

Candidates are allotted specific dates/shifts based on their subject combination.

CUET UG 2026 Syllabus

Section IA & IB (Languages):

Topics Covered:

• Reading Comprehension
• Verbal Ability
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
• Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Fill in the blanks
• Error Detection
• Idioms and Phrases

Preparation Source: Class 11-12 NCERT Language books

Section II (Domain Subjects):

Syllabus: Based on Class 12 NCERT curriculum

Example – Physics:

• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction
• Optics
• Modern Physics
• Thermodynamics
• Kinematics and Dynamics

Example – Mathematics:

• Relations and Functions
• Algebra
• Calculus (Differentiation, Integration)
• Vectors and 3D Geometry
• Probability
• Linear Programming

Example – Economics:

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Indian Economic Development
• Statistics for Economics

All subjects follow Class 12 NCERT syllabus

Section III (General Test):

Topics:

• General Knowledge
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• General Mental Ability
• Numerical Ability
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET UG 2026 Fee Structure

Payment Modes:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI
• Paytm Wallet

Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.

CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

Expected Release Date: Mid-April 2026

How to Download:

1. Visit https://cuet.nta.nic.in
2. Click “Download Admit Card”
3. Enter Application Number and Date of Birth
4. Download PDF and take printout
5. Carry to exam center with valid photo ID

Details on Admit Card:

• Candidate’s name and photograph
• Roll number and application number
• Exam date, shift, and timing
• Exam center address and code
• Subject-wise schedule
• Important instructions

CUET UG 2026 Result and Scorecard

Expected Result Date: June 2026

How to Check Result:

1. Visit https://cuet.nta.nic.in
2. Click “CUET UG 2026 Result”
3. Login with Application Number and Date of Birth
4. Download Scorecard PDF

Information on Scorecard:

• Subject-wise NTA Scores (normalized)
• Percentile scores
• All India Rank (if applicable)
• Category rank

Important:

• NTA Score: Normalized score (not raw marks)
• Percentile: Percentage of candidates scored less than you
• Different universities have different cutoff criteria
• Same CUET score can get admission in multiple universities

CUET UG 2026 Counselling Process

University-wise Counselling:

CUET does NOT have centralized counselling. Each participating university conducts its own admission process based on CUET scores.

General Process:

1. Check University Cutoffs: Each university releases its own cutoff
2. Register for University Counselling: On respective university websites
3. Fill Preferences: Choose courses/programs
4. Seat Allotment: Based on CUET score and preferences
5. Document Verification: Upload/submit original documents
6. Fee Payment: Pay admission fees
7. Final Admission: Confirm seat

Major University Counselling Timelines:

Delhi University (DU):

• Expected Start: July 2026
• Multiple rounds of counselling
• Website: admission.uod.ac.in

JNU:

• Separate counselling schedule
• Website: jnuadmission.nic.in

BHU:

• Counselling in June-July
• Website: bhu.ac.in

Important Links Table – CUET UG 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Hindi & English

Hindi FAQs

प्रश्न 1. CUET UG 2026 का रजिस्ट्रेशन कब तक है?

CUET UG 2026 registration 23 फरवरी से दोबारा खोला गया है और 26 फरवरी 2026 (रात 11:50 बजे) तक चलेगा। यह आखिरी मौका है। इस बार correction facility नहीं है, इसलिए सावधानी से भरें।

प्रश्न 2. CUET UG की परीक्षा कब होगी 2026?

CUET UG 2026 की परीक्षा 11 मई से 31 मई 2026 तक Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode में होगी। यह 21 दिनों में multiple sessions में आयोजित की जाएगी।

प्रश्न 3. CUET UG के लिए कौन सी subjects चुन सकते हैं?

CUET में आप अपनी Class 12 stream की परवाह किए बिना कोई भी subject चुन सकते हैं। Total 37 subjects available हैं। आप maximum 2 languages (Section I), 6 domain subjects (Section II), और General Test (Section III) चुन सकते हैं।

प्रश्न 4. CUET में कितने universities participate करती हैं?

CUET UG 2026 में 250+ universities participate कर रही हैं जिनमें सभी Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, etc.), कई State Universities, Deemed Universities, और Private Universities शामिल हैं।

प्रश्न 5. CUET UG का result कब आएगा?

CUET UG 2026 का result June 2026 में expected है। Result में subject-wise NTA scores, percentile, और ranks होंगी। हर university अपना cutoff declare करेगी।

प्रश्न 6. क्या CUET में negative marking है?

नहीं, CUET UG 2026 में कोई negative marking नहीं है। गलत answer पर कोई marks नहीं कटेंगे, इसलिए सभी questions attempt करने चाहिए।

प्रश्न 7. CUET के लिए 12th में कितने percentage चाहिए?

NTA ने कोई minimum percentage requirement नहीं रखी है। लेकिन individual universities की अपनी eligibility criteria है। ज्यादातर universities 50-75% marks मांगती हैं।

प्रश्न 8. CUET का application fee कितना है?

Male candidates (General/OBC/EWS) के लिए: ₹750 to ₹3,000 (subjects के अनुसार)। Female/SC/ST/PwD candidates के लिए: ₹600 to ₹2,400।

प्रश्न 9. क्या Arts student Science subjects चुन सकता है CUET में?

हां! CUET में आप किसी भी subject को चुन सकते हैं, चाहे आपकी Class 12 stream कुछ भी हो। Arts student Physics, Chemistry, Maths चुन सकता है और vice versa।

प्रश्न 10. CUET counselling कैसे होती है?

CUET की centralized counselling नहीं होती। हर university अपनी अलग counselling conduct करती है। DU, JNU, BHU सभी की अपनी admission process है जो July 2026 से शुरू होगी।

English FAQs

Q1. When is the last date for CUET UG 2026 registration?

The registration for CUET UG 2026 has been reopened from 23rd February and the last date is 26th February 2026 (11:50 PM). This is the final opportunity to register. Note that there is NO correction window in this reopening.

Q2. What is the exam date for CUET UG 2026?

CUET UG 2026 examination will be conducted from 11th May to 31st May 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple sessions over 21 days.

Q3. How many subjects can I choose in CUET UG?

You can choose:

• Up to 2 Languages from Section IA/IB
• Up to 6 Domain Subjects from Section II
• Section III General Test (if required for your program) Total: Maximum 9 subjects can be chosen

Q4. Can I choose any subject irrespective of my Class 12 stream?

Yes! CUET allows you to choose ANY subject regardless of what you studied in Class 12. Arts students can choose Science subjects and vice versa. This gives flexibility to explore different career options.

Q5. How many universities participate in CUET UG 2026?

Over 250+ universities participate in CUET UG 2026, including:

• 45+ Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, etc.)
• 100+ State Universities
• 50+ Deemed Universities
• 50+ Private Universities

Q6. Is there negative marking in CUET UG 2026?

No, there is NO negative marking in CUET UG 2026. Incorrect answers will not result in any penalty, so candidates should attempt all questions.

Q7. What is the minimum percentage required in Class 12 for CUET?

NTA has not specified any minimum percentage requirement for appearing in CUET. However, individual universities have their own eligibility criteria ranging from 50% to 75% in qualifying examination.

Q8. When will the CUET UG 2026 result be declared?

The CUET UG 2026 result is expected to be declared in June 2026. The scorecard will contain subject-wise NTA scores, percentile scores, and ranks.

Q9. Is CUET counselling centralized?

No, CUET does NOT have centralized counselling. Each participating university conducts its own admission process based on CUET scores. Universities release their own cutoffs and conduct separate counselling rounds.

Q10. What is the exam pattern for CUET UG 2026?

CUET has 3 sections:

• Section I: Languages (13 options, choose up to 2)
• Section II: Domain Subjects (27 subjects, choose up to 6)
• Section III: General Test (for certain programs)

Each subject has 50 questions (40 to attempt) for 200 marks in 60 minutes. General Test has 75 questions (60 to attempt) for 300 marks.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on official NTA notifications and reliable sources as of 26th February 2026. Candidates are advised to visit the official website cuet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.

Article Information:

• Published: 26 February 2026
• Category: CUET, Undergraduate Admission, NTA Exams
• Word Count: 2,089 words
• Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
• Official Source: National Testing Agency (NTA)

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