CUET UG 2026 Application Form: How to Apply Online (Step By Step Guide & Important Dates)

CUET UG 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Registration (Started), Exam Dates, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Exam Centers, Admission Process, Result

The CUET UG 2026 results are out. Check out the latest updates on the CUET UG 2026 exams by date.

June 23, 2026

NTA released the scorecards for the CUET UG 2026 exams on June 23, 2026, along with the toppers’ list, category-wise, and gender-wise statistics. Students can visit the official website to download their scorecards.

The cut-off marks for admission to CUET colleges will be released soon. The counselling will be conducted separately by colleges, starting from July 2026.

A Quick Overview of the candidates who registered for and attended the CUET UG exam, which took place from May 11 to 31 and from June 6 to 7, for the rescheduled exams of May 28 and 30, 2026.

Examination	CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates	Registered	Attended
CUET UG 2026	May 11 to 31, 2026 June 6 and 7, 2026- Re-exam for May 28 June 6 and 7, 2026- Re-exam for May 30	15,68,867	11,64,098

 

Number of candidates who scored a total of 100 percent

Number of Chosen Subjects	Candidates who scored 100 Percent
4 subjects	1
3 subjects	22
2 subjects	180
1 subjects	3214

 

June 21

NTA released the final answer key on June 21, 2026. A total of 7 questions were dropped from the final answer key, and 44 questions received multiple correct answers.

June 11

NTA closed the provisional answer key challenge window on June 11, 2026, at 11:50 PM.

June 9

NTA released the provisional answer key and response sheets for all subjects on June 9, 2026, starting the challenge window for students to file their objections with a fee of INR 200 per objection.

June 6 and 7, 2026

NTA successfully conducted the exams postponed on May 28 and 30, 2026. The CUET UG 2026 exams were concluded.

June 1

NTA released the admit cards for the June 6 and 7 exams, which were originally planned to take place on May 28 and 30, 2026.

May 30

A total of 3765 candidates couldn’t take the exam due to technical glitches and delays linked to testing partners – TCS iON. The exams were later rescheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026.

May 27

NTA released the admit cards for the May 31 exams.

May 24

NTA postponed the May 28 exams due to clashes of dates with the Eid-Ul-Zuha festival, which was later rescheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026.

May 5 to 7, 2026 – City Slip Change Window

A candidate had the opportunity to modify the examination state, location, date, and/or shift based on the availability of slots for their chosen subject combination if they were assigned an examination city that differed from what they provided in their online application form. This facility remained open from May 5, 2026, to May 7, 2026, until 11:50 PM. A new city slip and admission card will be given to these candidates.

May 5, 2026 – Admit Card Release 

NTA originally released the Admit cards on May 5, 2026. Later, students who complained about wrong information on their admit cards received revised admit cards on May 9, 2026.

The revised admit cards for the May 31 exams were released on May 27, 2026, while admit cards for the exams held on June 6 and 7 (Rescheduled exams of May 28 and 30) were released on June 1, 2026

The admit cards were released in several batches depending on the date and course of the exam.

All exams were conducted in 2 separate shifts – Morning, 9 AM to 12 PM, and Evening, 3 PM to 6 PM.

April 30, 2026 – Window for PwD to choose scribe

The official CUET UG update was announced on April 30 by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which also opened an online site for people with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) to submit their scribe data. The deadline for enrolment was May 5, 2026.

April 29, 2026 – Advanced City intimation slip and date sheet release

NTA released the advanced city intimation slip for CUET UG exams set to take place from May 11 to 31, 2026. Students can download their city slips from the official website to view their exam centre, exam location, exam slot, and exam city. The NTA also released the exact date sheet for the CUET UG 2026 exams on the same day.

April 17 to 19, 2026 – Special subject change window

The subject correction window was opened on April 17 and closed on April 19, at 11:50 PM, allowing registered candidates to change their previously selected subjects for which they wished to appear for the exam. The exams are set to take place from May 11 to 31, 2026.

Students had to pay an extra INR 400 for additional subjects, while changing previously selected subjects incurred no cost. This cost is INR 375 for the OBC/EWS category, and INR 350 for the SC/ST category.

February 23 to 26, 2026 – Reopened registration window

NTA reopened the application window from February 23 to 26, 2026, without offering any correction facility to allow candidates who missed the original deadline of February 4, 2026, to apply for the exam.

CUET UG 2026 Registration Period

The CUET UG 2026 registration period was extended from January 30 to February 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, while the fee payment date was renewed from January 31 to February 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The dates were extended in response to the multiple requests made by the applicants on January 30, 2026.

The correction window was also extended from February 2 to 4, 2026, to February 9 to 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

CUET UG was successfully conducted to initiate the admission process for UG courses in 287 CUET-Participating universities and colleges at Central/State/Deemed/Private levels.

The CUET 2026 exam dates were scheduled from May 11 to May 31, and from June 6 to 7, 2026. The test was administered in Computer-based mode.

The NTA has initiated the CUET registration 2026 process at cuet.nta.nic.in, along with the release of the official CUET UG 2026 notification on January 3, 2026. 

When submitting the CUET application form 2026, candidates should carefully read the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 and make sure they meet the criteria and possess all the required documents to avoid cancellation.

Candidates must also follow the topic mapping requirements of the chosen university and course when filling out their online CUET application form 2026. While completing the online application, candidates have the option to choose five CUET subjects.

Candidates must choose CUET courses that correspond with the subjects they studied in Class 12. CUET UG 2026 was administered by NTA for 23 domain subjects, 13 languages, and the General Aptitude Test, which is the same as 2025.

If you are looking for the latest updates on the CUET 2026 exam dates, CUET registration 2026 process, or any other information related to the CUET UG syllabus, CUET UG Exam Pattern, CUET UG Admit Card, CUET UG result, CUET UG preparation tips, please keep scrolling down.

Check out the date sheet for the CUET UG 2026 exams from May 11 to 31, 2026

Date	Shift	Subjects
May 11, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) Accountancy / Book Keeping (301) Business Studies (305) Chemistry (306) Economics / Business Economics (309) Geography / Geology (313) History (314) Political Science (323)
May 11, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	English (101) Accountancy / Book Keeping (301) Business Studies (305) Computer Science / Informatics Practices (308) Economics / Business Economics (309) History (314) Political Science (323) Sociology (326)
May 12, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) General Aptitude Test (GAT) (501) Accountancy Business Studies Economics Political Science Geography
May 12, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	General Aptitude Test (GAT) (501) Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (319) Physics
May 13, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English Accountancy Economics History Physical Education Political Science Business Studies
May 13, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Accountancy Business Studies Computer Science Economics English Physical Education
May 14, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English General Aptitude Test Geography
May 14, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Business Studies Accountancy
May 15, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	Chemistry (306) Physics (322)
May 18, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Hindi (102) Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (319) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 19, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) Chemistry (306) Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry (304) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 25, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (319) Physics (322)
May 26, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	English
May 29, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Hindi (102) Physics (322) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 30, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry (304) Chemistry (306) Physics (322)

Major CUET Registration 2026 Updates by NTA

• Except for the applicant's mother, father, or guardian's name, which is not listed on their Aadhaar records, NTA will collect the applicant's personal information from UIDAI records as stated on their Aadhaar cards. Their CUET application form 2026 will be rejected if they don't comply.
• UDID cards and disability certificates must be validated, reissued, and updated as needed by applicants with impairments.
• Additionally, applicants from SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS must have their category certificate updated, renewed, and validated as needed.

What is CUET UG 2026?

A national-level undergraduate entrance exam administered by the National Testing Agency NTA to provide candidates from various backgrounds with equal opportunities for admission to UG courses in 287 CUET-Participating universities and colleges at Central/State/Deemed/Private levels.

When submitting the CUET application form 2026, candidates should carefully read the CUET eligibility criteria 2026. Students are allowed to choose up to five CUET subjects and four exam locations while registering.

CUET UG 2026: New Changes

Candidates can now review the latest changes in the CUET UG 2026 exam recommended by the NTA on December 3, 2026, according to the CUET notification 2026.

There are basically no significant changes made by the NTA this year for the CUET UG 2026. The syllabus and exam pattern are the same as in 2025. However, there are still a few things that every applicant must be aware of.

• There are 23 CUET domain subjects available from the National Testing Agency. Candidates may choose up to five CUET subjects from the General Test, Language, and Domain courses that correspond with their coursework in class 12.
• Candidates can select courses according to college requirements and selected undergraduate courses when filling out their online CUET application form 2026.
• A maximum of three participating central universities may accept applications from candidates. If applicants decide to apply to more than three universities, they must pay the application cost.

CUET 2026 Subject Mapping Criteria

• The official CUET notification 2026 and the CUET topic mapping criteria for every UG course are released by CUET-accepting universities. Candidates must review the CUET topic requirements for the desired course to apply for UG courses.
• Candidates should be aware that if they don't meet the course requirements, neither NTA nor the college will be held accountable. The CUET subjects must be thoroughly reviewed by candidates.

Mandatory Aadhaar Verification

In an effort to lessen the procedural difficulties CUET UG 2026 candidates encounter throughout the application process, the NTA published a public notice on December 4, 2025.

The notification stated that NTA would retrieve students' personal data, including name, address, date of birth, gender, and photo, from UIDAI databases using Aadhaar verification. They must include their father's and mother's names separately on their application because the Aadhaar card does not provide this information.

Candidates will have the chance to rectify any inconsistencies between their personal data, their Aadhaar information, and their mark sheets or academic certificates from the tenth grade throughout the application period.

CUET UG 2026: Major Highlights

The CUET UG 2026 exam is being conducted across 320+ centres across the world in 13 languages. Students can check the table below for important details of the CUET UG 2026:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	CUET UG 2026
CUET Full Form	Common University Entrance Test- Undergraduate
CUET Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	Undergraduate
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Total sections	Section I (Languages) Section II (Domain Subjects) Section III (General Test)
Total Questions	50 Questions across all sections
Total Duration	60 Minutes for each section
CUET Registration Fees	INR 1000 (General) INR 900 (OBC-NCL, EWS) INR 800 (SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender) INR 4500 (International centres)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Number of candidates registered	13.4 lakh candidates (2025 Data)
Exam Language	13 languages - English, Hindi, Odia, Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu
Exam Slots	Slot I - 9 AM to 12 AM Slot II – 3 PM to 6 PM
CUET marking scheme	+5 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response
Exam Centre Cities	306 cities across India and 15 cities outside India
CUET Participating Universities and Colleges	287 universities, including central, state, deemed, and private universities
Official Website	cuetug.ntaonline.In or nta.ac.in

 

CUET 2026 Notification

The National Testing Agency (NTA) published the CUET 2026 Notification for UG courses on January 3, 2026. Candidates can review information about exam dates, registration procedures, admit cards, exam locations, syllabus, pattern, and other exam-related requirements with the release of the CUET information bulletin.

The official CUET 2026 notification PDF is available for download at cuet.nta.nic.in. Applicants may sign up for the CUET UG 2026.

CUET 2026 Exam Dates

The CUET 2026 exam dates are listed below for students to review. The CUET 2026 exam dates were released by NTA on the cuetug.nta.online.in, website on January 3, 2026.

Below are the most recent CUET 2026 exam dates.

Event	Date / Timeline
CUET Registration 2026 Starts	3 January 2026
CUET 2026 Registration Last Date	30 January 2026, up to 11:50 PM Extended to February 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Reopened February 23 to 26, 2026 Subject Change Window – April 17 to 19, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Application Fee Last Date	31 January 2026, up to 11:50 PM Extended to February 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Reopened February 23 to 26, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Correction Window	2 to 4 February, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Extended to February 9 to 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip Date	April 29, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Date Sheet	May 5, 2026
CUET UG Admit Card Release	May 5, 2026 May 9, 2026 (Revised Date) May 27 for May 31 exams June 1 for Rescheduled May 28 and 30 exams
CUET 2026 Exam Dates	May 11 to 31, 2026 June 6 and 7, 2026- Re-exam for May 28 June 6 and 7, 2026- Re-exam for May 30
CUET UG Answer Key Release	June 9 to 11, 2026 (Provisional Key) June 21, 2026 (Final Answer Key)
CUET UG Result 2026 Declaration	June 23, 2026
CUET UG Counselling 2026	July 2026

 

Check out the date sheet for the CUET UG 2026 exams from May 11 to 31, 2026

Date	Shift	Subjects
May 11, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) Accountancy / Book Keeping (301) Business Studies (305) Chemistry (306) Economics / Business Economics (309) Geography / Geology (313) History (314) Political Science (323)
May 11, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	English (101) Accountancy / Book Keeping (301) Business Studies (305) Computer Science / Informatics Practices (308) Economics / Business Economics (309) History (314) Political Science (323) Sociology (326)
May 12, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) General Aptitude Test (GAT) (501) Accountancy Business Studies Economics Political Science Geography
May 12, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	General Aptitude Test (GAT) (501) Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (319) Physics
May 13, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English Accountancy Economics History Physical Education Political Science Business Studies
May 13, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Accountancy Business Studies Computer Science Economics English Physical Education
May 14, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English General Aptitude Test Geography
May 14, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Business Studies Accountancy
May 15, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	Chemistry (306) Physics (322)
May 18, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Hindi (102) Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (319) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 19, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	English (101) Chemistry (306) Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry (304) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 25, 2026	Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM)	Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics (319) Physics (322)
May 26, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	English
May 29, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Hindi (102) Physics (322) General Aptitude Test (501)
May 30, 2026	Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM)	Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry (304) Chemistry (306) Physics (322)
May 31, 2026	Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM	English, Physics, Mathematics, General Test, Political Science, Biology, and Chemistry.
June 6, 2026	Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM	General Aptitude Test, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Rescheduled May 30 exams)
June 7, 2026	Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM	General Aptitude Test, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Rescheduled May 28 exams)

CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must make sure they meet the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 before registering; if they don't, their candidature will be cancelled.

According to the CUET eligibility criteria 2026, there is no upper age limit for CUET UG applications. To learn the CUET eligibility criteria 2026, see below:

• Educational Requirements: Students of any age who have passed the class 12th or equivalent exam or who are taking the final exam in 2026 may apply for the CUET UG 2026 exam.
• Age Requirement: The CUET UG 2026 exam has no upper age limit.
• Country of origin: To take the test and be eligible for admission, the candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Diploma: A minimum three-year diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education or the AICTE.
• University Admission Requirements: Students must meet any age requirements set forth by the university or universities to which they are applying. On the official page of the CUET participating universities, candidates can find the eligibility requirements for CUET per university.

Steps to fill out the CUET Application Form 2026

The CUET registration 2026 started on January 3, 2026, and continued till February 4, 2026, until 11:50 PM, after it was extended from January 30, 2026. The last date to pay the fee was also extended from January 31 to February 7, 2026. Students should visit the official website to fill out the CUET Application Form 2026.

Students can fill out the CUET application form 2026 by following the instructions below.

• Go to cuetug.nta.online.in, the official website for NTA CUET UG 2026.
• Fill out the CUET UG 2026 registration form by providing your name, address, and phone number.
• Enter your registered email address and mobile number to receive the computer-generated login credentials.
• Use the login credentials to access the CUET application form 2026
• Now, submit all required documents, such as a scanned copy of your passport-size photo, a signed copy of your signature, and other documents in the specified format.
• Pay the CUET registration fees online.
• Download and save a copy of the completed CUET application form 2026 for future use.

CUET UG 2026 Registration: List of Necessary Documents

Before completing the CUET application form 2026, candidates should review the list of documents needed in the appropriate format and size:

List of Documents	Size	Format
Scanned Passport-Size photograph of candidates	10 kb to 200 kb	JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask)
Scanned signatures of candidates	4 kb to 30 kb	JPG/JPEG
Scanned category certificate of candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, etc.) in any	50 kb to 300 kb	PDF
Scanned PwBD certificates, if any	50 kb to 300 kb	PDF

 

CUET Registration Fees 2026

CUET registration fees depend on the number of subjects chosen by candidates during registration. See the table below for the CUET registration fees for 2026.

Category	Up to three subjects	For each additional subject
General UR	INR 1000	INR 400 each
OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 900	INR 375 each
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	INR 800	INR 350 Each
Centres outside India	INR 4500	INR 1800 each

 

CUET UG 2026 Registration Correction Window

The National Testing Agency opened the CUET rectification window 2026 after the registration period was over on February 4, 2026, which was extended from January 30, 2026. The correction window was also extended accordingly from February 9 to 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, which was initially planned to take place from February 2 to 4, 2026, at 11:50 PM.

The facility to edit the form was made available only to registered candidates who finished the application process and paid the CUET registration fees.

Candidates were allowed to make changes to their selected topics, universities, qualifications, and more. Applicants can make changes to the following fields.

• Candidate name
• Parent's or Guardian's name
• Class 10th & 12th details
• Date of birth
• Gender & category
• Photograph
• Signature
• Examination city (based on present or permanent address)

CUET UG 2026 Exam Centres

The CUET UG 2026 was administered in online mode at various exam locations around India and abroad. Exam locations for CUET UG 2026 were allocated in about 300 Indian cities as well as 15 international cities. The CUET admit card was used to inform the exam centre allocation data.

An advance notification slip with the city and state of the exam location was distributed on April 29, 2026. When completing the CUET application form, candidates were required to list four of their favourite cities for the CUET exam. NTA will make an effort to locate its CUET 2026 centre in the exam city of their choice.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Students can download the CUET 2026 exam pattern, including the number of questions in each segment and the length of the exam, from the official website. To find out the CUET exam pattern 2026 for each section, see the table below:

CUET Exam Pattern 2026
Section	Number of Questions (All Compulsory)	Duration of exam
Section IA (Language)	50	60 minutes
Section IB
Section II (Domain Subject)	50
Section III (General Aptitude Test)	50

 

Marking Scheme

• Correct answer: +5 marks.
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark.
• Unattempted Question: No marks deducted

CUET 2026 Syllabus

The CUET 2026 syllabus must be kept up to date by candidates who are studying for the test. CUET UG 2026 has not changed much this time. Fashion Studies and Tourism are the two domain subjects removed by the NTA this year. CUET domain subjects will be inspired by the NCERT syllabus for Class 12^th.

For preparation, students are encouraged to consult the NCERT texts.

The CUET 2026 Syllabus section-by-section question types are displayed in the following table.

Section	Subjects/Topics
Section 1: Language	Reading comprehension (passages of varying length) Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, and Usage) Verbal Ability (Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, and Para Jumbles) Grammar and Usage (Articles, Tenses, Prepositions, and Subject-Verb Agreement)
Section 2: Domain-Specific Subjects	Select the subjects that are necessary for your course. Physics: Optics, Electricity, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Magnetism Chemistry: Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Mathematics: Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry Biology: Ecology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology Accountancy: Accounting Process, Financial Statements, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounts Business Studies: Marketing, Finance Management, Business Environment History: World Wars; Freedom Struggle, Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern History Geography: Human Geography, Indian Geography, Physical Geography Political Science: Indian Political System, Constitution, International Relations Economics: Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, Indian Economy
Section 3: General Test	- Logical Reasoning (Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Puzzles, Blood Relations, etc.) Numerical Ability (Percentages, Ratios, Basic Arithmetic, Profit and Loss, etc.) General knowledge (static GK, awards, current affairs, sports, science, etc.) Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, and Charts)

 

CUET Intimation Slip 2026

The NTA made the CUET 2026 city intimation slip available to registered candidates at cuetug.ntaonline.in on April 29, 2026. CUET intimation slips were distributed before the issuance of admit cards on May 5, 2026 with a gap of a few days, to notify candidates of the location and state in which their exam centres will be located.

The CUET 2026 admit card cannot be used in place of the CUET notification slip. The CUET exam city slip is intended to assist students in getting ready for their commute and travel in advance.

NTA launched a special window for students to change their exam cities, exam location, and exam centre, who received their city slips with wrong information printed on them. The window remained active from May 5 to 7, 2026.

CUET 2026 Admit Card

The CUET 2026 admit card for exams conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026, was made public on May 5, 2026. Later, at the request of candidates who complained about wrong information on their cards received their revised admit cards on May 9 and 10, 2026. The admit cards remained downloadable until the last date of the exam.

However, candidates who took the exam on May 31, 2026, received their admit cards on May 27, 2026.

The exams held on May 28 were postponed on May 24 due to Eid-UL-Zuha and later rescheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026. Additionally, a total of 3765 candidates who failed to take their exams on May 30 due to delays caused by technical glitches also got their exams rescheduled for June 6 and 7, 2026.

The admit cards for both May 28 and 30 exams (rescheduled for June 6 and 7) were released on June 1, 2026.

Admit cards include a candidate's name, roll number, photo, signature, exam date, time, paper or subject, CUET exam center, and instructions for the test day.

CUET UG Admit Card Release Dates

Events	CUET Answer Key Dates
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card release	May 5, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Revised	May 9 and 10, 2026
CUET UG Revised Admit Card Release	May 27 (For May 31 exams)
CUET UG Admit Card Release	June 1 - (For exams to be held on June 6 and 7)

By inputting their login information, students can get their CUET 2026 admit card from the official website. Follow the guidelines below:

How to Get Your Admit Card?

• Visit the official CUET 2026 website at cuetug.ntaonline.in.
• Type in your login credentials: CUET 2026 Application Number and Password
• Select "Download CUET 2026 Admit Card."
• Download the CUET 2026 admit card in PDF format.
• Students should print off and take their admit card.

Details of the CUET UG 2026 Examination

Exam Locations

The exam will be held in major Indian cities as well as a few foreign cities.

Guidelines for Exam Day

• At least one hour before the exam, arrive at the centre.
• Bring the admission card and a legitimate photo ID.
• Don't bring prohibited things like cell phones and calculators.

CUET 2026 Answer Key

NTA made the preliminary CUET 2026 answer key available on June 9, 2026, after the exams were concluded on June 7, 2026. Students had until June 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, to file their objections by paying a fee of INR 200 per objection. The challenge window lasted for 3 days.

Candidates can use this key to calculate their overall score before the results are announced and challenge the answers if they find any to be in conflict.

NTA announced the removal of a total of 7 questions, and 44 questions received multiple answers, with the final answer key released on June 21, 2026. After which, no further challenges were allowed.

Challenging an answer incurred an objection fee of INR 200 per objection, which is non-refundable if your objection was found invalid.

Events	CUET Answer Key Dates
CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key released	June 9, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window	June 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
CUET UG Final Answer Key Release	June 21, 2026
CUET UG Result Date	June 23, 2026.

How to Get the CUET Answer Key?

To download the CUET answer key, follow the instructions listed below:

• Step 1: Enter the URL cuetug.ntaonline.in, the official CUET website.
• Step 2: Go to the drop-down menu and select "Provisional Answer Key for CUET UG 2026”.
• Step 3: Enter your login details and download the CUET answer key PDF file.
• Step 4: Save the provisional answer key on your device.

After all the objections are resolved by an expert panel, the final answer key will be released, after which no request for re-evaluation will be entertained.

How to Check the Results of the CUET UG 2026?

The official CUET website is currently hosting the CUET 2026 results, which were released on 23rd June 2026. To view your scorecard, enter your date of birth and application number.

• Go to cuetug.ntaonline.in, the official CUET website.
• The 'CUET 2026 Result (UG)' tab should be clicked.
• After entering your application number, password, and date of birth, click "Submit."
• The scorecard for CUET UG 2026 will be shown on the screen.
• For future use, take a printout of the result scorecard.

CUET UG 2026 Cut-Off and List of Merits

The CUET cut-off scores for each participating university will be made public any time soon, since the results have been announced. Your performance on these scores determines your admission.

The cut-off is determined by variables such as:

• Exam level of difficulty
• The number of applicants
• Available seats in the desired course

CUET UG 2026 Counselling Procedure

The CUET participating universities and institutes will begin CUET counseling 2026 sexpectedly in July 2026, as the CUET UG results are already out on June 23, 2026. Applicants who wish to take part in the university's CUET counseling procedure must make sure they complete the counseling application form within the allotted time.

The tentative dates for the CUET counselling 2026 are listed below.

Event	Tentative Timeline	Where to Check
CUET UG 2026 Result Declaration	June-July 2026	CUET.nta.nic.in
University Counselling Registration Opens	July 2026	Respective university portals
Choice Filling & Locking	July-August 2026	Respective university portals
First Round Seat Allotment	August 2026	Respective university portals
Document Verification & Fee Payment	August 2026	Allotted college/university
Second Round (if seats remain)	August-September 2026	Respective university portals

CUET 2026 Participating Universities and Colleges

More than 250 Indian universities, including deemed, private, and government universities, accept CUET UG scores. To apply for UG admissions, candidates must review the comprehensive admissions procedure at any of the CUET-participating universities and colleges.

The following top universities accept CUET UG scores:

• Delhi University
• Banaras Hindu University
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Milia Islamia
• GGSIPU
• Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
• GN Group of Institutes

CUET US 2026 Result Statistics

Check the table below to know the CUET Results 2026 statistics:

Parameters	CUET(UG) - 2026
No. of registered candidates (Unique)	15,68,867
No. of Unique Candidates (Attended)	11,64,098
No. of Subject Test Administered (registered)	67,56,327
No. of Subject Test Administered (Attended)	49,05,176
Male (Unique Applicants)	7,94,257
Female (Unique Applicants)	7,74,607
Transgender (Unique Applicants)	3
PwD (Unique Applicants)	5,033
General (Unique Applicants)	6,86,419
SC (Unique Applicants)	1,71,397
ST (Unique Applicants)	95,464

 

Names of the 20 top scorers of the CUET UG 2026 exam

The names and other information of the top 20 students in the CUET UG 2026 test are included in the table below:

Application Number	Aggregate Scores in 5 Subjects	Candidate Name	State
263510269243	1232.19	DEVINA GAHLOT	DELHI (NCT)
263510280526	1230.82	SAKSHAM GOEL	DELHI (NCT)
263510250636	1207.21	UDIT CHATURVEDI	HIMACHAL PRADESH
263510857590	1205.96	SHREYANSH MISHRA	BIHAR
263510690773	1203.78	KHUSHI SABLOK	UTTAR PRADESH
263510166320	1202.15	JAYATI CHHAPARIA	UTTAR PRADESH
263510282507	1201.71	ANUMIT KHATRI	DELHI (NCT)
263510435802	1197.54	INAAYA MITTAL	HARYANA
263510364596	1188.97	SHRISTY ABHINAV	BIHAR
263510097074	1188.03	AADI SHUKLA	RAJASTHAN
263510169655	1186.56	BHUMIKA MAHESHWARI	RAJASTHAN
263511025556	1186.3	DIVYANSH MULEY	MADHYA PRADESH
263510642106	1184.34	SHATAKSHI MISHRA	BIHAR
263510957952	1182.74	PURBITA RAHA	WEST BENGAL
263510169135	1182.02	AYUSH PRIYA	CHHATTISGARH
263510150578	1181.18	PRITI	RAJASTHAN
263510036813	1181.13	JAYESH GUPTA	DELHI (NCT)
263510540260	1180.91	ALISHA MARIA THOMAS	KERALA
263510165473	1180.1	SIMRAN JAIN	RAJASTHAN
263510531257	1177.65	AARAV KUMAR	WEST BENGAL

 

Category-Wise number of candidates who registered and attended the exam

Category	Registered	Appeared
EWS	86,749	67,859
General	6,86,419	4,98,652
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	5,28,838	4,01,471
SC	1,71,397	1,28,871
ST	95,464	67,245
Total	15,68,867	11,64,098

 

Gender-Wise number of candidates who registered and attended the exam

Gender	Registered	Appeared
Female	7,74,607	5,85,596
Male	7,94,257	5,78,500
Third Gender	3	2
Total	15,68,867	11,64,098

Advantages of the CUET UG 2026

• Fair Evaluation: Equal possibilities for all are guaranteed by a shared platform.
• Convenience: One test for several colleges.
• Broad Reach: Recognized by leading Indian universities.

Common Errors to Avoid

• Missing the CUET 2026 registration last date.
• Disregarding practice exams.
• Concentrating too much on a single subject.

Tips for CUET UG Preparation

• Recognize the syllabus: Learn everything there is to know.
• Create a schedule: Depending on your areas of strength and weakness, allot time for each course.
• Make use of study resources: Consult the online resources and NCERT books.
• Take practice exams: To increase your accuracy and speed, practice frequently.

Books for CUET 2026 Preparation

It is recommended that students choose the top CUET UG 2026 books. Candidates can find the top CUET 2026 books with the assistance of their teachers. Students can consult the CUET 2026 books listed below.

Sections	Books
Language Books	Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
	Objective General English – S.P. Baksh
Domain Specific Books	Objective Biology – Dinesh
	Objective Mathematics – R.D Sharma
	Subject-specific NCERT books
General Awareness	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – R.S. Agarwal
	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Agarwal
	General Knowledge 2024 -Manohar Pandey

Conclusion

CUET UG 2026 is your ticket to a more promising academic future. You can ace this test and get into the University of your Dreams if you study hard and are determined.

Read More:

• CUET UG 2026 Cut-Off, Qualifying Marks & Result Date for Admission
• CUET UG 2026 Admit Card: Download Link, Release Date & Step-by-Step Guide
• CUET UG Result Date 2026 & Scorecard Download – How to Check Online
• CUET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Reservation Rules & College List
• CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates, Timings, Required Documents & Guidelines
• CUET UG Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-Wise Breakdown

FAQs for CUET UG 2026 Application Form: How to Apply Online

Q1. What is the purpose of the CUET exam?

Students who wish to enroll in undergraduate, graduate, or research programs at different Indian universities must take the Common University Entrance Test or CUET. It helps guarantee that every student has an equal and fair chance with a single entrance exam.

Q2. What classes are covered by CUET?

Depending on what the university offers, CUET courses include undergraduate degrees in the following areas: Arts, Humanities, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering (restricted domains), Social Sciences, Education, and Vocational Studies.

Q3. Can I make changes to my application after it has been submitted?

Yes, NTA typically offers an application editing correction window, which is set to run from February 2 to 4, 2026.

Q4. Is 400 a good CUET score?

Although a CUET score of 400 can be regarded as good, its competitiveness will vary according to the entry requirements and cut-off points of the particular degree and university you are applying to.

Q5. Can I use a calculator during the test?

No, it is forbidden to use calculators or other electronic devices.