CUET UG 2026: Official Notification & Application Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. This national-level entrance exam is the gateway for admission to undergraduate programs in over 47 Central Universities and 300+ other participating colleges across India.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 03-01-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03-01-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30-01-2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31-01-2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 02-02-2026 to 04-02-2026 |
| Examination Dates | 11-05-2026 to 31-05-2026 |
| Result Declaration | Expected June 2026 |
📊 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th or an equivalent examination. Those appearing for their Class 12th exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
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Minimum Marks: Generally 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST (Note: Exact requirements may vary by the specific university or course).
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Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026; however, candidates must fulfill the age criteria of the university they wish to join.
📝 New Exam Pattern & Subjects
The NTA has introduced significant updates for 2026. The exam will be held exclusively in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
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Total Subjects: Reduced from 63 to 37 subjects.
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Maximum Tests: A candidate can choose a maximum of 5 test papers.
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Question Format: All 50 questions in each subject are compulsory (no internal choice this year).
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Duration: 60 minutes for each subject.
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Marking Scheme: $+5$ for a correct answer; $-1$ for an incorrect answer.
💰 Application Fee (For 3 Subjects)
| Category | Fee (India Centers) | Fee (Outside India) |
| General (UR) | ₹1000 | ₹4500 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹900 | ₹4500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹800 | ₹4500 |
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Note: For each additional subject beyond the first three, an extra fee is applicable (₹400 for General, ₹375 for OBC/EWS, ₹350 for SC/ST).
🔗 Important Links
🔗 Official Notification Link: Click Here
🔗 Apply Link (Website): Click Here
🔗 WhatsApp Group Link: Click Here
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