ACTIVE 2026National Level
CUET 2026
Complete exam preparation resource — syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, admit card & free mock tests all in one place.
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Participating Institutions
D
Delhi University
Courses: Various UG programs
J
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Courses: BA, B.Sc, B.Com programs
B
Banaras Hindu University
Courses: Undergraduate programs
C
Central Universities across India
Courses: 250+ participating universities
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Students appearing in 2026 board exams can also apply.
Category
Details
Category
Exam Mode
DetailsComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Category
Frequency
DetailsOnce a year
Category
Exam Duration
Details60 minutes per subject
Category
Number of Sections
Details3 (Language, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Category
Total Subjects Available
Details37 subjects (reduced from 63)
Category
Marking Scheme
Details+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Mock Tests & Structure
Test Pattern Details
Duration of CUET mocks
60 minutes per section
Number of questions
50 per subject
Total marks
250 per subject
Language of CUET mocks
13 medium options
Number of answer choices
4
Question type
MCQ
Onscreen timer
Yes
Negative marking
Yes, -1 mark
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
Release of Notification
Timeline
03 January 2026
Activity
Registration Start Date
Timeline
03 January 2026
Activity
Last Date to Apply
Timeline
04 February 2026
Activity
Last Date for Fee Payment
Timeline
07 February 2026
Activity
Correction Window
Timeline
09-11 February 2026
Activity
City Intimation Slip
Timeline
Last week of April 2026
Activity
Admit Card Release
Timeline
Last week of April 2026
Activity
Exam Date
Timeline
11-31 May 2026
Activity
Answer Key Release
Timeline
June 2026
Activity
Result Declaration
Timeline
Last week of July 2026
Syllabus
Section IA - Languages
- 13 Languages including English
- Hindi
- Regional Languages
Section IB - Languages
- 20 Languages
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Ability
Section II - Domain Subjects
- 37 Domain Specific Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Biology, Economics, Business Studies
Section III - General Test
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
03 Jan '26
CUET UG 2026 registration started
Date:
04 Feb '26
CUET UG 2026 registration closed
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
Language (Section IA)
Questions50
Duration60 minutes
Language (Section IB)
Questions50
Duration60 minutes
Domain Specific Subjects (Section II)
Questions50
Duration60 minutes per subject
General Test (Section III)
Questions75
Duration60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. Students appearing in 2026 board exams are also eligible. There is no age limit.
Visit the official NTA CUET website (cuet.nta.nic.in), register with valid email and mobile number, fill the application form, select subjects and universities, upload photograph and signature, and pay the application fee online.
The fee varies based on the number of subjects chosen. For General category candidates selecting 5 subjects, the fee is approximately INR 1,400. SC/ST/PwD candidates get fee concessions.
CUET 2026 has reduced subjects from 63 to 37, removed optional questions, introduced a standardized 60-minute duration per subject, and allows students to choose any subject regardless of their Class 12 stream.