CUET UG 2026: Single entrance exam for admission to 200+ central and participating universities including Delhi University, JNU, BHU, Jamia Millia, and AMU.Universities: 200+. Applicants: 15+ Lakh. Mode: CBT (Online). Fee: ₹650-1,500.CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA as a mandatory entrance test for undergraduate admissions to all Central Universities (Delhi University, JNU, BHU, AMU, Jamia, and 40+ others) and many state/private universities — totaling 200+ participating institutions.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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CUET UG 2026
Single entrance exam for admission to 200+ central and participating universities including Delhi University, JNU, BHU, Jamia Millia, and AMU
Universities
200+
Applicants
15+ Lakh
Mode
CBT (Online)
Fee
₹650-1,500
📋Key Details
Conducting BodyNTA (National Testing Agency)
Education12th pass or appearing from any recognized board
Exam structureSection IA/IB: Languages (13 options). Section II: Domain subjects (choose up to 6 from 27). Section III: General Test.
Question typeMCQs — 50 questions per subject (attempt 40). +5 for correct, -1 for wrong.
Duration45 minutes per subject/section
UniversitiesAll 45 Central Universities + 150+ state/private/deemed universities
📝CUET UG (Multi-session, multi-day)
Choose subjects based on university requirements. Each subject: 50 MCQs, attempt 40, in 45 minutes.
Section IA: Language (choose 1 from 13)40 Qs · 200 marks
Section II: Domain Subject (choose up to 6)40 Qs · 200 marks
Section III: General Test50 Qs · 250 marks
Total0 Qs · Varies by combination marks · 45 min per subject
⚠️ Negative marking: -1 for wrong, +5 for correct
💰Posts & Salary
BA/BSc/BCom at Delhi University(Delhi University — SRCC, Hindu, LSR, St. Stephens)
Depends on further studies/careerCourses at JNU, BHU, AMU(JNU, BHU, Jamia, AMU, and 40+ CUs)
Subsidized education at premier institutions📅Important Dates
ApplicationFebruary-March 2026 (expected)
ExamMay 2026 (expected, multiple days)
ResultsJune-July 2026
University counsellingJuly-August 2026
📚Preparation Strategy
1.CUET domain subjects are at NCERT 12th level. If you know your 12th NCERT textbooks well, CUET will be straightforward. Focus on conceptual clarity rather than advanced problem-solving.
2.Choose your subjects strategically based on which universities and courses you're targeting. Check each university's CUET subject requirements on their website before selecting subjects. Wrong subject selection means ineligibility for your desired course.
3.General Test covers: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and General Comprehension. This is similar to other competitive exams — 3-4 months of current affairs preparation and basic aptitude practice is sufficient.
4.Practice with NTA's official mock tests — the interface and question pattern of CUET are specific. Familiarize yourself with the CBT environment before the actual exam.
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