📅 CUET 2026 Application Form Dates
The CUET UG 2026 application process began on January 3, 2026, and will remain open until January 30, 2026. The fee payment deadline is January 31, 2026, and the correction window will be available from February 2 to February 4, 2026.
Registration Start Date
January 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply
January 30, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline
January 31, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window
February 2-4, 2026
Exam Dates (Tentative)
May 11-31, 2026
Result Declaration
Late July 2026 (Expected)
✅ CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Students must have passed Class 12 or be appearing in Class 12 in 2026 from a recognized board (any stream – Science, Commerce, Arts). General category candidates need a minimum of 50% in Class 12, while SC/ST candidates require 45%. For B.Tech programs, General category candidates need 45% and reserved category candidates need 40%.
50%
General Category
(Class 12)
45%
SC/ST Category
(Class 12)
45%
General (B.Tech)
Category
40%
Reserved (B.Tech)
Category
Nationality
Indian nationals are eligible. Foreign candidates such as NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, candidates from Nepal and Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, and persons of Indian origin from certain countries are also eligible.
Age Limit
There is no fixed age limit prescribed by NTA for CUET. However, candidates must meet any age criteria set by individual universities.
Subject Selection
✓ Candidates can choose up to 5 subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test
✓ Subject choice is flexible – select any subject regardless of Class 12 subjects
✓ Choose from 13 Languages, 23 Domain Subjects, and General Aptitude Test
💰 CUET 2026 Fee Structure
Application fees are calculated based on the number of subjects chosen by candidates.
For Indian Exam Centers
| Category |
Up to 3 Subjects |
Each Additional Subject |
| General/UR |
₹1,000 |
₹400 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS |
₹900 |
₹400 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender |
₹800 |
₹350 |
For International Exam Centers
₹1,800
Each Additional Subject
Payment Methods
✓ Net Banking
✓ Credit Card / Debit Card
✓ UPI Services
❌ No offline/cash payment accepted
❌ Fees are non-refundable
📄 Documents Required for CUET 2026
Candidates must have a valid Aadhaar card, category certificates (if applicable), educational certificates (Class 10 and 12), passport-size photo, and signature scan to complete the CUET UG 2026 application successfully.
Complete Document Checklist
1. Photograph
Recent color photo with 80% face visible (without mask)
White background
Size: 10-200 KB | Format: JPG/JPEG
2. Signature
Size: 4-30 KB | Format: JPG/JPEG
3. Educational Documents
Class 10 Certificate (for name and DOB verification)
Class 12 Marksheet (passed/appearing)
4. Identity Proof
Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
Bank Passbook / Ration Card (alternative)
5. Category Certificates (if applicable)
OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after January 1, 2026
SC/ST certificate
EWS certificate
PwD certificate
6. Other Documents (if applicable)
BPL certificate
Kashmiri Migrant certificate
Defence Personnel/Ex-Serviceman documents
Sports/NCC quota certificates
🎯 CUET 2026 Application Process
Visit official website: cuet.nta.nic.in
Complete new candidate registration
Verify OTP on mobile and email
Login and fill personal/academic details
Upload required documents
Select up to 5 subjects
Pay application fee online
Download confirmation page
📝 CUET 2026 Exam Pattern
Mode
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration
60 minutes per test paper
Languages
13 languages available
Exam Centers
306 cities in India + 15 international
Subjects Available
13 Languages (Section IA & IB)
23 Domain Subjects (Section II)
General Aptitude Test (Section III – includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning)
Available Languages
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
⚡ Important Points to Remember
Key Guidelines
✅ No age limit for CUET exam
✅ Can appear unlimited number of times
✅ Multiple applications by same candidate will be cancelled
✅ Ensure all details match Class 10 certificate
✅ Choose exam city from state of permanent/present address only
✅ If OBC-NCL certificate not ready during registration, upload a declaration instead
❌ No late fee payment window provided by NTA
❌ Application fee is non-refundable
❌ Cannot change language medium after registration
Post-Exam Process
Results expected in late July 2026
Each participating university conducts separate counselling
Must register on individual university portals
Seat allotment in multiple rounds (typically 3-5 rounds)
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