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NTA CUET UG 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Central University Admissions

Posted: 26 February 2026  |  Views: 32

NTA CUET UG 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Central University Admissions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. This national-level entrance exam is the mandatory gateway for students seeking admission into Undergraduate programs at all Central Universities and several other participating State and Private universities across India for the academic session 2026-27.

If you are a Class 12 student or a dropper aiming for top universities like DU, BHU, JNU, or JMI, the registration window is now open!

CUET UG 2026 Recruitment & Exam Summary

  • Exam Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

  • Exam Level: National (Undergraduate)

  • Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Mediums: 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)

Important Dates (High Alert!)

The NTA has strictly advised candidates to complete their registration early to avoid last-minute server congestion.

Event Date
Online Application Starts January 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online January 30, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment January 31, 2026
Correction Window February 2 – February 4, 2026
Exam City Intimation To be announced (March/April)
CUET UG Exam Dates May 11 – May 31, 2026 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) or an equivalent exam. Those appearing for their board exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

  • Minimum Marks: Generally 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC (Note: Individual universities may have their own specific cut-offs).

  • Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in CUET UG 2026. However, you must fulfill the age criteria of the specific university you are applying to.

Application Fee Structure

The fee depends on the number of subjects chosen:

Category Up to 3 Subjects Each Addl. Subject
General (UR) ₹1000/- ₹400/-
OBC-NCL / EWS ₹900/- ₹375/-
SC / ST / PwBD / 3rd Gender ₹800/- ₹350/-
Centers Outside India ₹4500/- ₹1800/-

How to Apply for CUET UG 2026

  1. Registration: Visit the official portal cuet.nta.nic.in and register using your Email ID and Mobile Number.

  2. Fill Application: Log in with your system-generated Application Number and fill in personal, academic, and university program details.

  3. Upload Documents: You will need a scanned photograph (white background, 10-200kb) and signature (4-30kb).

  4. Select Subjects: Choose your Domain subjects, Languages, and General Test based on your target course requirements.

  5. Pay Fee: Complete the transaction via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit card.

  6. Download Confirmation: Save the confirmation page for future reference.

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