CUET UG 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Written by L K Monu Borkala, Founder & Chief Strategist · Last updated 2 October 2026
CUET UG 2026 is the NTA's computer-based test for undergraduate admission to participating universities. The exam began on 11 May 2026 and results came on 23 June 2026. Each paper has 50 questions in 60 minutes, marked +5 and -1, and candidates choose up to five of 37 papers.
The score alone admits nobody. NTA only conducts the test; every university decides its own papers, cut-offs and counselling. In Karnataka, the Central University of Karnataka appears in the bulletin's list of participating central universities, so students targeting it should read that university's own prospectus alongside the NTA notice. The facts below come from the CUET UG 2026 bulletin.
CUET UG 2026 key dates
| Stage | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 3 January (the deadline was later extended; the final date was not confirmed) |
| Exam | 11 to 31 May, and 6 to 7 June |
| Result | 23 June |
Application fee
| Category | Up to 3 subjects | Each additional subject |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹400 |
| OBC-NCL and EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| SC, ST, PwBD and third gender | ₹800 | ₹350 |
Choosing courses after CUET
Typical undergraduate routes include BA, BSc and BCom. For colleges in the state capital, start with colleges in Bangalore and the full courses list. Engineering and medical aspirants follow different tests, such as KCET and NEET UG.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern?
CUET UG 2026 is computer based, with 50 compulsory questions and 60 minutes per test paper. A correct answer earns +5, a wrong answer costs 1 mark and an unattempted question scores 0. Candidates can choose up to 5 subjects from 37 test papers.
When were the CUET UG 2026 exam and result?
The exam began on 11 May 2026, ran to 31 May and had further sessions on 6 and 7 June 2026. The result was declared on 23 June 2026.
How much is the CUET UG 2026 fee?
For up to three subjects the fee is ₹1,000 for General, ₹900 for OBC-NCL and EWS, and ₹800 for SC, ST, PwBD and third gender candidates. Each additional subject costs ₹400, ₹375 and ₹350 respectively.
Does NTA make the CUET merit list?
No. NTA does not prepare the merit list. Each participating university conducts its own admission and counselling using CUET UG scores.
Is there an age limit for CUET UG 2026?
No. The bulletin states there is no age limit, though individual universities may set their own criteria.
Sources: CUET UG 2026 bulletin and notices (NTA) and the syllabus page. Other tests are on the exams page.
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This article is for informational purposes only. Dates and fees come from the official notices linked above and can change, so check the conducting body's site before you apply.
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination, or are appearing in 2026, can appear in CUET UG 2026. Individual universities may set their own eligibility criteria.
Age: there is no age limit.
The syllabus for each of the 37 test papers is published on the NTA CUET website.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions per paper | 50 compulsory |
| Time per paper | 60 minutes |
| Papers available | 37 (13 languages, 23 domain subjects, General Aptitude Test) |
| Subjects per candidate | Up to 5 |
| Marking | +5 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
No cutoff data available.
No papers available.