The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened online registrations for the Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. Students seeking admission to undergraduate programs can register at cuet.nta.nic.in . The registration window opened on January 3, 2026 , and closes on January 31, 2026 . Examinations are scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026 , conducted online at centers in India and select foreign countries.
CUET UG 2026 Key Details
The following table outlines the essential details for CUET UG 2026 applicants:
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | CUET UG 2026 Registration |
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET UG) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Level | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Registration Period | January 3 – 31, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | May 11 – 31, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026
Candidates must meet specific criteria to appear for the CUET UG 2026 examination. There is no age limit for applicants. Students appearing for or having passed their Class 12 examination, or an equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board, are eligible. Applicants must also satisfy the specific eligibility requirements of the university or institution they intend to apply to.
Accepted Qualifying Examinations
The NTA recognizes several examinations as equivalent to the 10+2 system for CUET UG eligibility:
- Final examination of the 10+2 system by recognized Central/State Boards (e.g., CBSE, CISCE).
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination from a recognized Board/University.
- Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
- Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects.
- Public School/Board/University examination in India or any foreign country recognized as 10+2 equivalent by AIU/UGC or MoE.
- Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
- Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education (at least 3 years duration).
- General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
- High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
Candidates who completed Class 12 or an equivalent outside India, or from a non-specified Board, must provide a certificate from the University Grants Commission (UGC) confirming equivalence to the Class 12 Examination. If the Class 12 Examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have previously passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination.
University-Specific Requirements
Applicants are responsible for verifying the program-specific eligibility criteria of each university or institution they wish to join. Meeting the CUET UG general eligibility does not guarantee admission. Candidates applying under quota or category admissions must adhere to the policies of the respective University/Institution/Organization. Admission depends on fulfilling both CUET UG and the chosen university’s program-wise eligibility conditions.
How to Apply for CUET UG 2026
The application process for CUET UG 2026 is conducted entirely online:
- Visit the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in .
- Click on the CUET UG 2026 registration link.
- Complete the new registration process using required personal details.
- Log in to the dashboard and enter all necessary application information.
- Upload mandatory documents and pay the application fee online.
- Review the submitted application and download the confirmation page for record-keeping.