The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the **Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Undergraduate (UG) 2026** examinations will take place in **May 2026**. Application forms for the entrance exam will soon be available on the official website, **cuet.nta.nic.in**. The examination will be conducted across India and in select locations abroad.
CUET UG 2026 serves as a single-window entrance test for undergraduate admissions. It streamlines entry into various programmes offered by Central Universities and other participating institutions nationwide. This standardized assessment aims to provide fair and equitable access to higher education.
Candidates must apply online through the official NTA CUET website. The application window details will be published shortly by the agency. Students should update their Aadhaar details and prepare all required documents well in advance of the application opening.
The CUET UG 2026 examination will be administered in **13 languages**. This wide linguistic option facilitates participation from students across diverse linguistic backgrounds. The NTA oversees the examination’s conduct, ensuring security and standardization.
The official CUET portal hosts the updated syllabus for all subjects. Programme details offered by Central Universities and other participating institutions are also available there. Students must review these documents carefully to plan their preparation strategy effectively.
This entrance exam is a crucial pathway for students seeking admission into a broad range of academic disciplines. It provides a common platform for assessing candidates, reducing the need for multiple university-specific entrance tests.
CUET UG 2026 Subject List
| S.No. | Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | English |
| 2 | 102 | Hindi |
| 3 | 103 | Assamese |
| 4 | 104 | Bengali |
| 5 | 105 | Gujarati |
| 6 | 106 | Kannada |
| 7 | 107 | Malayalam |
| 8 | 108 | Marathi |
| 9 | 109 | Odia |
| 10 | 110 | Punjabi |
| 11 | 111 | Tamil |
| 12 | 112 | Telugu |
| 13 | 113 | Urdu |
| 14 | 301 | Accountancy / Book-Keeping |
| 15 | 302 | Agriculture |
| 16 | 303 | Anthropology |
| 17 | 304 | Biology/ Biological Science/ Biotechnology /Biochemistry |
| 18 | 305 | Business Studies |
| 19 | 306 | Chemistry |
| 20 | 307 | Environmental Science |
| 21 | 308 | Computer Science / Information Practices |
| 22 | 309 | Economics / Business Economics |
| 23 | 312 | Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts |
| 24 | 313 | Geography / Geology |
| 25 | 314 | History |
| 26 | 315 | Home Science |
| 27 | 316 | Knowledge Tradition-Practices in India |
| 28 | 318 | Mass Media / Mass Communication |
| 29 | 319 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 30 | 320 | Performing Arts – (Dance, Drama and Music) |
| 31 | 321 | Physical Education (Yoga, Sports) |
| 32 | 322 | Physics |
| 33 | 323 | Political Science |
| 34 | 324 | Psychology |
| 35 | 325 | Sanskrit |
| 36 | 326 | Sociology |
| 37 | 501 | General Aptitude Test |
Students should monitor the official NTA website regularly for direct announcements. Timely checks ensure access to application deadlines, admit card releases, and examination updates. Official resources provide comprehensive preparation guidance and support.