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CUET UG 2026 Registration Opens With January 30 Deadline

NTA detailed the exam format, subject choices, fees and eligibility, and urged applicants to ensure updated Aadhaar and category documents.

Overview

  • Online applications are open from January 3 to January 30 (11:50 pm), with fee payment allowed until January 31 and a correction window from February 2 to 4.
  • The exam will run May 11–31 in computer-based mode across multiple shifts, offered in 13 languages with 60 minutes per paper and a +5/−1 marking scheme.
  • Candidates may choose up to five papers from 37 subjects, including 23 domain subjects and 13 languages, with domain syllabi aligned to NCERT.
  • CUET UG will be used for admissions to 47 central universities and 300+ participating institutions in India, with overseas centres available and a ₹4,500 fee for outside-India centres.
  • Application fees are ₹1,000 for up to three subjects for General (₹400 per additional subject), ₹900/₹375 for OBC-NCL/EWS, and ₹800/₹350 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/third gender; exam city intimation, admit cards, answer keys and results will be announced later.