Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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CUET UG: Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

Comprehensive student gateway for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech across 250+ Central, State & Deemed Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Jamia) admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech across 250+ Central, State & Deemed Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Jamia) Duration: 45 to 60 Minutes per Subject Test Mode: Hybrid (CBT & Pen-Paper OMR Mode) Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Once a Year (May/June) Fee: ?1,000 (up to 3 subjects) + ?400 per additional subject
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CUET UG 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducting Authority National Testing Agency (NTA)
Category & Stream University
Admissions & Course Types BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech across 250+ Central, State & Deemed Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Jamia)
Mode of Examination Hybrid (CBT & Pen-Paper OMR Mode)
Examination Duration 45 to 60 Minutes per Subject Test
Total Maximum Marks 200 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May/June)
Application Fee ?1,000 (up to 3 subjects) + ?400 per additional subject
Official Web Portal https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026

Passed Class 12th or equivalent examination in relevant stream. No upper age limit.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Hybrid (CBT & Pen-Paper OMR Mode)
Section 1A & 1B: Languages (50 Qs, attempt 40). Section 2: Domain Subjects (50 Qs, attempt 40/45). Section 3: General Test (60 Qs, attempt 50).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+5 marks for correct response, -1 mark for incorrect response, 0 for unattempted.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Strictly mapped to NCERT Class 12 syllabus across 27 domain subjects + General Aptitude.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is CUET UG and who conducts it?
CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech across 250+ Central, State & Deemed Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Jamia) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in CUET UG 2026?
Passed Class 12th or equivalent examination in relevant stream. No upper age limit.
What is the mode and duration of the CUET UG examination?
The exam is conducted in Hybrid (CBT & Pen-Paper OMR Mode) with a total duration of 45 to 60 Minutes per Subject Test for a maximum score of 200 marks.
What is the official website for CUET UG 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.

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