National Testing Agency (NTA) & University Grants Commission (UGC)
(An Autonomous Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India)
03 January 2026
Subject: Inviting Online Application Form for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)] - 2026 for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes into Central Universities/Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) - reg.
he National Testing Agency will be conducting the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)]-2026 in the month of May 2026 in 13 mediums across India and abroad for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes for all the Central Universities (CUs) and participating Universities.
The CUET (UG) provides a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities/ Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) across the Country.
CUET (UG) - 2026 will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode, for Academic Session 2026-27, as per the details given below:
Events Dates
Online Submission of Application Form 03-30 January 2026 (up to 11.50 PM)
Last date of successful transaction of fee 31 January 2026 (upto 11.50 PM)
Correction in Particulars in online application form 02-04 February 2026 (upto 11.50 PM)
Announcement of the City of Examination To be announced later on the website
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website To be announced later on the website
Date of Examination Between 11-31 May 2026 (tentative)
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys To be announced later on the website
Website
Declaration of Result on the NTA website
To be announced later on the website
The details of the programme(s) offered by Central Universities/ Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) are available on their respective websites as well as on NTA website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/universities/. Candidates must carefully refer to the eligibility/requirements...
(Helpline Footer): Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000, e-mail: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in | Website: www.nta.ac.in, https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
.refer to the eligibility/requirements of the programme(s) offered by various Central Universities/ Participating Universities in this regard.
The list of participating universities is dynamic. Candidates are advised to visit NTA website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/universities/ for the latest updates regarding the examination and eligibility criteria of participating universities.
4. For scheme of Examination, Eligibility and other relevant information, candidates are requested to check the Information Bulletin of CUET (UG) 2026 available on NTA website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.
5. Important Instructions:
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i. Candidates can apply for CUET (UG) 2026 through the "Online" mode only on the website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
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ii. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form.
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iii. Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
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iv. Candidates must ensure that the e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own or Parents/Guardians' only as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on the registered Mobile Number only.
6. In case any candidate faces difficulty in applying for CUET (UG) - 2026, he/she may contact 011-40759000 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. The candidates are also advised to regularly visit the NTA website(s) https://nta.ac.in and https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ for the latest updates regarding the exam.
CUET (UG) 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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When does the CUET (UG) 2026 registration start? The online application process began on 03 January 2026.
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What is the last date to submit the online application form? The final date for submission is 30 January 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
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What are the tentative dates for the CUET 2026 examination? The exam is scheduled to take place between 11 May and 31 May 2026.
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In what mode will the CUET (UG) 2026 be conducted? The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode.
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How many applications can a single candidate submit? A candidate is allowed to submit only one application form. Filling more than one form is strictly prohibited.
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When is the correction window available for the application form? Candidates can make corrections to their particulars in the online form between 02 February and 04 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
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In how many languages will the exam be available? The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the exam in 13 different mediums.
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Where can I find the official Information Bulletin? The Information Bulletin containing the scheme of examination and eligibility is available on the official website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.
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