CUET UG Result 2026 has been released on June 23, 2026. Candidates can download the scorecard using the application number and password at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET 2026 Final Answer Key was released on June 21, 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The provisional answer key and response sheet were released on June 9, 2026. The objection window for the CUET UG 2026 answer key remained open till June 11, 2026. NTA is expected to announce the CUET UG 2026 result shortly after the final answer key is released.

CUET UG 2026 was held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on different days for admission to undergraduate courses offered by central, state, private, deemed, and government universities. The exam was conducted for 13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and a general aptitude test. It was held in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM and Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Students can use CUET 2026 College Predictor to check their probable scores.

Table of Contents

What is CUET 2026?
CUET 2026 Highlights
CUET 2026 Important Dates
CUET Answer Key 2026
CUET Result 2026
CUET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
CUET Counselling 2026
What Is a Good Score in CUET 2026?
Universities That Accept CUET 2026
CUET Analysis 2026
What's New in CUET 2026?
CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026
CUET Syllabus 2026
CUET Preparation Tips 2026
CUET Eligibility 2026
CUET Admit Card 2026
CUET Application Process 2026
CUET 2026 FAQs

What is CUET 2026?

CUET 2026 is India's single entrance exam for undergraduate admissions across 250+ universities, from Delhi University and BHU to JNU and many other private institutions. The National Testing Agency conducts it once a year, and this year, nearly 15.69 lakh students have registered, making it one of the largest entrance tests in the country.

The 2026 edition brings some significant changes. The number of available subjects has been cut from 63 to 37. Students can now choose any subject regardless of what they studied in Class 12. And 2026 is the first year where all papers run for a flat 60 minutes, no exceptions.

CUET 2026 Highlights

CUET is conducted by the National Testing Agency annually for UG admission to central, state, private, and deemed universities. It is conducted in the Computer-based Test (CBT) mode, for a 60-minute duration for each section. Given below is a quick highlight of CUET 2026 Exam:

Particular

Details

Exam

CUET UG 2026

Conducted by

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam dates

May 11-31 and June 6-7, 2026

Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT) only

Shifts

Shift 1: 9 AM – 12 PM · Shift 2: 3 PM – 6 PM

Duration

60-minute duration each

Total registered

15,68,867

Subjects available

37 (13 languages + 23 domain subjects + General Test)

Marking

+5 correct / –1 wrong

Result Release Date

June 23, 2026

Official site

cuet.nta.nic.in

CUET 2026 Important Dates

CUET UG 2026 Exam Date was from May 11 to 31, 2026, and a re-test was conducted from June 6 to 7, 2026, for the affected candidates. With the conclusion of the exam, the provisional answer key was released on June 9, 2026. Check out the table below for CUET 2026 Dates:

Event

Date

CUET 2026 Registration Start Date

January 3, 2026

CUET 2026 Registration Last Date

February 4, 2026

CUET 2026 Correction Window

February 9–11, 2026

CUET 2026 Reopened Registration

February 23–26, 2026

CUET 2026 City Intimation Slip Release Date

April 29, 2026

CUET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

May 5, 2026

CUET 2026 Exam Date

May 11-31, and June 6-7, 2026

CUET 2026 Provisional Answer Key

June 09, 2026

CUET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window

June 9-11, 2026

CUET 2026 Result

June 23, 2026 (Out)

CUET Answer Key 2026

NTA released the CUET UG 2026 final answer key on June 21, 2026. The provisional key was out on June 09, 2026. Candidates could challenge any answer key by paying INR 200 per question. After resolving challenges, the final CUET 2026 Answer Key is published. Here’s how students can download the answer key:

Visit the official website, nta.ac.in or cuet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the ‘CUET 2026 Answer Key’.
The CUET 2026 Answer Key will be displayed on the screen.
Download and save it for future use.

CUET Result 2026

CUET 2026 Result has been announced on June 23, 2026. The candidates can check and download their CUET 2026 Results through the website using their login credentials, i.e., Application Number and password. The scorecard will show: section-wise score, overall score, and percentile. This scorecard is what students need to submit to universities during the admission/counselling process. A total of 11,64,098 candidates appeared out of 15,68,867 registered candidates for CUET UG 2026 exam.

CUET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

NTA doesn't set a cutoff. Each university sets its own cutoffs based on the number of applicants, seat availability, and category reservation. Based on 2025 data, here are CUET 2026 Expected Cutoffs from popular Delhi University colleges:

College

Programme

Category

Score

Miranda House

BA (Hons) Economics

Unreserved

850.30

Miranda House

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

Unreserved

758.13

Miranda House

BSc (Hons) Physics

Unreserved

503.66

Miranda House

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Unreserved

495.31

Acharya Narendra Dev College

BSc Biomedical Science

Unreserved

479

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College

BA (Hons) English

Unreserved

655

Maitreyi College

BSc Mathematics

Unreserved

624

Indraprastha College for Women

BA (Hons) History

Unreserved

718

CUET Counselling 2026

There is no centralised CUET counselling. Each university runs its own admission process. After the results are out, candidates will need to:

Check participating universities' official websites for their admission schedule.
Students can also apply separately to each university they want to be considered for; CUET scores are not auto-forwarded.
Students must attend document verification and pay the admission fee if a seat is allotted to them.

The documents required for counselling:

CUET 2026 scorecard
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
Valid photo ID
Passport-size photographs
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
Migration certificate (if from a different board)

Check CSAS CUET Counselling for admission into the University of Delhi.

What Is a Good Score in CUET 2026?

The good score in CUET 2026 depends heavily on which university and program students are targeting. A score that gets students into DU's BA Economics at Miranda House is very different from what students need for a BSc program at a state university. Here's a realistic breakdown based on 2025 cutoffs:

Score Range

What It Means

900+

Top 1–2% of candidates. Strong shot at competitive programmes at DU, BHU, JNU.

700–850

Top 10%. Good chances at popular courses in central universities.

600–700

Top 20%. Decent options, but the most competitive colleges will be a stretch.

Below 600

Candidates will want to look at less competitive programmes or state universities.

For DU specifically: Based on 2025 data, Miranda House BSc Chemistry unreserved cutoff was 495 marks. BSc Mathematics at Miranda House was 758 marks. BA Economics at Miranda House was 850 marks. These are top-of-market numbers; most DU colleges will have lower cutoffs.

Students should check the CUET 2026 Marks vs Rank analysis to understand the expected rank for their score and estimate their chances of admission to top colleges.

Universities That Accept CUET 2026

CUET scores are accepted by 250+ universities. The list includes every major central university, many state universities, and a growing number of private institutions. A full participating university list is available on cuet.nta.nic.in. Listed below are the CUET 2026 Accepting Colleges that students can get into:

University Type

Universities Accepting CUET 2026

Central Universities

University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Hyderabad, Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Allahabad, Pondicherry University, Manipur University, Assam University, Central University of Rajasthan, Central University of Gujarat, Central University of Karnataka, Central University of Punjab, and others

State Universities

Delhi Technological University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Cotton University, and others

Private Universities

Sharda University, Galgotias University, GLA University, Bennett University, Chandigarh University, Manipal University, GD Goenka University, Chitkara University, and more

CUET Analysis 2026

So far, the overall difficulty level of the CUET 2026 exam has been rated moderate for most of the subjects. Candidates can check out the CUET 2026 Analysis provided below, which contains detailed day-wise and subject-wise analysis:

Date & Update

Subjects Conducted

Difficulty Level

Key Student Reactions

May 27, 2026 – Day 14 (Concluded)

English, Physics

Overall: Moderate

English: Easy to Moderate

Physics: Moderate to Hard

•English paper focused heavily on grammar, vocabulary, and idioms. Questions from indirect speech, passive voice, sentence rearrangement, and spelling were asked. Idioms such as Hand in glove, Upset the apple cart, and By the book appeared in the paper.

•Physics paper had major focus on Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, and AC Circuits. • Questions were formula-based but calculation-heavy.

May 26, 2026 – Day 13 (Concluded)

Political Science, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, GAT, English

Overall: Moderate

Political Science: Moderate

Biology: Moderate

Mathematics: Moderate to Hard

Physics: Moderate to Hard

GAT: Easy to Moderate

English: Easy to Moderate

•Political Science paper had statement-based, chronology, and matching questions.

•Biology paper included questions from PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, RNA Interference, Menstrual Cycle, Human Evolution, and disease-organism matching.

•Mathematics paper was calculation-heavy with high weightage on Matrices & Determinants, Calculus, Probability, and Vectors & 3D Geometry.

•Physics paper included mostly NCERT-based theory with questions from AC Circuits, Photoelectric Effect, Mutual Inductance, etc.

•GAT paper covered geometry, averages, SI-CI, work and time, speed-distance, and static GK.

•English paper included reading comprehension, para jumbles, vocabulary, idioms, active-passive voice, indirect speech, and one-word substitution questions.

May 25, 2026 – Day 12 (Concluded)

English, GAT, Business Studies, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

Overall: Moderate

English: Easy

GAT: Easy

Business Studies: Easy

Mathematics: Easy to Moderate

Applied Mathematics: Moderate Physics: Moderate to Hard

Biology: Easy to Moderate

Chemistry: Easy

•English paper had direct reading comprehension, easy grammar, and vocabulary-based questions.

•GAT paper focused on percentages, time & work, simple interest, probability, static GK, geography, and constitutional articles.

•Business Studies paper was NCERT-based and included questions on management, packaging, financial markets, etc.

•Mathematics paper included Calculus, Matrices, Determinants, Probability, Vectors, Differential Equations, and Linear Programming Problems.

•Applied Mathematics paper was computational and focused on CAGR, Compound Interest, Moving Averages, Variance, Revenue Functions, and Profit Maximisation.

•Physics paper was lengthy and difficult with heavy numericals from AC circuits, Semiconductors, Photoelectric Effect, Magnetism, and Nuclear Physics.

•Biology paper focused mainly on Genetics, Evolution, Reproduction, Hormones, Ecology, and Biotechnology-related concepts.

•Chemistry paper was easy and highly scoring, with questions from Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry directly based on NCERT.

May 23, 2026 – Day 11 (Concluded)

English, Geography, Political Science, History, Economics

Overall: Easy to Moderate

English: Easy to Moderate

Geography: Easy to Moderate

Political Science: Moderate

History: Moderate

Economics: Moderate to Tricky

•English paper had easy vocabulary, idioms, narration, tenses, and voice-based questions.

•Geography paper included questions from Human Geography, population, urbanisation, agriculture, and ports.

•Political Science paper had many statement-based and chronology questions.

•History paper focused on Harappan Civilization, Vijayanagara Empire, Sufi traditions, and the 1857 Revolt.

•Economics paper included indirect numericals and statement-based questions from National Income, BoP, Sustainable Development, and Elasticity.

May 22, 2026 – Day 10 (Concluded)

English, GAT, Mathematics, Biology, Physics

Overall: Moderate

English: Easy to Moderate

GAT: Moderate

Mathematics: Moderate to Difficult

Biology: Moderate

Physics: Easy to Moderate

•English paper focused on vocabulary, para jumbles, phrasal verbs, and reading comprehension.

•GAT paper had reasoning, static GK, blood relations, seating arrangement, ratio-proportion, and polity-based questions.

•Mathematics paper was lengthy and calculation-heavy, with major focus on Definite Integrals, Vectors, 3D Geometry, and Linear Programming.

•Biology paper had direct as well as tricky questions.

•Physics paper included questions from Modern Physics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Semiconductors, Torque, etc.

May 21, 2026 – Day 9 (Concluded)

English, GAT, History, Business Studies, Geography, Psychology

Overall: Moderate

English: Moderate to Tricky

GAT: Moderate to Difficult

History: Moderate

Business Studies: Easy to Moderate

Geography: Easy to Moderate

Psychology: Easy

•English paper had strong focus on vocabulary, synonyms-antonyms, phrasal verbs, idioms, and sentence rearrangement.

•GAT paper focused mainly on Static GK, reasoning, polity, and quantitative aptitude.

•History paper had major focus on Harappan Civilization, Mughal Administration, 1857 Revolt, and chronology-based questions.

•Business Studies paper was mostly NCERT-based with direct conceptual and case-study questions.

•Geography paper included Human Geography, Population, Human Development, and demographic questions. Several PYQs were repeated. •Psychology paper was considered very easy, with most questions directly from NCERT.

May 20, 2026 - Day 8 (Concluded)

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, GAT, English, Business Studies, Geography, Economics, Political Science

Overall: Moderate to Difficult

Mathematics: Moderate to Difficult

Chemistry: Easy to Moderate

Political Science: Easy to Moderate

Economics: Moderate

GAT & English: Easy to Moderate

Physics: Easy to Moderate

•Physics paper had direct formulas.

•In Mathematics, questions were calculation-heavy. Topics involved Determinants, Integrals, Vectors, etc.

•Political Science had analytical and passage-based questions.

•The Economics paper included both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

•GAT paper was manageable and included GK, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

•In the English paper, the highest weightage questions were from Grammar.

•Accountancy paper was mostly based on the NCERT and heavily relied on numericals.

May 19, 2026 – Day 7 (Concluded)

Mathematics, Sociology, GAT, English, History, Political Science, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Economics

Overall: Moderate

English: Moderate to Tough

Accountancy: Moderate

Economics: Moderate

Physics: Easy to Moderate

Chemistry: Easy to Moderate

Geography: Easy

Political Science: Easy to Moderate

•Most of the questions were from Vocabulary and there were more phrasal verb questions

•Mathematics had statement-based questions. 5-6 questions from Integrals and Differential Equations

•Accountancy had theory-based questions. Topics involved Capital Adjustment, Preference of Shares, etc.

•In Chemistry, maximum questions were from Organic Chemistry

•In GAT, GK sections was tough. The question paper was predictable.

•Sociology paper was easier compared to previous year. There were MCQs, matching questions, Case Studies, etc.

May 18, 2026 – Day 6 (Concluded)

Biology, Mathematics, English, Physics, GAT

Overall: Moderate

English: Moderate to Difficult

Biology: Moderate

Mathematics: Easy to Moderate

GAT: Easy to Moderate

Physics: Easy to Moderate

•English paper had more weight to the Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension was mostly easy.

•The questions were basic in the GAT paper. Around 25-28 questions were asked from GK and Current Affairs.

• Mathematics paper was lengthy and around 25 questions were considered a good attempt.

•Biology paper was slightly lengthy. Some questions were asked from the PYQs and the previous shifts.

•In the Physics paper, most questions were NCERT-based.

May 15, 2026 – Day 5 (Concluded)

English, Physics, Accountancy, Political Science, Biology, Economics, Mathematics

Overall: Moderate to Difficult

English: Easy to Moderate

Economics: Easy to Moderate

Mathematics: Moderate to Difficult

Physics: Moderate

•English paper was lengthy but more manageable compared to the previous day

•Economics questions were directly based on NCERT

•Mathematics was formula-driven and calculation-heavy

•Physics included conceptual and formula-based questions

•Accountancy had tricky and confusing questions

•Political Science had 2–3 tricky questions, mostly from NCERT

May 14, 2026 – Day 4 (Concluded)

Political Science, Chemistry, English, Computer Science, General Test

Overall: Moderate to Slightly Difficult

English: Easy to Moderate

Political Science: Mostly NCERT-based

Chemistry: Moderate to Difficult

General Test: Lengthy

•Political Science questions were directly based on NCERT concepts •English comprehension passages were manageable

•Chemistry included assertion-reason and conceptual application questions

•General Test had lengthy Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections

•Time management was a major challenge in the General Test

May 13, 2026 – Day 3 (Concluded)

Business Studies, Geography, Accountancy, Economics, Languages

Overall: Moderate

Business Studies: Easy Geography: Easy to Moderate

Accountancy: Moderate to Difficult

Economics: Moderate

•Business Studies paper was theory-heavy and straightforward

•Geography included map-based and conceptual questions

•Accountancy had tricky calculations and adjustments

•Economics included analytical and application-based MCQs

•Language papers were manageable

May 12, 2026 – Day 2 (Concluded)

Mathematics, General Test, Physics, Economics

Overall: Moderate

Mathematics: Moderate to Difficult

Physics: Moderate

General Test: Moderate

•Mathematics paper was lengthy

• Physics included conceptual numericals

•General Test had mixed difficulty levels

•Time pressure affected many candidates

May 11, 2026 – Day 1 (Concluded)

Multiple subjects across all streams

Overall: Easy to Moderate

• Most papers were NCERT-focused

•Questions were balanced across topics

•Students found language papers easier compared to domain subjects

What's New in CUET 2026?

For the year 2026, the NTA has brought many upgrades for the CUET exam. Here's exactly what changed this year:

Subjects reduced from 63 to 37: NTA trimmed the list significantly. The discontinued subjects are Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics. Students who would have applied for programmes in these areas will now be assessed through the General Aptitude Test instead.
No stream restriction: This is the big one. Earlier, students were expected to choose domain subjects aligned with their Class 12 stream. From 2026 onwards, there's no such restriction; a student from the science stream can choose History or Economics as a domain subject if a university programme requires it.
All papers are exactly 60 minutes: Previously, paper durations varied. Now every subject language, domain, or general runs for 60 minutes with 50 compulsory questions.
CBT only: CUET has dropped the pen-and-paper option entirely. The exam is fully computer-based across all centres.

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026

CUET UG 2026 consists of three sections, depending on the subjects selected by the candidate. The sections included in this exam are Language Test, Domain Subjects, and General Test. The details related to CUET 2026 Exam Pattern are provided below:

Section

Exam Component

Duration

Number of Questions

Topics Covered

Section I

Language Test

60 Minutes

50 Questions

Reading comprehension, vocabulary, verbal ability, grammar

Section II

Domain Subjects

60 Minutes Per Paper

50 Questions

Based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus

Section III

General Test

60 Minutes

50 Questions

General knowledge, current affairs, quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, analytical ability

CUET UG Marking Scheme 2026

The marking scheme for CUET 2026 Exam includes negative marking of 1 for each incorrect answer. For each correct answer, students are awarded 5 marks. The marking scheme for CUET 2026 is tabulated below:

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Correct Answer

+5 Marks

Incorrect Answer

–1 Mark

Unattempted Question

0 Marks

Note: Candidates may appear for multiple papers in a single shift window depending on their selected subjects and exam schedule.

CUET Syllabus 2026

The CUET UG 2026 syllabus is primarily based on the NCERT Class 12 curriculum for domain subjects. Students who have studied their Class 12 textbooks thoroughly already have a strong foundation for the examination. Students can check out CUET Syllabus 2026 is provided below for students’ reference:

Section I — Language Test

The Language Test for CUET Exam 2026 include Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Grammar & Vocabulary. More details are tabulated below:

Topic Area

Important Topics

Reading Comprehension

Factual passages, narrative passages, literary passages

Verbal Ability

Rearranging sentences, choosing the correct word, synonyms, antonyms, match the following

Grammar & Vocabulary

Basic grammar usage, vocabulary-based questions

Section II — Domain Subjects

There are nearly 23 domain subjects included in the CUET 2026. Some of the popular domain subjects that most of the candidates choose are Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, and Geography. Check out the important topics for the domain subjects in the table below:

Subject

Important Topics

Accountancy

Accounting for NPOs, partnership accounting, reconstitution and dissolution of firms, share capital, debentures, and financial statement analysis

Business Studies

Principles of management, business environment, planning, organising, staffing, directing, controlling, financial markets, marketing, and consumer protection

Economics

Consumer behaviour, demand, national income, income determination, money and banking, government budget, balance of payments, Indian economic development

Mathematics

Relations and functions, algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability, linear programming, vectors, 3D geometry

Physics

Electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, EMI, electromagnetic waves, optics, atoms and nuclei, electronic devices

Chemistry

Solid state, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, coordination compounds, alcohols, aldehydes, amines, polymers, biomolecules

Biology

Reproduction, genetics, evolution, biotechnology, ecology and environment, human welfare

History

Harappan archaeology, Mahabharata as a historical source, Buddhism, medieval society, Mughal court, colonial agrarian and religious history

Geography

Human geography, transport, trade, Indian economy and people, human settlements

Political Science

Post-independence Indian politics, contemporary world politics

Computer Science

Python programming, exception handling, file handling, stack, queue, searching and sorting, databases, SQL, computer networks

Section III — General Test

The General Test of CUET 2026 include GK & Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, etc. For more details, students must refer to the table presented below:

Topic Area

Important Topics

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

National and international current events, static GK

General Mental Ability

Basic aptitude and analytical thinking

Quantitative Reasoning

Class 8-level mathematics, arithmetic, numerical ability

Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Series, coding-decoding, puzzles, logical patterns

General Science & Environmental Literacy

Basic science concepts and environmental awareness

CUET Preparation Tips 2026

The candidates who are aiming for the CUET 2026 Exam must have set their preparation goals. The candidate who has not yet started their preparation and is confused about where to start can refer to the points for CUET Preparation Tips 2026 listed below for their clarification:

For domain subjects: Students must go back to NCERT Class 12 chapters for their subjects. CUET questions are directly drawn from this material.

For the General Test: Candidates should spend 20–30 minutes each day on current affairs (last 6 months), basic arithmetic and data interpretation, and logical reasoning puzzles. The GT rewards breadth, not depth.

For the Language section: Students should practice reading comprehension with a timer. The comprehension passages are the most time-consuming part, so if they are a slow reader, this is where they lose minutes.

Mock tests: NTA provides free CUET Mock Tests on the official website. Candidates should try to do at least 3–4 full subject-length mocks before their exam date.

Negative marking: Students must not attempt questions they're genuinely clueless about. With 1 for a wrong answer on a 5-mark scale, random guessing can cost them expected value.

CUET Recommended Books 2026

For an effective preparation of CUET 2026, students must refer to books that contain enough practice questions and concept clarity. Some recommended titles include Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. Candidates may refer to the listed books for their preparation:

Book Name

Author

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Objective General English

S.P. Bakshi

Objective Biology

Dinesh

Higher Algebra

Hall & Knight

Objective Physics

D C Pandey

A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis

G N Berman

Objective Mathematics

R D Sharma

India’s Ancient Past

R S Sharma

India and World Geography

Majid Husain

Students should check the CUET 2026 Books to prepare with the right study material and understand important topics.

CUET Eligibility 2026

Candidates who wish to appear for CUET must ensure that they meet all the required eligibility criteria. The CUET 2026 Eligibility Criteria is prescribed by the NTA and it includes the age limit, academic qualifications, and nationality criteria. Check below for CUET Eligibility Criteria.

Students must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, or be appearing for Class 12 in 2026.
There is no age limit.
Indian nationals, NRIs, and OCI cardholders are all eligible.
No minimum percentage is set by NTA, but individual universities set their own cut-offs and eligibility for specific programmes.

Note: DU's BA Economics might require a minimum of 75% in Class 12 from the relevant stream, regardless of the CUET score. Hence, students must check the program-level eligibility on the specific university's website before applying.

CUET Admit Card 2026

The admit card was released on May 5, 2026, and the revised admit card was out on May 9, 2026. After downloading the CUET 2026 Admit Card, the candidates must check all the information printed on it. The candidate must carry the CUET 2026 Hall Ticket along with a Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport) on the examination day. Candidates can access the CUET 2026 Admit Card by following the steps mentioned below:

Visit the official website, nta.ac.in or cuet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the tab named ‘CUET 2026 Admit Card’.
Enter the login details and submit.
CUET 2026 Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
Download it and save it for future reference.

CUET Application Process 2026

NTA commenced the CUET 2026 Application process on January 03, 2026. The authority conducted the CUET application process on its official website, nta.ac.in or cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET 2026 Application Process comprises registration, document upload, and payment of the registration fee. Given below are the steps to fill out the CUET 2026 Application form:

Visit the CUET official website (nta.ac.in or cuet.nta.nic.in).
Click on ‘Register’ and read the instructions provided on the screen.
Enter the required information and create a login credential for future use.
Log in with the new login credentials.
Fill out the application form with the required personal and academic information, and upload the required documents.
Check all the entered details and then pay the registration fee.
Submit and save the confirmation slip for future reference.

CUET Application Fee 2026

After filling out the CUET 2026 Application form, the candidate is asked to make a payment of the application fee. The candidate can make the payment through various online methods like Netbanking, UPI, and Wallets. The breakdown of the CUET 2026 application fee is as follows:

Category

Application Fee

For Each Additional Subject

Unreserved

INR 1000

INR 400

OBC-NCL/EWS

INR 900

INR 375

SC/ST/PwD/Transgender

INR 800

INR 350

International Centres

INR 4500

INR 1800

CUET 2026 FAQs

When is CUET 2026?

CUET UG 2026 was conducted from May 11 to June 07, 2026, in two shifts, i.e., 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM.

Has the CUET syllabus changed for 2026?

Yes, the number of subjects has been reduced from 63 to 37. Six subjects, Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics, have been discontinued. All papers are now a uniform 60 minutes with 50 compulsory questions.

Can I choose any subject in CUET 2026 regardless of my Class 12 stream?

Yes, from 2026, NTA has removed the stream restriction. Students can pick domain subjects that don't match their Class 12 stream, as long as the university programme they're targeting accepts that combination.

What is the marking scheme for CUET 2026?

The marking scheme for CUET 2026 includes +5 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions.

What is a good score in CUET 2026 for DU admissions?

For competitive programs at top DU colleges like Miranda House, a score of 750+ gives students a strong chance. For BA Economics at the most competitive colleges, they are looking at 850+. For less competitive programmes and colleges, 600–700 is workable.

When will the CUET 2026 answer key be released?

The CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key was released on June 09, 2026. The authorities allowed students to challenge the answer key till June 11, 2026, at 10 PM. After reviewing all the objections, the final answer key has been released, followed by the result. CUET 2026 result has been declared on June 23, 2026.

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