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.