CUET UG 2026 Update: NTA Starts Application Process at cuet.nta.nic.in; Registration Open Till January 30, 2026

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College Vidya News Team Jan 5, 2026 1K Reads

UGC Notice

Students have to register early to avoid delay! NTA has started the CUET UG 2026 registration for all the applicants. Students can apply directly from the main website ‍‍‍‍‍cuet.nta.nic.in, They have already announced the dates of the exam. To inform students again, the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate 2026 will happen from 11 May to 31 May. It will be in more than 10 languages. So, students better get started with their exam preparations. 

How to Register for CUET UG 2026

Students willing to give CUET UG 2026 can follow these effortless steps:

  1. Go to the official website- cuet.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on CUET UG 2026 Registration visible on the screen
  3. Complete registration using your credentials 
  4. Select subjects and exam cities
  5. Upload required documents
  6. Pay the application fee online
  7. Submit the form 

 CUET UG 2026 syllabus released by NTA: Exam officially in May - Click Here

 

 Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026

There are certain eligibility criteria that should be met:

  • Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE, or any recognised Board
  • Intermediate or Pre-University examination
  • Minimum of 5 subjects in NIOS 
  • AICTE-recognised diploma 

Students who have completed class 12 from outside India must give an equally valid certificate issued by UGC.

List of Universities Under CUET UG 2026

CUET UG 2026 will happen for admission in:

  • 47 Central Universities
  • 300+ State, Deemed, and Private Universities

Admission for UG programs with the discipline like commerce, arts, science and many more. 

CUET UG 2026 Exam Format & Subject Selection

For those students who have started preparing the exam can go check the exam pattern and syllabus. Also, before going for an exam, students must know about the exam's mode, time, and other important information. Below is some information related to exam format. 

  • Mode of exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
  • Each test paper duration: 60 minutes
  • Students have the liberty to choose a maximum of 5 subjects, they can be languages, Domain-specific subject, or general aptitude test.

First candidates need to choose the number of exam they want to give, and then they can know their application fees on the basis of the number of subject.

CUET UG 2026 Application Fee Structure

The registration fee varies by category and subject count:

Fee for 3 Subjects

  • UR: ₹1,000
  • OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹900
  • SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹800
  • Exam Centres Outside India: ₹4,500

Fee for Each Additional Subject

  • UR: ₹400
  • OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹375
  • SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹350
  • Outside India: ₹1,800

Important Documents for CUET UG 2026 Registration

Before any candidate starts filling the application form, they should have the following required documents. 

  • Aadhaar Card 
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable)
  • UDID Card / Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates, valid and updated)
  • All the details of 10th and 12th should be with you. 

Final Advice for the Candidates

  • The registration will start from 3rd january and candidates have to apply before 30th january 2026 to avoid traffic.
  • Use the correction window, in case you want to correct any mistake. Moreover, stay updated with the date of opening of the correction window.
  • Stay active on the official website to get updates on important information like admit card.
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