NTA CUET UG 2026 | CUET UG 2026 Notification | NTA Common University Entrance Test 2026 for Undergraduate Programmes
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released its NTA CUET UG 2026 notification. This is a major entrance exam drive for candidates seeking NTA CUET UG 2026 admission in Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, and Private Universities across India. The notification invites applications for admission to various Undergraduate Programmes through the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Interested candidates looking for the latest details regarding this test should note the application dates and eligibility criteria provided below.
Details of NTA CUET UG 2026

Exam Name: Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) – 2026
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Admission To: Undergraduate Programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions.
Exam Structure Details:
The entrance test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode covering the following sections:
- Section IA: 13 Languages (40 questions to be attempted out of 50).
- Section IB: 20 Languages (40 questions to be attempted out of 50).
- Section II: 27 Domain-specific Subjects (35/40 questions to be attempted out of 45/50).
- Section III: General Test (50 questions to be attempted out of 60).
Educational Qualification for CUET UG:
The educational qualification for NTA CUET UG 2026 requires candidates to have passed Class 12th / Equivalent examination or be appearing in the Class 12 board exams in 2026. Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria of the specific University/Institution they wish to apply for on the official website.
Age Limit:
There is no age limit for appearing in this entrance exam. However, candidates are required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University to which they are applying.
Mode of Selection:
The selection process (Admission) will consist of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by NTA.
- Counseling/Admission Process conducted individually by the respective Central Universities based on the scores obtained.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the exam is as follows:
- General (UR): Rs. 1000/- (for up to 3 subjects).
- OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs. 900/- (for up to 3 subjects).
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: Rs. 800/- (for up to 3 subjects).
- Centres Outside India: Rs. 4,500/- (for up to 3 subjects).
- Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI).
Important Dates for NTA CUET UG 2026:
- Notification Date: 03.01.2026
- Apply Online Start Date: 03.01.2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30.01.2026 (up to 11:50 PM) (This is the crucial date for registration)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 31.01.2026
- Correction Window: 02.02.2026 to 04.02.2026
- NTA CUET UG 2026 Exam Date: 11.05.2026 to 31.05.2026
How to Apply for NTA CUET UG 2026:
Candidates interested in NTA CUET UG 2026 are required to apply online only through the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The application process is completely online. The portal is active from 03.01.2026. Candidates must fill the online application form, upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, Category Certificate, etc.), and pay the application fee before the deadline.
Interested and eligible candidates for this exam are suggested to read all details from the official links:
- Official notification and NTA CUET UG 2026 details: Click here
- Online application link: Apply Here
- NTA Official Website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
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FAQs – NTA CUET UG 2026
- What is the name of the exam?
Ans: This is the NTA CUET UG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate). - What are the exam dates?
Ans: The exam is scheduled to be held from 11.05.2026 to 31.05.2026. - Who can apply for this test?
Ans: Candidates who have passed Class 12 or are appearing in 2026 can apply. - How to apply for the exam?
Ans: Eligible candidates must apply online through the official website cuet.nta.nic.in. - When is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 30.01.2026.