CUET (UG) 2026 Exam Guide | Eligibility, Pattern, Subjects, Universities & Free Resources
Complete CUET (UG) 2026 guide. Check eligibility, exam pattern, 60+ domain subjects, 250+ participating universities (DU, BHU, JNU). Free syllabus PDF, previous year papers, notes & mock tests.
CUET (UG) 2026 Exam Guide
Complete guide for CUET (UG) 2026. Check eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, participating universities, subject-wise notes, previous year papers, and free mock tests. Gateway to 250+ universities including DU, BHU, JNU, AMU.
CUET (UG) 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 from any recognized board
- No minimum percentage for CUET (varies by university)
- Gap year students are eligible
- NIOS/Open school students can apply
Age & Other Criteria
- No age limit for CUET (UG)
- Individual universities may have age criteria
- Subject combination must match university requirements
- Indian & foreign nationals eligible
CUET (UG) 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Subjects/Topics | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA | 13 Languages (Reading Comprehension based) | 50 | 45 Min |
| Section IB | 20 Languages (Optional - for specific universities) | 50 | 45 Min |
| Section II | 27 Domain Subjects (Choose up to 6) | 50 | 45 Min each |
| Section III | General Test (GK, Reasoning, Numerical Ability) | 60 | 60 Min |
📌 Marking Scheme:
+5 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect answer. No deduction for unattempted questions. All questions are MCQ type.
CUET (UG) Domain Subjects
Humanities / Arts
Commerce
Science (PCM/B)
Language Subjects
General Test
Participating Universities (250+)
🏛️ Central Universities
- University of Delhi (DU)
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- University of Allahabad
- Visva-Bharati University
🏛️ Other Top Universities
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
- Central University of Punjab
- All State Universities accepting CUET
- Deemed & Private Universities
- Government Colleges (State-wise)
CUET (UG) Free Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
CUET (UG) is the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate admissions, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is mandatory for admission to all Central Universities and many State/Private/Deemed universities across India.
You can choose a maximum of 6 subjects including languages (Section IA/IB), domain subjects (Section II), and General Test (Section III). Choose subjects based on your desired university's requirements.
Yes, NTA provides a correction window after the application process. You can modify your subjects, personal details, and exam center preferences during this period by paying a nominal correction fee.
Comments (0)
Have a question? Leave a reply
No comments yet. Have a doubt? Ask below!