The Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate), CUET UG, is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating universities including State, Deemed and Private Universities. CUET UG provides a common entrance platform through which candidates can apply for participating university programmes based on the subjects and eligibility prescribed by the respective university.
| Full Name | Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) |
|---|---|
| Short Name | CUET UG |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate University Entrance |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Admission Level | Undergraduate |
| Languages | Language papers are available as specified in the official CUET UG subject list. |
| Domain Subjects | Candidates can choose domain-specific subjects from the official CUET UG subject list subject to the applicable selection rules. |
| General Aptitude Test | The General Aptitude Test is available as a CUET UG test component for programmes and universities that require it. |
| Official Website | https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Class XII | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class XII or an equivalent qualifying examination as permitted by the concerned university. |
| Recognised Board | The qualifying examination must be recognised according to the applicable university admission rules. |
| University Specific Eligibility | Eligibility differs between universities and programmes. Candidates must check the individual programme requirements before applying. |
| Subject Requirements | Required CUET subjects depend on the course and university. Candidates must select subjects accordingly. |
| Minimum Marks | Minimum Class XII marks, if any, are prescribed by the concerned university and programme. |
| Age Limit | Age and other admission restrictions, where applicable, are governed by the respective university and programme rules. |
| Photograph | Recent photograph in the format prescribed by NTA. |
| Signature | Signature in the format prescribed by NTA. |
| Identity Proof | Valid identity document as specified in the official application instructions. |
| Class X Document | Class X certificate or marksheet may be required for date-of-birth and academic verification. |
| Class XII Document | Class XII marksheet or qualifying examination document is required as applicable. |
| Category Certificate | Valid category certificate should be available where reservation or category benefit is claimed. |
| PwD Certificate | Valid disability certificate is required where applicable. |
| NTA Score | NTA publishes CUET UG scores after the examination and answer-key process. |
| University Merit | Participating universities use CUET UG scores according to their own admission and merit criteria. |
| Counselling | Counselling, registration and seat allocation are handled by the respective participating universities. |
| Course Selection | Candidates should verify that the CUET subjects selected in the NTA form match the requirements of their preferred university programmes. |
The official CUET UG 2027 information bulletin will be released by NTA.
CUET UG 2027 registration start date will be announced by NTA.
The last date for CUET UG 2027 application submission will be announced officially.
The correction facility and schedule will be announced in the official notification.
The examination city intimation schedule will be announced by NTA.
CUET UG 2027 admit card release dates will be announced officially.
The CUET UG 2027 examination schedule will be announced by NTA.
NTA will announce the provisional answer key and challenge schedule for CUET UG 2027.
CUET UG 2027 result and NTA score release date will be announced officially.
Participating universities will announce their admission and counselling schedules after the CUET UG result.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Test | — | — | — |
| Domain-Specific Subjects | — | — | — |
| General Aptitude Test | — | — | — |
| Mode | — | — | — |
| Subject Selection | — | — | — |
| Question Count | — | — | — |
| Duration | — | — | — |
| Marking Scheme | — | — | — |
Read the official NTA CUET UG notification, information bulletin, subject list and university requirements.
Check the eligibility and required CUET subjects for every university and programme you intend to select.
Create an account on the official CUET UG application portal.
Enter personal, contact and identification information accurately.
Enter Class X, Class XII or equivalent academic information.
Select languages, domain subjects and General Aptitude Test according to the requirements of your target programmes.
Select examination city preferences as permitted in the application form.
Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable CUET UG application fee through the official payment facility.
Verify all details and submit the application before the deadline.
Download and retain the confirmation page and payment receipt.
Appear for the selected CUET UG test papers according to the allotted schedule.
After results, follow the admission process of the respective participating university.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| CUET UG 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | TBA |
| University Wise Cutoff | — | — |
| Course Wise Cutoff | — | — |
| Category Wise Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.