otherNational Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG

Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

Mode

online

Total Marks

800

Duration

varies by section

Apply Online Official Website

📋About CUET UG

CUET UG is the single-window national entrance test for undergraduate admissions to all 45 Central Universities of India (including DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, JMI), and 250+ participating universities. Replaces individual university entrance tests.

✅Eligibility

Min Age

17+

Qualification: Class 12 pass (or appearing) from any recognized board

No specific minimum marks in Class 12 for eligibility (marks are qualifying only)
Candidates appearing in Class 12 are eligible to apply
No upper age limit for most universities
Domain subjects in CUET must match the intended course

📊Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Section IA — Language (English/Hindi + 1)	40	200	45 min each
Section IB — Additional Languages	40	200	45 min
Section II — Domain Subjects (up to 6)	40	200	45 min each
Section III — General Test	60	300	60 min

Negative Marking: -1 for each wrong answer

Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada

Syllabus

Section IA/IB — Languages

Reading ComprehensionVocabularyGrammarRearranging PartsChoosing the Correct WordSynonyms/AntonymsCloze Passage

Section II — Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

Relations & FunctionsAlgebraCalculusVectors & 3D GeometryProbabilityLinear Programming

Section II — Physics

Electric ChargesCurrent ElectricityMagnetismElectromagnetic InductionOpticsDual Nature of MatterAtoms & NucleiCommunication Systems

Section II — Chemistry

Solid StateSolutionsElectrochemistryChemical Kineticsd & f Block ElementsCoordination CompoundsHaloalkanesBiomolecules

Section III — General Test

General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeneral Mental AbilityNumerical AbilityQuantitative ReasoningLogical & Analytical Reasoning

💡Preparation Tips

1Focus on the 6 domain subjects aligned with your target course — this is the most important part
2NCERT is the primary source for all domain subjects — cover Class 11 & 12 thoroughly
3For Delhi University: General Test score is also critical alongside domain subjects
4Languages section: NCERT English/Hindi textbooks + practice comprehension passages
5Attempt previous CUET papers and NTA practice tests
6Don't over-select subjects — quality over quantity in subject choices

📚Recommended Books

📖

CUET UG Complete Guide

by Arihant Experts

All Sections

📖

NCERT Exemplar Problems

by NCERT

Science Domain

📖

CUET Mock Tests & Previous Year Papers

by Oswaal Books

Practice

❓FAQs

Is CUET mandatory for Delhi University?

Yes, from 2022 onwards CUET UG score is mandatory for admission to all undergraduate programs at Delhi University, replacing the cut-off merit system. CUET score, not Class 12 marks, determines DU admission.

How many subjects can I choose in CUET?

You can choose a maximum of 10 subjects: up to 3 languages, up to 6 domain subjects, and the General Test. However, select only subjects relevant to the courses you're applying for.

Which universities participate in CUET?

All 45 Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, JMI, HCU, EFLU, etc.) plus 260+ State/Private/Deemed universities participate. The list grows each year.

Does CUET score expire?

CUET scores are valid only for the admission cycle of that year. You cannot use a previous year's CUET score for the next year's admissions.

Get notified about CUET UG updates

Important Dates

CUET UG 2026 Notification~Feb 2026

Registration Opens~Mar 2026

Registration Closes~Apr 2026

Admit Card~May 2026

CUET UG 2026 Exam~May–Jun 2026

Result Declaration~Jul 2026

Application Fee

General₹750

OBC₹700

SC/ST₹650

Female₹700

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CUET UG

Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

Mode

online

Total Marks

800

Duration

varies by section

Apply Online Official Website

📋About CUET UG

✅Eligibility

Min Age

17+

Qualification: Class 12 pass (or appearing) from any recognized board

No specific minimum marks in Class 12 for eligibility (marks are qualifying only)
Candidates appearing in Class 12 are eligible to apply
No upper age limit for most universities
Domain subjects in CUET must match the intended course

📊Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Section IA — Language (English/Hindi + 1)	40	200	45 min each
Section IB — Additional Languages	40	200	45 min
Section II — Domain Subjects (up to 6)	40	200	45 min each
Section III — General Test	60	300	60 min

Negative Marking: -1 for each wrong answer

Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada

Syllabus

Section IA/IB — Languages

Reading ComprehensionVocabularyGrammarRearranging PartsChoosing the Correct WordSynonyms/AntonymsCloze Passage

Section II — Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

Relations & FunctionsAlgebraCalculusVectors & 3D GeometryProbabilityLinear Programming

Section II — Physics

Electric ChargesCurrent ElectricityMagnetismElectromagnetic InductionOpticsDual Nature of MatterAtoms & NucleiCommunication Systems

Section II — Chemistry

Solid StateSolutionsElectrochemistryChemical Kineticsd & f Block ElementsCoordination CompoundsHaloalkanesBiomolecules

Section III — General Test

General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeneral Mental AbilityNumerical AbilityQuantitative ReasoningLogical & Analytical Reasoning

💡Preparation Tips

1Focus on the 6 domain subjects aligned with your target course — this is the most important part
2NCERT is the primary source for all domain subjects — cover Class 11 & 12 thoroughly
3For Delhi University: General Test score is also critical alongside domain subjects
4Languages section: NCERT English/Hindi textbooks + practice comprehension passages
5Attempt previous CUET papers and NTA practice tests
6Don't over-select subjects — quality over quantity in subject choices

📚Recommended Books

📖

CUET UG Complete Guide

by Arihant Experts

All Sections

📖

NCERT Exemplar Problems

by NCERT

Science Domain

📖

CUET Mock Tests & Previous Year Papers

by Oswaal Books

Practice

❓FAQs

Is CUET mandatory for Delhi University?

How many subjects can I choose in CUET?

You can choose a maximum of 10 subjects: up to 3 languages, up to 6 domain subjects, and the General Test. However, select only subjects relevant to the courses you're applying for.

Which universities participate in CUET?

All 45 Central Universities (DU, JNU, BHU, AMU, JMI, HCU, EFLU, etc.) plus 260+ State/Private/Deemed universities participate. The list grows each year.

Does CUET score expire?

CUET scores are valid only for the admission cycle of that year. You cannot use a previous year's CUET score for the next year's admissions.

Get notified about CUET UG updates

Important Dates

CUET UG 2026 Notification~Feb 2026

Registration Opens~Mar 2026

Registration Closes~Apr 2026

Admit Card~May 2026

CUET UG 2026 Exam~May–Jun 2026

Result Declaration~Jul 2026

Application Fee

General₹750

OBC₹700

SC/ST₹650

Female₹700

🤖

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📋About CUET UG

✅Eligibility

📊Exam Pattern

Syllabus

💡Preparation Tips

📚Recommended Books

❓FAQs

Important Dates

Application Fee

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✅Eligibility

📊Exam Pattern

Syllabus

💡Preparation Tips

📚Recommended Books

❓FAQs

Important Dates

Application Fee

AI Exam Prep Assistant

Related Exams & Jobs

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