The National Testing Agency (NTA) will initiate CUET registration in the first week of February 2026 on the official NTA CUET UG website. Candidates have to apply online either through exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ or cuetug.ntaonline.in. The CUET exam date is expected to be released soon.
Before applying, candidates must satisfy the CUET eligibility for 2025-26. Applicants should ensure they go through the CUET mapping criteria when filling out the CUET application form. As for now, candidates can opt for up to five CUET subjects only.
Earlier, UGC informed CUET exam 2025 modification for deletion of CUET UG subjects, change of mode of examination, uniformity in duration and no. of questions in subjects etc. The number of subjects offered through the CUET exam has been slashed down to 37 (13 languages, 23 CUET domain subjects, and general test) from 63.
Other eliminated subjects are 20 foreign languages and six domain courses (Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, Engineering Graphics).
Let’s check more about the CUET exam dates, notifications, and other key information in this post.
Important CUET Exam Date 2026
CUET aspirants must keep a note of the important dates and events relating to the CUET exam registration and other information.
| Particulars | Details |
| CUET application form publication | February 2026 |
| Last date to submit CUET application form | March 2026 |
| CUET application correction window | April 2026 |
| Publication of CUET city intimation slip | April 2026 |
| Publication of CUET admit card | May 2026 |
| CUET exam date | May 2026 |
| Publication of CUET provisional answer key | May 2026 |
| Publication of CUET final answer key | May 2026 |
| Publication of CUET result | June 2026 |
CUET Exam Registration Process Explained
The CUET application form is likely to be available in February by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Students can access the form online on the official website cuet.samarth.ac.in. To process for the CUET 2025 application form, candidates must follow these steps:
- Registration: Register on cuet.samarth.ac.in and enter all the required information while completing the registration form.
- Login Credentials: After registration, the candidates will get the ID and Password on the email id and mobile number which has been registered at the time of registration process.
- Login: You must then use the CUET login ID to again get the application form.
- Document Upload: Upload photograph and signature in the format as specified by the bank .
- Fee Payment: Complete the application process for CUET 2025 by depositing your application fee through the payment gateway.
- Save and Print: After filling up the application form, it is prudent to keep a copy for future use. You can take out a print of that.
Also Read – CUET Application Form 2025
When filling out the CUET exam registration form 2025, here are the documents you need to keep in mind:
| List of Documents | Size | Format |
| Scanned photograph | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask) |
| Scanned signature | 4 kb to 30 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Scanned copy of category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)* | 50 kb to 300 kb | |
| Scanned copy of PwBD certificate* | 50 kb to 300 kb |
CUET Correction Window
National Testing Agency will open the CUET correction window shortly after CUET registration is completed. Those students who have registered as well as submitted the CUET online form fee of the application form will be capable of editing the details. Students will be able to make changes to the subject choice, the universities, their qualifications, etc once the correction window is open. The NTA will keep open the CUET correction window for a period of 2 days only. Hence, students must keep a note of the correction window CUET exam date.
Also Read this – CUET Commerce Syllabus 2025
Breakdown of CUET Exam Fees
The final stage in the CUET registration is the application of fee which depends on the number of subjects a candidate wishes to appear for. These fees may be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, unified payment interface or through net banking. One has to note that the CUET 2025 registration is not complete until the CUET exam fees have been paid.
Below is the table showing the CUET application fees for 2025:
| Category | Up to three subjects | For each additional subject |
| General UR | INR 1000 | INR 400 each |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 900 | INR 375 each |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 800 | INR 350 Each |
| Centres outside India | INR 4500 | INR 1800 Each |
CUET Exam Pattern
The CUET exam date will be released soon. However, the exam pattern is already available for students to refer and start the CUET exam preparation. As a part of the CUET Notification 2025, there are some changes in the exam pattern. Hence, below is the revised exam pattern that every aspirant should go through:
| CUET Exam Pattern 2025 | |
| CUET UG 2025 Exam Pattern | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Number of Subjects | 37 subjects (13 languages, 23 domain subjects, and 1 general test) |
| Maximum Subjects to Choose | Up to 5 subjects |
| Duration of Each Exam | 60 minutes for all subjects |
| Question Format | All questions are compulsory |
| Scoring System | +5 marks for correct answers, -1 mark for incorrect answers, no penalty for unanswered questions |
| Eligibility Criteria | Candidates can choose any subject, regardless of Class 12 curriculum |
| Number of Domain Subjects | 23 domain-specific subjects |
| Number of Languages Offered | 13 languages |
| General Test | Included as one of the subject options |
CUET 2025 Syllabus
As per the CUET notification, here is the revised syllabus. Students must also take a note of the CUET exam syllabus while also checking for the CUET exam date 2025:
| Section | CUET Syllabus or Question Types |
| I: Language | Reading Comprehension – based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary |
| II: Domain Subject | Class 12 Board Exam Syllabus of the 23 CUET domain Subjects: Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Art Education Sculpture, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics/Business Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition- Practices in India, Mass Media/Mass Communication, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, and Sociology |
| III: General Test | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Frequently Asked Questions on CUET
Que 1. When will CUET registration start?
Ans. The registration for CUET will commence from the first week of February 2026. The applicants will need to fill their application through the web portal exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ or cuetug.ntaonline.in.
Que 2. What are the key changes in CUET?
Ans. In CUET certain changes are made such as decrease in number of subjects (63 to 37), erasing of Foreign languages and certain Domain subjects, uniformity in exam hours and questions.
Que 3. How many subjects can I choose for CUET?
Ans. It is important to note that a candidate can take subjects of his or her choice up to five in total: language, domain-specific subjects, the general test.
Que 4. What is the CUET exam pattern?
Ans. The exam will be a computer based test (CBT) consisting of multiple choice questions. The full marks for each correct answer are + 5 and – 1 for each wrong answer.
Que 5. What is the CUET application fee?
Ans. The application fee depends upon the number of subjects of study and on the category the candidate falls under. It is INR 1000 for the candidates belonging to general category up to three subjects and INR 400 for each additional subject more than three. The fees are different for OBC, SC/ST and PwBD categories and for those students who come from international centers.
Conclusion
CUET is one of the essential examinations for the students who want to take admission in various universities in India. Due to the changes in the CUET exam pattern, the candidates need to check their qualifications and curriculum.
According to the CUET exam schedule, the registration process will begin in February 2026, along with the application correction window, followed by the CUET admit card release, and the CUET exam in May 2026. Any aspiring student should therefore make sure he or she follows the important dates regarding the CUET as well as submitting the necessary documents. To do well in CUET 2026, it will be important to prepare well, understand the changes in exam pattern and to submit the applications on time. Stay informed and plan wisely!