The Common Gate
CUET (UG) / THE COMMON UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
One examination. Hundreds of programmes. A changing constellation of universities.
A common examination layer connecting Class XII students with undergraduate programmes at participating universities across India.
A common examination layer connecting Class XII students with undergraduate programmes at participating universities across India.
THE EXAMINATION IS COMMON.
THE ADMISSION IS NOT.
THE ADMISSION IS NOT.
What exactly is CUET UG?
Who conducts CUET?
Who can apply?
Which universities use it?
Which courses use it?
Is CUET compulsory for every university?
Does clearing CUET guarantee admission?
NO. The programme and university ultimately determine their own eligibility and admission requirements. NTA advises candidates to check the respective university website.
The Scale of the Gate
CUET UG 2026 CYCLE DATA
15,68,867
Unique Registrants
Official NTA count for the 2026 examination cycle.
37
Subjects Available
13 Languages, 23 Domains, 1 General Test.
868
Exam Centres in India
Plus 15 international examination centres.
The 37 Keys
CANDIDATES MAY SELECT UP TO 5 SUBJECTS
Languages (13)
English
Hindi
Assamese
Bengali
Gujarati
Kannada
Malayalam
Marathi
Odia
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Domain Subjects (23)
Accountancy
Agriculture
Anthropology
Biology / Biotech
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science / IP
Economics
Engineering Graphics
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
Geography
History
Home Science
Knowledge Tradition
Legal Studies
Mass Media
Mathematics
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sanskrit
Sociology
Teaching Aptitude
General (1)
General Test
Which subjects should I choose?
Students don't search for 37 subjects. They search for course requirements.
CUET subjects for B.Com?
CUET subjects for B.Sc Physics?
CUET subjects for BA English?
CUET General Test for which courses?
Can I choose subjects different from Class 12?
Where does the Common Gate open?
THE PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITY CONSTELLATION
CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES
Delhi Univ · JNU · BHU · UoH
Pondicherry University
Visva-Bharati
Central Universities (State-wise)
STATE UNIVERSITIES
Participating State Institutions
A distinct ecosystem adopting CUET for selected programmes.
DEEMED / PRIVATE
Independent Adopters
Private universities incorporating CUET scores into their merit frameworks.
Participating in CUET does not mean every programme of that institution is available through the same route.
What can you actually study?
THE PROGRAMME VAULT
Arts & Humanities
BA History · Pol Sci · SociologyBA Psychology · EnglishLanguages · Literature
Sciences
BSc Physics · Chemistry · MathsBSc Biology · Life SciencesBSc Computer Science
Commerce & Mgmt
BCom · BCom (Hons.)BBAParticipating Management
Interdisciplinary
Journalism · Mass CommData Science · Public PolicyEnvironmental Studies
Your stream is a starting point, not a destination.
PCM / PCB
What can PCM students study through CUET?
COMMERCE
Can Commerce students study Psychology?
HUMANITIES
Can Arts students study management?
The Application has Several Languages
UNIVERSITY offers
→
PROGRAMME requires
→
ELIGIBILITY determines
→
SUBJECT COMBINATION
Who can apply?
Class 12 Status Passed candidates or appearing candidates.
Age Limit NTA specifies no age limit for appearing in CUET (UG).
University Prerequisites
CUET examination eligibility is not the same as programme admission eligibility. Universities impose specific age, mark, and subject requirements.
Inside the Common Gate
Application Form
Subject Selection
Correction Window
Exam Pattern
Marking Scheme
Negative Marking
Computer-Based Test
Language Medium
What does your score actually mean?
A CUET score has meaning only in the context of the programme and university using it. Do not look for universal "good scores".
Raw Performance
Your absolute marks obtained in the test papers.
Normalized Score
Used by NTA across multiple sessions to ensure fairness.
University Merit
How a specific university decides to rank candidates using those scores based on their own formula.
CUET Cutoffs
University
↓
Programme
↓
Category
↓
Round / Cutoff
CUET IS NOT COUNSELLING
NTA examination registration is not the final university admission application.
You may have registered for CUET, taken the test, and received a score. You must still complete university-specific admission and counselling processes (like DU's CSAS).
You may have registered for CUET, taken the test, and received a score. You must still complete university-specific admission and counselling processes (like DU's CSAS).
After The Result
Apply to University
Preference Filling
Seat Allotment
Merit List
Document Verification
Admission
Navigating the Alternatives
CUET vs JEE
General science/tech vs the dedicated engineering admission ecosystem.
CUET vs NEET
University life sciences vs clinical medical degrees (MBBS/BDS).
CUET vs CLAT / IPMAT
General university entry vs elite institutional professional gateways.
Does every university require CUET?
Universities without CUET
Which colleges use Class 12 marks?
Which universities conduct their own exams?
State universities without CUET
Always verify the current programme-level admission notice. Admission policies change.
Where does the Gate lead?
Specialization
Postgraduate Study (CUET PG)
Government Recruitment
Private Sector
Research
Archive Status: CUET (UG) 2026
Cycle Completed
ApplicationRegistration & Correction (Subject Updates)
IntimationCity Slips & Admit Cards
ExaminationConducted May–June 2026
Answer KeyProvisional & Challenge Window
ResultScorecards Available