CUET UG 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule To Be Released Soon At cuet.nta.nic.in

31 March, 2026

sandhya raghavan

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be releasing the subject-wise schedule for CUET UG 2026 soon on its official website. Once the CUET UG schedule is out, candidates can check the detailed timetable for every subject in a PDF format.

The datasheet will contain important details for CUET UG students such as subject names, exam dates, slot timings, reporting time. The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted over several days and sessions since a large number of students will attend it.

The CUET UG 2026 exam dates are likely between May 11 and May 31, 2026. It will be conducted in a computer-based mode across multiple shifts.

According to news reports, the subject-wise schedule is likely to be released in April 2026 third week.

To access the schedule once released, candidates need to visit the official CUET website, open the schedule link, and download the PDF to view their subject-wise exam details.

Also Read: CUET Preparation: How to Prepare for CUET Exam (Tips, Tricks & Strategy)

What is CUET UG 2026?

The full form of CUET UG is Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate programmes. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA. It helps assess students for admissions to UG courses in Central Universities and participating institutions like State, Deemed and Private universities in India.

Aspect	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT) only
Exam Dates	11–31 May 2026 (tentative, multiple days/shifts)
Notification	Released on 3 January 2026
Application Window	3 Jan – 4 Feb 2026 (extended; reopened 23–26 Feb 2026)
Fee Payment Deadline	7 February 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window	9–11 February 2026
Admit Card	Second week of May 2026 (via cuet.nta.nic.in)
Result	Expected June 2026
Registration Status	Concluded (no new applications accepted)

Why is CUET Important?

The CUET was introduced in its new form by the NTA, in partnership with the UGC, announced earlier, but implemented for UG admissions in 2022, CUET has quickly become the most preferred entrance exam for Indian students seeking admission to the top central and private universities.

CUET has helped overhaul the entire admissions process for UG and PG admission to central, state, and private universities. Here are some of the reasons why CUET is considered so crucial by academic experts:

What is the Eligibility Criteria for CUET UG 2026?

To be eligible for CUET UG 2026, students need to have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 45%. There is no age limit for CUET UG 2026 by the NTA; however, the universities themselves may have their own criteria.

Only Indian nationals–including NRIs, OCIs, PIOs–are allowed to apply for CUET UG 2026. Students can choose any subject they want, regardless of their stream.

Parameter	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board (minimum 45%; 40–45% for SC/ST/OBC)
Age Limit	No age limit by NTA (universities may have their own criteria)
Nationality	Indian nationals; NRIs, OCIs, PIOs also eligible
Subject Flexibility	Can choose any subject regardless of Class 12 stream (UGC 2026 rule)

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern (Revised)

CUET UG has 3 sections. Students can choose up tp 5-6 subjects total:

Section	Subjects	Questions	Duration	Marking
Section IA	13 Languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, etc.)	50 (40 to attempt)	60 min	+5 for correct, –1 for wrong
Section IB	20 Additional Languages (optional)	50 (40 to attempt)	60 min	Same as above
Section II	23 Domain-Specific Subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, History, Economics, Accountancy, etc.)	50 (40 to attempt)	60 min	Same as above
Section III	General Test (GK, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning)	50 (40 to attempt)	60 min	Same as above

All questions in CUET UG 2026 are multiple choice.
There are no optional questions in 2026 (uniform pattern).
Subjects like Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Legal Studies, Performing Arts, have been dropped.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CUET UG exam for?

The CUET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admissions to UG courses at central, state, deemed and private universities in India.

Is CUET UG 2026 exam date released?

The CUET UG 2026 exam date has not been released yet but it’s expected to be conducted between May 11 and May 31.

Is CUET difficult than NEET?

CUET is not more difficult than NEET, which requires deep knowledge of the sciences–Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NEET is also highly competitive than CUET, which focuses on NCERT-based knowledge.

What is the good rank in CUET?

According to the previous years’ analysis, CUET cut-off scores above 700 are considered excellent. Students who receive marks above 600 may be eligible for admission to top colleges such as JNU, DU, and BHU, etc. As for the CUET, a score between 300 and 400 is considered to be an average result.

How is the CUET examination conducted?

The tests will be offered in 13 languages comprising English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

What is the age limit to apply for CUET?

There is no age limit for the applicants of CUET.