CUET UG Registration 2026: Dates, Application Process, Fees, Correction Window, Eligibility Criteria

CUET UG 2026 registration window reopened on 25 February by the National Testing Agency (NTA). As an aspiring candidate, you can download the application form from the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. The last date of form submission is 26 February, 2026.

Around 280 universities will admit students through the CUET UG 2026 exam. Appearing for CUET UG 2026 is mandatory for admission to undergraduate programmes in all Central and participating universities. For details on the application process, syllabus, exam pattern, and other information, read the full article.

CUET UG Registration 2026 - Important Dates

The following date table presents some of the important dates for CUET UG 2026 Registration:

Event	Date
Registration Window (Reopened)	25 February to 26 February, 2026
Registration Start Date	3 January, 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 January, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline	31 January, 2026
Exam Dates	Tentatively between 11 May and 31 May, 2026

You can stay updated by following our CUET UG Date page.

CUET UG 2026 - Notification

You must also note that NTA has issued an advisory with instructions for updating Aadhaar details and relevant other certificates, such as Disability, UDID, and Category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL), on the official website.

It is important to read in detail about the rules and regulations before you proceed to apply for the CUET 2026 exam.

You can download the official notification PDF from the following section.

CUET UG 2026 Notification	Download PDF

For more details, you can follow our page CUET UG Eligibility 2026.

CUET Registration 2026 - Application Process

You need to register yourself as a prospective candidate at the CUET UG portal before you fill up the application form for the CUET 2026 exam. Check the steps as follows:

Visit the Official CUET UG Portal at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Complete the New Registration by providing your mobile number and email ID to generate login credentials.
Fill out the Application Form with personal details, academic qualifications, and preferred exam cities.
Upload Documents: Scanned photograph (80% face visible), signature, and category certificates (if applicable).
Pay Exam Fee through online modes (Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card).
Download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference.

If you need to know the details about the official notification

CUET Registration 2026 - Fees

Candidates must pay the CUET UG exam fee at the final step of online registration. The fee is paid after filling the form and before final submission. Fee payment is mandatory to complete registration and receive the confirmation page. You can pay the fee for CUET 2026 till January 31, 2026, a day after the application form submission closes.

Check the exam fees as summarised in the following table:

Category	Up to 03 Subjects	For Each Additional Subject
General (UR)	INR 1000/-	INR 400/- (each)
OBC (NCL)/ EWS*	INR 900/-	INR 375/- (each)
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/ Third Gender	INR 800/-	INR 350/- (each)
Centres Outside India	INR 4500/-	INR 1800/- (each)

Payment can be made through

Net Banking
Credit/Debit Card
UPI

CUET Registration 2026 - Correction Window

NTA will provide a correction window for CUET UG 2026 from February 2 to February 4, 2026. You can log in to the official website to edit the details in your application form, permitted as per the rule. Since only limited fields can be edited, applicants should make changes carefully. No further corrections will be allowed after the deadline.

CUET Registration 2026 - Documents Required

You need to upload scanned copies of essential documents while filling the form. These documents must be in the prescribed format and size as mentioned by NTA.

Check the important documents that include:

Recent passport-size photograph (in JPG/JPEG format, with size of 10 kb to 200 kb).
Signature (10 kb to 50 kb in JPG/JPEG format).
Class 10 and Class 12 details
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwD/Disability or UDID certificate (if applicable)

CUET Registration 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board are eligible to apply for CUET UG 2026. There is no age limit for appearing in the exam, but applicants must meet the specific eligibility conditions set by the participating universities for their chosen courses.

Check some key Points on CUET UG eligibility criteria:

Candidates must have completed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent.
There is no age restriction for CUET UG 2026.
Course-wise eligibility criteria may vary across universities.
Admission is subject to meeting the requirements of the respective university.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Candidates can register for CUET UG 2026 through the official NTA website by completing the online application form. The process includes registration, filling personal and academic details, selecting subjects and exam cities, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. After successful payment, candidates must download the confirmation page. Registration is considered complete only after fee payment.

Ans: There is no age limit for appearing in the CUET UG 2026 exam. However, candidates must fulfil the age and eligibility conditions specified by the respective universities. Each participating university may have its own criteria for undergraduate admissions. Therefore, candidates should carefully check university-specific requirements.

Ans: Yes, NTA provides a correction window for CUET UG 2026 after the application process ends. During this period, candidates can edit selected details in their application form. However, not all fields may be editable. It is advised to review the form carefully before final submission to avoid errors.

Ans: The application fee varies by category and the number of subjects selected. Candidates can pay the fee online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.

Key points to remember:

Fee payment is mandatory to complete registration
A confirmation page is generated only after successful payment
The fee payment deadline is usually after the last date to submit the form

Ans: Yes, a single CUET UG 2026 application allows candidates to apply to multiple participating universities. Candidates must select relevant subjects based on the course requirements of different universities. However, admission counselling and seat allotment are conducted separately by each university. Candidates need to register individually on university admission portals after results are declared.

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