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CUET UG 2026 Registration Reopened โ€” Apply Before February 26 at cuet.nta.nic.in

NTA has reopened CUET UG 2026 registration from February 23 to 26. Last chance to apply for the exam scheduled May 11-31, 2026.

5 min readPublished: 25 Feb 2026TBA
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๐Ÿ“… Important Dates

Registration Reopened23 Feb 2026
Last Date to Apply26 Feb 2026
Exam Start Date11 May 2026
Exam End Date31 May 2026
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What is CUET UG 2026?

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to undergraduate programmes in central and participating universities across India. CUET UG 2026 is scheduled to be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026.

Important Dates

Event Date
Registration Reopened February 23, 2026
Last Date to Apply (Reopened Window) February 26, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Exam Dates May 11โ€“31, 2026
Admit Card To be announced

Registration Reopened โ€” Key Details

The NTA has reopened the CUET UG 2026 application portal following requests from aspirants for a deadline extension. Key points:

  • Application window: February 23 to February 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
  • Fee payment deadline: February 26, 2026
  • No correction facility is available during this reopened window
  • Only new registrations and pending fee payments are accepted
  • This is the final opportunity to apply for CUET UG 2026

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognized board
  • Age Limit: No upper age limit for CUET UG
  • Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO candidates can apply

Application Fee

Category Fee
General โ‚น750
OBC-NCL / EWS โ‚น700
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender โ‚น650
Outside India โ‚น3,800

Fee amounts are indicative based on previous cycle. Verify on the official portal.

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on "Registration" or "Apply Online" link
  3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
  4. Fill in personal, academic, and exam details
  5. Upload photograph and signature as per specifications
  6. Select test paper(s) and preferred exam cities
  7. Pay the application fee online
  8. Download and save the confirmation page

Exam Pattern

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Sections:
    • Section IA: Languages (13 options)
    • Section IB: Languages (20 options)
    • Section II: Domain-specific subjects (27 options)
    • Section III: General Test
  • Duration: 45 minutes per section
  • Questions: 40 MCQs per section (attempt any 35)
  • Marking: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect

Preparation Tips

  1. Focus on NCERT textbooks for domain subjects โ€” they form the core syllabus
  2. Practice previous year CUET papers to understand the pattern
  3. Manage time wisely โ€” 45 minutes per section is tight
  4. For General Test, prepare current affairs, quantitative reasoning, and logical reasoning
  5. Take mock tests regularly on the NTA practice platform

FAQs

Q: Why has NTA reopened the CUET UG 2026 registration?

NTA reopened the portal after aspirants requested an extension of the application deadline.

Q: What is the last date to apply in the reopened window?

February 26, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

Q: Can I edit my already submitted application?

No, the correction facility is not available during the reopened window. Only new registrations and pending fee payments are accepted.

Q: When is the CUET UG 2026 exam?

The exam is scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026.

Q: Is there an age limit for CUET UG?

No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in CUET UG.