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CUET UG
CUET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency. A common test used by participating universities. Each programme chooses its required tests and eligibility. It is used for admission to participating-university BA, B.Com, B.Sc and other undergraduate programmes. Format: a computer-based test; 60 minutes. This page lists 2 eligibility rules, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
National Testing Agency / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
A common test used by participating universities. Each programme chooses its required tests and eligibility.
- Participating-university BA, B.Com, B.Sc and other undergraduate programmes
Requirements to check
Class 12 passed or appearing candidates can take CUET UG. The test has no age limit, but university age, subject and marks rules still apply.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
In 2026 you may choose up to 5 tests. Match these to the course’s required combination before registering; taking a test does not establish admission eligibility.
Official source checked / 2026-10-02
Exam format
Computer-based test / 60 minutes
- Each selected language, domain or general aptitude test
50 questions / 250 marks
Each test: correct +5, incorrect -1, unanswered 0.
Format note: 60 minutes for each test, not for all selected tests together. Domain papers and language papers have different syllabi.
The full guide on one page
The main facts from the tool above, written out so you can read them in one go.
What is CUET UG used for?
A common test used by participating universities. Each programme chooses its required tests and eligibility.
- Participating-university BA, B.Com, B.Sc and other undergraduate programmes
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency
- Course areas
- University degrees, Pharmacy, Nursing, Agriculture and related sciences, Integrated management
Who can take CUET UG?
Class 12 passed or appearing candidates can take CUET UG. The test has no age limit, but university age, subject and marks rules still apply.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
In 2026 you may choose up to 5 tests. Match these to the course’s required combination before registering; taking a test does not establish admission eligibility.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the CUET UG exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Duration
- 60 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Each selected language, domain or general aptitude test | 50 | 250 |
Marking: Each test: correct +5, incorrect -1, unanswered 0.
Format note: 60 minutes for each test, not for all selected tests together. Domain papers and language papers have different syllabi.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the CUET UG syllabus?
Language
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary
- Literary aptitude
General aptitude
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Numerical ability and quantitative reasoning
- Logical and analytical reasoning
- General mental ability
Chosen domain subject
- Use the official paper-code syllabus for the domain required by your chosen programme
When are the CUET UG dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next cycle | Last cycle (2026): examination window in May and June. Verify the next cycle and the university’s separate admission calendar. | Needs verification, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: National Testing Agency |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to CUET UG?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Accountant
Keep financial records traceable and help an organisation understand its transactions.
- Agricultural Scientist
Study farming questions through careful experiments, evidence and field context.
- AI and machine learning engineer
Build and test computer systems that learn patterns from data, and check where they make mistakes.
- Cybersecurity analyst
Protect an organisation's computers, accounts and data by watching for threats, investigating incidents with permission and reducing risk.
- Data Analyst
Turn recorded data into a checked explanation for a decision.
- Digital Marketer
Connect an audience with a useful, truthful message and measure the response responsibly.
- Environmental scientist
Study air, water, soil and ecosystems using field and laboratory evidence to understand environmental change and its effects.
- Financial analyst
Use financial data, assumptions and models to help organisations understand costs, risks and options, without promising returns.
- Historian
Investigate the past through sources, context and carefully argued interpretations.
- Human resources professional
Help an organisation hire, support and develop people through fair processes and careful handling of personal records.
- Journalist
Find public-interest information, verify it and explain what is known.
- Operations professional
Make an organisation's everyday work run smoothly by mapping how tasks flow, finding delays and improving processes with the people who do the work.
- Psychologist
Study behaviour and mental processes through ethical methods and role-specific training.
- Social worker
Help individuals, families and communities reach support and services, working with people's own choices and rights.
- Software Engineer
Turn a user’s need into reliable software, then test and maintain it.
Where can I find official CUET UG papers?
- All subject final answer keys, 2026: Answer key, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- CUET UG 2026 information bulletin, National Testing Agency, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.