CUET UG Application Form 2026
CUET Application Form 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the CUET 2026 registration on January 3, 2026. Candidates fulfilling the CUET eligibility criteria 2026 can fill out the application form by entering the necessary details in the registration form through the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
The CUET UG registration window will remain open till January 30, 2026. NTA may extend the deadline to apply for the CUET 2026 exam if there is a demand for more applications. CUET Application Form 2026 link is now available at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET application fee is INR 1000 for general candidates. The registration fee for the CUET exam 2026 may vary depending upon the number of subjects chosen by candidates.
While filling out the CUET application form, candidates must fill out their personal and educational details. They also must upload scanned copies of required documents such as passing certificate, passport-size photograph, signature, and valid photo identity card. It must be noted that if candidates fill out any wrong information, their candidature will be rejected.
Aspirants who are preparing for the CUET UG 2026 exam can check the table below containing important dates.
| Aspects |
Dates |
| CUET Application Date 2026 |
January 3, 2026 |
| CUET Application Closing Date 2026 |
January 30, 2026 |
| CUET Application Correction Window 2026 |
February 2 to 4, 2026 |
| CUET Admit Date 2026 |
To be Announced |
| CUET Exam Date 2026 |
May 11 to 31, 2026 |
CUET Application Fee 2026
Candidates can check the CUET UG Application Form 2026 in the table below:
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CUET UG Application Fee (Category-wise)
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| Number of Subjects |
General |
OBC/EWS |
SC/ST/PwD |
Centres Outside India |
| Up to 3 Subjects |
INR 1000 |
INR 900 |
INR 800 |
INR 4500 |
| Each Additional Subject |
INR 400 (Each) |
INR 375 (Each) |
INR 350 (Each) |
INR 1800 (Each) |
The last step of CUET registration 2026 is payment of fees. The complete procedure as given by NTA in official CUET notification 2026 is given below:
- Students must check the validity of the Debit Card/Credit Card and keep it ready with themselves while they login to the website for submitting the CUET application form.
- Candidates must choose either of the payment options and enter the correct details as required in the payment box.
- Candidates are advised to check the balance in their account before proceeding to the payment option.
- After submitting the payment amount, do not forget to download the Confirmation Page.
- In case the fee payment status is not Okay or confirmation page not generated, then applicant must connect to NTA officials on their helpline number.
- NTA Helpdesk Contact details - Email: cuet-ug@nta.ac.in Phone No.: 011-40759000
CUET Registration 2026: Information Required for Raising Fee-related Grievances
Information to be provided by the Candidate while raising any payment-related query/grievance through QRS/email/Helplines:
- Name of the Bank and /or Payment Gateway.
- Date and time of the transaction
- Transaction Number
- Bank Reference Number
- Proof of transaction
- Screenshot from the payment portal (in case of payment failure).
Candidates belonging to certain categories can fill out the CUET UG application form 2026 to get admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. However, students must note that in case of Central Universities, the reservation policy of the respective university will be applicable.
For GEN-EWS Category
Candidates must have a GEN-EWS Certificate if they belong to this category. While filling out the CUET application form 2026, the certificate must be uploaded by candidates. Also, the certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.
For OBC-NCL Category
Candidates must have an OBC-NCL Certificate if they belong to this category. The certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2024. It is mandatory to upload a scanned copy of the OBC-NCL certificate while filling out the CUET application form 2026.
For SC/ST Category
Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Certificate issued to candidates belonging to this category must be uploaded to successfully complete the CUET application form 2026.
Eligible candidates who are preparing for the CUET 2026 exam must know the steps to fill out the application form. Interested candidates can check the detailed steps to register for the exam:
Registration
Registration on the official website is the first step in completing the application form. To register, candidates must go to the CUET's official website. They might see a tab marked "New Registration" on the home page. Click on it and enter the following information below:
- Name of the Candidate
- Name of Father
- Name of Mother
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Permanent Address
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
After filling out the aforementioned information, applicants must create a password. It should be remembered that the password needs to be at least 8 characters long. After choosing a password, candidates must choose a security question. In the event that they forget their password, this will enable them to recover it. Candidate registration for the exam will be successful following the OTP verification process.
Fill Out the CUET Application Form
Candidates can access the application form after completing the registration procedure by logging in with their assigned credentials. The application form must include the following information:
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Particulars
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Details
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Personal Details
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- Name
- Gender
- Nationality
- Date of Birth
- Family Details
- Domicile state
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Permanent & Present Address
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- Full Address
- District
- Pin Code
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Education Details
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Education Details must be filled for both 10th & 12th separately. Following information must be given by candidates:
- Passing Year
- Obtained marks
- Maximum marks
- Board Name
- School name
- Roll number
- Percentage/CGPA
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University Selection
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Candidates must choose universities they wish to apply for
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Program Selection
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Candidates must choose the program they wish to take admission
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Subject Selection
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- Language from Section IA
- Domain-Specific Subject 1
- Domain-Specific Subject 2
- Additional Language from Section IA + Section IB
- Domain-Specific Subject 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Medium of the Paper
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Candidates will have the option to choose from 13 languages
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Examination Center
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Candidates can fill out a maximum of 4 examination centres as per their preference.
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Upload Required Documents
Candidates must provide scanned copies of all needed documents after filling out all essential fields. The supporting documentation must match the format specified in the application form. The following table lists the documents that candidates must upload:
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Documents
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Size & Format
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Candidates’ photo
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10 kb to 200 kb (jpg, jpeg)
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Candidates’ signature
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4 kb to 30 kb (jpg, jpeg)
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Caste certificate/Ex-serviceman certificate/BPL certificate/PWbD certificate/Kashmiri migrant certificate
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50 kb to 300 kb (PDF)
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| Page Section |
Field |
Remarks |
| Registration - Personal Details |
Candidate's Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Guardian's Name |
Guardian's Name mandatory if Father's & Mother's Name are blank. |
| Candidate's Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality |
Date of Birth, Gender, and Nationality selected from dropdown. |
| Citizen of Country, Identity Type, Valid ID Number |
"Citizen of Country" visible if Nationality is Foreign (other than OCI). |
| Present Address |
Address, Sub Locality, Country, State/UT, District, Pincode, Email, Mobile |
District based on State selection; alternate contact optional. |
| Permanent Address |
Address, Sub Locality, Country, State/UT, District, Pincode |
Similar to Present Address fields. |
| Choose Password |
Password, Confirm Password, Security Question, Security Answer, Security Pin |
Password: min 8 characters (e.g., Test@123). Security Pin displayed on-screen. |
| Application Form - Personal Details |
Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Citizen of Country, Category, PwBD |
PwBD options visible based on selection. |
| Type of Disability, Benchmark Disability, Scribe Requirement |
Visibility depends on PwBD selections. |
| Family Details |
Parents' Names, Qualifications, Occupations, Guardian's Name, Family Income |
Guardian's Name optional; Twin details visible if applicable. |
| Additional Details |
Domicile State, Diabetic, Residence, Preparation Mode, Medium of Study |
Dropdown options for selections. |
| Address Details |
Present and Permanent Addresses |
Includes Premises, Sub Locality, Locality, Country, State, District, Pincode fields. |
| Other Quota & Category |
Poverty Line, Kashmiri Migrant, Defence Ward, NCC, Sports Quota, University Employee Ward |
Fields visible based on quota selections. |
| Qualification Details |
Class 10th and 12th Details |
Includes Result Status, Passing Year, Board Name, CGPA/Percentage, and School details. |
| Examination Center Details |
Exam Center Preferences |
Based on permanent/contact address state/country. |
| Test Paper/Subject Selection |
Test Papers 1-6, Medium of Test Papers |
Medium selection visible for domain-specific subjects. |
| Document Upload |
Photograph, Signature, PwBD Certificate |
Photo: 80% face, no mask (10-200 kb); Signature (4-30 kb); PwBD Certificate as required. |
After the CUET registration procedure is complete, NTA also offers candidates the chance to edit their application form. However, certain data cannot be edited, meaning it cannot be changed. The table below mentions the details that can be edited and which cannot be edited.
Editable Details
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Candidate Name
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Mother name
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Father name
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Photograph
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Signature
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Date of Birth
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Gender
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Category
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Class 10th information
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Class 12th information
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Examination centre city
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Medium of question paper
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Subject
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University/program selection
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Non-Editable Details
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Permanent address
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Email address
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Correspondence address
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Mobile Number
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- Candidates can apply for the CUET UG exam only through online mode.
- CUET Registration 2026 should be done only through official website - cuet.nta.nic.in
- Candidates must submit only one application. Under no circumstances, applicant will be allowed to fulfill multiple CUET application forms
- Candidates must follow all the do's and don'ts given in the information bulletin for CUET exam released by NTA.
- Candidates must make sure that the email address or mobile number provided by them during CUET registration must be valid as all communications through NTA will be sent to the details provided by aspirants.
In case, candidate faces difficulty in applying for CUET (UG) – 2025, he/she may contact 011- 40759000 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. The candidates are also advised to visit the NTA website(s) https://nta.ac.in and https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ regularly for the latest updates regarding the exam.
CUET Registration 2026: Choice of Cities
While filling out the CUET application form 2026, candidates have the option to select a maximum of four cities of their choice. As per the NTA guidelines, efforts will be made to allot the CUET exam city to candidates based on the choices filled out by them. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted. It must also be noted that the choice of centre cities in the CUET exam will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only.
In case there are very few candidates from any particular city, NTA has the right to merge one, two or more cities. Also, the decision regarding the city allotment by the National Testing Agency is final and is not subject to change against any request whatsoever. According to the official CUET notification, it is recommended that "For convenience, the candidates may select their own city or neighbouring cities in their State of Residence only and not far away cities in other States. NTA will not be responsible for any inconvenience due to the incorrect selection of cities by the candidates."
Candidates can download the CUET exam list of examination cities from the PDF link given below:
