The National Testing Agency (NTA) started the CUET UG Registration 2026 on January 03, 2026, on the official NTA CUET website – cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET UG 2026 Exam Date is scheduled to be conducted from May 11 to 31, 2026, tentatively. The CUET UG registration 2026 last date is January 30, 2026, till 11:50 PM. Students who are interested in applying for this national-level examination can register online using their email address or contact number.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is conducted by NTA every year to provide students with a chance to get admission in any of the top central universities or other participating universities (State/Deemed/Private) of India. This year, the CUET UG 2026 Exam is set to be conducted in 13 different mediums across India and abroad. The list of the programmes offered by the central universities and other participating universities has already been published on the website of NTA.
CUET UG Registration 2026: Step-by-step Guide to apply
As per the recent notification of CUET UG registration 2026, the application forms are accessible from January 03 to January 30, 2026, till 11:50 PM. Students can refer to the following steps to easily get registered for the CUET UG 2026.
Step 1: Visit the CUET UG Registration 2026 official website – cuet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: On the homepage, tap on the ‘Registration for CUET(UG)-2026 is LIVE!’ at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Registration for CUET(UG)-2026’ to begin your CUET registration 2026.
Step 4: Read all the important instructions and details on the new registration page.
Step 5: After going through the details carefully, mark the checkbox located at the end of the page and click on the “Click here to proceed”.
Step 6: Enter all the required personal and academic details.
Step 7: Go through all the filled information again carefully before submitting the application form.
Step 8: You will be asked to make a password. Create a password for your CUET UG login.
Step 9: An OTP will be sent to you. Enter the OTP to verify your contact details.
Step 10: After the successful verifications, students can fill in their preferred subjects, exam choices, courses and colleges.
Step 11: Pay the CUET 2026 registration fees.
Step 12: Download and save the registration form as the application number mentioned on the form is used for many further references.
CUET UG Application Form 2026: Registration fees
While the CUET UG registration 2026 is closing on January 30, 2026, the last date for the payment of CUET 2026 registration fees is January 31, 2026, till 11:50 PM. Refer to the table given below to know the fees structure.
| Category | Up to 03 Subjects (In Rs) | For Each Additional Subject (in Rs) |
| General (UR) | 1000 | 400 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 900 | 375 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | 800 | 350 |
| Centres Outside India | 4500 | 1800 |
The CUET 2026 registration fees should be paid in the prescribed payment method.
CUET UG Registration 2026: Eligibility criteria
Go through the following points to know the CUET UG 2026 eligibility criteria before applying.
- Candidates should have completed class 12/ equivalent examination from a recognised board or should at least be appearing in 2026.
- Candidates should have secured a minimum 50% marks in their 12th (for General Category) and 45% marks (for SC/ST Category).
- The candidate applying for the exam should be an Indian/NRI/OCI.
Students are advised to visit the official website of CUET UG Registration 2026 to stay updated about the exam.
