CUET UG 2026 Application Guide

Your Roadmap to the CUET UG Application

A simple breakdown of the steps and documents required for your successful CUET UG 2026 registration for admission to Central Universities.

REGISTRATION STATUS: NOT YET OPEN

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet activated the registration portal for CUET UG 2026.

Link Will Be Here When Live

Action Required: Keep checking the official NTA website and CUET portal (`cuet.samarth.ac.in`) for updates.

Video Guide: CUET Form Filling Steps

Reference a previous year's tutorial to understand the subject selection and university preference process for the CUET application.

How to fill CUET Application Form (Reference Video)

Application Fee (Approx.)

*Fee is based on the number of subject slots selected (approx. 3 subjects).

  • General (Up to 3 Subjects) ₹1000
  • OBC-NCL / EWS (Up to 3 Subjects) ₹900
  • SC / ST / PwD / Transgender (Up to 3 Subjects) ₹800

1. Eligibility Checklist

Age Criteria

  • There is no age limit for candidates appearing in CUET UG.
  • However, candidates must satisfy the age criteria (if any) of the specific University/Institution they are applying to.

Academic Qualification

  • Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination.
  • Candidates appearing in the 2026 qualifying examination are also eligible.
  • There is no limit on the number of attempts a candidate can take.

Marks & Subject Mapping

  • The Minimum Marks required are determined by the respective university. CUET sets no universal minimum marks.
  • You MUST appear in the same subject in CUET that you studied at the Class 12 level (as per the university's program-specific requirements).

2. Essential Certificates & Upload Specs

Ensure these documents meet the specifications for upload on the CUET Samarth portal.

Item Format Size Range Notes
Passport Size Photograph JPG/JPEG 10 KB - 200 KB 80% face visible, white background.
Candidate Signature JPG/JPEG 4 KB - 30 KB Black ink on white paper, clearly scanned.
Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) PDF/JPG 50 KB - 300 KB Must be in the prescribed NTA format.
PwD Certificate PDF/JPG 50 KB - 300 KB If applicable, issued by relevant authority.

3. The 3-Stage CUET Application Process

1

Online Registration

Sign up using your basic details (Name, DOB, Mobile/Email). This generates your unique Application Number, which is required for all future steps. Use a secure password.

2

Fill Form, University/Subject Selection, & Upload

Fill in detailed personal and academic information. Crucially, select the Universities and the specific subject combinations/Domain Papers you wish to appear for, based on your desired course eligibility. Upload Photograph and Signature.

3

Fee Payment & Confirmation Page

The fee is calculated based on the number of subjects you selected. Pay the fee online. After successful payment, download and print the Confirmation Page, which signifies the final completion of your application.