Overview
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) is a national level examination designed to standardize and streamline admissions to undergraduate programs across universities in India. It provides a common platform and equal opportunity for students from all educational boards — including CBSE, ICSE, and NIOS — from both rural and urban backgrounds.
CUET UG 2026: Key Changes Announced by UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced major changes to CUET-UG 2026 to improve efficiency and fairness in the admission process.
- Computer-Based Testing (CBT): The exam will be conducted exclusively in CBT mode for a standardized testing environment.
- Fewer Subjects: The number of subjects has been reduced from 63 to 23, allowing students to focus on their areas of interest.
- Uniform Duration: All papers will have a standardized duration of 60 minutes.
- Flexible Subject Selection: Students can choose subjects they may not have studied in Class 12, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
- General Aptitude Test (GAT): For discontinued subjects, admissions will be based on GAT scores.
Major Recommendations by UGC
- Once a Year: CUET-UG will be held once annually in CBT mode.
- Subject Choices: Students can appear for up to 5 subjects, regardless of their Class 12 subjects.
- Exam Duration: Each subject paper will be 60 minutes.
- Compulsory Questions: All questions are compulsory with negative marking.
- NCERT Syllabus: Questions will be based on the Class 12 NCERT syllabus.
- Languages: The exam will be offered in 13 languages (same as CUET-UG 2024).
- Language Proficiency: Language-specific papers will test proficiency in 13 languages; others assessed via GAT.
- Discontinued Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Teaching Aptitude, Fashion Studies, Tourism, Legal Studies, and Engineering Graphics are discontinued. Admissions for these will be based on GAT.
Important Notes
- The CUET-UG syllabus is based on Class 12 NCERT. Board exam preparation directly aids CUET preparation. View FAQ (Page 5, Point 6)
- The examination will be conducted only in CBT mode.
- Over 283 universities and 13 lakh+ candidates participated in the previous year’s CUET.
- UGC Public Notice: Click here to view
- Feedback on proposed changes: Submit via Google Form
Key Dates — CUET UG 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Window | January 1 – February 4, 2026 |
| Correction Window | February 2 – 4, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | February 7, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | May 11 – May 31, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Last week of June 2026 |
Examination Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Subjects | Up to 5 (domain subjects + 1 language + GAT) |
| Duration per Paper | 60 minutes |
| Syllabus | Class 12 NCERT |
| Languages Offered | 13 languages |
| Negative Marking | Yes |
Delhi University — Course Catalog
The following subjects are accepted under the DU examination pattern: Languages: English | Domain Subjects: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Mathematics, Political Science | General Aptitude Test (GAT) | View DU UG Bulletin (Page 12)
| Course | Required Subjects |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) English | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Economics | English + Mathematics + Any 2 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) History | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Political Science | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Humanities & Social Science [Cluster Innovation Centre] | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Journalism [LSR, Kamala Nehru, DCAC etc.] | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Multimedia and Mass Communication [IPCW] | English + Any 1 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science + General Test |
| BA (Hons.) Social Work | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) Sociology | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| BA (Program) | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics [Hindu, LSR, KMC, Ramjas etc.] | English + Mathematics + Any 2 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Political Science |
| B.Com (Hons.) | English + Accountancy or Mathematics + Any 2 from: Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Political Science |
| B.Com | English + Any 3 from: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Entrepreneurship, History, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Political Science |
| Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | English + Mathematics + General Test |
The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) — Course Catalog
| Course | Campus | Required Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons./Research) Journalism and Mass Communication | Shillong | English (Language) + General Test |
| B.A. (Hons./Research) English | Hyderabad, Shillong, Lucknow | English (Language) + General Test |
| B.A. (Hons./Research) Performance Arts, Humanities | Hyderabad | English (Language) + General Test |
| B.A. (Hons./Research) Digital Communication | Hyderabad | English (Language) + General Test |
