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CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate) 2026

The single nationwide standardized test for undergraduate admissions into Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and 250+ partner universities.

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Exam Architecture

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Total Marks: 200-250 Marks per Domain

Duration:

Negative Marking: +5 for correct answer, -1 mark penalty for wrong answer

Exam Mode: Hybrid (Pen-Paper OMR & Computer Based Test)

Expected Vacancies: 3,50,000+ Undergraduate Seats across 250+ Central, State, Deemed & Private Universities

Official Portal: exams.nta.ac.in ↗

Average Pay / Package: Access to India's top undergraduate colleges: SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu College, Miranda House

Eligibility Criteria & Age Relaxations

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th / equivalent board examination or appearing in 2026. No age limit specified by NTA, subject to individual university ordinance.

Category-Wise Age Limit & Attempts

Reservation Category	Relaxation / Permitted Attempts
All Categories	No maximum age bar for NTA registration; subject to specific university eligibility rules (e.g., DU, BHU, JNU)

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Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Exam Mode: Hybrid (Pen-Paper OMR & Computer Based Test) • Duration: 45-60 Mins per Subject

Total Score: 200-250 Marks per Domain

Negative Marking: +5 for correct answer, -1 mark penalty for wrong answer

Section 1A & 1B (Languages): 50 Questions (Attempt 40) - 200 Marks. Section 2 (Domain Subjects): 50 Questions (Attempt 40) or 45 Questions (Attempt 35) per domain - 200 Marks. Section 3 (General Test): 60 Questions (Attempt 50) - 250 Marks. Candidates can choose up to 6 subject combinations across streams.

Official Syllabus Breakdown

Domain Subjects strictly follow NCERT Class 12 syllabus across Science (Physics, Chem, Bio, Math), Commerce (Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics), and Humanities (History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology). General Test covers General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Logical & Analytical Reasoning.

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Previous Years' Cut-off Trends

Category-wise qualifying scores from previous editions:

2024 TopColleges

SRCC BCom Hons 782/800

Hindu BA PolSci 790/800

St Stephens Economics 785/800

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit and attempt limit for CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate)?

The general age limit is between 16 and 22 years. Category relaxations apply: OBC candidates receive +3 years relaxation, SC/ST candidates receive +5 years, and PwD candidates receive +10 years.

What is the marking scheme and negative marking in CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate)?

The total marks are 200-250 Marks per Domain. Negative marking penalty: +5 for correct answer, -1 mark penalty for wrong answer.

How often is CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate) conducted, and where can I verify the official schedule?

CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate) is conducted Once a Year by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates should always check the official authority portal (https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/) for verified registration opening and examination calendar notifications.

What are the recommended books and study material for CUET UG?

Aspirants must focus on standard NCERT textbooks, followed by authoritative reference books such as Laxmikanth, HC Verma, or standard previous year solved papers (PYQs).

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