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Overview — What is CUET?

India's single common entrance test for all Central and participating universities

CUET — Common University Entrance Test

CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Central Universities and 250+ other participating institutions across India. It replaced individual university entrance exams like DUET, JNUEE, and others.

Feature	CUET UG	CUET PG
Purpose	UG Program Admission	PG Program Admission
Eligibility	Class 12 Pass / Appearing	Graduation Pass / Appearing
Sections	Languages + Domain + General Test	Single Subject Paper
Marking	+5 Correct / –1 Wrong	+4 Correct / –1 Wrong
Mode	CBT (Computer-Based Test)	CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Medium	13 Languages available	English / Hindi / Regional
Exam Typically	May–June each year	May–June each year
Results	June / July	June / July

CUET score is valid only for the academic year of the examination. Scores are not carried forward to the next year. Each university sets its own cut-off percentile independently based on CUET scores.

Why CUET Matters

Benefit	Details
One Exam	Single test for 250+ universities — no separate entrance exams for DU, JNU, BHU etc.
Equal Opportunity	Class 12 board marks NOT the only criteria — performance standardized
Saves Cost & Time	One registration, one exam fee — covers all participating universities
NCERT Based	Syllabus directly from Class 12 NCERT — no extra coaching required
Multiple Choices	Select up to 6 domain subjects — apply to diverse programs simultaneously
Language Options	Exam available in 13 languages — accessible across India
Transparency	Score-based merit — no personal interviews for UG admission in most universities

CUET replaces Class 12 board marks as admission criteria for Central Universities. However, many universities still require minimum 50% in Class 12 as basic eligibility. Board marks alone NO LONGER guarantee DU / JNU admission.

CUET UG vs CUET PG — Key Differences

Which exam is right for you — undergraduate or postgraduate entry

CUET UG 2026

Common University Entrance Test — Undergraduate

Conducted ByNTA (National Testing Agency)

EligibilityClass 12 Pass or Appearing in 2026

Exam StructureSec IA/IB (Lang) + Sec II (Domain) + Sec III (GT)

Max SubjectsUp to 10 subjects (2 Lang + 6 Domain + GT)

Marking+5 Correct / –1 Wrong / 0 Unattempted

Exam 2026May – June 2026 (Completed)

Results 2026July 2026

AdmissionsJuly – September 2026

Next RegistrationJanuary – February 2027 (for 2027-28)

Application Fee₹650 (Gen) / ₹600 (OBC) / ₹550 (SC/ST/PwD)

CUET PG 2026

Common University Entrance Test — Postgraduate

Conducted ByNTA (National Testing Agency)

EligibilityGraduation Pass or Appearing in 2026

Exam StructureSingle subject paper per program applied

Questions75 Qs: Part A (25 General) + Part B (50 Subject)

Total Marks300 marks (100 Qs × 3 marks in some papers)

Marking+4 Correct / –1 Wrong / 0 Unattempted

Exam 2026May – June 2026 (Completed)

Results 2026July 2026

AdmissionsJuly – September 2026

Application Fee₹800 (Gen) / ₹700 (OBC) / ₹650 (SC/ST/PwD)

CUET — Management Programs

BMS / BBA / MBA via CUET at Central Universities

UG ManagementBMS, BBA, B.Com (Hons), BBS

Top UG CollegeDelhi University (FMS, SRCC, DAULAT RAM)

Domain SubjectBusiness Studies + Accountancy + Economics

PG ManagementMBA via CUET PG at Central Universities

Top PG CollegeJNU, BHU, HCU, Pondicherry Uni

CUET PG PaperCUET PG Management (PGQP58)

BMS DU Cut-off99%+ percentile (very competitive)

Seats~1,200 BMS + ~500 BBA across DU colleges

Exam Pattern — CUET UG & PG

Sections, questions, marks and time — complete structure

CUET UG — Section-wise Structure

Computer-Based Test

Section	Content	Questions	Attempt	Marks	Duration
Section IA 13 Languages	Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, Urdu	40	40	200	45 min each
Section IB 20 Languages	French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Sanskrit, Nepali, Tibetan, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Meitei, Maithili, Santhali, Malayalam	40	40	200	45 min each
Section II Domain Subjects	27 subjects — Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Home Science, Physical Education, Legal Studies, Agriculture, Fine Arts, and more	40	35	175	45 min each
Section III General Test	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical & Analytical Reasoning	60	50	250	60 min

Subject Selection Rules: Candidates can choose max 2 languages (1 from IA + 1 from IB or both from IA), up to 6 domain subjects from Section II, and the General Test. University requirements vary — DU BMS requires Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy + General Test.

CUET PG — Paper Structure

Subject-Specific

Component	Questions	Marks	Content
Part A — General	25	100	Language Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, Mathematical Ability
Part B — Subject	50	200	Core subject knowledge (UG level syllabus of the relevant subject)
Total	75	300	105 minutes total duration

CUET PG papers are coded — e.g., PGQP01 for MA History, PGQP58 for MBA/Management. Choose the correct paper code matching your desired PG program at target university.

Management Domain — Required Subjects

BMS / BBA / MBA

For BMS / BBA / B.Com (UG via CUET):

Subject	Section	Why Required
Business Studies	Section II	Core management concepts
Accountancy	Section II	Financial literacy base
Economics	Section II	Macro/Micro theory
General Test	Section III	Reasoning + GK (DU mandatory)
English	Section IA	Language test (most universities)

For MBA (PG via CUET PG):

Paper Code	Content
PGQP58 — Management	Business Management, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Quantitative Methods

Marking Scheme

Correct, wrong and unattempted — CUET UG & PG

CUET UG Marking

Section IA, IB, II & III

✅

Correct Answer — full marks

❌

–1

Wrong Answer — 1 mark deducted

⬜

Unattempted — no penalty

Section	Correct	Wrong	Max Marks
Section IA/IB (Languages)	+5	–1	200 (40 Qs × 5)
Section II (Domain Subjects)	+5	–1	175 (35 attempted × 5)
Section III (General Test)	+5	–1	250 (50 attempted × 5)

With +5/–1 ratio, attempting wrong answers costs ratio of 1:5 — so skip if below 20% confidence. CUET uses NTA Score (percentile) for merit, not raw marks.

CUET PG Marking

Subject Paper

✅

Correct Answer — full marks

❌

–1

Wrong Answer — 1 mark deducted

⬜

Unattempted — no penalty

Paper	Correct	Wrong	Max Marks
Part A — General Aptitude	+4	–1	100 (25 Qs × 4)
Part B — Subject Paper	+4	–1	200 (50 Qs × 4)
Total	+4	–1	300 (75 Qs)

PG cut-offs vary widely by university and program. Top universities like JNU School of Management require 250+ out of 300 for MBA seats. Always check previous year cut-offs for target university.

Courses You Can Join via CUET

UG and PG programs available at Central Universities and participating institutions

UG Programs via CUET

After Class 12

Program	Duration	Domain Subjects Required	Top Universities	Key Focus
BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)	3 Years	Business Studies + Economics + Accountancy + GT	DU (12+ colleges)	Core Management, Marketing, Finance
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)	3 Years	Business Studies + Economics + GT	DU, BHU, Pondicherry, Manipal	Business Administration
BBA (Financial Investment Analysis)	3 Years	Accountancy + Business Studies + Maths + GT	DU (SRCC, Ramjas)	Finance, Stock Markets
B.Com (Hons)	3 Years	Accountancy + Business Studies + Economics	DU (SRCC, HRC, LSR), BHU	Commerce, CA foundation
B.Com	3 Years	Accountancy + Business Studies	DU, all Central Universities	Commerce & Accounting
BA (Economics Hons)	3 Years	Economics + Maths/Statistics + GT	DU (Hindu, Miranda, LSR), JNU	Economics, Research, Policy
BA (English / History / Political Sci)	3 Years	Relevant Humanities Subject + GT	DU, JNU, BHU, JMI	Civil Services preparation track
B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Bio)	3 Years	Science Subjects + GT	DU, BHU, HCU, JMI	Pure Sciences, Research
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)	3 Years	Computer Science / Maths + GT	BHU, IGNOU, Pondicherry	Software, IT, App Development
B.Ed (Bachelor of Education)	2 Years (after graduation)	Relevant Subject + GT	DU, BHU, JMI, Central Universities	Teaching, School Education
LLB (BA LLB / BBA LLB)	5 Years	Humanities/Commerce + GT	BHU, JMI, HCU	Law, Corporate Law, Litigation
B.Sc (Agriculture)	4 Years	Biology + Chemistry / Agriculture	BHU, NDUAT, Central Agriculture Uni	Agronomy, Plant Science, AgriBiz

PG Programs via CUET PG

After Graduation

Program	Duration	CUET PG Paper	Top Universities	Career Path
MBA (Master of Business Administration)	2 Years	PGQP58 — Management	JNU, BHU, HCU, Pondicherry, EFLU	Corporate Management, Consulting
MA Economics	2 Years	PGQP01 — Economics	JNU, DU, HCU, BHU	Research, Policy, Banking (RBI/NABARD)
M.Com	2 Years	PGQP12 — Commerce	DU, BHU, JMI, HCU	Finance, Accounting, Teaching
MA English / History / Pol Sci	2 Years	Respective Subject Paper	JNU, DU, BHU, JMI, AMU	UPSC, Teaching, Research, Journalism
M.Sc Physics / Chemistry / Life Sciences	2 Years	Science Subject Paper	JNU, HCU, DU, BHU	Research, PhD, Industry R&D
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)	2 Years	PGQP28 — Computer Science	BHU, JNU, Pondicherry, NIT (some)	Software Engineering, IT Industry
M.Ed (Master of Education)	2 Years	PGQP Education Paper	DU, BHU, JMI, Pondicherry	Educational Research, School Leadership
LLM (Master of Laws)	1–2 Years	PGQP Law Paper	BHU, JMI, HCU, AMU	Corporate Law, Human Rights, Judiciary

Important: IIM IPM (Integrated Programme in Management) uses its own IPMAT exam — NOT CUET. CAT/XAT/GMAT are for private B-school MBAs. CUET PG MBA is specifically for Central University MBAs, which are government-funded and carry high prestige with low fees (₹20,000–₹80,000/year).

Participating Universities

Where your CUET score is accepted — Central, State, Deemed and Private

Top Universities Accepting CUET 2026-27

University	Type	Location	Top Courses	Approx Fee/Year
Delhi University (DU)	Central	New Delhi	BMS, B.Com(H), BA(H) Econ, BBA(FIA)	₹15,000–₹30,000
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	Central	New Delhi	BA Hons, MA, MBA, MCA, PhD	₹8,000–₹25,000
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Central	Varanasi, UP	BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MBA, LLB, BHM	₹10,000–₹40,000
Hyderabad Central University (HCU)	Central	Hyderabad	BA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, Research Programs	₹12,000–₹35,000
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)	Central	New Delhi	BA, B.Sc, B.Tech, LLB, MBA, MCA	₹10,000–₹30,000
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	Central	Aligarh, UP	BA, B.Com, MBA, LLB, B.Tech, Medical	₹10,000–₹35,000
Pondicherry University	Central	Puducherry	BBA, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM	₹15,000–₹40,000
EFLU (English & Foreign Languages Uni)	Central	Hyderabad	BA English, MA, MPhil, PhD	₹8,000–₹20,000
Manipal University	Deemed/Private	Manipal, Karnataka	BBA, MBA, B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA	₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000
Symbiosis International University	Deemed/Private	Pune	BBA, MBA, BA, B.Com, MCA	₹2,50,000–₹6,00,000
Amity University	Deemed/Private	Multiple States	BBA, MBA, B.Tech, BA, MCA	₹2,00,000–₹5,00,000
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Uni	State	New Delhi	BBA, MBA, B.Tech, BCA, LLB	₹50,000–₹1,50,000

Central Universities offer government-subsidized fees (very affordable — ₹8,000–₹40,000/year), excellent faculty, and recognized degrees. Private/Deemed universities offer more seats but significantly higher fees. Always verify CUET acceptance with official university website.

Eligibility Criteria

Who can appear for CUET UG and CUET PG — 2026-27

CUET UG Eligibility

Criterion	Requirement
Qualification	Class 12 (10+2) pass or appearing in 2026 from any recognised board (CBSE, State, ICSE, Open Board)
Min. % (For CUET Exam)	No minimum percentage to appear in CUET exam — anyone who has passed or is appearing in Class 12 can register
Min. % (University Eligibility)	Varies by university and program — typically 45% to 60% in Class 12. Check individual university prospectus
Age Limit	No age bar for CUET itself. Some universities (AMU, BHU) may have age limits — verify with each
Stream	Any stream — Science, Commerce, Arts/Humanities students can apply to relevant programs
Nationality	Indian nationals + OCI card holders. Some universities accept international students through separate quota

For BMS / BBA at DU: Must have passed Class 12 in Commerce stream (with Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy). DU mandates min. 45% aggregate for reserved categories and 50% for General/OBC-NCL.

CUET PG Eligibility

Criterion	Requirement
Qualification	Bachelor's degree pass or appearing in final year (2026) from any recognised university
Min. % (For CUET PG Exam)	No minimum to appear in CUET PG exam
Min. % (University Admission)	Typically 50% (Gen) / 45% (SC/ST/PwD) in graduation. MBA programs often require 55%+
MBA Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50%+ marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Work experience preferred but not mandatory
Age Limit	No general age bar — individual university rules may vary
Stream Match	PG program should align with UG background — e.g., M.Sc Physics requires B.Sc Physics background

Final-year students may apply conditionally. Admission is confirmed only after producing final marksheets meeting the required minimum percentage. Missing the cutoff means the provisional admission is cancelled.

Syllabus — What to Study

CUET UG domain subjects and General Test topics

Management Domain — Business Studies

Class 12 NCERT

Part 1 — Principles of Management:

Nature & Significance of ManagementPrinciples of Management (Fayol & Taylor)Business EnvironmentPlanningOrganisingStaffingDirectingControlling

Part 2 — Business Finance & Marketing:

Financial ManagementFinancial MarketsMarketing ManagementConsumer ProtectionEntrepreneurship Development

Management Domain — Economics & Accountancy

Class 12 NCERT

Economics (Macro + Micro):

Demand, Supply & MarketProduction & CostsRevenue & ProfitNational IncomeMoney & BankingGovt Budget & EconomyBalance of PaymentsForeign Exchange

Accountancy:

Partnership AccountsCompany AccountsFinancial StatementsAnalysis of StatementsCash Flow StatementComputer in Accounting

General Test — Section III

50 out of 60 Qs

Topics Covered:

General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs (last 6 months)General Mental AbilityNumerical AbilityQuantitative Reasoning (Basic Maths)Logical ReasoningAnalytical Reasoning

Important for:

DU BMS / BBA (mandatory)SRCC B.Com (mandatory)All DU programs requiring GTMost Central University UG programs

General Test score is critical for competitive DU programs. BMS at prestigious DU colleges requires near-perfect GT scores. Practice Previous Year Papers from official NTA website.

CUET PG Management Syllabus

PGQP58 — MBA

Management Core Topics:

Organisational BehaviourBusiness EnvironmentHuman Resource ManagementMarketing ManagementFinancial ManagementOperations ManagementStrategic Management

Quantitative & Analytical:

Business StatisticsQuantitative MethodsBusiness Research MethodsDecision Science

General Awareness (Part A):

Current AffairsBusiness NewsLogical ReasoningReading Comprehension

CUET Calendar 2026-27

Admissions July 2026 → Next cycle registration January 2027

CUET 2026 — Admissions & Counselling (July–Sep 2026)

CUET UG 2026 — Registration & Application

January – February 2026 ✓ Done

Online registration at cuet.nta.nic.in. Subject selection, city preference, fee payment.

CUET UG 2026 — Exam Conducted

May – June 2026 ✓ Done

CBT across 500+ exam cities in India and 13 languages. All 4 sections conducted.

CUET PG 2026 — Exam Conducted

May – June 2026 ✓ Done

Subject-wise PG papers conducted for 200+ programs across 45+ central universities.

CUET 2026 — Results & Scorecards Released

July 2026 🔔 Current

NTA Score (percentile) released at cuet.nta.nic.in. Download scorecard and begin university applications.

DU CSAS Portal — Registration Opens

July 2026

Delhi University Common Seat Allocation System opens. Register at admission.uod.ac.in with CUET scores + Class 12 details.

DU — First Allocation List

August 2026 (1st Week)

First allocation based on CUET score + program preference. Accept within deadline and pay admission fee.

DU — Second Allocation List

August 2026 (2nd–3rd Week)

For candidates who withdrew or were not allocated in Round 1. Upgrade option available for better college.

JNU / BHU / HCU / Other Central Universities — Admissions

July – August 2026

Universities release their individual merit lists based on CUET scores. Apply on respective university portals with scorecard.

CUET PG — University Admissions (MBA / MA / M.Sc)

July – September 2026

JNU, BHU, HCU, Pondicherry release PG merit lists. Some universities conduct GD/PI in addition to CUET PG score.

DU — Spot Admissions / ECA / Sports

August – September 2026

ECA and Sports quota admissions. Remaining seats through spot rounds after main allocation ends.

Academic Session 2026-27 Begins

September – October 2026

Classes begin at Central Universities. Orientation week, library cards, hostel allotment.

CUET 2027 — Next Cycle (Nov 2026–May 2027)

NTA Releases CUET UG 2027 Schedule

November – December 2026

Official notification with exam dates, subject list, registration dates, city list. Subscribe to NTA alerts.

CUET UG 2027 — Registration Opens

January 2027

Apply at cuet.nta.nic.in. Select subjects carefully — match with desired program requirements at target universities.

CUET PG 2027 — Registration Opens

January – February 2027

Application Correction Window

February 2027

Limited window to correct errors in subject selection, personal details, city preferences. No correction after this.

Admit Card Download

April – May 2027

Download from cuet.nta.nic.in. Contains exam date, time, centre. Carry original ID proof on exam day.

CUET UG 2027 — Exam

May 2027

CBT at exam centres across India. 13 language options. Section-wise timing applies.

CUET PG 2027 — Exam

May – June 2027

Subject-wise PG papers. 75 questions, 105 minutes, +4/–1 marking.

CUET 2027 — Results

June – July 2027

NTA Score (percentile) released. University admission processes begin. Cycle repeats.

Previous Year Cut-offs — Management Programs (Reference Only)

College	Program	Category	CUET Score (Approx)	NTA Percentile
SRCC, DU	B.Com (Hons)	General	195–200 / 200	99.9%+
Hindu College, DU	BMS	General	185–195 / 200	99.5%+
LSR, DU	BA Economics (Hons)	General	185–195 / 200	99.5%+
Ramjas College, DU	BBA (FIA)	General	180–190 / 200	99%+
Daulat Ram, DU	BMS	OBC-NCL	170–180 / 200	98.5%+
BHU	BBA	General	160–175 / 200	97%+
JNU	MBA (PG)	General	240–260 / 300	96–98%
Pondicherry Uni	MBA (PG)	General	200–230 / 300	90–95%
HCU	MBA (PG)	General	210–240 / 300	93–97%

Cut-offs vary each year based on number of applicants and difficulty. These are indicative only — always check the latest official data from each university's admission portal after result declaration.

Documents Required

For CUET registration, exam day and university admission

Complete Document Checklist — CUET 2026-27

Class 10 Certificate (DOB & School proof)

Class 12 Marksheet (for UG admission)

Graduation Degree / Marksheets (for PG)

Aadhaar Card (mandatory for NTA registration)

Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence (ID proof)

Category Certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)

Passport-size Photo (white background, recent)

Signature Scan (black ink on white paper)

CUET Scorecard / Result Printout

Admit Card Printout (for exam day)

Debit Card / UPI / Net Banking for fee payment

Valid Email ID & Mobile for OTP

Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats)

Sports / ECA Certificate (if applicable for DU)

OBC Certificate: Must be Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) in Central Government format. EWS Certificate: Issued in current financial year only. DU Admissions: Original documents must be verified at the college — carry originals + 3 sets of photocopies.

Preparation Strategy & Tips

How to score high in CUET UG and PG — especially for management programs

Choose Subjects Strategically

Select domain subjects that match ALL your target programs. For BMS/BBA: Business Studies + Economics + Accountancy + General Test is mandatory. Don't choose irrelevant subjects wasting attempts. Check each target university's required CUET subjects before applying.

Stick to NCERT — It's the Base

CUET UG syllabus is directly from Class 11 & 12 NCERT textbooks. Read every chapter, every example, every exercise. No separate coaching required for basics — perfect NCERT + PYQ (Previous Year Questions) from NTA is sufficient for 90%+ score.

Time Management in Exam

In Section II (Domain), you attempt 35 out of 40 — skip the 5 hardest. In General Test, attempt 50 out of 60. Start with questions you're confident about. With +5/–1 marking, wrong answers are very costly — skip if below 20% confidence. Practice full-length mocks with timer.

General Test — Extra Marks

Most students neglect GT. But GT is the differentiator for DU admissions — BMS, B.Com(H), BA Economics all require it and merit includes GT score. Practice reasoning, basic maths (Class 10 level), and current affairs for 3 months before exam. 240+ in GT is achievable with focused practice.

Apply to Multiple Universities

CUET score is accepted by 250+ universities. Apply to DU (via CSAS), JNU, BHU, HCU, AMU, Pondicherry and private universities all with one score. Keep both Central and Private options open. Registration on individual university portals is separate from CUET registration — don't miss deadlines.

Current Affairs for GA Section

General Test and PG Part A both test Current Affairs from the past 6 months. Read one newspaper daily (The Hindu / Indian Express). Focus on: Govt schemes, appointments, awards, sports, economy. Make a monthly notes file. This section can be mastered in 30 min/day.

CUET Complete Guide2026-27 (UG & PG)