CUET Application Form 2026 (UG) – NTA released the application form of CUET (UG) 2026 on January 3, 2026. The last date to fill out the form is January 30, 2026 (11.50 pm). However, application fee will be accepted till January 31, 2026 (up to 11.50 PM). In the previous edition, the application was open from March 1-22, 2025.
The CUET application form can be filled online at cuet.nta.nic.in. You can also apply following the registration link given below.
Candidates who meet CUET (UG) 2026 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. As part of the application process, the candidate needs to get registered, fill in the form, upload documents, select CUET (UG) exam center, and pay the application fee.
The CUET (UG) 2026 application fee is INR 1000 (for up to 03 subjects).
The candidate will also be given an opportunity to edit some of the particulars in the application form. The CUET (UG) 2026 application correction facility will open soon after the application closes.
The CUET (UG) 2026 exam will likely be conducted in May -June 2026.
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Table of Contents
CUET (UG) Application Form 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Description |
| CUET (UG) 2026 application form START date | January 3, 2026 (Open) |
| Where will the application open? | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Mode of application | The CUET application form is available in online mode only. |
| CUET (UG) application fee | The application fee depends on the number of papers chosen by the candidate: Application Fees (General Category): Up to 03 Subjects: INR 1000 For each Additional Subject: INR 400 For centers outside India: Up to 03 Subjects: INR 4500 For each Additional Subject: INR 1800 |
| Selection of subjects | Candidates may choose up to a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test. |
| NTA Helpdesk | Email ID – cuet-ug@nta.ac.in Phone number: 011- 40759000 / 011-69227700 |
How to fill out CUET (UG) Application Form 2026
The application form for CUET (UG) must be filled out “Online” at cuet.nta.nic.in. Applications submitted in any other mode will not be accepted.
The step-wise process to fill out CUET application form 2026 (UG) program is given below:
- Register Online – Go to the CUET (UG) 2026 exam portal and click on the registration link. Enter details like name, email ID, mobile number, etc. Also, select and confirm a password for the account, choose a security question and enter an answer. On successful registration, an application number will be generated.
- Log-in to fill the form – Use the system-generated application number and password to log-in to the application portal. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, select the program, test paper, and CUET (UG) 2026 exam center.
- Upload documents – The candidate has to next upload documents as per the given specification.
- Pay the application – The candidate has to next pay the application fee to complete the application process. Note that the application fee will be based on the category and exam paper opted by the candidate.
- Download, save and print a copy of the Confirmation Page of the CUET application form for future reference.
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CUET (UG) 2026 Application Fee
The application fee of CUET 2026 will be calculated based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidate. The candidates can choose a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test when filling out the application form.
The following fee structure is applicable for CUET Application Form (UG) – 2026:
| Category | Up to 03 Subjects | For each Additional Subject |
| General (UR) | INR 1000 | INR 400 |
| OBC)- (NCL) / EWS/ | INR 900 | INR 375 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/ Third gender | INR 800 | INR 350 |
| Centres outside India | INR 4500 | INR 1800 |
CUET Application Form 2026 – Documents Required & Format
The candidate must upload the following documents when filling out the CUET application form.
| Document | Size | Format |
| Photograph The recent photograph should be either in colour or black and white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background. The photograph should be clearly visible and named as ‘ _Photo’ | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature The scanned signature should be clearly legible and named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _Signature’ | 10 kb to 50 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| PwD/PwBD Certificate The certificate should be named as ‘< firsttwo characters of candidate name>_PwDCertificate’ | 50 kb to 300kb |
Corrections in particulars of the CUET (UG) 2026 application form
NTA will also allow candidates the option to edit particulars in the CUET 2026 application form. The correction window will be available from 02-04 February 2026 (up to 11.50 PM).
The following details can be edited during the CUET (UG) 2026 correction window:
| S.No | Actions | Fields |
| 1 | The candidate is NOT allowed to change | Mobile NumberE-mail addressAddress (Permanent and Present)Emergency contact number |
| 2 | The candidate is ALLOWED to change the following fields | Candidate nameFather nameMother nameClass 10/ equivalent detailsClass 10/ equivalent detailsDate of birthGenderCategorySub-category/ PwD/ PwBDPhotograph – Image uploadSignature – Image upload |
| 3 | Candidates will be ALLOWED to change the exam city based on their present and permanent address | Examination city selection (all 04 preferences) |
| 4 | The option to add the subjects/ edit the subjects (Candidate may choose up to a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test). | |
NOTE:
- If category is changed, any impact on the fee (or additional fee) must be paid by the applicant
- Correction in the above particulars will be applicable only if any additional fee (if applicable) has been paid
Here are officials guidelines for making corrections to the CUET application form.
CUET Admit Card 2026
The admit card of CUET 2026 exam will be released four days before the exam date. Candidates who successfully register for the exam must download the admit card online from the CUET exam portal.
Use your application number and password to log-in.
Exam officials will also release the city intimation slip before the admit card. The city slip will contain the name of the exam city allocated to the candidate. However, the candidate will only need to the admit card on exam day; the city slip is not required.