CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) is a centralized entrance exam introduced to create a uniform admission process for undergraduate programs across India. Earlier, students had to apply separately to each university with different cut-offs and criteria. CUET ensures equal opportunity, transparency, and merit-based admissions, irrespective of the student’s board.

Students who:

• Have passed Class 12, or
  

• Are appearing for Class 12 board exams in 2026, from any recognized board (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, etc.) are eligible. However, each university and course may have additional eligibility criteria, such as minimum marks or specific subjects.

CUET UG scores are accepted by:

• Central Universities (like DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, etc.)
  

• State Universities
  

• Deemed Universities
  

• Private Universities The number of participating universities increases every year, making CUET a highly important exam.

A student can choose a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 subjects in total, including languages, domain subjects, and the General Test. The combination must align with the eligibility criteria of the desired universities

CUET UG provides:

• Equal opportunity across boards
  

• Access to top universities through a single exam
  

Reduced stress of multiple entrance tests

For UG aspirants in 2026, CUET is a critical gateway to top colleges in India.