CUET UG 2027
Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate), conducted by the National Testing Agency
CUET UG is the NTA test for undergraduate admission to central universities and many other participating universities. For engineering aspirants it matters mostly for B.Sc and other science degrees, because IIT, NIT and IIIT B.Tech seats come through JEE Main and JoSAA, not CUET.
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT) at exam centres, in multiple shifts
- Frequency
- Once a year (May-June)
- Duration
- 60 minutes per test paper; up to 5 papers per candidate
CUET UG 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official National Testing Agency notices
Applications are online only. The 2026 process had four steps: registration, form filling, fee payment and confirmation page download.
Steps to apply
- 1
Register
Create an account on cuet.nta.nic.in with your own mobile number and email, and note the application number and password.
- 2
Fill the form
Enter personal, academic and category details, choose the exam cities in priority order and select your test papers.
- 3
Upload documents
Upload a recent photograph, signature and the category or PwBD documents asked for in the bulletin, in the specified format and size.
- 4
Pay the fee
Pay online by net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. Refunds are not entertained.
- 5
Download the confirmation page
Save the confirmation page; it is proof that your application and fee were received.
Application fee (2026)
| Category | Up to 3 subjects | Each additional subject |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 400 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs 900 | Rs 375 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third gender | Rs 800 | Rs 350 |
| Centres outside India | Rs 4,500 | Rs 1,800 |
Bank and gateway charges are extra. The 2027 fee is not announced.
Choosing papers for B.Sc and B.Tech-linked goals
A candidate can take a maximum of five papers. Check the programme page of every university you want, because each has its own list of accepted subjects. For a B.Sc (Hons) in a science subject, universities usually ask for the matching domain paper, such as Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, and often a language and the General Aptitude Test as well.
Fees rise with each paper beyond three, so choose papers by looking at your target university lists first, not by adding extra papers.
2026 registration was extended
In 2026 the original last date of 30 January was extended and the window was reopened from 23 to 26 February, and a subject change window was reported in April. Do not rely on extensions; apply in the first window.