NTA released the CUET UG 2027 notification on October 15, 2026, opening the application cycle for undergraduate admissions at over 280 universities across India.

The CUET UG 2027 notification confirms the exam schedule, eligibility requirements, and the full application process. Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 in 2027 must register through the NTA portal to sit for the exam. CUET UG scores are accepted by central universities, state universities, and deemed institutions for UG programme admissions.

  • CUET UG 2027 will be held in May 2027 (tentative).
  • Applications are expected to open in November 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.
  • Eligibility: Class 12 pass or appearing; no minimum percentage required by NTA.
  • The exam is in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 13 language mediums.
  • Over 280 universities accept CUET UG 2027 scores for UG admissions.
  • Application fee starts at ₹650 (SC/ST/PwD) and ₹750 for General/EWS students (based on previous-year trends).
Direct Link — CUET UG 2027 Official Notification (OUT)

CUET UG 2027 Key Highlights

The table below summarises the most important details from the CUET UG 2027 notification released by NTA.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG)
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Year 2027
Notification Release Date October 15, 2026
Application Start Date November 2026 (tentative)
Application Last Date December 2026 – January 2027 (tentative)
Exam Date May 2027 (tentative)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Languages 13 medium options
Participating Universities 280+
Official Website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

CUET UG 2027 Important Dates

The dates below are based on the official CUET UG 2027 notification and previous-year trends. Dates marked as tentative will be confirmed in the detailed application schedule on the NTA portal.

Event Date
Notification Release October 15, 2026
Application Form Start November 2026 (tentative)
Application Form Last Date December 2026 – January 2027 (tentative)
Application Form Correction Window January – February 2027 (tentative)
City Intimation Slip April 2027 (tentative)
Admit Card Release April – May 2027 (tentative)
CUET UG 2027 Exam May 2027 (tentative)
Answer Key June 2027 (tentative)
Result Declaration June – July 2027 (tentative)

CUET UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the CUET UG 2027 application form, make sure you meet the eligibility conditions set by NTA.

  • Educational Qualification: You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) or be appearing in the Class 12 board exams in 2027.
  • Minimum Percentage: NTA does not set a minimum percentage for appearing in CUET UG. Individual universities may have their own admission cut-off requirements.
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear in CUET UG 2027 as per NTA norms.
  • Nationality: Indian nationals and OCI/PIO card holders are eligible. International students must check the respective university’s policy.
  • Subject Selection: Choose domain subjects that match the UG programme you wish to apply for. Check each target university’s subject requirements before submitting the form.

How to Apply for CUET UG 2027

Follow the steps below to complete your CUET UG 2027 registration on the NTA portal once the application window opens.

  1. Visit the official website: Go to exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.
  2. Register as a new user: Click on New Registration and enter your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number to create your login credentials.
  3. Fill in the application form: Log in with your credentials and complete your personal details, academic information, preferred test subjects, and exam city.
  4. Upload documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPG, 10 KB – 200 KB) and your signature (JPG, 4 KB – 30 KB) as per the size and format guidelines.
  5. Pay the application fee: Pay online via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking and save the payment receipt.
  6. Submit and save confirmation: Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page for your records.

Keep your registration number and password secure — you will need them to download your admit card and check your result.


CUET UG 2027 Application Fee

The fee structure below is based on previous-year trends. The official figures for CUET UG 2027 will be confirmed in the application schedule on the NTA portal.

Category Fee (Up to 3 Subjects) Additional Subject (each)
General / EWS ₹750 ₹250
OBC-NCL ₹700 ₹200
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender ₹650 ₹150

The application fee is payable online only and is non-refundable once submitted.


CUET UG 2027 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2027 will be held in CBT mode with an MCQ format. The exam covers three sections: languages, domain subjects, and a general test.

Section Content Questions (Attempt) Duration
Section 1A 13 Languages 50 (attempt 40) 45 minutes per language
Section 1B 20 Additional Languages 50 (attempt 40) 45 minutes per language
Section 2 27 Domain Subjects 50 (attempt 40) 45 minutes per subject
Section 3 General Test 75 (attempt 60) 60 minutes
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Marking Scheme: +5 for correct answer, −1 for incorrect answer
  • Maximum Subjects: Up to 6 subjects (Section 1A mandatory + up to 5 from Sections 1B, 2, and 3)
  • Maximum Marks: 200 per domain subject; 300 for the General Test

CUET UG 2027 Notification FAQs

Ques. When was the CUET UG 2027 notification released?

Ans. The CUET UG 2027 notification was released by NTA on October 15, 2026, at the official portal exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.

Ques. When will CUET UG 2027 applications open?

Ans. Based on the CUET UG 2027 notification and previous-year trends, applications are expected to open in November 2026. The exact date will be confirmed on the NTA portal.

Ques. What is the eligibility for CUET UG 2027?

Ans. Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 are eligible for CUET UG 2027. NTA sets no minimum percentage requirement, though individual universities may have their own admission criteria.

Ques. How many universities accept CUET UG 2027 scores?

Ans. Over 280 universities — including central, state, deemed, and private institutions — accept CUET UG scores for undergraduate admissions.

Ques. What is the CUET UG 2027 application fee?

Ans. Based on previous-year trends, the fee is ₹750 for General/EWS students (up to 3 subjects), ₹700 for OBC-NCL, and ₹650 for SC/ST/PwD students. The confirmed fee for 2027 will be published in the application schedule.

Ques. When is the CUET UG 2027 exam date?

Ans. The CUET UG 2027 exam is tentatively scheduled for May 2027. NTA will announce the exact dates after the application window closes.