NTA has reopened the registrations for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can fill out the application form on the official website cuet.nta.nic.in, till 26 February upto 11:50 pm. As this is a special extended period, no correction facility will be provided after submission of the application form.

The CUET UG 2026 Registration Process was officially started on January 3, 2026, on the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in, by NTA to get admissions in UG Programs across Central, State, Deemed & Private Universities.

  • The CUET Registrations were continued till 4th February 2026, and a one-time correction window will be opened from 9th February to 11th February 2026, for editing the details.
  • The CUET Registration process will be conducted online and will include the basic registration, form filling, subject selection, document upload, and fee payment.
  • The Application fee for CUET will differ for each category. The general category candidate pays Rs. 1,000 for 3 subjects and an additional 400 for each subject.
Direct link to register for CUET UG 2026 (Live)
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As per the CUET Latest updates, you have to upload a mandatory live photograph during registration and use your Aadhar card/APAAR ID for easy login.

In CUET, you can select up to 5 subjects from 37 available subjects, which include 13 language and 23 domain-specific subjects.

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Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed the CUET Registration Process, including the Dates, Documents Required & Fees.

  • In CUET UG, only 1 academic window will be opened every year, the late submission will not be accepted.
  • The Live Photo Verification has reduced the duplicity of application counts by 30% as compared to CUET UG 2024.
  • The Candidates have to pay extra fees of Rs. 350 to 400 for each additional subject during the registration as per the category.
  • Only those with successful and verified registration, will be considered for percentile normalization and result.
  • By verification with Aadhar or APAAR ID, the data mismatch will be less during the generation of admit card.

CUET Registration 2026 Dates

The CUET Application process follows a fixed registration process and a multi-shift exam cycle. The CUET Application process will also include registration, a correction window, and examination phases.

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates

Event Date / Status
Start of CUET UG 2026 Registration January 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply (Form reopened) February 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment February 07, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window February 9 to February 11, 2026
Admit Card Release 1–2 weeks before the exam
CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative) May 11 to May 31, 2026
Result Declaration Expected June–July 2026

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Ques. Is CUET UG Registration Conducted Only Once a Year or Multiple Times?

Ans. The CUET UG Registration will be conducted only once a year, as per the UGC’s guidelines.

If you miss the registration cycle, you have to wait for the next academic session, as no additional application rounds will be held.

Ques. What Happens If I Miss the CUET Registration Deadline by One Day?

Ans. If a candidate misses the CUET UG Registration deadline, even by a day, the application will not be accepted as NTA does not reopen the portal or allow any late submissions.

No late fee option is available, no offline or manual registration, and if missed, you have to wait for CUET UG 2027.

Ques. Is the CUET Correction Window Included Within the Registration Timeline?

Ans. No, the correction window is a separate, post-registration phase, which will open once the application window closes. It will allow you to edit the limited fields, not the entire form.

CUET UG Registration vs Correction Window

Stage Purpose Editable Fields
Registration Period Form submission All fields
Correction Window Error rectification Selected fields only

CUET Registration Process 2026

The CUET Registration Process will be conducted online by NTA for more than 14 lakh candidates every year.

  • To register for CUET UG, you have to visit the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in and click on “Registration for CUET(UG)-2026”.
CUET Registration

Source: cuet.nta.nic.in/registration-for-cuetug-2026-is-live/

  • Then you have to enter your personal & academic details, select your subject, exam city, upload your documents and complete the fee payment.
CUET Registration Details

Source: examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSysCUETUG26/Registration/

Ques. Can I Edit My Subject Choices After Submitting the CUET Application Form?

Ans. Yes, the subject choices in CUET can be edited only during the official correction window, not after the final submission. After this window, no changes will be allowed.

CUET Subject Editing Rules

Stage Subject Edit Allowed?
During Registration Yes
After Final Submission No
During the Correction Window Limited
After Correction Window No

Ques. Does CUET Allow Multiple Registrations From the Same Candidate?

Ans. No, multiple registrations are not allowed in CUET. If you submit more than 1 form, NTA will cancel all the applications as per the guidelines.

In the previous year, duplicate registrations were among the top reasons for rejection of candidates.

Ques. What Are the Most Common Mistakes Students Make While Filling the CUET Form?

Ans. Most of the CUET Forms are rejected due to information errors, not for the academic criteria.

Common CUET Registration Mistakes

Mistake Impact
Incorrect subject selection Course ineligibility
Name/DOB mismatch with the marksheet Counselling rejection
Wrong photo or signature format Admit card issues
Duplicate application submission Form cancellation
Ignoring the correction window Permanent data errors

CUET Registration 2026 Fees

The CUET Application fees are calculated as per the category and the number of subjects selected by the candidate. The Minimum fees is for 3 subjects, and then an additional fee will be charged for each selected subject.

CUET UG 2026 Application Fee Structure

Category Fee (Up to 3 Subjects) Additional Subject Fee
General (UR) ₹1,000 ₹400 per subject
OBC-NCL / EWS ₹900 ₹375 per subject
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender ₹800 ₹350 per subject
Centres Outside India ₹4,500 ₹1,800 per subject

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How many candidates register for CUET UG?

The CUET UG is India’s Largest UG Exam and the registration for CUET UG has increased consistently over the last few years.

As the number of participating universities has increased, the UGC now accepts applicants from all boards and streams participate in CUET.

CUET UG Registration & Appearance Statistics (Official NTA Data)

  • The Attendance ratio has increased in CUET from 66% in 2022 to 94% in 2025, showing improvements in the exam logistics and execution.
  • After the peak number of registrations in 2022-23, the exam has seen a consistent registration of 13 to 14 lakh candidates.
Exam Year Candidates Registered Candidates Appeared
CUET UG 2025 13.54 lakh 10.71 lakh
CUET UG 2024 13.47 lakh 11.13 lakh
CUET UG 2023 14.99 lakh 11.16 lakh
CUET UG 2022 14.90 lakh 9.90 lakh

CUET Registration Statistics for 2025 & 2024

CUET Registration Statistics

Source: nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20250704143213.pdf

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What Documents Do You Need While Filling the CUET Registration Form?

To register for CUET UG, you have to upload proper documents, as the information uploaded in this stage will be directly used for the verification of identity, generation of the admit card and result processing.

  • As per the UGC Guidelines, most of the applicants are rejected because of incorrect documents uploaded.
  • All the documents should match the exact spelling, date of birth, and specification of format as issued by the authorities.

Documents Required During CUET UG Registration

Document Why It Is Required Key Guidelines
Live Photograph Real-time identity verification Mandatory from 2026; must be captured during form filling
Scanned Signature Authentication on the admit card & result Clear, white background, as per size format
Class 10 Marksheet / Certificate Date of birth and name verification Details must exactly match the registration form
Class 12 Marksheet / Appearing Certificate Academic eligibility reference Appearing candidates can upload provisional proof
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID) Identity validation at the exam centre Aadhaar preferred for faster verification
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) Reservation & fee relaxation Must be valid as per the Central Govt. format
PwBD Certificate (if applicable) Scribe & compensatory time allocation Issued by an authorised medical authority
Aadhaar / APAAR ID Streamlined login & data accuracy Recommended to reduce data mismatch issues
CAT Documents

Source: CUET 2026 Information Bulletin

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Ques. Is a Live Photograph Compulsory for CUET Registration in 2026?

Ans. Yes, uploading a live photograph is mandatory for CUET UG Registration, as introduced by NTA.

  • Live photo will be captured during form filling
  • Pre-saved or scanned photos are not accepted
  • Webcam or mobile camera access is required
  • Failure to upload → form cannot be submitted

Ques. Can I Upload a Provisional Class 12 Certificate If Results Are Not Declared?

Ans. Yes, candidates who are appearing in Class 12 can appear without uploading the final marksheet.

  • As the Class 12 marksheet will not be required during registration.
  • You have to select the status of “Appearing”.
  • The Final marksheet/provisional certificate will be required during the counselling or admission.

Ques. Are Category Certificates Required at Registration or Only During Counselling?

Ans. The Category certificates are not required during the registration stage, but will be mandatory during the counselling and admission.

  • Your certificates should be valid according to the government guidelines.
  • The OBC/EWS Certificates should be issued as per the current financial year.

CUET Registration 2026: Are you eligible to register?

The CUET UG follows proper eligibility by UGC, in which the final admissions are determined by the participating universities.

  • If you meet the basic criteria, you can register, and the universities will release the subject and score-based cutoffs in the counselling process.
  • You should verify the course-wise specific eligibility separately to avoid any disqualification after result.

CUET UG Registration Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Parameter UGC Requirement
Educational Qualification Passed Class 12 or appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board
Minimum Marks in Class 12 No minimum marks required for CUET registration
Age Limit No upper age limit prescribed by UGC
Stream Restriction No stream restriction at the registration stage
Year of Passing Candidates who passed or are appearing in 2026 are eligible
Number of Attempts No limit on the number of attempts
Nationality Indian nationals and eligible foreign candidates

CUET UG 2026 Correction Window

The CUET UG 2026 offers candidates a Correction Window for correcting certain details in the already submitted application forms. Because corrections are allowed only once, students must recheck all of their changes before submitting.

CUET UG 2026 Correction Window Details

Feature Details
Correction Window Period February 9 to February 11, 2026
Official Website cuet.nta.nic.in
How to Access? Log in using the application ID and password
One-Time Correction? Yes
Fee for Correction? No (unless changes lead to a higher application fee)

Editable Fields During Correction Window

Category Editable Information
Personal Details Candidate's name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth
Documents Photograph and signature upload
Gender & Category Gender (Male/Female/Other), Category (General, OBC-NCL, SC/ST, EWS)
Subjects & Courses Modification of selected subjects or courses
University Preferences Change of preferred universities or colleges
Exam City & Medium Changes in exam city preference and language medium

Non-Editable Fields

Category Non-Editable Information
Mobile Number Cannot be changed
Email Address Fixed and cannot be altered
Address Details Permanent & correspondence address remains the same

Check: CUET UG Form Correction window

Which Cities Host CUET UG Exam Centres?

The CUET UG Exam is conducted in 300+ exam cities across India and a few international locations, as notified by UGC and NTA.

You have to select your preferred exam city during registration, and the final allotment will depend on the availability and administrative capacity.

CUET UG Exam Centres in India

Region / State Exam Cities
Delhi / NCR New Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Jhansi
Maharashtra Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur
Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain
Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur
West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem
Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi
Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Guntur
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
Punjab Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar
Haryana Rohtak, Hisar, Panipat
Jammu & Kashmir Jammu, Srinagar
North East Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Imphal, Agartala, Shillong, Aizawl
Odisha Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela
Chhattisgarh Raipur, Bilaspur
Jharkhand Ranchi, Jamshedpur
Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haldwani
Goa Panaji

CUET UG International Exam Centres

Country Cities
UAE Dubai
Nepal Kathmandu
Sri Lanka Colombo
Qatar Doha
Singapore Singapore
Kuwait Kuwait City
Oman Muscat

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