CUCET 2027 Registration Open at cucet.cuchd.in; Apply Now

| Updated On - Oct 14, 2026

Chandigarh University has opened CUCET 2027 registrations at cucet.cuchd.in. Candidates can apply online till September 30, 2026 for UG and PG admissions with scholarships worth up to 100 percent at both the Punjab and UP campuses.

CUCET 2027 Registration Open at cucet.cuchd.in; Apply Now

The Chandigarh University (CU) has opened CUCET 2027 registrations at cucet.cuchd.in. CUCET is the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test for UG and PG admissions. Candidates can apply online till September 30, 2026.

The entrance test covers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at both CU campuses. CUCET is held at the Punjab and Uttar Pradesh campuses. The test also decides scholarship slabs for selected candidates.

The exam is conducted in online mode with 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates get 120 minutes to complete the paper. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The application fee is Rs 1,000 for all candidates.

CUCET 2027 Important Dates

Candidates must track the registration window and the phased exam schedule. The key dates released by Chandigarh University are listed below.

Event	Date
Registration Start	October 25, 2025
Registration End	September 30, 2026
Phase-I Exam Window	October 2026 to May 2027
Phase-II Exam Window	July 2027 onwards

CUCET 2027 Registration Open at Chandigarh University — Source: cucet.cuchd.in

Programmes Offered Through CUCET 2027

CUCET is mandatory for admission to selected flagship programmes at each campus. The programmes vary slightly between the Punjab and Uttar Pradesh campuses.

Campus	Programmes Requiring CUCET
Punjab Campus	B.E., MBA, Integrated Law, PharmD, M.Pharm, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science
Uttar Pradesh Campus	B.Tech., MBA, Integrated Law, B.Pharmacy, MCA

CUCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The core requirements set by Chandigarh University are summarised below.

For UG programmes: 10+2 pass from a recognised board with at least 50 percent marks.
For PG programmes: A bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university.
Stream requirements vary by course across Science, Commerce, Arts, and Engineering.
B.E. applicants with over 90 percent in Class 12 may be exempted from CUCET.
B.E. applicants with a JEE Main rank up to 50,000 may also be exempted.

How to Apply for CUCET 2027?

The registration process is online through the official portal. Candidates should keep their documents and payment details ready before starting.

Visit the official portal at cucet.cuchd.in.
Click on the new registration link and create a login account.
Fill in personal, academic, and programme preference details carefully.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 using online payment modes.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for records.

CUCET 2027 Scholarship Structure

CUCET scores decide the scholarship slabs offered by Chandigarh University. Scholarship percentages depend on the exam phase and the marks secured.

Marks in CUCET	Phase-I Scholarship	Phase-II Scholarship
90.01 to 100	100 percent	Reduced slab
80 to 90	50 percent	Reduced slab
70 to 79.99	40 percent	Reduced slab
30 to 39.99	Eligible	Eligible

Specialised programmes carry different scholarship slabs. For such courses, the maximum scholarship is 40 percent for scores between 80 and 100.

Why This Matters

Chandigarh University has committed Rs 325 crore in total scholarships through CUCET. Over 1,700 students have earned 100 percent scholarships so far. Phase-I offers higher slabs, so early registration carries a clear financial advantage.