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Common University Entrance Test UG
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Common entrance test used by Central and other participating universities for undergraduate admissions.
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Program-specific subject selection and eligibility are defined by each participating university; appearing in CUET alone does not guarantee admission.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
Common University Entrance Test UG overview
Subjects
Eligibility and admission distinction
PreparationPlan
How to verify the current cycle
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. 12th pass.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Computer-based.
Conducted by. National Testing Agency (NTA).
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Where the score is used
Courses connected to this exam
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Common University Entrance Test UG?
Common entrance test used by Central and other participating universities for undergraduate admissions.
Who can appear for Common University Entrance Test UG?
Program-specific subject selection and eligibility are defined by each participating university; appearing in CUET alone does not guarantee admission.
Does qualifying Common University Entrance Test UG guarantee admission?
No. Admission also depends on the target course and institution eligibility, score or rank, counselling, documents, category rules and seat availability for the current cycle.
What is Common University Entrance Test UG used for?
Undergraduate admission at central, state and participating private universities.
Who is eligible to appear for Common University Entrance Test UG?
12th pass. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is Common University Entrance Test UG held, and in what format?
Once a year. Computer-based.
Who conducts Common University Entrance Test UG?
National Testing Agency (NTA).