The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the CUET 2026 application process at cuet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for the exam is January 30, 2026. If you are planning to fill out the CUET UG 2026 application form, you must know the CUET 2026 application fees as per your category to make an informed decision. Without paying the fee successfully, your application will not be confirmed.

To help you with the application process of CUET UG 2026, this SciAstra article provides details about the CUET 2026 application fees for General, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories. The application fees for candidates appearing at centres outside India are also mentioned here. So, read on!

CUET 2026 Overview

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national-level exam conducted for admission to undergraduate courses offered by more than 240 CUET 2026 participating institutes, including central universities, state universities, deemed universities, and private institutes.

The NTA has announced the CUET 2026 exam dates. The exam for CUET 2026 domain and language subjects will be conducted from May 11 to 31, 2026. If you wish to appear for CUET this year, you can check the overview of the exam below:

CUET 2026 Application Fees

The CUET 2026 application fees differ across categories. Moreover, the fees also depend on the number of subjects for which candidates wish to apply. Candidates can choose a maximum of five subjects from the 37 CUET subjects, including Domain Subjects, the General Aptitude Test, and Language Subjects. The fee increases with each additional subject selected, as per the candidate’s category.

For General category candidates, the CUET UG 2026 application fee is INR 1000 for one subject. If you choose more subjects, you will need to pay INR 400 for each additional subject.

For candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL and EWS categories, the CUET UG 2026 application fee is INR 900 for one subject. For every extra subject selected, an additional INR 375 per subject is charged.

Check out the complete details about the CUET 2026 category-wise application fees below:

Note: The CUET 2026 for “Centres Outside India” will be applicable to those candidates who appear for the CUET outside India. This includes NRIs and foreign nationals.

CUET 2026 Application Fees: Payment Method

The CUET application fee can only be paid online using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. Processing charges and GST, as applicable, are charged to candidates by the concerned bank or payment gateway integrator in addition to the examination/application fee.

How to pay CUET application fee

To pay the CUET 2026 application fee, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Fill out CUET 2026 registration form

• Visit the official CUET website – cuet.nta.nic.in.

• Scroll down and click on the “Registration CUET (UG)–2026” link.

• Fill out the registration form; you will receive login credentials via email and SMS.

2. Fill out CUET 2026 application form

• Use the provided login credentials and log in by clicking on the “Already Registered Candidates” option.

• Fill out the application form with the required details and submit it.

3. Pay the application fee

• Once you complete the CUET 2026 application form, you can pay the application fee using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

• After successful payment, candidates will be able to print the “Confirmation Page.”

Note: 

• In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled and the candidates have to approach the concerned bank for refund of amount.

• However, the candidate has to make another payment/transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

• Any such cases of multiple payments (if any), will be reconciled by the NTA after the declaration of final result and will be refunded to the concerned candidates.

Also Read:

• Steps to Fill Out CUET 2026 Application Form

• Documents Required to Fill Out CUET 2026 Application Form

CUET 2026 Application Fee: Refund Policy

The CUET 2026 application fee is non-refundable. However, if candidates happen to make the payment multiple times, the NTA will refund the extra amount after the CUET 2026 result is declared.

CUET 2026 Application Correction Window

If candidates make mistakes while filling out the CUET 2026 application form, they will be given an opportunity to correct specific details during the application correction window. The CUET 2026 application correction facility will remain open from February 2 to 4, 2026, at cuet.nta.nic.in.

The following details can be changed during the application correction window:

• Candidate Name or

• Father Name or

• Mother Name

• Class 10/ equivalent details

• Class 12/ equivalent details

• Graduation Details

• Post Graduation Details

• Examination City Selection (all 04 preferences)

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Category

• Sub-category / PwBD

• Test Paper Code

CUET 2026 Application Dates

If you are planning to fill out the CUET 2026 application form, you must know the following dates related to the application process:

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Conclusion

Understanding the CUET UG 2026 application fees and related guidelines is a crucial part of completing the application process successfully. Since the fee varies by category and the number of subjects chosen, candidates should carefully check the fee structure before making the payment to avoid errors or multiple transactions.

It is also important to follow the prescribed online payment methods, net banking, credit card, debit card and UPI and ensure that the confirmation page is generated successfully after payment. In case of any mistakes in the application form, candidates can use the correction window to make necessary changes within the given dates.