CUET UG 2027 notification is anticipated to be released by NTA in the first week of March 2027. The exam will be held for Class 12 pass-out or appearing students to get admission to bachelor’s degree programmes like BA, BSc, BFA, BCom and many other courses.

CUET UG 2027 exam is scheduled to be held in the month of May/June 2027 in online/CBT mode in multiple shifts. Test takers interested in taking the exam are advised to check the CUET Eligibility Criteria 2027 meticulously in order not to lose their candidature.

CUET UG Application Form 2027 will start in the first week of March 2027, tentatively. Test takers securing a qualified mark will be enrolled in the CUET participating universities 2027, like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Allahabad University and other central, state and private universities.

Check out this SciAstra exam page for all the insights on CUET Dates 2027, registration form, pattern, syllabus, admit card, result and complete admission process.

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What is CUET UG?

CUET UG stands for the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate. It is known to be a national-level examination that is held online or computer-based, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education, India. It's designed to streamline admissions to various undergraduate programs across central and participating universities.

Why CUET UG 2027?

Check out the reasons below why Class 12 appearing or pass-out students must take the CUET exam 2027:

  • One exam, many opportunities: With CUET UG, you can apply to over 250 universities—including central, state, deemed, and private institutions by using a single exam score.

  • Standardised & Merit-Based Evaluation: CUET offers a fair, uniform testing platform that neutralises differences across boards like CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.

  • Streamlined application process

  • Wide Course Options

CUET UG 2027 Exam Highlights

Before starting the CUET UG 2027 preparation, candidates are advised to check out the important key features of the CUET exam 2027 from here:

Features

Details

Exam Name

CUET UG, CUET Exam

Full Form

Common University Entrance Test

Exam Organising Institute

NTA, National Testing Agency

Exam Level

Undergraduate Level

Exam Purpose

Single platform to provide admissions to the UG programmes at central, state, private and deemed universities.

Courses Offered

BA, BA Hons, BSc, BCom, BFA, BDes, BCA, BBA and other courses.

Eligibility

Class 12 appearing or pass-out students

Exam Mode

Online/ Computer Based test

Exam Frequency

Once in a year

CUET UG Shift Details

  • Shift 1 - 9 AM to 11 AM

  • Shift 2 - 12.30 PM to 2 PM

  • Shift 3 - 4 PM to 5.30 PM

Registration Fee

  • INR 1000 (General)

  • INR 900 (OBC-NCL, EWS)

  • INR 800 (SC, ST, PwD and Transgender)

  • INR 4500 (International centres)

Type of Question

MCQ ( Multiple Choice Questions)

CUET UG Negative Marking Scheme

+5 Marks for correct answer

-1 Mark for incorrect answer

Official Website

Link will be provided soon

Who can appear for CUET UG 2027?

To secure admission to the courses offered at CUET UG participating universities, one must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting body and the participating institutes. Here are the minimum CUET UG eligibility criteria 2027 that a candidate must check from here:

CUET 2027 Educational Qualification

Students need to pass their Class 12 or appear for the Class 12 examination from a recognised board or a relevant stream to be admitted to bachelor’s degree programmes in the Central Universities.

CUET UG 2027 Age Limit

As per the information available in the information brochure, there is no age limit to appear for the CUET UG 2027 exam. Although the candidates are required to fulfil the age criteria of the participating university, they wish to take admission.

CUET UG Registration 2027

Candidates willing to take admission to the bachelor's degree courses need to fill out the CUET registration form 2027 in the first week of March 2027 onwards. CUET UG 2027 application form will be available online on the official website.

At first, candidates need to create a CUET registered account to fill the application form, and then, from the registered account, fill out the basic details asked for, like personal details, address, educational details and document upload.

The application form will be accepted by the officials upon submission of the CUET UG registration fee.

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2027

As per the CUET UG exam pattern 2027, the exam will test candidates' domain knowledge, language comprehension and general aptitude in the form of MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions). The CUET UG exam structure is divided into three categories:

1. Languages (13)

2. Domain Subjects (23)

3. General Aptitude Test

Check out the CUET UG exam pattern overview from here:

Sections

Number of Questions

(MCQs)

Exam Duration

Section I (Language)

50 Questions

60 Minutes

Section II (Domain)

50 Questions

60 Minutes

Section III (General Aptitude Test)

50 Questions

60 Minutes

CUET UG 2027 Marking Scheme

Before answering the questions asked in the examination hall, the candidate must know the marking scheme of the examination. Check out the CUET UG negative marking scheme from here:

1. For every right answer marked by the candidate in the exam, +5 marks will be awarded to the candidate.

2. For every incorrect answer marked by the candidate in the examination, -1 mark will be deducted from the candidate.

3. If the candidate has not answered any question or marked it as "Unanswered/ Marked for Review", no marks will be deducted.

4. If more than one correct answer is found by the exam officials in the question paper, +5 marks will be awarded for the candidates who have marked any of the options of the particular question.

CUET 2027 Syllabus

CUET UG Syllabus for the academic session 2027-2027 will soon be released by NTA, the exam authority, on the official website. Candidates preparing for the exam must prepare through the specified CUET UG syllabus 2027 for domain subjects, languages and the general aptitude test.

Check out the CUET UG 2027 syllabus overview from here:

Section

CUET Syllabus

Section I:

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Reading Comprehension is based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary

Section II- Domain Subjects

Accountancy, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics/Business Economics, Geography, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices in India, Environment Studies, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Mass Media/Communication, Anthropology, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Sanskrit

CUET UG Domain Subject Syllabus is based on the syllabus mentioned in the Class 12 CBSE Board.

Section III- General Aptitude Test

General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

CUET UG 2027 Courses Offered

Check out the list of CUET courses at the undergraduate level which are offered from here:

Science & Engineering

Students interested in scientific and technological fields can consider the following courses:

1. B.Sc. Programmes: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

2. B.Tech./B.E. Programmes: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3. BCA: Computer Science and Technology

Commerce

For those inclined towards commerce and business studies, CUET UG 2027 offers:

1. B.Com. (Honours): Accounting and Taxation, Statistics, Management Accounting & International Finance, Applied Economics, Banking & Finance

2. B.Com. (General): Business Administration, Marketing, Tourism & Travel Management

3. BBA/BMS: Business Administration, Management Studies

Humanities & Arts

Students passionate about humanities and arts can explore:

1. B.A. Programmes: Humanities & Social Sciences, English, Political Science, Economics, Psychology

2. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Fine/Visual/Performing Arts

3. Language Studies: Sanskrit, Persian, Women Studies

Integrated & Dual Degree Programmes

For students seeking comprehensive academic pathways, CUET UG 2027 offers integrated programmes:

1. Integrated UG-PG Programs: Life Sciences, Computer Science, Geology, Journalism and Mass Communication

2. Integrated Law Programmes: BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB

3. Education Programmes: BA BEd, BSc BEd

CUET Participating Universities 2027

There are a total of 240+ participating universities that enrol for admissions to their UG-level courses through CUET 2027. There are many of the top CUET UG NIRF-ranked institutes like JNU, University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, SRM and many other institutes.

Check out the number of private, central, state and deemed universities from here:

University/ Institution Type

Number

Central Universities

49

State Universities

36

Private Universities

126

Deemed Institutions

25

Other Government Institutions

5

Total

241

Also Read: Top CUET BSc Colleges

CUET Admit Card 2027

Candidates who had earlier successfully filled out the registration form and paid the application fee will only be able to download the CUET Admit Card 2027. It is anticipated that the exam officials will release the CUET UG Hall Ticket 2027 10-12 days prior to the conduct of the examination in online format, and candidates will be able to download the admit card PDF by logging in to their registered accounts.

The IAT Hall Ticket 2027 will contain important information, including the candidate's name, roll number, photograph, exam date, shift timing, and exam centre address details.

CUET 2027 Exam Analysis

Test takers will take the CUET exam 2027 to get admission to the courses offered. The exam officials will test the candidate’s critical, analytical, and practical knowledge from the subjects specified in the syllabus.

Based on the reactions and exam difficulty received from the test takers, the CUET exam analysis 2027 will be provided here by the SciAstra team. After analysing the CUET question paper 2027, the exam analysis, difficulty level, and safe score will be provided here.