What is CUET UG?
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for UG admissions is a national entrance exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). It is required for admission to all central universities in India including Delhi University (DU), BHU, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Hyderabad University and 250+ other participating universities. CUET replaces individual university entrance tests for participating institutions — one exam for multiple universities.
CUET UG 2026 — key details
Conducting body: NTA (National Testing Agency). Application: cuet.nta.nic.in. Exam mode: Computer-based test (CBT). Eligibility: Class 12 appearing or passed students. Subjects tested: Domain-specific subjects (same as Class 12 subjects), General Test (reasoning, GK, current affairs), Language tests. Most universities require 2–3 domain subjects + General Test.
Universities accepting CUET scores
Central Universities (all 45): Delhi University (DU), BHU, JNU, Jamia, Hyderabad, Aligarh Muslim University. State Universities (200+): Many state universities now accept CUET scores. Private Universities (150+): Including Amity, Manipal, UPES and others. Check cuet.nta.nic.in for the updated list — universities opt in/out annually.
Should you take CUET if you want an online UG degree?
Online UG programs from Manipal MUJ, Amrita, Amity and other private universities do NOT require CUET — direct admission based on Class 12 marks. CUET is only required for campus programs at central and CUET-participating universities. If you are targeting an online degree for flexibility and want to start earning or working — skip CUET and apply directly to online programs. Compare all online UG options at ugadmission.in/compare.