CUET (UG) eligibility: who can apply
Who may sit the exam, read from the exam body's own bulletin. Colleges and universities can add their own rules on top, so check the institute you want to join as well.
These figures are for: 2026 rules (the 2027 bulletin is not out yet).
| Age limit for CUET | NoneThe university you apply to may have its own age criteria. |
|---|---|
| Who can appear | Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent), or are appearing in 2026 (the year of that bulletin) |
| Qualifying exams accepted | 10+2 from a recognised Central or State board, intermediate or pre-university exams, the NDA two-year joint services course, NIOS senior secondary (minimum five subjects), and exams recognised as equivalent by AIU or UGC |
| Choice of subjects | Up to five, including languages and the General Aptitude Test, whatever subjects you took in Class 12Pick subjects according to the programme and university you want. |
Source: CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, eligibility. Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: The 2027 information bulletin; Application and exam dates for 2027; Any change to the subjects, fee or pattern for 2027. See the CUET UG page for the latest dates.
More on CUET UG: dates, exam pattern, application fee. Official site: cuet.nta.nic.in.