CUET UG Application Process for 2026: Important Dates, Fees, Payment Modes, Documents, and Admit Card Info

After checking CUET UG 2026 eligibility and other details, you have to keep documents and other details ready to fill out the application form. Here is a step-by-step process for the CUET Exam 2026 admission process.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Visit the official NTA CUET website, Cuet.nta.nic.in, where you will find all the details and registration forms.

Step 2: Check the Official Notification

Before you proceed with registration, check the official CUET Notification. Make sure you read the guidelines regarding registration, eligibility, documents required, and more before starting your application process.

Step 3: CUET UG Registration Form 

Click on ‘New registration’ to begin. Fill in basic details, including email and phone number, to get login credentials. You will get registration confirmation by email and SMS.

Step 4: Login 

Once you get your login credentials after registration, you can begin the CUET application form. Fill in the login credentials, including application number, password, and Captcha, to start.

Step 5: CUET Application Form

You will be directed to the application form, where all the personal details, qualifications, and contact details are required.  Provide all the details, including address, application number, domain subjects, language, centre choice, emergency contact, identity details, and upload documents.

Step 6: CUET Application Preview

Once you submit details, you have a chance to preview these details. If there are any requirements for correction, you can edit the details and submit them. 

Step 7: Registration Fee 

After submissions, you will be directed to the registration fee portal. Pay the CUET UG 2025 application fee to confirm your registration. 

Step 8: Save & Download  

Save the confirmation of the CUET UG registration form and download the form. Make sure you have passport-size photographs that are uploaded during the application process.

The process of the CUET UG Exam 2026 is expected to begin in March or April 2026, and the exam is expected to be held in May or June 2026. The NTA will release the CUET 2026 Notification in the first week of March. Below are the expected dates of CUET UG 2026.

The CUET UG 2026 admit card is expected to be released at least 1 week before the exam date. After the correction window, students can download their admit card to appear for the exam. For more details, read below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: How to register for CUET UG exam?

Ans: Visit official website, click New Registration, fill in your details, upload documents, pay the fee, and download the confirmation slip.

Ques: What are the CUET UG application deadlines 2026?

Ans:  The notification will be out in the 1st week of March 2026, applications will open the same week, and the deadline is expected by the last week of March 2026.

Ques: Which documents are needed for CUET UG registration?

Ans: You need a scanned photo & signature, Class 10 & 12 mark sheets, valid photo ID (Aadhar/Passport), category/PwD certificate (if applicable), and an active email & phone number.

Ques: What is the CUET UG eligibility criteria for 2026?

Ans: Students appearing for or who have passed Class 12 in 2026 from a recognized board are eligible. General category needs around 45% marks, reserved categories around 40%. No upper age limit.