CUET 2027 Registration — Step-by-Step Guide

CUET (UG) registration is done online at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET (UG) 2027 registration is expected to open in January 2027 (not yet announced — the 2026 form ran from 3 January to 4 February 2026). CUET scores are used by all 48 central universities, including DU, JNU, BHU and Jamia, and by many state, deemed and private universities. You can take up to 5 tests in total, counting languages and the General Aptitude Test. In 2026 the fee for up to 3 subjects was ₹1,000 for General candidates, plus ₹400 for each extra subject.

Registration Process — Step by Step

Step 1: Register on the NTA Portal

1. Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and open the registration link
2. Enter your details with an email address and mobile number you can access — one email and mobile number can be used for only one application
3. Create a password (8–13 characters, with an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter, a number and a special character) and choose a security question
4. Note your system-generated Application Number — you need it for every later login
5. Submit only one application: multiple applications lead to cancellation of the result

Step 2: Fill Personal & Academic Details

• Name: Exactly as on your school certificates — universities such as DU import your name, photo and signature from the CUET form and don't let you edit them later
• Category: General/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS. OBC-NCL means the central list; state-list OBC candidates not on the central list must choose General
• Class 12 details: Board, year, and whether you have passed or are appearing
• Address: Your present and permanent address — you can choose up to four exam cities, only within the states of these addresses

Step 3: Select Your Tests (Most Critical Step)

CUET (UG) 2026 offered 37 tests in three groups. You can take a maximum of 5 tests in total across all three:

Subject Selection Strategy

Here are the combinations Delhi University asked for in its 2026 bulletin. Other universities set their own rules.

Tip: Check your target university's admission criteria BEFORE selecting subjects. DU also requires you to take CUET in the subjects you studied in Class 12. JNU's and BHU's requirements are different from DU's, and they can change each year.

Step 4: Choose Universities, Programmes & Exam Cities

• Select the universities and programmes you are interested in — the current list of participating universities is on cuet.nta.nic.in
• Research before selecting: Check programme eligibility, previous cut-offs, course structure and location
• You can select both central and participating state, deemed and private universities
• Pick up to four exam cities in order of priority; NTA may allot a different city for administrative reasons
• After CUET results, you will need to apply separately on each university's portal

Step 5: Upload Images & Pay the Fee

These are the 2026 rules — NTA may change them in the 2027 bulletin. Keep your Aadhaar details (photo, name, date of birth) up to date.

Processing charges and GST are extra. Your application counts only after the fee goes through and the Confirmation Page is generated.

CUET (UG) 2027 — Expected Dates

CUET Exam Pattern

10 Common CUET Registration Mistakes

1. Wrong subject selection: Check university requirements BEFORE selecting subjects. Wrong subjects = ineligible for your target course.
2. Wasting your 5 tests: You can't add a sixth. Pick tests that keep several programmes open.
3. Ignoring the General Aptitude Test: Some programmes need it (at DU: BMS, B.A. (Hons) Business Economics and BBA-FIA). Check before you leave it out.
4. Name mismatch: Your name must match your school certificates exactly.
5. Not checking university-specific requirements: Each university has different subject combinations for each course.
6. Relying on the correction window: NTA opens a short correction window for certain fields only — fill the form carefully the first time.
7. Last-day registration: Portals slow down near deadlines. Register well before the last date.
8. Forgetting to save confirmation: Download and save the Confirmation Page.
9. Ignoring the city slip and admit card: NTA schedules each test on its own date and shift, and it doesn't accept requests to change them. Check your city slip and admit card as soon as they are out.
10. Confusing CUET with university application: CUET registration ≠ university application. After CUET results, you must SEPARATELY apply on each university's portal.

Registration process based on NTA's CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin and notices, and Delhi University's 2026-27 Bulletin of Information. NTA may change subjects, fees or the process for 2027 — check cuet.nta.nic.in when the 2027 bulletin is out. University-specific requirements change every year, so always check each university's admission bulletin.