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CUET (UG) 2027 — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (CUET (UG)) — syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and 2027 dates, plus free chapter-wise study material. Conducted by NTA.

CUET (UG) 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The dates below are the usual windows, based on when the 2026 exam was held; NTA confirms the real dates in its official notification.

Expected exam:May–June 2027Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)Total marks:250 per test

What happened in CUET (UG) 2026

CUET-UG 2026 applications ran from 3 January to 4 February 2026, the exam was held from 11 May to 7 June 2026, and NTA declared the result on 23 June 2026. Scores are used by the 48 central universities and many state, deemed and private universities.

EventDate (2026 cycle)
Registration3 January–4 February 2026Held
Exam11 May–7 June 2026Held
Result23 June 2026Held

Eligibility

Quick check: can you appear for CUET (UG) 2027?

Class 12 passed or appearing from any recognised board. No age limit. Each university sets its own course-wise eligibility.

From the 2026 rules. Confirm against the 2027 notification when it is out.

CUET (UG) exam pattern

Pattern as per NTA's CUET-UG 2026 Information Bulletin. NTA confirms the 2027 pattern in the 2027 notification.

Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration
60 minutes per test
Total marks
250 per test
Subjects
3
Question types
MCQ — 50 compulsory questions per test, +5 correct, −1 wrong
Negative marking
−1 for each wrong answer
  • Multi-shift papers are normalised into NTA scores.

Sections

Languages: 13 to choose from
Domain subjects: 23 to choose from
General Aptitude Test
Up to 5 tests in total

Subjects covered in CUET (UG)

Tap a subject for its chapter-wise CUET (UG) syllabus.

CUET (UG) 2027 important dates

EventDate (2027 cycle)
RegistrationExpected January–February 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
ExamExpected May–June 2027 (not yet announced)Expected
ResultExpected June 2027 (not yet announced)Expected

"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official CUET (UG) website for confirmed dates.

CUET (UG) previous-year cutoffs

Category / CollegePrevious-year cutoff
DU, JNU, BHU and other universitiesVaries by college and course, round by round (each CUET test is out of 250)

Universities publish cut-offs for each admission round (Delhi University through CSAS). Use the latest round's figures for your course as the target. Cutoffs change every year with paper difficulty, candidate numbers and seats — use them as a reference, not a prediction.

Top colleges accepting CUET (UG)

Colleges that admit through CUET (UG). Check each college's latest closing ranks on the official counselling portal.

  • 1

    Delhi University

  • 2

    JNU

  • 3

    BHU

  • 4

    Jamia Millia Islamia

  • 5

    Aligarh Muslim University

  • 6

    University of Hyderabad

  • 7

    Tezpur University

Roadmap

How to prepare for CUET (UG) 2027 — 6-step plan

  1. 1

    Map the syllabus

    Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.

  2. 2

    Build a 6-month plan

    Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.

  3. 3

    NCERT first, then advanced

    Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.

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    Super Tutor's study planner turns a plan like this into a week-by-week schedule, with notes and quizzes for each chapter.

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  5. 4

    Mock tests every weekend

    Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.

  6. 5

    Spaced revision

    Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.

  7. 6

    Fix weak chapters

    In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.

Free resources

Study resources for CUET (UG)

Frequently asked

CUET (UG) FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

What is CUET (UG)?
CUET (UG) stands for Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate). It is conducted by NTA and is one of the entrance exams students in India take after Class 12 or graduation.
When is CUET (UG) 2027?
CUET (UG) 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. In 2026 the exam was held 11 May–7 June 2026, so expect it around May–June 2027. NTA confirms the dates in its official notification.
When was CUET (UG) 2026 held?
CUET-UG 2026 applications ran from 3 January to 4 February 2026, the exam was held from 11 May to 7 June 2026, and NTA declared the result on 23 June 2026. Scores are used by the 48 central universities and many state, deemed and private universities.
What is the CUET (UG) 2027 syllabus?
The official CUET (UG) syllabus is published with the CUET (UG) notification. Until the 2027 notification is out, prepare from the latest official syllabus. Our CUET (UG) syllabus page lists it subject by subject, with chapter-wise notes and practice for each chapter.
What are the important topics for CUET (UG)?
Weightage differs by subject and shifts a little each year. Our CUET (UG) important topics page lists the key chapters and concepts subject by subject, so you can revise those first.
How to prepare for CUET (UG) 2027?
Start by understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern. Focus on high-weightage topics, practise previous year papers and take mock tests regularly. See the 6-step preparation plan above for a step-by-step strategy.
Where can I practise CUET (UG) mock tests and previous year papers?
This page links to free chapter-wise practice questions, revision notes and formula sheets for CUET (UG). Full-length mock exams and previous-year paper practice (where our question bank has that exam's papers) are in the Super Tutor app — mock exams come with the paid plans, and the free trial includes one.
What is the eligibility for CUET (UG)?
Class 12 passed or appearing from any recognised board. No age limit. Each university sets its own course-wise eligibility. Eligibility is set out in the official CUET (UG) notification — confirm it there before you apply.
What is a good score in CUET (UG)?
A good score depends on the college and course you're targeting. The previous-year cutoffs on this page show where qualifying marks and closing ranks landed — use them as a reference, since they move every year.

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