CUET FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions About CUET 2027

CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to undergraduate programmes at 240+ central, state, and private universities across India, including Delhi University, BHU, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Allahabad University.

CUET 2027 is a computer-based test (CBT) with three sections: Section IA — Languages (13 options, choose 1), Section II — Domain-Specific Subjects (27 options, choose up to 6), and Section III — General Test. Each section has 40-50 MCQs. The exam is conducted over multiple days and shifts.

As of 2026, over 240 universities accept CUET UG scores, including all 45 Central Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, etc.), several state universities, and many deemed/private universities. This number has been growing each year since CUET was introduced in 2022.

CUET offers 27 domain-specific subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, Political Science, History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Business Studies, English, Hindi, and more. You can choose up to 6 domain subjects based on your target university requirements.

Yes, CUET UG is entirely based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus. All domain-specific questions are from NCERT textbooks. This makes NCERT books the most important study material for CUET preparation. Students who have thoroughly studied NCERT have a significant advantage.

Delhi University CUET cutoffs vary by college and programme. For 2026, top colleges like SRCC, Hindu, and Stephens required 750-800+ out of 800 percentile scores for popular courses. Arts programmes had relatively lower cutoffs. DU is the most competitive university in CUET admissions.

A 3-month CUET plan: Month 1 — complete NCERT revision for all chosen subjects; Month 2 — daily 50 MCQs, practice previous year papers, take section-wise tests; Month 3 — full-length mock tests in NTA CBT interface, focus on weak areas, revise notes. Daily 3-4 hours of focused study is recommended.

CUET Gurukul is an online CUET coaching platform by Ready For Exam. It offers NCERT-aligned, NTA-pattern preparation for all 27 CUET subjects with daily MCQ practice, mock tests in actual NTA CBT interface, and AI-powered evaluation. Courses start at ₹999/year.

Yes, CUET Gurukul offers a free NTA CBT Mock Test Simulator at cuetgurukul.com/mock-test/ that replicates the exact NTA exam interface. It includes 900+ MCQs across 13 subjects with 21 full-length tests. The simulator mimics the real exam environment including timer, question palette, and navigation.

Yes, CUET UG has negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer, while each correct answer carries 5 marks. Unattempted questions carry no marks. This means accuracy is crucial — avoid random guessing.

Yes, CUET is available in 13 languages including Hindi and English. You can choose your preferred medium of instruction for the General Test and domain subjects (except language papers). This makes CUET accessible for students from Hindi-medium backgrounds.

CUET application fee varies by number of subjects: For up to 3 subjects — ₹750 (General), ₹650 (OBC-NCL/EWS), ₹550 (SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender). For 4-7 subjects — ₹1,500 (General). For 8+ subjects — ₹2,500 (General). Fee concessions apply for reserved categories.

CUET 2027 is expected to be conducted in May-June 2027 by NTA. Registration typically opens in February-March 2027. The exam is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India over several days.

Yes, with a single CUET score, you can apply to multiple universities. There is no limit on the number of universities you can apply to. However, each university may have its own application process, fee, and counselling schedule. Your CUET score is valid for admission across all participating universities.

CUET is generally considered easier than JEE and NEET because it is based entirely on NCERT Class 12 syllabus without requiring application-level problem solving. However, competition is intense — over 15 lakh students appear annually for limited seats at top universities like DU, BHU, and JNU.