CUET UG Eligibility – CUET 2027

CUET UG Eligibility – Who Can Apply?

Want to apply for CUET UG? The rules to take the exam are simple, but the rules to get admission are set by each university. This page explains both in easy words. It is based on the latest official NTA Information Bulletin (CUET UG 2026). The CUET UG 2027 bulletin is To be announced.

📢 CUET UG 2027 update: NTA has not yet released the CUET UG 2027 Information Bulletin. Eligibility rules for 2027 are To be announced. Check cuet.nta.nic.in for the official notice.

✅ Quick Eligibility Checklist (as per NTA bulletin 2026)

Age limit	No age limit to appear in CUET UG
Qualification	Passed Class 12 or equivalent, or appearing in Class 12 in that year
Subjects in Class 12	You can choose CUET subjects irrespective of the subjects you studied in Class 12 (check your university's rules)
Number of subjects	Maximum 5 subjects, including languages and the General Aptitude Test
Minimum marks	NTA sets no minimum marks to appear. Universities may set their own

💡 Good to know: Appearing in CUET UG does not give you a right to admission. You must also meet the programme-wise rules of the university you apply to, such as age, marks and subject combination.

🎓 Qualifying Examinations Accepted by NTA

Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised Central or State Board such as CBSE or CISCE
Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination from a recognised Board or University
Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy
NIOS Senior Secondary examination with at least five subjects
Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination
A diploma of at least 3 years recognised by AICTE or a State board of technical education
GCE A-level, Cambridge High School Certificate or International Baccalaureate Diploma
Any Indian or foreign exam recognised as equal to Class 12 by AIU or UGC

If you studied outside India or from a board not listed above, you may need an equivalence certificate from UGC.

🏫 University Rules Matter Most

Each university decides its own minimum marks, age limit, subject combination and reservation rules. For example, a BA, B.Com or B.Sc course may ask for specific CUET subjects. Always read the prospectus of your target university before choosing your subjects.

🔗 Next Steps

Planning other entrance exams too? See CLAT, CMAT, JEE Mains and NATA.

Source: NTA CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin. Rules can change every year. Please confirm on cuet.nta.nic.in.