CUET Exam to be held in May this year, 5 options available with 37 subjects
Millions of students appear for this exam every year, so every update related to it is very important for the students. This time, the NTA has issued a new advisory regarding CUET 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has now shared important information regarding the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG 2026) after the medical entrance exam NEET UG 2026. CUET is conducted for admission to undergraduate (UG) courses in the country's leading central, state, and several private universities. Millions of students appear for this exam every year, so every update related to it is very important for the students.
This time, the NTA has issued a new advisory regarding CUET 2026, which provides information about the syllabus, probable exam dates, the number of subjects, and the necessary documents related to the application process. Importantly, the CUET exam in 2026 will be held in May, and students will have the option to choose a total of 5 subjects.
CUET UG Exam to be held in May 2026
According to the NTA advisory, CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in May 2026. According to media reports and sources, the exam may start between May 13 and 15, 2026. However, the exact dates of the examination will be announced later through an official notification.
The online registration process for CUET is likely to begin in the last week of February or the first week of March 2026. Therefore, students preparing for CUET should focus on both their documents and their studies from now on.
Prepare for the CUET 2026 syllabus topic-wise
The NTA has clearly stated that the complete syllabus for CUET 2026 has been uploaded on the website. Separate topics have been provided for each subject, and students will have to prepare based on them.
The CUET syllabus is mainly based on NCERT books. Experts believe that rote learning alone will not suffice; a thorough understanding of the concepts is crucial. Students who carefully study NCERT books and develop a fundamental understanding of the subjects are more likely to score well.
CUET UG 2026 Exam in a Total of 37 Subjects
The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a total of 37 subjects. These include language subjects, domain subjects, and a general aptitude test. The CUET exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, and Urdu. The domain subjects include subjects from Science, Commerce, Arts, and other streams, such as Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Information Practices, Economics, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology,
History, Home Science, Mass Media, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Computer Science, Information Practices, Economics, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, History, Home Science, Mass Media, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Political Science. In addition, there will be a General Aptitude Test, which may include questions related to reasoning, general knowledge, and basic mathematics.
Opportunity to Choose Only 5 Subjects in 2026
A major change in CUET 2026 is that students will have the option to take the exam in only 5 subjects. This change aims to make the exam simpler and more focused, allowing students to prepare better according to their chosen course. The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. Before applying, students must ensure that their Aadhaar card is updated.
