CUET 2027: Full Exam Guide for Beginners

NTA conducts the national-level CUET UG and CUET PG for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at central universities and other participating institutions. Interested candidates can apply for the exam from NTA’s official website. After the exam results, participating universities prepare merit lists. Candidates who qualify the cutoff will have to complete admission formalities.

CUET UG and PG exams have different eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and syllabus, since they are for different levels of admission. Candidates must check the specific requirements of their target university and program before applying, as these can vary even among institutions accepting the same CUET score. This article covers the exam eligibility criteria, application process, pattern, syllabus and preparation tips for both CUET UG and CUET PG.

CUET UG and PG Exam Highlights

The table below provides a quick summary of the CUET UG and CUET PG exams, including mode of examination, level, exam medium, basic eligibility and more.

Aspect	CUET UG Details	CUET PG Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Courses	Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Courses
Conducting Body	NTA	NTA
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Level	National Level	National Level
Eligibility	10+2	Bachelor’s or its equivalent
Exam Duration	60 minutes	90 minutes
Total Questions	50	75
Application Mode	Online only	Online only

CUET Exam Dates 2027

CUET Exam dates for the 2027 academic year have not been released yet. We will update the official dates once released by the NTA. Here’s the tentative timeline for the CUET exam 2027:

Event	CUET UG Exam Dates 2027	CUET PG Exam Dates 2027
Registration window	January 2027 - February 2027	December 2026 - January 2027
Registration fee payment last date	February 2027	January 2027
Correction Window	February 2027	February 2027
Admit Card Release Date	April 2027	March 2027
Exam Date	May 2027 - June 2027	March 2027
Recorded Responses and Answer Key	June 2027	April 2027
Result Date	June 2027	April 2027

CUET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, you must check the detailed eligibility requirements to avoid application rejection. The CUET eligibility criteria for both UG and PG exams are provided below:

CUET UG Eligibility Criteria

• Age Criteria: There is no age limit to apply.
• Educational Qualification: Candidate must have completed 12th class or its equivalent exam. Those who will appear in the 12th class board exam in 2027 are also eligible.
• List of Qualifying Examinations: Class 12th exam from any recognized board, including CBSE, CISCE, State Board, NIOS or an equivalent from NDA, AICTE-recognized diplomas, GCE A-levels, Cambridge, or IB.
• Criteria for University admission: Check the university eligibility requirements for the program you are targeting before enrolling.

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification: You must have passed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. You are also eligible if you are in the final year of graduation.

• Age Criteria: There is no upper age limit for candidates. However, you must verify the age requirements of the selected university.

• Marks Requirement: Learners must obtain minimum passing marks in graduation.

• University-Specific Criteria: You must fulfil the subject, degree, and other requirements prescribed by your selected university and PG program.

How to Apply for CUET Exam 2027?

NTA accepts applications only online through its official website. Candidates must submit their application before the deadline and keep all the relevant documents handy before registration. The application process for both CUET UG and PG exams is provided below:

CUET UG 2027 Application Process

• Step 1- Registration Form: Enter your personal details, create a password, choose a security question, and provide its answer.  After submission, an application number is generated, and it will be used for the remaining processes.
• Step 2- Application Form: Applicants need to log in with the application number and password to complete the application form. Add details such as educational qualifications, personal details, academic qualifications, university/ program selection, test paper details, and choose the examination cities. Upload a photograph, signature, and disability certificate.
• Step 3- Fee Payment: Complete the registration fee payment, and it can be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI.
• Step 4- Confirmation Page: After the fee payment, a confirmation page will be generated. You must download it or take a printout of this page.

CUET UG Application Fee

Category	Application fee for up to 3 subjects	Application fee for additional subject (Per paper)
General	₹ 1000	₹ 400
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL	₹ 900	₹ 375
SC/ ST/ Pwd/ PwBD/ Third Gender	₹ 800	₹ 350
Centre Outside India	₹ 4500	₹ 1800

CUET PG 2027 Application Process

• Step 1- Registration Form: Register by providing your personal details and creating a password, choosing a security question, and entering its answer. After submitting, an application number will be generated, note it down for further processing.
• Step 2- Application Form: Log in with your system-generated application number and password. Add details, such as personal details, educational qualifications, the paper you are applying for, and choose exam cities. During the application, candidates need to take a live photograph and will also have to upload scanned images of the photograph, signature, and category certificate.
• Step 3- Fee Payment: Pay the registration fee through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, and UPI Services. Once the fee is paid, the confirmation page will be generated. Download, save and take a printout of this confirmation page.

CUET PG Application Fee

Category	Application fee for up to two papers	Application fee for additional papers (Per paper)
General	₹ 1400	₹ 700
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL	₹ 1200	₹ 600
SC/ ST/ Third Gender	₹ 1100	₹ 600
Pwd/ PwBD	₹ 1000	₹ 600
Centre Outside India	₹ 7000	₹ 3500

CUET Exam Pattern 2027

Check the table below to know the CUET Exam Pattern, including types of questions, marking scheme and more.

Aspect	CUET UG Exam Pattern 2027	CUET PG Exam Pattern 2027
Exam Duration	1 Hour	1.5 Hours
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test	Computer-Based Test
Total Number of Questions	50 (all questions are compulsory)	75 questions
Choice of Test Paper	Maximum 5 subjects, including language and General Aptitude Test	Maximum four question papers codes
Marking Scheme	+5 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong answer	+4 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong answer
Medium of Paper	13 Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)	Bilingual (English & Hindi) by default, except specific language and linguistic papers

CUET Exam Syllabus 2027

CUET UG Exam Syllabus

CUET UG exam has three sections, including language subjects, domain subjects, and general aptitude test. The syllabus is mentioned below:

• Language Subjects: Language to be tested through reading comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary.
• Domain Subjects: As per the NCERT syllabus.
• General Aptitude Test: General knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

CUET PG Exam Syllabus

CUET PG syllabus for each subject is based on the bachelor’s degree curriculum for that specific domain. The exam consists of 75 MCQ-based questions. The stream-wise syllabus is mentioned below:

Program	Key Topics
Science Stream
M.Sc Physics	Mathematical Methods, Mechanics & General Properties, Oscillations, Waves & Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Kinetic Theory & Thermodynamics, Modern Physics & Quantum Mechanics
M.Sc Chemistry	Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc Mathematics	Algebra, Real & Complex Analysis, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus & Geometry
M.Sc Life Sciences or BioTechnology	Cell Biology & Genetics, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Immunology, Plant & Animal Sciences
Commerce, Management and Law Stream
MBA	Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
M.Com / Commerce	Financial & Cost Accounting, Business Organisation & Management, Economics, Business Laws & Statistics
LLM / Law	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts & Torts, Criminal Law & Consumer Protection
Humanities and Social Sciences Stream
MA Economics	Micro & Macroeconomics, Statistical & Mathematical Methods, Indian Economy & Development
MA English	History of English Literature, Literary Genres, Literary Criticism & Theory, Linguistics & Grammar
MA Political Science	Political Theory & Thought, Comparative Politics & International Relations, Indian Government & Politics

How to Prepare for CUET?

Preparing for CUET requires understanding the exam pattern, covering the Class 12th syllabus for CUET UG and the bachelor’s degree syllabus for CUET PG. Here are some tips to prepare for CUET exams:

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Knowing the marking scheme, question format, and time limits for each section helps students prepare better, since CUET UG and PG have different structures and negative marking rules.

• Download the Syllabus: Download the subject-wise CUET UG and PG syllabus from the NTA official website.

• Focus on NCERT for Domain Subjects: Since CUET UG’s domain subjects are based on the NCERT syllabus, thoroughly revising Class 12 NCERT textbooks is the best way to prepare, rather than relying on external reference books alone.

• Practice Time Management: With only 60 minutes for CUET UG and 90 minutes for CUET PG to attempt a large number of questions, timed mock tests help you build the speed needed to complete the paper without rushing through the final sections.

• Revisit your Bachelor’s Syllabus for CUET PG: The stream-specific syllabus is based on the bachelor’s degree curriculum for that subject. Revising your graduation coursework and notes gives you a strong foundation, rather than starting preparation from scratch with new study material.

• Solve Previous Year’s Papers and Mock Tests: CUET follows a fixed pattern each year. Solving previous year question papers and full-length mock tests helps you get comfortable with the CBT format and question style.

Conclusion

CUET exam is the standard entry point for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at central universities and several other participating institutions across India. Since the exam pattern, eligibility, and syllabus differ between CUET UG and CUET PG, it's important to check the specific requirements for your target program before applying. Visit the NTA’s official website for the latest exam updates, including dates, application process, syllabus, and pattern for 2027.