- Check the universities firstMake a list of the universities and courses you want and note which CUET subjects each course needs. The list of participating universities is on cuet.nta.nic.in.
- RegisterOn cuet.nta.nic.in, register with your own mobile number and email. Note the application number and set a password.
- Fill the formEnter personal and educational details, then choose up to 5 subjects (languages, domain subjects and/or the General Aptitude Test) and your exam cities.
- Upload photo and documentsUpload your photo and signature. A live photo is also taken by webcam while filling the form.
- Pay the feePay online by net banking, card or UPI before the deadline.
- Save the confirmation pageDownload and print the confirmation page. Fix any errors during the correction window.
- Apply to universitiesAfter the result, apply separately on each university's portal (for example, Delhi University's CSAS) using your CUET scores.
Documents to keep ready
- Valid mobile number and email ID
- Aadhaar or DigiLocker (or another ID proof if not verified that way)
- Recent colour photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 and Class 12 details
- Category certificate if claiming (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST)
- PwBD/UDID certificate if claiming
Photo and signature
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG, 10 to 200 KB, recent colour photo on a white background, face (with ears) covering about 80% of the frame, no mask |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10 to 50 KB, clear and readable |
| PwBD/UDID certificate | PDF, 50 to 300 KB |
| ID proof (if not verified through Aadhaar/DigiLocker) | JPG/JPEG, 10 to 200 KB |
Application fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General (UR), up to 3 subjects | Rs 1,000 (Rs 400 for each extra subject) |
| OBC-NCL / Gen-EWS, up to 3 subjects | Rs 900 (Rs 375 for each extra subject) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third gender, up to 3 subjects | Rs 800 (Rs 350 for each extra subject) |
| Exam centre outside India (all) | Rs 4,500 for up to 3 subjects (Rs 1,800 for each extra subject) |
Mistakes to avoid
- Choosing subjects without checking what your target course needs; many courses ask for a specific language and domain-subject combination.
- Picking subjects you are weak in just to fill all five slots.
- Using a parent's phone number or email, then missing OTPs and notices.
- Wrong name or date of birth compared with your Class 10 certificate.
- Forgetting that you must apply again on each university's portal after the result.
2026 fees; bank charges and GST are extra. 2027 fees will be in the new bulletin.
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in