CUET registration 2027 cycle is likely to begin in January 2027. The last date to apply is likely to be in the first week of February. The exam itself is tentatively scheduled for mid-May 2027, and results are expected by early June. For a test that determines undergraduate admission to over 250 universities, including all Central Universities, completing the CUET registration correctly and on time is the first step every aspirant must get right. A mistake in the application form, a missed document, or an incorrect subject choice can create complications that follow the candidate all the way to counseling.

How to Complete CUET Registration: Step by Step

The CUET online registration process is completely conducted through the NTA portal at cuet.samarth.ac.in. There is no offline application route.

The first Registration on the portal. Please enter your name, date of birth, and mobile number; verify via OTP and note down the system-generated application number. This number will be your main identification for all future communication and document downloads.

The second step is filling out the CUET application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information. Take care to match these exactly with your Class 10 and Class 12 certificates. The form then asks you to select your preferred exam city, choose your test papers across Language, Domain Subjects, and the General Aptitude Test, and specify the universities and programmes you are applying to. You can choose up to five subjects regardless of your Class 12 stream.

The third step is uploading your documents. The CUET application form requires a photograph of 10 to 200 KB in JPG or JPEG format, a signature of 10 to 50 KB in JPG or JPEG format, and disability or UDID certificate of 50 to 300 KB in JPG or JPEG format, if applicable. Files that do not comply with the stated format or size will not be accepted by the portal.

The fourth step is paying the application fee online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. Offline payment is not available for CUET registration. The final step is downloading and printing the confirmation page. Do not close the portal without saving this; it is the only acknowledgement of a completed application.

Application Fee Structure

The CUET registration fee for General and Unreserved category candidates is Rs. 1,000 for up to three subjects, with 400 rupees for each additional subject. OBC NCL and EWS candidates pay 900 rupees for up to three subjects and 375 rupees per additional subject. SC, ST, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates pay 800 rupees for up to three subjects and 350 rupees per additional subject. Candidates appearing at centres outside India pay 4500 rupees for up to three subjects. These fee amounts are based on last year and might be updated this year. 

Key Dates for CUET Online Registration

Based on the NTA’s recent cycle patterns, the CUET 2027 timeline is as follows. The official notification is expected in the first week of January 2027. The CUET online registration window opens in January 2027 and closes in the first week of February 2027. A form correction window opens in mid-February 2027 for candidates who need to correct errors. The exam is expected in mid-May 2027, with results in early June 2027 and university counselling from July 2027 onwards. All dates are tentative until the official NTA notification is released.

CUET Syllabus Overview

The CUET syllabus is divided across three papers. Language Paper I is available in 13 languages and includes Reading Comprehension, literary aptitude & vocabulary. Paper II is domain-specific, with 23 subject options from the Class 12 NCERT syllabus. Paper III is the General Aptitude Test covering Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative and Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, General Mental Ability, and Current Affairs.

Each paper carries 50 MCQ questions to be answered in 60 minutes. Marking is plus 5 per correct answer and minus 1 per incorrect answer. Understanding the CUET syllabus before choosing your subjects in the application form matters because subject selection at the CUET registration stage determines which university programmes you are eligible to apply to during counselling.

What to Check Before Submitting the CUET Application Form

Review every entry in the CUET application form against your original documents before submitting. Name spelling, category selection, and date of birth errors are the most common reasons for application rejection or counselling complications. Once the form correction window closes, no subject change will be allowed. Therefore, check which subject is required by each target university before filling out the CUET online registration. Download and store the confirmation page immediately after payment is processed.

FAQs

Q1. When will the CUET Registration open for the 2027 cycle?

A: As per the recent schedule pattern of NTA, the CUET registration process is expected to start online in January 2027. The official dates will be confirmed once NTA releases the CUET 2027 notification, which is expected to be released in the first week of January 2027.

Q2. Can the CUET application form be edited after submission?

A: A form correction window is available in mid-February 2027, during which certain fields can be edited. Subject selection and change of category may or may not be permitted in the correction window, as per NTA guidelines for that cycle. Once submitted, core personal information such as your name and date of birth is usually not changeable.

Q3. How many subjects can be chosen during CUET registration?

A: Candidates can opt for a maximum of 5 subjects from Language, Domain, and General Aptitude Test papers, irrespective of their stream in Class 12. The syllabus for CUET for each subject opted is prepared keeping in mind the NCERT syllabus of Class 12 for that subject.

Q4. Is the CUET registration process the same for all categories?

A: The process to register for CUET online is the same for all the categories. The difference will be in the application fee, where SC, ST, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates will pay a lower fee, and in the marks relaxation, which is applicable at the eligibility stage for reserved category candidates.