The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the CUET UG 2026 scorecards soon after conducting India's largest computer-based undergraduate entrance exam. A massive number of students who appeared for the exam between May 11 and June 7, 2026, are eagerly awaiting their results to secure admission in top central universities.
Timeline and Important Dates
Candidates must track the sequential flow of events to plan their university registration strategies. The examination period spanned May 11 to May 31, 2026, with re-examinations held on June 6 and 7. The provisional answer key was released on June 9, and the objection window closed on June 11. The final answer key is expected by June 21, and the result and scorecard are tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2026. University cutoffs are likely to begin in the last week of July 2026.
Record Breaking Participation and Key Statistics
NTA data reveals a fiercely competitive market for the 2026-27 academic year. A total of 15,68,866 candidates registered for CUET UG 2026, a leap of over 2.14 lakh compared to 13.54 lakh in 2025. The exam comprised 67,56,321 testing opportunities across 37 subjects, including 13 languages, 23 main subjects, and one General Aptitude Test. Students chose an average of 4.31 subjects. Uttar Pradesh had the highest registrations with over 3.70 lakh, followed by Delhi (1.39 lakh) and Bihar (1.34 lakh). English was the most popular subject with approximately 13 lakh candidates, followed by Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and General Aptitude Test.
Expected Cutoffs for Top Universities
The NTA does not declare a centralized cutoff list. Participating institutes like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will issue separate merit thresholds through portals like DU CSAS based on normalized NTA scores. Due to the surge in applicants, experts project high-tier percentiles. For general category admissions, expected cutoffs for high-demand domains are: DU for B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons), Political Science: 750-790+ marks; DU for B.Sc. (Hons) Physics/Chemistry/Computer Science: 720-760 marks; BHU for B.A. Arts/Social Sciences, B.Com, Maths Group: 680-740 marks; JNU for B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages: 740-775 marks; and mid-tier central universities for various integrated UG/Law/Management programmes: 600-680 marks. These ranges are indicative and may vary based on applicant numbers, exam difficulty, seat availability, reservation category, and normalization.
Once results are posted on cuet.nta.nic.in, aspirants should promptly download their PDF scorecards using their Application Number and Date of Birth to apply for separate university counselling portals.
