The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 on Tuesday, ending the wait for lakhs of students across India.
With the release of scorecards, candidates can now proceed to apply to universities that accept CUET scores for undergraduate admissions. The exam serves as a gateway to numerous central, state, deemed, and private universities, including some of the most sought-after institutions in the country.
More than 15 lakh candidates participated in this year's CUET-UG, highlighting the exam's growing importance as a single-window entry route to undergraduate programmes across India.
How to Access Your CUET UG 2026 Result
Candidates can access their results on the official CUET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The scorecard includes subject-wise performance details and normalized scores used by participating universities during admission.
To download the scorecard, students should follow these steps:
- Visit the official CUET website: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link titled "CUET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result" on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Fill in the security captcha displayed on the screen.
- Click on the Submit/Login button.
- Your scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download the result and take a printout for future reference.
Next Steps After Result Declaration
The declaration of results marks the beginning of the admission season. Candidates are advised to monitor the websites of their preferred universities, as institutions will soon release counselling schedules, merit lists, cut-off scores, and seat allocation details.
While NTA has released the scores, final admission decisions will be made by individual universities based on their respective admission policies and seat availability.
