The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the CUET UG Result 2026 on 23 June 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate). The examination was conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes offered by Central Universities and other participating institutions across India for the academic session 2026-27.
Candidates who appeared in the examination can now download their score cards from the official CUET website. The result has been prepared based on the final answer keys reviewed and approved by subject experts.
CUET UG Result 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Release Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 Exam Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Exam End Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Re-Exam Dates | 06 & 07 June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | June 2026 |
| CUET UG Result 2026 Declared | 23 June 2026 |
CUET UG 2026 Result Highlights
According to the official NTA press release, CUET UG 2026 witnessed a significant increase in participation compared to the previous year.
Key Statistics
| Particulars | CUET UG 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registered Candidates | 15,68,867 |
| Appeared Candidates | 11,64,098 |
| Subject Tests Registered | 67,56,327 |
| Subject Tests Appeared | 49,05,176 |
| Participating Universities | 244 |
| Exam Cities | 321 |
| International Cities | 13 |
| Languages Offered | 13 |
The examination was conducted across India and selected international locations including Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait City, Lagos, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, West Java, and Washington.
Category-Wise Candidate Statistics
| Category | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6,86,419 | 4,98,652 |
| OBC (NCL) | 5,28,838 | 4,01,471 |
| SC | 1,71,397 | 1,28,871 |
| ST | 95,464 | 67,245 |
| EWS | 86,749 | 67,859 |
| Total | 15,68,867 | 11,64,098 |
Gender-Wise Statistics
| Gender | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7,94,257 | 5,78,500 |
| Female | 7,74,607 | 5,85,596 |
| Third Gender | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 15,68,867 | 11,64,098 |
NTA reported that female participation increased significantly in CUET UG 2026, reflecting greater access to higher education opportunities across the country.
Best Performance in CUET UG 2026
The National Testing Agency highlighted several remarkable achievements in this year’s examination:
- 1 candidate secured 100 percentile in four subjects.
- 22 candidates achieved 100 percentile in three subjects.
- 180 candidates achieved 100 percentile in two subjects.
- 3,214 candidates achieved 100 percentile in one subject.
Highest Aggregate NTA Score
The highest aggregate NTA score obtained in five subjects was:
| Rank | Aggregate NTA Score |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1232.19 |
| 2 | 1230.82 |
| 3 | 1207.21 |
| 4 | 1205.96 |
| 5 | 1203.78 |
Popular Subjects and Highest NTA Scores
| Subject | Highest NTA Score |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | 250.00 |
| History | 250.00 |
| Psychology | 250.00 |
| Sanskrit | 250.00 |
| Odia | 250.00 |
| Biology | 249.70 |
| Political Science | 249.58 |
| Business Studies | 249.57 |
| Economics | 249.54 |
How to Check CUET UG Result 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their score cards:
- Step 1 Visit the official CUET portal.
- Step 2 Click on the “CUET UG 2026 Result / Score Card” link.
- Step 3 Enter your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Step 4 Complete the security verification and click on Submit.
- Step 5 Your CUET UG 2026 Score Card will appear on the screen.
- Step 6 Download and print the score card for future admission and counselling purposes.
What Happens After the Result?
The role of NTA is limited to conducting the examination and declaring results. Admission will be handled by individual participating universities.
After downloading the score card, candidates should:
- Visit the websites of their preferred universities.
- Complete counselling registration.
- Check university-specific merit lists.
- Participate in document verification.
- Complete admission formalities within the prescribed timeline.
NTA does not release a centralized cutoff or merit list. Participating universities prepare their own merit lists and admission criteria based on CUET scores.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Check CUET UG Result 2026 | Check Result Here |
| Official Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| NTA Website | nta.ac.in |
Conclusion
The declaration of the CUET UG Result 2026 marks the beginning of the admission process for undergraduate programmes across Central Universities and other participating institutions. Candidates should regularly visit the websites of their preferred universities for counselling schedules, admission notifications, and merit list updates.
