The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the CUET UG 2026 Result and Scorecards for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions across India. The results announced on 23 June 2026, marking the beginning of the admission process for more than 244 participating universities.
This year, CUET UG witnessed its biggest-ever participation, with over 15.68 lakh unique registrations and more than 11.64 lakh students appearing for the examination.
CUET UG 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET UG 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 11 May-31 May & 6-7 June 2026 |
| Registered Candidates | 15,68,867 |
| Appeared Candidates | 11,64,098 |
| Participating Universities | 244 |
| Exam Cities | 321 Cities |
| International Cities | 13 |
| Subjects Offered | 37 |
| Result Date | 23 June 2026 |
How to Download CUET UG 2026 Scorecard?
Students can download their scorecards by following these simple steps:
Step 1
Visit the official CUET website.
Step 2
Click on the “CUET UG 2026 Scorecard/Result” link.
Step 3
Enter:
- Application Number
- Password or Date of Birth
Step 4
Submit the details.
Step 5
Download and save the scorecard for future admission processes.
CUET UG 2026: Key Data
According to NTA, candidates were allowed to choose up to five subjects. This resulted in:
- 67,56,327 subject test registrations
- 49,05,176 subject tests actually taken
- 332 unique question papers
- 18,160 unique questions
- 996 total question papers across 13 languages
- 35 shifts conducted over 19 examination days
The examination was conducted in 321 cities across India and abroad, including international centres in:
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Kathmandu
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuwait City
- Lagos
- Manama
- Muscat
- Riyadh
- Sharjah
- Singapore
- West Java
- Washington
37 Subjects Offered in CUET UG 2026
Students could choose from:
Languages (13)
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
Domain Subjects (23)
Along with the General Aptitude Test, students had access to a wide range of subject choices for admission to various undergraduate courses.
CUET UG 2026 vs CUET UG 2025
| Parameter | CUET UG 2025 | CUET UG 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Candidates | 13,54,699 | 15,68,867 |
| Appeared Candidates | 10,71,735 | 11,64,098 |
| Subject Test Registrations | 58,18,608 | 67,56,327 |
| Subject Tests Appeared | 44,75,444 | 49,05,176 |
| Male Candidates | 7,06,760 | 7,94,257 |
| Female Candidates | 6,47,934 | 7,74,607 |
| PwD Candidates | 4,354 | 5,033 |
| General Category | 6,08,705 | 6,86,419 |
| SC Category | 1,44,289 | 1,71,397 |
| ST Category | 84,461 | 95,464 |
| OBC Candidates | 4,44,227 | 5,28,838 |
| EWS Candidates | 73,017 | 86,749 |
| Exam Cities | 300 | 321 |
| Universities | 241 | 244 |
| Question Papers | 322 | 332 |
NTA highlighted that registrations increased by more than 15%, while female participation increased by nearly 20% compared to the previous year.
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 Participation
| 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 |
Interestingly, female candidates who appeared (5,85,596) slightly outnumbered male candidates (5,78,500).
PwD Candidate Statistics
| Category | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| PwD/PwBD | 5,033 | 3,894 |
Medium-Wise Registration and Participation of Candidates
| Language | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| English | 13,22,441 | 9,76,177 |
| Hindi | 2,18,058 | 1,70,773 |
| Bengali | 11,857 | 7,989 |
| Tamil | 11,169 | 6,204 |
| Assamese | 2,455 | 1,166 |
| Gujarati | 848 | 491 |
| Malayalam | 705 | 464 |
| Odia | 391 | 260 |
| Telugu | 319 | 185 |
| Urdu | 251 | 176 |
| Marathi | 149 | 85 |
| Punjabi | 115 | 70 |
| Kannada | 109 | 58 |
English continued to dominate as the preferred medium for the examination.
Most Popular Subjects in CUET UG 2026
| Subject | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| English | 12,64,153 | 9,14,653 |
| Chemistry | 9,51,707 | 6,77,609 |
| General Aptitude Test | 9,15,039 | 6,75,419 |
| Physics | 9,14,649 | 6,47,076 |
| Mathematics | 5,79,990 | 4,01,527 |
| Biology | 5,56,445 | 4,02,844 |
These figures show that science subjects remained among the most preferred choices among CUET aspirants.
Highest NTA Scores by Subject
Several subjects witnessed exceptionally high performances:
| Subject | Highest NTA Score |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | 250.00 |
| History | 250.00 |
| Psychology | 250.00 |
| Sanskrit | 250.00 |
| Odia | 250.00 |
| Biology | 249.70 |
| Business Studies | 249.57 |
| Economics | 249.54 |
| Political Science | 249.58 |
| Geography | 249.45 |
Outstanding Performances in CUET UG 2026
NTA reported remarkable achievements by candidates:
- 1 student scored 100 percentile in 4 subjects
- 22 students scored 100 percentile in 3 subjects
- 180 students scored 100 percentile in 2 subjects
- 3,214 students scored 100 percentile in 1 subject
These numbers highlight the highly competitive nature of the examination.
CUET UG 2026: Topper’s Scores
The highest aggregate NTA score in five subjects was:
| Rank | Aggregate NTA Score |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1232.19 |
| 2 | 1230.82 |
| 3 | 1207.21 |
| 4 | 1205.96 |
| 5 | 1203.78 |
The top-performing candidate achieved an impressive aggregate score of 1232.19 across five subjects.
What Happens After CUET UG Result 2026?
Students should note that NTA only conducts the examination and declares scores. Admissions will be handled separately by participating universities.
Candidates should now:
- Download and save their scorecard
- Check university admission portals regularly
- Register for counselling wherever applicable
- Upload required documents
- Monitor cut-offs and merit lists
- Complete admission formalities before deadlines
Final Advise
CUET UG 2026 has once again emerged as India’s largest undergraduate entrance examination, with 15.68 lakh registrations, 244 participating universities, 321 examination cities, and over 67 lakh subject test registrations. The record participation, growing female representation, and improved result declaration timeline demonstrate the increasing importance of CUET as the common gateway to higher education in India.
With results now available, students should shift their focus to university admissions and counselling processes to secure seats in their preferred institutions and courses.
