CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Qualification & Category Wise Marks

Overview: Appearing in the CUET entrance test or securing minimum qualifying marks does not entitle you to be considered for admission unless you satisfy the program-wise CUET eligibility criteria of the university. Didn't know this? Read the blog post to check whether or not you are eligible for the CUET 2026. 

The CUET examination has become integral to every student's educational journey. This raises the question: Can any student take the CUET examination? The answer is No! CUET eligibility is categorized into two divisions, and you must satisfy both: 

• Common eligibility criteria for CUET
• Program and college-specific CUET eligibility criteria 2026, which vary.

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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Generally, the CUET exam's eligibility criteria are defined under three parameters as mentioned below:

• Age Limit
• Educational Qualification
• Minimum Qualifying Marks

To be eligible to take the Common University Entrance Test and before proceeding with the NTA CUET Application Form, you must:

• Must have completed (or be completing) the 10+2 level of education from a recognized board or university.
• There's no age limit for the CUET exam. This means you can appear for the exam at any age. 
• Relevant conditions of universities/institutions (as applicable) will apply for the year of appearance in the Class 12 / equivalent examination.
• Ensure your eligibility from the respective Universities/institutions' websites.

CUET Eligibility Age Limit 2026

Question - I am 23 years old. Am I eligible to apply? 

• There is no age limit for the candidates appearing in the CUET UG exam.
• However, you must fulfil the age criteria (if any) of the particular CUET universities you desire to apply to. 

CUET Educational Qualification 2026

Question - I study in class 11. Can I appear in CUET 2026? 

• According to the CUET eligibility criteria, you must have completed class 12 from a recognized university or board.
• Or 10+3 diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education
• You must have studied subjects in 10+2 classes, depending on your chosen course.
• As per the official notification, those appearing for the qualifying examination (12th exam) in 2026 are also eligible to apply for CUET.

For instance - You opted for the Bachelor of Science (Mathematics honours), you must have studied Mathematics as a major subject in class 12th to satisfy the eligibility criteria for CUET.

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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Minimum Qualifying Marks

Question - I scored 75% marks in class 12. Am I eligible to apply for the CUET exam? 

• According to the CUET 2026 eligibility criteria, no minimum qualifying marks are set by the National Testing Agency to take the exam.
• However, as the respective university prescribes for its courses, you must have obtained a minimum qualifying score in class 12 or an equivalent exam.
• The minimum qualifying marks vary for each participating university.
• If you are willing to be admitted for the specific CUET courses, visit the official website of the university.

How many attempts are there in CUET Exam?

• Unlike other entrance exams, the CUET attempt limit is "n" the number of times.
• You can attempt this exam as long as you fulfil the CUET eligibility criteria for age, educational qualifications, and minimum marks set by universities.

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CUET Reservation Policy 2026

You must remember that CUET eligibility criteria for programs and universities may vary based on the Indian government's reservation policies. 

• A certain percentage of seats are reserved for Indian Nationals in specific reserved categories as per the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
• However, in the case of the central universities, the reservation policy is applicable according to the rules of the respective university.
• To claim the reservation's benefit, upload the required latest category certificate issued on or after 01 January 2026, under the latest guidelines of the Government of India.

Check the table below for the category-wise CUET reservation policy:  

Category	Reservation
GEN-EWS	10%
Scheduled Caste	15%
Scheduled Tribe	7.5%
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)	27%
Persons with Disability	5%

Important points regarding CUET reservations:

• If you want to avail reservation under the PwD category, you must have a Physical Disability certificate (Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Certificate) issued by the notified medical authority.
• Candidates who wish to avail reservation under the PwBD must have the disability certificate mentioning ‘Severe’ under the Dyslexia category.
• Some universities may provide reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections, which can account for 10% of the total seats. 
• The minimum degree of disability should be 40% (Benchmark Disability) to be eligible for availing reservation for persons with specified disability.
• No change in category will be accepted after the last date specified by NTA for CUET UG Registration.

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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Top 5 Universities

You must appear for the CUET entrance test to get admission to undergraduate courses at any of the 280+ participating universities.

• CUET Admissions are solely based on performance in the entrance exam, making it extremely important to prepare thoroughly.
• All the 280+ participating universities follow different policies regarding criteria, age limit, relaxation, reservations, minimum marks, subject combinations, etc.
• The eligibility criteria for CUET exam 2026 for various UG courses are listed on each university's website with exam pattern details.

CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for University of Delhi (DU) UG courses

• From the academic session of 2026, the admissions to undergraduate courses at Delhi University are solely based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.
• According to the CUET exam eligibility criteria 2026, there is no age limit for applying for the entrance exam, and DU does not impose any eligibility requirements. 
• To write CUET, you must have valid scores in class 12. However, DU has specific requirements for admission to its UG program, which are as follows:

As per the CUET Eligibility Criteria for DU, you must have appeared for the four exams in the CUET and scored minimum qualifying marks in the language test.

• Any one language in relevance to the opted is compulsory
• To appear for domain subjects chosen in Class XII (compulsory) 
• A minimum of 30% in the language paper
• A General Test is mandatory for admission to UG courses at DU.
• Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained in mentioned combination of subjects.

Refer to the table below to learn the CUET 2026 eligibility for your desired course in 2026:

Program / Course offered	CUET Eligibility Criteria for Program
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language from List A in CUET.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics OR Combination II: Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Polymer Science	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.Sc. (Hons.) Electronics	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Instrumentation	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics+ Chemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics OR Combination II: Physics + Chemistry + Geography/Geology OR Combination III: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.Sc. (Hons.) Statistics	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Physics + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry + Chemistry + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained in any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Physical Sciences with Analytical Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B.Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Computer Science/ Informatics Practices	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B.Tech. (Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation)	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination.
B.A.(Hons.) Punjabi	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Punjabi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject either from List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I.
B.A. (Hons) Persian	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Persian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A1 + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I.
B.A. (Hons.) French	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: French from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I
B.A. (Hons.) German	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: German from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I
B.A.(Hons.) Philosophy	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: English from List A + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects.
B.A. Hons. (Humanities and Social Sciences) (offered by Cluster Innovation Centre)	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A1 + Any three subjects out of which at least two should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A.(Hons.) Political Science	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A.(Hons.) Social Work	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A.(Hons.) Sociology	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A. (Hons.) Multi-Media and Mass Communication	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A. (Program)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B.Voc. (Health Care Management)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B.Voc. (Web Designing)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B. Com. (Hons.)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects.
B. Com.	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Chemistry + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Electronics	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry OR Combination II : Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Computer Science/Informatics Practices Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B.Sc. (Prog.) Applied Life Science	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Chemistry + Physics + Biology/BiologicalStudies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET.
B.A. (Hons.) English	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: English from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects
B.A. (Hons.) Italian	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Italian from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I
B.A.(Hons.) Applied Psychology	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.A.(Hons.) History	Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects.
B.Voc. (Banking Operations)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B.Voc. (Software Development)	Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I : Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one is from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done.
B. Sc. (Prog.) Physical Science with Chemistry	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Physics + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Chemistry Merit will be based on the CUET score obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 30% score in any one language of List A in CUET. "
B.Sc. (Prog.) Mathematical Science	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.Sc. in Physical Education, Health Education & Sports	"Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Physical Education / National Cadet Corps (NCC) / Yoga from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 AND Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best CUET score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects."
B.A. (Hons) Hindi	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Hindi from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.A. (Hons.) Urdu	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Urdu from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I"
B.A. (Hons.) Arabic	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Arabic from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 OR Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects. Candidates who opted for Combination II for admission will be considered only if seats remain vacant after considering all the candidates who opted for Combination I. "
B.A.(Hons.) Psychology	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.A.(Hons.) Geography	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.A.(Hons.) Economics	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
B.A. (Vocational Studies)	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done."
B.Voc. (Retail Management and IT)	"Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I:Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2. OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects. Note: As the weightage of the CUET Sections is not the same, appropriate proration will be done."
B.A. (Hons) in Karnatak Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Veena/ Violin)	"Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects."
B.A. (Hons) in Hindustani Music- Vocal/ Instrumental (Sitar/ Sarod/ Guitar/ Violin/ Santoor	"Candidates must appear in both CUET and Performance-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in any of the following subject combinations: Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Performing Arts from List B2 + Any two subjects out of which one should be from List B1 OR Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 And Performance-Based Test Merit will be calculated by considering the ‘Combined CUET score (50% weightage) and Performance-based test score (50% weightage)’ CUET score will be the best score obtained from any one of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects."
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS]	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)]	"Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combination of subjects."
Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.)	"Candidate must appear in CUET in the following subject combination: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjects from List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 Merit will be based on the CUET scores obtained from the above-mentioned combinations of subjects."
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)	Candidates must appear in both CUET and Practical-based test. Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combinations: Any one Language from List A + General Test (Section III) AND also in the Practical-Based Test (to be conducted by College of Art) • For specialization in Art History it will based on Analysis / Premise and View / Critique • For other five specializations it will be based on Drawing and relevant Specialization (weightage will be 50 : 50) Merit will be calculated by considering the combined 'CUET score (50% weightage) and Practical-based test score (50% weightage)’

CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for BHU UG courses

The CUET BHU Eligibility criteria are divided on the following aspects: 

• Required subjects in CUET: You must have opted for subjects mapped with the course for admission to BHU. 
• Qualification: You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam. 
• Minimum qualifying marks: You must have at least 50% aggregate marks in class 12.
• Age limit: You should be no older than 22 as of 01 July 2026, which means you must have been born on or after 02 July 2003. 

CUET AMU Eligibility Requirements for UG Programs

The CUET eligibility criteria for AMU is listed below: 

For BA courses: 

• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or an equivalent Examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
• Or Degree/Sanad from AMU recognized Institution/Madarsa with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
• Bridge Course – Senior Secondary School Certificate from AMU with 50% marks in aggregate.

For B.Sc Courses: 

• Senior Secondary School Certificate with relevant subjects mapped for each course.
• Or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

For B.Voc Courses: 

• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination with relevant CUET domain subjects or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
• OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering or an equivalent examination with at least 45% marks in aggregate.

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CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for JNU UG Programs

According to the CUET JNU eligibility criteria, You must fulfill the following requirements:

For BA courses: 

• Have scored at least a minimum of 45% marks in class 12 or an equivalent exam.
• Completed your class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognized board/ university. Those appearing for class 12 in 2026 can also apply for the exam. 

For B.Sc courses:

• If you belong to the general category, you must have obtained a minimum of 45% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent exams.
• Aspirants belonging to the OBC category (non-creamy layer) will be given a 10% relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination compared to the open category.
• If you are from SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) category and passed the qualifying examination, you can apply for the exam irrespective of your percentage of marks.

For COP Courses: 

• You should have completed senior secondary school (10+2) or an equivalent exam from a recognized university or board.
• Suppose you have obtained a Higher Secondary Certificate under the 10+1 pattern of education. In that case, you can also apply for admission to the COP programs if you have successfully completed the first year of the Bachelor's degree examination at a University under the 10+1+3 pattern of education.
• You will require at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

CUET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for JMI UG Programs

According to the CUET eligibility criteria for Jamia Millia Islamia, 

For BA courses: 

Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of best 5 papers.

For B.Sc Courses: 

Senior Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and in the subject concerned. 

For B.Voc Courses: 

Educational Qualification

• Category 1: You must have already acquired Level 4 NSQF certification in the solar energy industry sector. (or)
• Category 2: You must have acquired Level 4 NSQF certification but may like to change your sector and pursue a vocational course in solar energy. (or)
• Category 3: You must have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects without any vocational training background.

Minimum qualifying marks: You should have secured at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

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Key Takeaways

Remember that, CUET eligibility criteria is determined by a variety of factors, including academic performance, financial need, and other factors.

• To determine eligibility, you should carefully review the requirements and submit complete, accurate information to be considered.
• Ultimately, meeting all the requirements to be eligible for CUET is important.
• You should score at least 50% marks in your +2 examination if you belong to the General category and 45% for SC/ST.
• You should have taken up subjects in +2, depending on your chosen course.
• You must apply to as many participating universities with as many options for the programmes selected under CUET as possible.

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