CUET UG 2026 · Student Help Guide

Your next step starts with the right course and subject choices.

A practical guide to help you shortlist courses, understand CUET subject options, compare participating universities and choose your registration options carefully.

Explore CUET Subjects Find Course Combinations
For students from all streams. The right subject choices depend on your Class XII subjects, preferred courses and the admission rules of each university.
Explore coursesSearch programmes by name, subject or stream.
Compare universitiesCheck the official CUET participating institution lists.
Plan with confidenceUse a simple checklist before you apply.

Start with your study area

These broad areas can help you shortlist programmes before checking the subject requirements of each university.

Arts and Humanities

English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Philosophy and related programmes.

Science and Technology

Biology related programmes, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics and selected technology courses.

Commerce and Management

B.Com., Business Economics, Management Studies, Financial Investment Analysis and vocational business programmes.

Media and Communication

Journalism, Mass Communication and related integrated programmes.

Creative and Performing Arts

Fine Arts, Music and programmes that may require practical or performance based assessments.

Education and Vocational Study

Education, vocational degrees and applied programmes. Check each institution's additional eligibility rules.

Know your CUET subject options

Use these subject lists while shortlisting programmes. Choose options based on the courses you want to pursue and the eligibility rules of the universities on your list.

List A: Languages

Available language subjects listed for CUET UG:

AssameseBengaliEnglishGujaratiOdiaPunjabiSanskritTamilHindiKannadaMalayalamMarathiTeluguUrdu

List B: Domain Specific Subjects

Domain subjects listed for CUET UG:

Accountancy / Book KeepingAgricultureAnthropologyBiology / Biological Science / Biotechnology / BiochemistryBusiness StudiesChemistryComputer Science / Informatics PracticesEconomics / Business EconomicsEnvironmental Studies / Environmental ScienceFine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial ArtsGeography / GeologyHistoryHome ScienceKnowledge Tradition and Practices in IndiaMass Media / Mass CommunicationMathematics / Applied MathematicsPerforming Arts: Dance, Drama, MusicPhysical Education: Yoga, SportsPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologySociology
Before selecting subjects: Check whether your target course requires a particular language, domain subject, General Aptitude Test, practical test or performance based test. Do not select subjects only because they seem easy or familiar.

Make your subject choices wisely

A simple planning checklist to use before you fill in your CUET registration form.

1

Shortlist courses first

Choose several courses that genuinely interest you, including backup options.

2

List your target universities

Check which universities offer those courses and whether they accept CUET for admission.

3

Compare subject rules

For each course, note the required language, domain subjects and any General Aptitude Test or additional assessment.

4

Match your Class XII subjects

Confirm you are eligible for your chosen combinations under the current official rules.

5

Keep more than one pathway open

Where possible, select subjects that support multiple courses you want, while still meeting each course's requirements.

6

Verify before submitting

Recheck the official bulletin and university admission pages before locking your choices.

Search subject combinations

Search by course name, subject or keyword, then filter by study area.

Important: Subject combinations can differ by university and programme. Use this guide to shortlist options, then confirm the exact requirements on the official admission page of every university you plan to apply to.
No matching programme found. Try another search term or filter.

Find participating universities and colleges

CUET participation and course availability can change. Use the official NTA portal for the latest institution lists and then open the university's own admission page for course wise requirements.

Official CUET UG portal

Notices, information bulletin, application and admission updates.

Open CUET portal ↗

Participating universities list

Browse university categories and check current participation status.

View university lists ↗

CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin

Read the official examination rules and candidate instructions.

Read bulletin ↗

How to use this guide

Follow these steps before locking your CUET subjects or college preferences.

1

Choose possible courses

Think about your interests, career plans and the programmes you want to keep open.

2

Check every target university

Compare the course eligibility, subject mapping, minimum marks and any additional test for each institution.

3

Match with Class XII subjects

Make sure you meet the requirements for the exact programme. Do not assume one combination works everywhere.

4

Read official notices

Check the latest NTA and university updates for changes, deadlines and counselling steps.

5

Apply separately if required

Some universities require a separate admission or counselling registration after CUET.

6

Ask before finalising

If you are unsure, seek guidance before submitting choices or paying application fees.

Need help planning your next step?

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