Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026: Check Latest Update Here

Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026: Check Latest Update Here

Anurag ReddyUpdated on 09 Feb 2026, 02:42 PM IST

The National Testing Agency has recorded a total of 1,492,764 CUET registration 2026, as per the Navbharat Times report. The total number of CUET UG registrations were 1,354,699 last year. The top 5 states from where the registrations were witnessed are Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The most chosen subjects in CUET UG application 2026 are English, Chemistry, Physics, General Aptitude Test and Mathematics.

This Story also Contains

  1. Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026 Till Now
  2. How Many Students Registered For CUET 2026 So Far?
  3. CUET Previous Year Registrations
  4. When Will CUET 2026 Exam Be Held?
Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026: Check Latest Update Here
Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026 Till Now

The CUET 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to 31 in CBT mode. Candidates can know more about the total registrations of CUET 2026 in this article.

Total Registrations for CUET UG 2026 Till Now

As per the news report, the total number of CUET UG registrations 2026 have crossed more than 14.9 lakhs. The CUET UG last date of registration 2026 was February 4. Candidates who have registered were able to make the CUET 2026 registration fee payment till February 7 to register successfully. Students who have submitted their applications before the CUET registration last date 2026 will be eligible to appear for the exam. The NTA allows applicants to choose up to 5 subjects while submitting the CUET application form. Several students have opted for 4 subjects in their applications during the CUET UG registration process 2026.

CUET UG Registration Statistics

CategoryStatistic / Data Point
Total Registrations (2026)14,92,764
Total Registrations (2025)13,54,699
Growth in Applications1,38,065 (approx. 1.38 lakh)
Participating Universities236 (expected to increase)
Exam DatesMay 11 – May 31, 2026
Maximum Subjects Allowed5 Subjects
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Navrachana University B.A Admissions 2026

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CUET UG Statistics 2026: State-Wise Registration

StateNumber of registrations
Uttar Pradesh3.70 Lakh
Delhi1.39 Lakh
Bihar1.34 Lakh
Madhya Pradesh93,000+
Rajasthan~89,000
Haryana79,000
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CUET UG Statistics 2026: Subject-Wise Registration

SubjectNumber off applications
English12.43 Lakh
Chemistry9.23 Lakh
Physics8.86 Lakh
General Test8.84 Lakh
Mathematics5.69 Lakh
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Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts Admissions 2026

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How Many Students Registered For CUET 2026 So Far?

The NTA has not announced any official notification regarding the total number of CUET 2026 applications received so far. The CUET 2026 registration process was closed on February 4 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Applicants who have completed the registration and fee payment can appear for the CUET 2026 exam. As of now, more than 14 lakh students have submitted their applications during CUET UG application process 2026.

CUET Previous Year Registrations

The NTA recorded a total of 13,54,699 registrations in 2025. Out of which, 10,71,735 students appeared for the CUET exam. Students can check more detailed information about CUET registration gender-wise and category-wise of previous years given below.

CUET Previous Year’s Statistics

Parameters

CUET 2024

CUET 2025

No. of unique candidates registered

13,47,820

13,54,699

No. of unique candidates appeared

11,13,610

10,71,735

No. of subject test administered (registered)

57,71,668

58,18,608

No. of subject Test administered (appeared)

46,21,670

44,75,444

Male (Unique candidates)

7,17,248

7,06,760

Female (Unique candidates)

6,30,565

6,47,934

Transgender (Unique candidates)

7

5

PwD (Unique candidates)

4,461

4,354

General (Unique candidates)

5,43,996

6,08,705

SC (Unique candidates)

1,44,851

1,44,289

ST (Unique candidates)

88,097

84,461

OBC (Unique candidates)

4,82,552

4,44,227

EWS (Unique candidates)

88,324

73,017

No. of mediums (languages)

13

13

No. of cities where exam was conducted

379 (26 outside India)

300 (15 outside India)

No. of universities

283

239

No. of question papers administered

99

322

CUET 2025 Category-Wise Registered and Appeared Candidates

Category

Registered

Appeared

EWS

73,017

60,315

General

6,08,705

4,75,051

OBC- (Non Creamy Layer)

4,44,227

3,59,264

SC

1,44,289

1,14,751

ST

84,461

62,354

Total

13,54,699

10,71,735

CUET 2025 Gender-Wise Registered and Appeared Candidates

Category

Registered

Appeared

Female

6,47,934

5,23,988

Male

7,06,760

5,47,744

Third Gender

5

3

Total

13,54,699

10,71,735

CUET UG 2024 Statistics

Parameters

CUET UG 2024

Number of registered candidates (unique)

1347820

Number of Unique Candidates Appeared

1113610

Number of Subject Test Administered (Registered)

5771668

Number of Subject Test Administered (Appeared)

4621670

Male (Unique Candidates)

717248

Female (Unique Candidates)

630565

Third gender (Unique Candidates)

7

PwD (Unique Candidates)

4461

General (Unique Candidates)

543996

SC (Unique Candidates)

144851

ST (Unique Candidates)

88097

OBC (Unique Candidates)

482552

EWS (Unique Candidates)

88324

Number of mediums (languages)

13

Number of Cities where exam conducted

379 (26 cities outside India)

Number of Phases

03 phases

Number of universities

283

Number of QPs administered

99

CUET UG 2024 Top 5 language subjects

The number of students who appeared most for the subjects in the CUET exam 2024 has been listed in the table given below.

Subjects

2024

2023

2022

English

10,07,336

9,72,846

5,95,403

Hindi

2,07,839

2,61,966

2,14,908

Sanskrit

8,901

6,370

9,099

Bengali

9,065

4,784

6,760

Urdu

6,726

12,800

3,522

CUET 2023 Statistics

Total registered students

16.85 lakhs

No. of applicants paid the CUET application fee

13.995 lakhs

Total number of universities

Over 240

Applications received from Jammu and Kashmir

82,655

Applications received from foreign students

1,000

Application received in the second edition of CUET-UG

14 lakhs

Maximum applications for CUET-UG

Uttar Pradesh, followed by Delhi and Bihar

The highest number of CUET-UG applications received

Delhi University, followed by BHU and Allahabad University

CUET 2022 Statistics

Particulars

Total candidates

Total number of candidates registered

14,90,293

Total number of candidates appeared

9,68,2021

Total female candidates registered

6,60,311

Total female candidates appeared

4,29,228

Total male candidates registered

8,29,965

Total male candidates appeared

5,38,965

Total third gender candidates registered

17

Total third gender candidates appeared

8


When Will CUET 2026 Exam Be Held?

The NTA will conduct the CUET UG 2026 exam from May 11 to 31 in Computer Based Test (CBT) format. Candidates who have registered will be eligible to appear for the CUET 2026 exam. Students must choose their desired subjects while filling the CUET application form. The NTA will issue the CUET admit card 2026 in May at cuet.nta.nic.in. Applicants must download the CUET admit card 2026 by using their login credentials. Candidates must carry their CUET 2026 admit card to the exam centre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many students registered for CUET UG 2026?
A:

According to the news report, more than 14.9 lakh students have applied for CUET 2026 registration.

Q: How many students will appear for CUET 2026?
A:

The NTA has not announced any official notification regarding the number of students appearing for CUET UG 2026.

Q: When will CUET UG 2026 exam be held?
A:

The NTA will conduct the CUET 2026 from May 11 to 31 in CBT mode.

Q: When is the last date for CUET UG registration 2026?
A:

The CUET UG 2026 registration process was closed on February 4 at cuet.nta.nic.in.

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