CUET-UG is the National Testing Agency's single-window entrance for undergraduate admissions at central and many participating universities, including their 5-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes (for example at the National Law University Delhi's non-CLAT routes, BHU, and other central universities that offer integrated law). Candidates choose relevant language, domain and general-test sections, and each university sets its own CUET-based cut-offs.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration:Section-wise; total depends on chosen subjects
Total Marks:Depends on chosen sections
Marking Scheme:+5 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer in each section
Sections
Language (Section IA/IB)
40 (attempt) of 50 Questions•200 Marks
General Test
50 (attempt) of 60 Questions•250 Marks
Domain Subjects (as required by the university)
Varies Questions•Varies Marks
Syllabus
General Test
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Numerical Ability
Quantitative Reasoning
Language
Reading Comprehension
Verbal Ability
Vocabulary
Grammar
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 from a recognised board
Specific subject and minimum-marks requirements set by each participating university
Open to all Indian candidates (and others as per university norms)
Important Dates
Registration opens
February 2027
Last date to apply
March 2027
Exam window
May 2027
Result declaration
June 2027
Application Process
Register on the NTA CUET-UG portal
Select participating universities and the integrated-law programmes
Choose language, domain and general-test sections
Pay the fee and submit
Download the admit card for the chosen exam city
💡 Preparation Tips
Pick the General Test seriously - it is the core for most law programmes
Practise NCERT-aligned domain subjects if a university requires them
Note that CUET-UG has negative marking, unlike many state law CETs
Check each target university's exact CUET section requirement before applying
❓ FAQs
Can I get into integrated law through CUET-UG?
Yes - several central and participating universities admit to their 5-year integrated BA/BBA LLB programmes through CUET-UG scores.
Is CUET-UG the same as CLAT?
No. CLAT is the consortium of National Law Universities' test; CUET-UG is NTA's separate entrance used by central universities, some of which also offer law.
Does CUET-UG have negative marking?
Yes, -1 per wrong answer with +5 per correct answer in each section.