All You Need to know about CUCET 2026

All You Need to know about CUCET 2026

What is the CUCET Exam?

CUCET or Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test has been instituted to recognize student achievement and assist them to overcome financial barriers and support them in achieving professional success in the futuristic areas of education. A national level scholarship cum entrance test, CUCET 2026 offers a golden opportunity to students to earn scholarships worth Rs250 crores, Rs200 Cr for Punjab Campus and Rs50 Cr for Uttar Pradesh Campus).

While CUCET offers up to 100% Scholarship on almost all programs, following are some of the programs for which CUCET 2026 is mandatory for admission:

Punjab Campus

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Specialized MBA Programs
• Integrated Law Programs (BA+LLB, BBA+LLB, B. Com + LLB)
• Pharm D.
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology)
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Specialized MCA Programs
• Master of Law (LLM)
• Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
• Master of Pharmacy (Industrial Pharmacy)

Uttar Pradesh Campus

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Specialized MBA Programs
• Integrated Law programs (BA+LLB, BBA+LLB)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Specialized MCA Programs

Admissions are based solely on the CUCET Entrance Test, with an exception for those who secure more than 90% marks in the qualifying examination or up to 50,000 rank in JEE.

CUCET 2026 - Exam Date & Procedure To Apply

Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2026 has been pinned into two different phases, CUCET Phase-1 and CUCET Phase-2.

Please note that you can apply for the CUCET in both online and offline modes.

However, the CUCET 2026 exam will be conducted online only. To make it easy, we have shared a step-by-step guide to help you with both flanks:

For Online

1. Visit the CUCET website - http://cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
2. Register on the CUCET registration page and create your profile.
3. After successful registration, a confirmation message is sent through SMS/E-mail.
4. Once registered, pay a registration fee of Rs.1000/- which includes the digital copy of the prospectus.
5. Fill in your current qualification with school name & subjects and choose the CUCET exam date available in the dropdown.
6. Appear in the CUCET examination on the scheduled date and time through https://cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
7. The result will be intimated through Email. Else, you can also check it on https://cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

For Offline

First of all, the applicants have to purchase the CUCET Brochure cum form from University admission offices/ Authorized centers by paying a fee of Rs.1000/-. After that, they need to follow the below-given steps:

1. Visit the CUCET website- https://cucet.cuchd.in for registration.
2. Register on the CUCET registration page and create your profile.
3. After successful registration, a confirmation message is sent through SMS/E-mail.
4. Scratch the CUCET form and fill in the unique number given on the form in the option available on the website.
5. Fill in your current qualification with school name & subjects and choose the CUCET exam date available in the dropdown.
6. Appear in the CUCET examination on the scheduled date and time through https://cucet.cuchd.in with your registered login details.
7. The result will be intimated through Email. Else, you can also check it on https://cucet.cuchd.in in your login account.

CUCET 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses is as follows:

UG Courses

 A student who has scored 50% or more marks in their secondary Education (10+2) or student appearing for secondary education (10+2) from a recognized Board (CBSE/PSEB/ICSE or any other recognized State/National Board).

PG Courses

A student who has scored 50% or more marks in their Graduation from UGC-recognized University.

For detailed scholarship eligibility of all courses, visit-

www.cuchd.in/scholarship

CUCET 2026 - Scholarship Window

The CUCET 2022 has been phased into two different phases with a varying Scholarship amount. The phase-wise scholarship criteria has been mentioned below:

Phase-1 (October 2025 to May 2026)

Phase-II (June 2026 to August 2026)

Management Specialized Programs Slabs

Following Management Specialized Programs have different Scholarship slabs:

• MBA Banking & Financial Engineering with SBI & Tally
• MBA Strategic HR with AON Consulting
• MBA Fintech with NSE Academy
• MBA - Strategic Human Resources (ITP)
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Applied Finance and Analytics) with Grant Thornton
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Applied Finance and Analytics) Additional ACCA certification with Grant Thornton
• B.Com. (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation) with Grant Thornton

CUCET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The syllabus of CUCET 2026 will be divided into two parts and four sections. Moreover, you can visit CUCET.CUCHD.IN for more information regarding the syllabus and exam pattern for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

Note: The duration of the exam for both UG & PG courses will be 120 minutes (2 Hours).

In case of any query related to Chandigarh University or the CUCET, contact the university officials using the contact details given below:

Punjab Campus

• General Helpline No: +91-160-3051003
• Other Contact Nos.: 1800 1212 88800 (Toll Free), 8146947000 (Technical Support), 8146948000 (General Enquiry)
• Email: cucet@cumail.in

Uttar Pradesh CampusCampus

• General Helpline No: +91-160-3051003
• Other Contact Nos.: 1800 270 1411 (Toll Free), 9646001333 (General Enquiry), 9646001222 (Technical Support)
• Email: cucet@cumail.in

About Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University, a NAAC A+ accredited institution, has been recognized as India’s top private university in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025. CU ranks among world’s Top 2% universities as per QS World University Rankings 2026. Renowned for its academic excellence, CU is among the select institutions in India offering ABET and NBA-accredited programs in Management and Engineering. With a global footprint spanning partnerships with over 515+ universities and industries in over 100 countries, CU emphasizes a holistic, industry-relevant education. In the last academic year, the university hosted 1100+ companies at campus placement drive, leading to 9,000+ placement offers, including a highest international package of Rs1.7 crore and a national package of Rs54.75 lakh per annum.