DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)

DUET 2026

The DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) was previously conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into various postgraduate programs, PhD courses, and select undergraduate degrees at the University of Delhi. However, starting from the 2023 admission cycle and continuing into 2026, DUET has been fully discontinued. All admissions formerly done through DUET are now processed through the CUET-PG (for postgraduate programs) and CUET-UG (for undergraduate programs), creating a unified and standardized national-level entrance system.

For DUET 2026, there will be no separate entrance exam, and candidates must appear for CUET-PG 2026 if they are seeking admission into postgraduate programs such as MA, MSc, MCom, MCA, LLM, or other specialized courses. The CUET-PG exam is expected to be held in June 2026, with results released shortly after. Admissions will be carried out through DU’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-PG), where candidates participate in online counselling and program selection.

Former DUET courses such as BA (Hons) Multimedia & Mass Communication, BPEd, BEd, MEd, MSc, MA, and various research programs now follow CUET-based merit lists and university-level counselling. The elimination of DUET aims to ensure a transparent and uniform admission process for all applicants across central universities.

Detailed guidelines for the CUET-PG 2026 exam structure, eligibility, syllabus, and DU’s CSAS-PG counselling steps will be provided in the later sections.

DUET 2026 – Key Highlights:

Basic Information on DUET:

The DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test) was earlier used for admissions into various postgraduate programs, PhD courses, and select undergraduate programs at the University of Delhi. DUET has been fully replaced by CUET-PG for postgraduate admissions and CUET-UG for undergraduate admissions. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET now serves as the sole entrance pathway for programs that previously required DUET. Admissions are carried out through DU’s CSAS-PG or CSAS-UG systems, where seat allotment is based on CUET scores, merit lists, reservation rules, and candidate preferences. DUET is no longer held as a standalone examination.

DUET 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative):

Following is the list of the DUET 2026 exam dates. Please note that these dates are only tentative as the authorities are yet to release the dates in their official website.

DUET 2026 Exam Highlights:

DUET 2026 Syllabus:

DUET 2026, integrated into CUET PG by NTA for Delhi University's PG admissions, features a domain-specific syllabus mirroring undergraduate curricula across 157 papers like COQP10 for M.Com (accounting, finance, taxation, economics) or HUQP18 for MA English (British/Indian literature, linguistics, criticism), blended with 20-30% general aptitude including quantitative (ratios, probability), reasoning (syllogisms, puzzles), and awareness (polity, current affairs) in a 75-MCQ format. Candidates select one paper per program, emphasizing Class 12/UG-level depth without calculators, with bilingual English-Hindi delivery except languages; preparation hinges on NTA PDFs and past papers for 90-minute timed mastery.

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DUET 2026 Preparation Tips:

CUET PG preparation for DUET 2026 requires 60% domain focus (e.g., quantum mechanics for M.Sc Physics via OP Tandon), 30% aptitude (100 quant/reasoning problems daily from Arun Sharma), and 10% mocks (3 weekly targeting 250/300), alongside The Hindu for affairs and spaced revision of formulas/notes. Final-year students balance UG exams with 6-hour schedules, prioritizing 85% accuracy against -1 negatives; apps like Unacademy and NTA mocks build percentile stamina for March/April slots and DU's 95+ cutoffs.

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DUET 2026 Admit Card:

CUET PG 2026 admit cards for DUET release mid-March on cuet.nta.nic.in, downloadable via application/roll number and DOB 3-5 days pre-exam, featuring candidate photo, slot details (45-60 min CBT), center address (200+ cities), and barcode for biometric verification. Print color copies with ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN); no changes post-issue, with entry barred 30 minutes late—carry transparents only, as electronics/prohibited items void entry amid strict NTA protocols.

DUET 2026 Cut Offs:

DUET 2026 cut-offs via CSAS PG manifest as round-wise CUET PG percentiles on pgadmission.uod.ac.in, with 2025 Round 1 General M.Com at SRCC 98.5+, MA English Miranda House 97, easing 2-5 points by Round 4 (OBC 94-96, SC/ST 82-88), influenced by 10 lakh applicants and normalization across 20,000 seats. North Campus peaks at 95-99+, off-campus 88-94; Sports/ECA ~85 with trials, monitored via simulated lists for strategic upgrades.

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DUET 2026 Results:

NTA declares CUET PG 2026 results late May on cuet.nta.nic.in as normalized percentiles/scorecards (raw +4/-1 marks, category ranks), auto-imported to CSAS PG for DUET merit post-June registration. Download PDFs via login show domain performance (e.g., 250/300 ~98 percentile); no revaluation, but pre-result key challenges apply—DU cut-offs follow (95+ top programs), triggering allocations by July.

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DUET 2026 Counselling Process:

DUET 2026 counselling unfolds via CSAS PG post-results: register on pgadmission.uod.ac.in (?1000 fee), upload docs (UG marks, categories), fill 100+ program-college preferences, then navigate 4-6 rounds (Freeze/Upgrade/Decline options, 48-hour deadlines) based on percentiles and quotas (15% SC, 27% OBC). Verification (e-DigiLocker/physical) and ?12,000 fee secure seats; spots fill vacancies by July, classes August.

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DUET 2026 Instructions:

1. Candidates should upload their photograph and signature with the preferred size in the portal which should be clearly visible.
2. Candidates need to carry their admit card/hall ticket to the exam centre. Candidates will be prohibited from entering the exam hall without this document.
3. Candidates will also be required to carry a valid ID proof such as – Voter ID Card/ Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Driving License, etc.
4. It is advisable for all candidates to enter the designated exam hall before time for a smooth security process before the beginning of exam.
5. Any candidate violating the rules will be strictly dealt as per the norms of the exam centre.
6. Any candidate pursuing any unfair means in the exam hall will be dealt with as per the rules and regulations of the test centre.

DUET 2026 FAQs:

Q1. What does DUET 2026 mean after the shift to CUET PG?

Ans. DUET 2026 is generally used to describe Delhi University’s postgraduate admission process that now runs through CUET PG scores rather than a separate DUET exam. Candidates appear in a specific CUET PG paper aligned with their target programme and then apply through DU’s CSAS (PG) portal.

Q2. How is the DUET 2026 (CUET PG) exam structured for PG aspirants?

Ans. The CUET PG exam used for DUET 2026 typically consists of 75 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes, with domain-specific questions based on the relevant undergraduate syllabus and a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones.

Q3. What basic eligibility is usually required for DUET 2026 PG admissions?

Ans. For most PG programmes, a candidate is expected to hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with an aggregate in the range of about 50–60%, depending on the course, with a relaxation (normally about 5%) for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwD.

Q4. How are DUET 2026 PG seats allotted after the CUET PG exam?

Ans. Seats are allotted through DU’s CSAS (PG) portal, where candidates register after results, have their CUET PG scores imported automatically, and then fill a list of programme–college preferences. An online allocation algorithm uses those scores, preferences, eligibility, and reservation rules to offer seats across multiple rounds.

Q5. Are there separate cut-offs and merit lists for DUET 2026?

Ans. Yes, Delhi University publishes round-wise PG cut-offs and merit lists on its official admission portal. These lists indicate the minimum CUET PG percentile or score at which admission closed for each programme and category in that round, and they guide candidates’ decisions on accepting, upgrading, or waiting for subsequent rounds.