CUET (UG) Eligibility Criteria
Direct answer: CUET (UG) is open to anyone who has completed or is appearing for Class 12, and the NTA generally sets no upper age limit for the test. Admission eligibility, however, is decided by each university — which can require specific subjects, minimum marks or age limits. Verify both the CUET notice and your target university's rules.
Eligibility to take CUET
- Qualification: completed or appearing for Class 12 (10+2).
- Age: no upper age limit set by NTA for the test itself.
- Attempts: as permitted by the current notice.
University admission criteria
Universities decide admission. Each sets required CUET subjects, minimum marks and sometimes age for each course — see subject rules and colleges. Clearing CUET lets you apply; the university's criteria decide the seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the eligibility for CUET (UG)?
CUET (UG) is open to candidates who have completed or are appearing for Class 12. The NTA generally sets no upper age limit for the test itself, but individual universities can apply their own age, subject and minimum-marks criteria for admission — always check the target university's rules.
Is there an age limit for CUET?
For the CUET exam, the NTA typically does not impose an upper age limit. However, specific universities may set age criteria for particular programmes, so eligibility for admission depends on the university — verify on both cuet.nta.nic.in and the university site.
Do universities add their own CUET eligibility rules?
Yes. Beyond appearing for CUET, each university sets its own eligibility — required subjects, minimum marks and sometimes age — for each course. Clearing CUET makes you eligible to apply; the university's criteria decide admission.