NTA CUET Fees 2025: Check CUET UG Form Fees for General, OBC, SC & ST Category

Common University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

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National Testing Agency (NTA) prescribes the CUET UG application form fee. Candidates willing to appear for CUET 2025 must fill the CUET UG application form and pay the CUET fee to register for the exam. CUET fee can be paid in online mode only. In this article know the CUET fee for each category and method to pay the CUET application fee online.

CUET UG Form Fee

CUET UG Form Fee

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence CUET UG registration 2025 in last week of February 2025. As candidates prepare to register, it’s crucial to understand the fee structure for the CUET 2025, which varies by category (General, OBC, SC, and ST) and the number of subjects selected. The registration process will begin at exams.nta.ac.in or cuetug.ntaonline.in, and detailed information will be provided following the release of CUET notification 2025. The CUET exam has become an essential gateway for students aspiring to enrol in undergraduate programs across India, with over 250 universities accepting CUET scores. This examination aims to standardize admissions and ensure fairness across institutions. The CUET UG 2025 exam will be scheduled in May/June 2025 in more than 15 days window, administered in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.

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CUET 2025 Registration

NTA will commence CUET registration 2025 at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Students must ensure to fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility 2025. Candidates will be able to fill the CUET 2025 application form in online mode only. Candidates will be required to create login credentials to fill the application form. Refer to the steps below to learn how to fill NTA CUET UG 2025 application form:

Q:   What is the last date for filling CUET application form?

A:

National Testing Agency will commence the CUET 2025 registration in last week of February 2025. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2025. The last date for CUET 2025 registration is expected to be in first week of April 2025. 

Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2025 application process will be in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

Q:   What are the required documents to fill CUET application form?

A:

To fill the CUET application form, candidates must ensure to keep the following documents/information ready in the prescribed size and format:

DocumentsRequired FormatRequired Size
Recent Photograph
  • Coloured or black and white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.
  • JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible)
Between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).
Scanned SignatureJPG/JPEG formatBetween 4 kb to 30 kb (clearly legible)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)PDFBetween 50kb to 300 kb
Scanned copy of the PwBD certificatePDF

Between 50kb to 300 kb

 

Q:   How many subjects can a candidate choose in CUET UG while filling the application form?

A:

The numbers for choosing CUET sujects is five.  

Section 1A- (13 languages) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Section 2- (23 subjects) Accountancy/ Book Keeping,  Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry,  Business Studies,  Chemistry,  Computer Science/ Informatics Practices,  Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology,  History,  Home Science,  Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India,  Environmental Science,  Mathematics,  Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga,  Physics,  Political Science,  Psychology,  Sociology,  Agriculture,  Mass Media/ Mass Communication,  Anthropology,  Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts,  Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion),  Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism

Section 3- General test

Step 1- Visit the official website of NTA CUET- cuetug.ntaonline.in

Step 2- Click on the tab ‘Sign in’ > New registration

Step 3- Enter personal details to create login credentials

Step 4- Fill the CUET 2025 application form [Also Read: List Of Documents Required For CUET Application Form]

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CUET UG Fee Structure

CUET UG fee structure varies based on the candidate's category and the number of subjects chosenStudents must understand these fees to plan their finances accordingly.

CUET Fee 2025: General Category

For general category students, the fee is typically higher compared to reserved categories. The fee structure is divided into two parts: a base fee for a set number of subjects and an additional fee for extra subjects.

Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?

A:

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 registration will commence in the last week of February 2025. NTA will release the CUET 2025 notification. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2025 process will commence online at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2025 exam must ensure that they fill out the application form online. CUET 2025 registration will end in the first week of April 2025. Further to the last date, candidates will not be able to fill out the CUET application form. No request for extension of CUET registration until the last date will be entertained.

Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they fulfil the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam. 

Q:   When should I register for CUET 2025?

A:

NTA will commence the CUET registrations 2025 tentatively in last week of February 2025 at cuetug-ac.ntaonline.in. Candidates will be able to fill the online CUET application form online when released. Candidates will be able to enter the personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for the exam. Candidates must pay the CUET application fee to complete the registration process.

Q:   When will CUET application form correction window open?

A:

The CUET UG 2025 application form correction window will open at cuetug.ntaonline.in. Candidates who will have submitted their CUET application form and wish to edit the details entered the details will be able to do so within stipulated time period. Check below to know the editable details in CUET application form:

Candidates will be able to make changes in any one of the following fields of the CUET 2025 application form:

  • Candidate Name or

  • Father Name or

  • Mother Name or

  • Photograph - Image Upload or

  • Signature – Image Upload

  • Date of birth

  • Gender

  • Category

  • PwBD

Candidates are allowed to make changes in all the fields given below:

  • Class 10 or equivalent details

  • Class 12 or equivalent details

  • Exam centre city selection (all four preferences)

  • Medium of question paper

  • Subject/Test Paper Code

  • University and Programme selection

 

Q:   Why is Banaras Hindu University not listed in cuet form?

A:

NTA will update the portal soon and show all the missing universities after that so it is advised to fill the application form after some days till they fix the issue!

Q:   What is CUET registration fee?

A:

CUET application fee varies from category to category and the number of subjects chosen by the candidate for CUET. The CUET registration process is incomplete without the payment of application fee.

Refer the table below the know the CUET application fee for various categories and as per the number of subjects chosen.

CUET Application Fee

Category

Upto three subjects

For each additional subject

General UR

INR 1000

INR 400 each

OBC-NCL/EWS

INR 900

INR 375 each

SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender

INR 800

INR 350 Each

Centres outside India

INR 4500

INR 1800 each

*Candidates who are not in OBC NCL category must choose General (UR) category

CUET 2025 fee for General Category

Number of Subjects

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

INR 1000

For each additional subject

INR 400 each

CUET Fee 2025: OBC category

Students belonging to OBC category have to generally pay less than the general category. The consideration for OBC- NCL/EWS categories aligns with the government policy and proof submitted by the candidates while filling the application form.

CUET 2025 fee for OBC Category

Number of Subjects

OBC Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

INR 900

For each additional subject

INR 375 each

CUET Fee 2025: SC/ST and Reserved Categories

Students belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Third gender category usually benefit from a reduced fee structure. This consideration aligns with the government's policy of promoting educational inclusivity.

CUET 2025 fee for SC/ST Category

Number of Subjects

SC/ST Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

INR 800

For each additional subject

INR 350 each

CUET 2025 Fee: International Students

The fee for international candidates often differs and is usually higher compared to Indian nationals.

CUET 2025 fee for International Stuidents

Number of Subjects

Outside India Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

INR 4500

For each additional subject

INR 1800 each

CUET Fee 2025: Mode of Payment

The payment of CUET 2025 fees is generally facilitated online through various modes such as:

  • Net banking
  • Credit/debit cards, or
  • UPI

CUET Fees 2025: Additional Costs

Apart from the examination fee, students should also consider other incidental expenses such as preparation material, coaching classes (if opted for), and travel and accommodation (if the test center is far from home).

Refund Policy

Understanding the refund policy is essential. In general, fees are non-refundable. CUET application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Procedure to Pay CUET 2025 Fee Online

After filling the CUET 2025 application form, candidate must pay the application fee in the following manner:

  • Candidates must check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready while logging on to the website- cuet.samarth.ac.in to submit CUET 2025 application form. The candidates must enter the information asked for and make payment through a Debit/ Credit Card.
  • Through Net Banking, candidates must ensure to check the balance in their account and keep all credentials ready while logging. The candidates should log in with his/her credentials of net banking and make payments accordingly.
  • For payment through a UPI Service, student must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Bank Account / Wallet to which the concerned UPI is linked.
  • For payment through Paytm, applicant must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Account / Wallet to which it is linked.

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Accepting University CUET Fee 2025

Candidates will be required to fill the CUET university form 2025 after successful registration for CUET 2025. The CUET fee for participating universities varies. Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET fee 2025 for top CUET accepting universities.

DU CUET Fee 2025

For admission to the University of Delhi through CUET, candidates registering for DU CSAS. The Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) involves filling the preferences for programs and colleges. Refer the table below to know DU CUET fee 2025:

CUET DU Registration Fee 2025
Category CUET DU CSAS Registration Fee
UR/OBC-NCL/EWS INR 250
SC/ST/PwBD INR 100

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BHU CUET Fee 2025

To appear for the BHU UG admission process through CUET candidate must have obtained valid score and fill the BHU CUET registration form. Candidates must refer to the table below to know the BHU CUET registration fee:

CUET BHU Registration Fee 2025
Category CUET BHU Registration Fee
General, OBC & EWS INR 500
SC/ST/PwD INR 250 
Paid seat (all categories) INR 700

JNU CUET Fee 2025

Candidates desiring to take admission to JNU on the basis of CUET scores must check the table below to know the JNU CUET fees 2025:

Course

Registration Fee

Undergraduate

Rs. 268

Certificate of Proficiency

Rs. 219

Allahabad University CUET Fee 2025

Candidates seeking admission to Allahabad University through CUET 2025, must fill the application form for CUET Allahabad University 2025. Refer to the table below to know the Allahabad University CUET fee 2025:

CUET Allahabad University Registration Fee 2025

Category

CUET AU Registration Fee

General and OBC

Rs. 800

SC/ST/PH

Rs. 400

The registration window for CUET participating universities are open after the declaration of CUET results. However, candidates are advised to visit the official website of CUET participating universities to stay updated with the admission process dates. Refer to the table below to know the admission process of CUET accepting colleges:

CUET Accepting Colleges Admission Process
Name of University/College CUET Admission Process
University of Delhi DU Admission Through CUET
Banaras Hindu University BHU UG Admission Through CUET
University of Allahabad Allahabad University (AU) Admission Through CUET
Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi BR Ambedkar University Admission Through CUET
Jamia Milia Islamia University JMI Admission Through CUET
Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU Admission Through CUET
Aligarh Muslim University AMU Admission Through CUET
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) IPU Admission Through CUET
Central University Karnataka CU Karnataka Admission Through CUET
Central University of Kashmir CU Kashmir Admission Through CUET
Tezpur University Tezpur University Admission Through CUET
Central University Rajasthan CU Rajasthan Admission Through CUET
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (BBAU) Admission Through CUET
Central University Jammu CU Jammu Admission Through CUET
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) TISS UG Admission Through CUET
ICAR ICAR Admission through CUET

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