CUCET 2027
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CUCET 2027 Latest Updates
Updated- 14 October 2026: CUCET 2027 registration is open on cucet.cuchd.in. Chandigarh University lists Phase I from October 2026 to May 2027 and Phase II from July 2027 until the end of admissions, with no fixed test dates: candidates pick a date after registering and paying Rs 1,000. The 2027 scholarship slabs are out, up to 100% in both phases. The pattern, syllabus and application pages are still headed CUCET 2026. See the phases and dates.
- 1 October 2026: Last CUCET-II test date of the 2026 cycle. CUCET-II registration closed on 30 September 2026.
- 1 February 2026: Last CUCET-I test date of the 2026 cycle. CUCET-I registration ran from 25 October 2025 to 31 January 2026.
- 25 October 2025: Registration for CUCET 2026 opened.
Sources: CUCET 2027 home page; About CUCET (2026 page). Checked on 14 October 2026.
Overview
CUCET (Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test) is the entrance and scholarship test that Chandigarh University (CU) holds for admission to its own programmes. It is the university's own test, not a national exam such as JEE Main or CUET. At the Punjab campus in Gharuan, Mohali, CUCET 2027 is compulsory for B.E., B.Pharm., Pharm.D., integrated law, BA (Hons.) Psychology, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Pharm. and master's programmes in physiotherapy, optometry, medical laboratory science and nutrition and dietetics. For other programmes the test is optional, but a CUCET score is needed for a CUCET scholarship.
CUCET 2027 runs in two phases: Phase I from October 2026 to May 2027 and Phase II from July 2027 until admissions close. There are no fixed test dates. Candidates register, pay Rs 1,000 and pick a test date from the dates offered, then take the test online from home.
CUCET 2027 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test |
| Conducted by | Chandigarh University (its own test, not a national exam) |
| Phase I | October 2026 to May 2027 |
| Phase II | July 2027 until the end of admissions |
| Test dates | No fixed dates: each candidate picks a date after registering |
| Mode | Online only, from home, on a laptop or PC with a camera |
| Pattern (2026 page) | 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, 1 mark each, no negative marking |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000, including the e-prospectus; Rs 500 for each further attempt |
| Attempts | Two in each phase |
| Result | Declared 24 hours after the test |
| Used for | Admission where CUCET is compulsory, and CUCET scholarships of up to 100% of the semester fee |
| Official website | cucet.cuchd.in |
Sources: CUCET 2027 home page; About CUCET (2026 page); CUCET application process (2026 page); CUCET FAQs. Checked on 14 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Chandigarh University
Category
Other
Level
University
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
CUCET 2027 Phases and Dates, With the 2026 Cycle
| Stage | CUCET 2027 | CUCET 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Open (14 October 2026); no opening date published | Opened 25 October 2025 |
| Phase I (CUCET-I) | October 2026 to May 2027 | Registration to 31 January 2026; last test date 1 February 2026 |
| Phase II (CUCET-II) | July 2027 until the end of admissions | Registration to 30 September 2026; last test date 1 October 2026 |
| Test date | Picked by the candidate from the dates offered after registering | Same |
| Result | 24 hours after the test | Same |
| Scholarship slabs | Phase I: 100, 50, 40, 30, 25 or 15%; Phase II: 100, 40, 30, 20, 15 or 10% | Same percentages, as shown on CU programme pages under CUCET 2026 |
CU has published only month windows for the 2027 phases, so no exact registration, last date or test date is given here. Phase I carries higher scholarship slabs than Phase II. The 2026 dates are those CU's CUCET pages still list for CUCET-I and CUCET-II.
Sources: CUCET 2027 home page; About CUCET (2026 page); CU how to apply, admissions 2027-28; CU B.E. CSE page. Checked on 14 October 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
CUCET has no eligibility rules of its own. The CUCET site says eligibility follows Chandigarh University's policy for each programme: a candidate must meet the minimum marks of the programme applied for, and sits the test module that matches their Class 12 stream or degree. For the programmes where CUCET 2027 is compulsory at the Punjab campus, CU's programme pages give these minimums:
| Programme | Minimum eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.E. | Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology, Informatics Practices or Information Technology, with 50% to 70% in aggregate depending on the branch: 60% for Computer Science and Engineering, 50% for Mechanical Engineering, 70% for the CSE (Hons.) specialisations in Artificial Intelligence and in AI and Machine Learning |
| B.Pharm. | Class 12 with at least 60%, with English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology; age 17 by 31 December of the year of admission |
| Pharm.D. | Class 12 with at least 50% in aggregate, with Physics and Chemistry plus Mathematics or Biology, or a D.Pharm. from a PCI-approved institution; age 17 by 31 December of the year of admission |
| BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB (integrated) | Class 12 in any stream: 60% for BA LLB, 55% for BBA LLB and B.Com LLB |
| BA (Hons./Hons. with Research) Psychology | Class 12 in any stream with 55% |
| MBA | A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% (CA and ICWA qualifications also accepted); some specialised MBAs ask for 55% |
| MCA | BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science or IT, B.E. or B.Tech. CSE or IT, or any degree with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming or Statistics at Class 12 or degree level, with 50% in aggregate; the specialised MCAs ask for a computing degree with 55% |
| LLM | LLB with at least 50% |
| M.Pharm. | B.Pharm. from a PCI-recognised institution with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST) and registration with a state pharmacy council; GPAT-qualified candidates are preferred |
| MPT, M.Optom., MMLS, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics | The matching bachelor's degree (BPT, B.Optom., B.MLS, or nutrition and dietetics or food and nutrition) in regular mode, registration with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, and a medical fitness certificate |
Exemption: CU's CUCET 2026 page says that for these programmes CUCET is not needed by candidates with more than 90% in the qualifying examination or a JEE rank up to 50,000. The CUCET FAQ advises candidates whose Class 12 or degree result is not yet out to take CUCET anyway, as a precaution.
Sources: About CUCET (2026 page); CUCET FAQs; CU B.E. CSE page; B.Pharm. page; Pharm.D. page; BA LLB page; MBA page; MCA page; LLM page; M.Pharm. page; MPT page. Checked on 14 October 2026.
Exam Pattern
The CUCET pattern page is still headed CUCET 2026; CU had not published a separate 2027 pattern on 14 October 2026. The test is online and lasts 120 minutes. It has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, with no negative marking. Each candidate takes the module that matches their Class 12 stream or the programme applied for. The medium is English; candidates from the Class 12 Arts stream can choose Hindi as a subject.
| Module | Sections (number of questions, 100 in all) |
|---|---|
| Class 12 Non-Medical | English 10, Physics 25, Chemistry or Computers 25, Mathematics 25, Aptitude 15 |
| Class 12 Medical | English 10, Physics 25, Chemistry 25, Biology 25, Aptitude 15 |
| Class 12 Commerce | English 10, Economics 30, Accountancy 30, Commerce 30 |
| Class 12 Arts with English | English 10 and General Studies 30, plus two of Political Science, Economics, Sociology, History, Hindi, Geography, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Public Administration, Legal Studies and Mass Media Studies (30 each) |
| Class 12 Arts with Hindi | Hindi 10 and General Studies 30, plus two subjects from the same list, with English in place of Hindi (30 each) |
| Class 12 Vocational (computing programmes) | English 10, General Studies 30, Computers 30, Aptitude 30 |
| Lateral entry (LEET) programmes | English 10, Physics 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30 |
| B.Des. programmes | Design Aptitude 60 and English 10, plus two Class 12 subjects of the candidate's stream (15 each); Arts with Hindi: Design Aptitude 60, English 10, Hindi 15 and one subject 15 |
| B.P.Ed. | English 10, Physical Education 30, Quantitative Analysis 30, Logical Reasoning 30 |
| B.P.E.S. | Physical Education 30 and English 10, plus two Class 12 subjects of the candidate's stream (30 each); Arts with Hindi: Physical Education 30, English 10, Hindi 30 and one subject 30 |
| M.E. (core programmes) | Core subject 50, English 10, Quantitative Analysis 20, Logical Reasoning 20 |
| M.E. (interdisciplinary programmes) | The core module above, or English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, Basic Computer Knowledge 25, Logical Reasoning 30, depending on eligibility |
| MBA programmes | English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, General Knowledge 25, Logical Reasoning 30 |
| LLM | LLB subjects 50, Quantitative Analysis 20, Logical Reasoning 20, English 10 |
| Other postgraduate programmes (all except M.E., LLM and MBA) | English 15, Quantitative Analysis 30, Basic Computer Knowledge 25, Logical Reasoning 30 |
Sources: CUCET question paper pattern (2026 page); CUCET FAQs. Checked on 14 October 2026.
Syllabus
CU publishes a syllabus for each CUCET subject, headed CUCET 2026 and covering Phase 1 and Phase 2. The syllabi of the main Class 12 subjects list these units:
| Subject | Units in the CUCET syllabus |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physical World and Measurement; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy and Power; Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Bulk Matter; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations and Waves; Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics; Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation; Atoms and Nuclei; Electronic Devices; Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents (19 units) |
| Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry; States of Matter; Atomic Structure; Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; Chemical Thermodynamics; Solutions; Electrochemistry; Chemical Kinetics; d and f Block Elements; Coordination Compounds; Haloalkanes and Haloarenes; Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers; Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids; Amines; Biomolecules; Hydrocarbons; Organic Compounds Containing Halogens; Chemistry in Everyday Life; Equilibrium; Redox Reactions; Organic Chemistry (21 units) |
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations and Functions; Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations; Matrices and Determinants; Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications; Sequences and Series; Limit, Continuity and Differentiability; Integral Calculus; Differential Equations; Coordinate Geometry; Three-Dimensional Geometry; Vector Algebra; Statistics and Probability; Trigonometry; Algebra; Linear Programming (15 units) |
| Biology | Diversity of Living Organisms; Cell Structure and Function; Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants; Human Reproduction; Reproductive Health; Principles of Inheritance and Variation; Molecular Basis of Inheritance; Evolution; Human Health and Diseases; Plant Physiology; Human Physiology; Microbes in Human Welfare; Biotechnology: Principles and Processes; Biotechnology and its Application; Organisms and Populations; Ecosystem; Biodiversity and its Conservation; Structural Organization in Plants and Animals (18 units) |
| English | Grammar; Vocabulary; Reading Comprehension; Composition |
| Aptitude | Numbers; Percentage; Profit and Loss; Time and Distance; Time and Work; Calendar and Clocks; Non-Verbal Reasoning; Series; Coding-Decoding; Syllogism; Analogy; Directions; Ranking and Comparison |
The same page has syllabi for Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Computer, Design Aptitude, General Knowledge and General Studies, Geography, Hindi, History, Legal Studies, Mass Media, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Physical Education (B.P.Ed. and B.P.E.S.), lateral-entry Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, LLB, and the core subjects of the M.E. programmes (Automobile, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering). CU also publishes sample questions for each subject, and registered candidates can take a mock test.
Sources: CUCET syllabus (2026 page); CUCET sample papers (2026 page); CUCET FAQs. Checked on 14 October 2026.
How to Apply for CUCET 2027
- Sign up at cucet.cuchd.in with name, email ID, mobile number, state and gender, and set a password; the email ID is the username. Choose the discipline and programme. A confirmation is sent by SMS and email.
- Pay the registration fee of Rs 1,000 online by net banking, debit card or credit card. It includes the digital prospectus (e-prospectus) and the application form.
- Fill in the current qualification, with school name and subjects, and choose a CUCET test date from the drop-down. On 14 October 2026 the open phase is Phase I (October 2026 to May 2027).
- Take the test online at the chosen date and time, from home, logging in at cucet.cuchd.in. There is no admit card: the test details are sent to the registered email.
- The result is declared 24 hours after the test, by email and in the CUCET login. The candidate then applies for admission and the CUCET scholarship.
Offline route: a CUCET brochure-cum-form can be bought for Rs 1,000 at CU admission offices or authorised centres. The candidate still registers online and enters the unique number printed on the form, and does not pay the Rs 1,000 again.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration (includes the e-prospectus) | Rs 1,000 |
| Each further attempt, or a test in the next phase | Rs 500 |
| Offline brochure-cum-form | Rs 1,000 |
The Rs 1,000 is not refundable once the application is submitted. CU refunds a fee only when it was charged more than once through a failed transaction, on a request letter to its accounts branch with the transaction details.
Sources: CUCET application process (2026 page); CUCET FAQs; CU how to apply, admissions 2027-28; CU admission criteria; CUCET refund policy. Checked on 14 October 2026.
Apply online on the official portal: https://cucet.cuchd.in/application-process.php
Programmes That Need CUCET 2027 at Chandigarh University
At the Punjab campus (Gharuan, Mohali), CUCET 2027 is compulsory for these programmes:
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy)
- Pharm D.
- Integrated Law Programs (BA+LLB, BBA+LLB, B. Com + LLB)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons./Hons. with Research) (Psychology)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Specialized MBA Programs
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and Specialized MCA Programs
- Master of Law (LLM)
- Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology)
- Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
- Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
- Master of Pharmacy (Industrial Pharmacy)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Science)
- Master of Physiotherapy (Sports Science)
- Master of Optometry
- Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Microbiology)
- Master of Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Biochemistry)
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
CU's CUCET 2026 page exempts candidates with more than 90% in the qualifying examination or a JEE rank up to 50,000. For every other programme CUCET is optional, but only a CUCET score leads to a CUCET scholarship.
Uttar Pradesh campus: the CUCET site also lists CUCET 2027 as compulsory at Chandigarh University's Uttar Pradesh campus (Lucknow-Kanpur Highway, Unnao; culko.in) for B.Tech., MBA and specialised MBAs, BA LLB and BBA LLB, B.Pharm., and MCA and specialised MCAs. The list above covers the Punjab campus only.
Sources: CUCET 2027 home page; About CUCET (2026 page); cuchd.in campus links. Checked on 14 October 2026.
CUCET 2027 Scholarship Slabs
CUCET marks out of 100 decide the CUCET scholarship, a percentage of the semester fee. The 2027 slabs differ by phase:
| CUCET marks | Phase I (October 2026 to May 2027) | Phase II (July 2027 onwards) |
|---|---|---|
| 90.01 to 100 | 100% | 100% |
| 80 to 90 | 50% | 40% |
| 70 to 79.99 | 40% | 30% |
| 60 to 69.99 | 30% | 20% |
| 50 to 59.99 | 25% | 15% |
| 40 to 49.99 | 15% | 10% |
| 30 to 39.99 | Eligible, no scholarship | Eligible, no scholarship |
The slab table gives no band below 30 marks. On CU's B.E. Computer Science and Engineering page, for example, a 50% scholarship on the Rs 1,53,000 semester fee comes to Rs 76,500 a semester (figures shown under CUCET 2026).
Some management programmes at the Punjab campus have their own slabs: MBA (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) with SBI and Tally, MBA Strategic HR with AON Consulting, MBA (FinTech and AI) with NSE Academy, MBA Strategic Human Resources (ITP) and the B.Com. (Hons.) programmes with Grant Thornton. For these, 80 to 100 marks give 40%, 70 to 79.99 give 30%, 60 to 69.99 give 20%, 50 to 59.99 give 15% and 40 to 49.99 give 10%.
- If a candidate takes CUCET more than once, the highest score counts for the scholarship.
- The scholarship follows the programme the candidate is finally admitted to.
- It is not open to students migrating from another university, or to international students.
- It runs for the whole programme if renewed each year: renewal needs a CGPA of 7.5 at the end of each year, no E, F or I grade in any subject and no indiscipline.
CU's scholarship page for 2027-28 also has merit schemes that do not use CUCET: on JEE Main ranks for engineering, on Class 12, diploma or graduation marks, and on CAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA or XAT scores for the MBA, each for a limited share of seats. A student can hold only one scholarship.
Sources: CUCET 2027 home page; CUCET FAQs; CU scholarships 2027-28; CU B.E. CSE page. Checked on 14 October 2026.
After CUCET: Result, Admission and Further Attempts
- The result is declared 24 hours after the test. It is emailed and shown in the candidate's CUCET login.
- With the result, the candidate submits the application for admission and for the merit scholarship.
- Two attempts are allowed in each phase, and a candidate can take both phases. A further attempt, or a test in the next phase, costs Rs 500.
- A score for an engineering programme does not count for a non-engineering programme, or the other way round: changing between them needs a new CUCET attempt.
- Questions about the result, the test or technical problems must be sent to cucet@cumail.in within 48 hours of the test. If the computer fails during the test, the time lost is made up.
Sources: CUCET FAQs; CU admission criteria; CUCET application process (2026 page). Checked on 14 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CUCET 2027 exam date?
CUCET 2027 has no fixed exam date. Chandigarh University runs it in two phases: Phase I from October 2026 to May 2027 and Phase II from July 2027 until admissions close. After registering and paying the fee, each candidate picks a test date from the dates offered.
How do I apply for CUCET 2027, and what is the last date?
Register at cucet.cuchd.in, pay the Rs 1,000 registration fee, fill in your current qualification and choose a test date. CU has not published a single last date: Phase I is open until May 2027, and Phase II runs from July 2027 until admissions close. In the 2026 cycle, CUCET-I registration closed on 31 January 2026.
What is the CUCET application fee?
Rs 1,000, which includes the digital prospectus. It is not refundable once the application is submitted. A further attempt, or a test in the next phase, costs Rs 500. A form bought offline for Rs 1,000 carries a number that is entered online, so the fee is not paid twice.
What is the CUCET exam pattern?
CUCET is an online test of 120 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. The sections depend on your Class 12 stream or programme: Class 12 Non-Medical students, for example, get English 10, Physics 25, Chemistry or Computers 25, Mathematics 25 and Aptitude 15. The pattern page is still headed CUCET 2026.
Is there negative marking in CUCET?
No. CU says there is no negative marking in CUCET. Each of the 100 questions carries 1 mark.
Is CUCET compulsory for admission to Chandigarh University?
At the Punjab campus, CUCET 2027 is compulsory for B.E., B.Pharm., Pharm.D., integrated law (BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB), BA (Hons.) Psychology, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Pharm., MPT, M.Optom., MMLS and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. CU's CUCET 2026 page exempts candidates with more than 90% in the qualifying exam or a JEE rank up to 50,000. For other programmes the test is optional but needed for a CUCET scholarship.
What are the CUCET 2027 scholarship slabs?
Phase I (October 2026 to May 2027): 90.01 to 100 marks 100%, 80 to 90 marks 50%, 70 to 79.99 marks 40%, 60 to 69.99 marks 30%, 50 to 59.99 marks 25% and 40 to 49.99 marks 15%. Phase II (from July 2027): 100%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 15% and 10% for the same bands. 30 to 39.99 marks is listed as eligible, with no scholarship. Some specialised management programmes have lower slabs.
How many times can I take CUCET?
Two attempts are allowed in each phase, and you can take both phases. Each further attempt costs Rs 500. For the scholarship, your highest score counts.
Can I take CUCET from home, and is there an admit card?
Yes. CUCET is online only and is taken from home on a laptop or PC with a camera; there are no test centres. There is no admit card: the test details are sent to your registered email. The result is declared 24 hours after the test.
Is CUCET a national-level exam?
No. CU's site calls it a national-level test, but CUCET is Chandigarh University's own entrance and scholarship test, held for admission and scholarships at its own campuses. It is not a national exam such as JEE Main or CUET, which the National Testing Agency conducts.
Who conducts CUCET 2027?
CUCET 2027 is conducted by Chandigarh University.
What is the application fee for CUCET 2027?
The application fee for CUCET 2027 is ₹1,000 for the general category, as per the official notice.
What is the official website of CUCET 2027?
The official website is https://cucet.cuchd.in/.