Registrations are currently open for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 . Students who are filling out the application form for CUET must be very careful when choosing their subjects. An incorrect choice of subjects can lead to their admission being cancelled, even if they score high marks in the exam.
Many universities across India now use CUET scores for admission to their undergraduate courses. This includes central universities like Delhi University (DU) , Banaras Hindu University (BHU) , and Allahabad University (AU) , as well as state, deemed, and private universities. Because of this, selecting the correct subjects during registration is a crucial step for getting into a university.
Why Choosing Subjects Carefully Matters
When you fill the CUET application form, the subjects you select must match specific requirements. These requirements are:
- What the course you want to join needs.
- What the university asks for admission.
- How the university prepares its merit list (rankings) and calculates cut-off scores.
Universities only look at the subjects they have listed as necessary when making merit lists for different courses. If your chosen subjects do not match these rules, your application might be rejected later during the counselling process. This can happen even if your CUET score is very good.
How to Pick the Right CUET Subjects
To make sure you choose the correct subjects for CUET 2026, follow these steps:
- First, decide which courses and universities you want to apply to. Make a list of your preferred options.
- Next, carefully check the official eligibility rules for each course at each university on your list. These rules are usually available on the university's or CUET's official websites.
- Choose subjects that you have studied in your Class 12 exams. This is important because many universities require you to have studied the subject in Class 12 to be eligible for that course.
- Try to pick subject combinations that are accepted by many universities. This gives you more options for admission.
- Do not choose extra subjects that are not needed. Picking too many subjects will increase your exam load without helping your admission chances.
- You can choose up to five subjects when you register for CUET.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Students often make some mistakes while selecting subjects for CUET. Avoiding these can save you from problems later:
- Do not choose subjects that are not listed in the eligibility rules for the course you want.
- Do not miss any subjects that are mandatory. For example, some courses might require subjects like Mathematics or Economics . If you miss them, you might not be eligible.
- Do not assume all universities have the same rules. Always check the specific rules for each university and course.
- Do not choose fewer subjects than a university requires. Always meet the minimum subject requirement for your desired course.
The CUET UG 2026 registration is happening now on the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in . Make sure to review all details carefully before submitting your application.
