CUCET - Eligibility Criteria
Central Universities Common Entrance Test
Form Date: 09 Feb - 12 Mar 2027 (Tentative)
Pen & Paper Mode
Form Date: 09 Feb - 12 Mar 2027
CUCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Minimum Qualification, Reservation
Updated On - September 15 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
CUCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Those who are seeking to apply must ensure the eligibility requirements before making the fee payment. The exam will be conducted in offline mode for UG & PG Programmes & via online (Computer-Based Test) mode for Doctoral programs. Candidates can get the detailed information regarding CUCET 2027 from the below article.
CUCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure their eligibility criteria before applying for the exam to know they are eligible or not. Given below are the detailed CUCET 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
General Criteria
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- The candidates appearing in the qualifying examination can also apply. At the time of admission counselling, they will have to produce the mark sheet/degree about their fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
University-wise Eligibility Criteria
Check CUCET university wise eligibility in the table given below:
| Universities | Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| Central University of Haryana | PG Programmes | Must have the Bachelor’s degree |
| M.Phil Programme | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) | |
| Ph. D Programs | M.Phil degree
OR Qualified the UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET or SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as per UGC norms) or a holder of Teacher Fellowship OR Teacher in a constituent/affiliated college/department of the university & research experience for at least two years OR Is an in-service candidate with three years’ experience and has master’s degree with at least 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in the relevant subjects. | |
| Central University of Jammu | PG Programmes | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST categories) |
| M.Phil/ Ph. D Programs | Master’s degree 50% marks (45% for SC/ST categories) | |
| Integrated Programs | 10 +2 or equivalent examination | |
| Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi | PG Programmes | Candidates must have the Bachelor’s Degree |
| Ph. D Programs | Master’s degree is necessary in any stream | |
| Central University of Karnataka | Integrated Courses | Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination |
| PG Programmes | Should hold the Bachelor’s Degree | |
| Central University of Kashmir | Integrated Programs | Clear the 10 +2 or equivalent examination |
| PG Programmes | Must possess the Bachelor’s Degree | |
| M.Phil/ Ph. D Programs | Should hold the Master’s degree | |
| Central University of Kerala | UG Programmes | Passed 10 +2 examination/equivalent
Age Limit: The candidates should not be above 19 years as on 1 July, 2021 |
| PG Programmes | Bachelor’s Degree
Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 25 years of age as on 1 July, 2021 | |
| Central University of Punjab | PG Programmes (M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.A/M.Tech) | Must hold the Bachelor’s Degree |
| M.Phil Programmes | Should possess the Master’s degree | |
| PG Diploma Programmes | Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s degree | |
| Central University of Rajasthan | Integrated Programs | 10 +2 or equivalent examination |
| PG Programmes | Bachelor’s Degree | |
| Ph. D Programs | Master’s degree | |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Integrated Programs | 10 +2 or equivalent examination |
| PG Programmes | Bachelor’s Degree | |
| Ph. D Programs | Master’s degree | |
| Central University of South Bihar | Integrated Programme | 12th or equivalent exam from any recognized board |
| PG Programme | Bachelor’s Degree | |
| Bengaluru Dr. B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) | Integrated M. A. in Economics | Pass 10+2 in any Stream or equivalent of any recognized board in India. |
Form Start Date:
09 Feb 2027
Form End Date:
12 Mar 2027
The forms will open on 09 Feb 2027
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DAYS
Examination Date (Online):
21 May 2027
Application Fees:
₹ 800
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