India's Biggest UG Commerce Exam · CUET 2026
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14.9 lakh students are competing for the same seats. The ones who knew their gaps won. Find yours now.
All You Need to Know About CUET 2026
From eligibility to exam structure — everything in one place
What is CUET?
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is a centralised national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for undergraduate admissions across central, state, deemed, and private universities in India. It was introduced to replace the patchwork of individual college-level tests with a single, merit-based gateway for all students.
Commerce students can appear in Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, English, and the General Aptitude Test (GAT) — choosing up to 5 subjects based on their target program and university requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass or appearing — Students in Class 12 or who have passed from any recognised board are eligible.
No minimum percentage required by NTA — individual universities may set their own bar (typically 45–60%).
No upper age limit — for most programs. Check specific university norms.
No restriction on attempts — Droppers and repeaters are fully eligible.
Cross-stream allowed by NTA — A Science or Arts student can appear for Commerce domain subjects. Individual universities may have their own subject requirements — always check the specific program’s brochure.
Exam Pattern (Commerce)
CUET 2026 is divided into three sections. All papers have 50 compulsory MCQ questions, 60 minutes each. There is no internal choice — all 50 questions must be attempted.
Section 1A / 1B — Language: Choose 1 language (e.g. English).
Section 2 — Domain Subjects: BST, Accountancy, Economics, Maths.
Section 3 — General Aptitude Test (GAT): Reasoning, GK, Current Affairs, Numerical & Quantitative Ability.
Marking Scheme: +5 for correct, −1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.
Important Dates — CUET 2026
Notification ReleaseJan 3, 2026DONE
Registration PeriodJan – Feb 4, 2026CLOSED
City Intimation SlipApril 2026Upcoming
Admit Card ReleaseApril 2026Upcoming
Exam DatesMay 11–31, 2026CONFIRMED
Result DeclarationJune / July 2026Upcoming
University AdmissionsVaries by universityPost-result
Confidence is not a score.
Yours is waiting. 60 questions across all 6 subjects.
Commerce Subjects You Can Appear In
Commerce students typically choose 3–4 domain subjects + 1 language. Check your target university’s program requirements.
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Business Studies
Covers management principles, marketing, financial markets, consumer protection, and the business environment. High-scoring for DU B.Com (H), BBA, and most commerce program applications.
50 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks02
Accountancy
Covers financial statements, partnership accounts, company accounts, and cash flow statements. Core requirement for DU B.Com (H), SRCC, and Hansraj College.
50 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks03
Economics
Micro and macroeconomics including national income, money, banking, and Indian economic development. Core for BA Economics (H), SRCC, and Miranda House.
50 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks04
English
Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal ability. High-weightage for most DU programs — well-prepared students regularly score 200+ marks in this paper.
50 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks05
Mathematics
Relations, functions, calculus, linear programming, and probability. Required for BBA (Analytics), B.Sc (H) Statistics, and quantitative commerce programs at DU and BHU.
50 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks06
General Aptitude Test (GAT)
Reasoning, current affairs, general knowledge, numerical ability, and quantitative reasoning. Required by many programs — especially BBA and interdisciplinary courses. Check your target university’s program requirements to confirm if GAT is needed.
75 Questions · 60 Min · 250 Marks CUET By the Numbers
The Scale of India's Fastest-Growing
Entrance Exam
CUET has become one of the most-attempted undergraduate entrance tests in India — and the numbers say it all.
14.9L+
Registrations (CUET 2026)
241+
Universities Accept CUET
37+
Subjects Offered (2026)
500+
Exam Centres
Top Colleges Accepting CUET
Commerce students most sought-after destinations — cutoff scores and program availability vary by year, category, and subject combination.
A++
NAAC Grade
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
New Delhi, Delhi
The dream. The highest bar in commerce.
B.Com (H) 437 seatsBA Eco (H) 66 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglishMathematics
Competition
Very High
A++
NAAC Grade
Hindu College
New Delhi, Delhi
Consistently competitive. Strong across B.Com and Economics.
B.Com (H) 186 seatsBA Eco (H) 56 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglishMathematics
Competition
Very High
A++
NAAC Grade
Hansraj College
New Delhi, Delhi
Great if Maths is your edge — one of DU’s most balanced colleges.
B.Com (H) 186 seatsBA Eco (H) 62 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglishMathematics
Competition
High
A+
NAAC Grade
Jesus and Mary College (JMC)
New Delhi, Delhi
Women’s college. One of the strongest Eco (H) programs in DU.
B.Com (H) 115 seatsBA Eco (H) 66 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglishMathematics
Competition
Moderate-High
A++
NAAC Grade
Kirori Mal College
New Delhi, Delhi
Larger intake means more realistic targets across all categories.
B.Com (H) 280 seatsBA Eco (H) 56 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglishMathematics
Competition
Moderate-High
A++
NAAC Grade
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The top central university outside Delhi. Strong B.Com faculty.
B.Com (H) 120 seatsBA Eco (H) 80 seats
Subjects Required
AccountancyBSTEconomicsEnglish
Competition
Moderate
