CUET 2025 Registration Fees OUT: Check Category-Wise Fee, Extra Subject Charges, and Payment Modes
Shruti | April 21, 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration for CUET UG 2025, the national-level test for undergraduate admission in central and participating universities of India. As lakhs of students begin to fill the CUET application form, one of the most sought-after questions is regarding the CUET 2025 registration fees—which differs based on category and number of subjects chosen.
CUET UG 2025 Registration Fee Structure
The fee for CUET application includes up to three subjects, and there are extra charges per additional subject above that. Here's the complete breakdown:
| Category | Fee for Up to 3 Subjects | Fee for Each Additional Subject |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1,000 | ₹400 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹900 | ₹375 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹800 | ₹350 |
| Centres Outside India | ₹4,500 | ₹1,800 |
CUET Fee Payment Key Guidelines
- Fees for applications have to be paid online through:
- Credit/Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI
- Wallets
- Offline payment is permissible through e-challan at listed banks.
- No refunds will be made for paid fees, under any circumstances.
- Late fee is not due—missing the deadline means disqualification.
CUET 2025 Registration Process at cuet.nta.nic.in
- Go to cuet.nta.nic.in
- Register by creating login credentials
- Enter personal, academic & contact details
- Upload necessary documents:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay application fee according to your category & number of subjects
- Fill the form & print the confirmation page
CUET UG 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opening Date | March 1, 2025 |
| Last Application Date | Last week of April 2025 (tentative) |
| Release of Admit Card | 1st week of May 2025 |
| CUET UG 2025 Exam Date | Last week of May 2025 to 1st week of June |
Additional Information
- Apparers coming from overseas centres pay a higher fee on account of operational expenses.
- The fee for CUET is for entrance test only—admission and counselling are likely to carry additional charges.
- Students should look at the official CUET information bulletin for current changes and instructions.
For current updates and to apply now, check: cuet.nta.nic.in
FAQs – CUET 2025 Fees
Q1. What's the CUET fee for SC/ST students choosing 4 subjects?
A: ₹800 for first 3 subjects + ₹350 for the fourth one = ₹1,150 total.
Q2. Can I pay CUET 2025 fees via UPI?
A: Yes, UPI is one of the accepted payment options.
Q3. Is the CUET fee refundable if I don't take the exam?
A: No. NTA has explicitly mentioned the fee is non-refundable.
Q4. What if I miss the deadline for fee payment?
A: Your CUET application will be rejected if payment isn't made on time.
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