CUET UG 2026 exam will commence tomorrow in CBT mode. Candidates appearing for exam can check the CUET centre important documents and guidelines to appear for exam. Candidates can check the detailed CUET UG 2026 subject-wise analysis, memory based questions and important topics once the exam concludes.
CUET 2026 Exam Analysis
National Testing Agency will commence the CUET UG 2026 exam tomorrow. The exam will be administered between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in Computer Based Test mode. Candidates appearing for exam must ensure to keep the required documents ready and read the exam day instructions carefully to appear for online exam.
CUET UG 2026 exam will be held across 306 exam centres in India and outside India. The exam will be held in a total of 35 shifts. The first shift begins at 9 AM, and the second shift begins at 3 PM. Candidates must report at the allotted exam centre at given date and time. The gates will be strictly closed at given time.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Important Documents
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam must ensure to carry the below documents at exam centre:
- CUET admit card 2026
- Self-declaration form
- 2 Passport size photograph
- Original valid ID proof (Same ID proof used in CUET application form)
- PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
CUET UG Admit Card 2026
National Testing Agency has released the CUET UG admit card 2026 for all candidates. Students must ensure to take print of the document to appear for exam. Follow the steps below to download admit card.
- Visit the official link- cuet.nta.nic.in
- Enter the login details
- Screen will display the admit card PDF
- Download and take print of document.
LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Analysis LIVE- May 11 (Shift 1 & Shift 2)
- 2:58 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: What to Carry?
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam will be allowed to carry the following items:
- Transparent water bottle
- Articles or objects of faith (subject to frisking)
- Religious threads like kalava are allowed
- If wearing articles of faith or extra layers, please reach the centre well in advance to avoid delays during security checks.
- Woollens if needed
- Normal shoes, slippers & low heels
- 2:43 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Number of Students Registered for CUET UG 2026
15,68,866 candidates have registered for the CUET UG 2026 exam. This year it is the largest computer based test that will conducted across India and foreign countries. 43% of all candidates concentrated in just 3 states: UP, Bihar & Delhi (6.74 lakh candidates, 9,922 subject combinations between them).
- 2:30 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG Exam LIVE: Take Print of CUET UG 2026 Admit Card
Candidates appearing for CUET UG 2026 May 11 exam must ensure to have downloaded and taken print of CUET UG admit card. If not, candidates must immediately take 2-3 print of the hall ticket to appear for the exam.
- 2:21 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Dress Code for Exam Centre
To appear for CUET UG 2026 exam candidates must check the dress code and permissible items at exam centre below:
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CUET UG 2026 Dress Code
- 2:15 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 LIVE: Gate Closing Time
National Testing Agency has prescribed the gate closing time for both shifts. Candidates must ensure to report at allotted exam centre before the gate closing time.
Shift
Gate Closing Time
Shift 1
8.30 AM
Shift 2
2.30 PM
- Scribe facility: In case the candidate has physical limitation and required a scribe for writing the exam, he/she must be certified in the format provided by CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution.
- Extra time: PwD candidates will get extra time of one hour whether such candidates use scribe facilities or not.
- 2:06 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG Exam 2026 LIVE: CUET UG Shift Timings
As per the schedule released by NTA, CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in two shifts:
- Shift 1- 9 AM to 12 PM
- Shift 2- 3 PM to 6 PM
- 1:58 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important Guidelines for Exam Day
Students appearing for CUET UG 2026 exam mst ensure to follow the exam day guidelines.
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CUET Exam Day Guidelines 2026
- 1:55 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Check Analysis and Important Topics
CUET UG 2026 exam will commence tomorrow. Candidates appearing for exam can check the detailed subject-wise analysis and important topics for each shift here.
- 1:54 PM IST• 10 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Begins Tomorrow
National Testing Agency will commence the CUET UG 2026 exam tomorrow in CBT mode. The exam will be held in CBT mode between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates must ensure to report at given date and time at allotted centre.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must reach alloted CUET exam centre two hours before mentioned exam time. Candidates must complete verification process and take their seats immediately after the opening of examination hall. If the candidates does not report at alloted CUET exam centre on time due to traffic, delay in transport, important instructions to appear for the exam can be missed.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG is conducted Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu languages. Candidates must note that the selection of medium will be restricted to state/UTs. Refer the table below to know the mediums restricte to respective state/UTs:
| Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| English | All examination centres |
| English and Hindi | All examination centres |
| English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
| English and Bengali | Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Gujarati | Examination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| English and Kannada | Examination centres in Karnataka |
| English and Malayalam | Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| English and Marathi | Examination centres in Maharashtra |
| English and Odia | Examination centres in Odisha |
| English and Punjabi | Examination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| English and Tamil | Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| English and Telugu | Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| English and Urdu | All examination centres in India |
As per the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment guidelines, PwD candidates will be provided with following facilities:
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