CUET UG 2026 May 13 exam will be conducted in CBT mode across multiple centres in India and abroad. Candidates appearing for the exam can check important documents, exam day guidelines, reporting instructions, and admit card details here. Students will also be able to access the detailed CUET UG 2026 subject-wise analysis.
CUET UG 2026 May 13 Day 3 Analysis
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Day 3 of CUET UG 2026 May 13 exam in two shifts in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The CUET UG 2026 examination is being held from May 11 to May 31, 2026 for all subjects across designated exam centres in India and outside India.
Candidates appearing for the examination must keep all the required documents ready and carefully follow the CUET UG exam day instructions to avoid any inconvenience at the examination centre. CUET UG 2026 will be conducted across mutliple exam centres in India and abroad in a total of 35 shifts. The first shift will commence at 9 AM, while the second shift will begin at 3 PM. Students are advised to report to the allotted exam centre as per the time mentioned on the admit card, as entry gates will be closed strictly after the specified reporting time.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day 3: Important Documents to Carry
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 exam must carry the following documents to the examination centre:
- CUET UG Admit Card 2026
- Self-declaration form (incase of photo-mismatch)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original valid photo ID proof (same ID used during CUET application form submission)
- PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
CUET UG 2026 Exam Analysis- Day 1 and 2
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 exam analysis for Day 1 and Day 2.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Grammar (Question Tags had more weightage); 3 RCs with tricky indirect questions; Figure of Speech, Idioms, Antonyms (5 qs), Foreign Words (3–4), phrasal verbs heavy (get, cut, crop); vocab — taciturn, sporadic, tumultuous; tenses, active/passive; no foreign words |
| Accountancy | Numericals were higher weightage — Ratio, Admission of Partner, Gaining Ratio, Cash Flow; 5 theory questions; 1 case study on Shares, Direct theory questions; More from Book 1 (Partnership); Capital Adjustment; Preference Shares |
| Business Studies | 1 Case Study (5 qs); Controlling & Planning (sequence-based); Principles of Management; Money Market (Financial Market), More case studies and previous year questions; doable overall |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry dominated; NCERT-based; Name Reactions (match column); Electrochemistry numericals; Amines (25 marks); Pseudo first order, Half Life, Kohlrausch Law |
| Economics | Macroeconomics (more weightage); National Income (tough); More numerical Qs in Micro; Cardinal & Ordinal Approach; LPG Reforms, Microeconomics tricky; National Income (market price factor); Money & Banking (4–5 qs); BOP match the following; India-China-Pakistan comparison |
| Geography | Passage-based (Water Resources, Population); 2011 Census Density; HDI questions; No questions from Book 2 |
| Political Science | Passages on Bombay Plan & Human Security; South Asia Timeline; 2004 elections; Deterrence meaning; EU & Punjab timelines |
| History | Harappa artefacts; Revolt of 1857 passage; Constitution framing (chronology); Nayanars & Alvars; Match column & timeline heavy |
| Sociology | 50% PYQs; Sanskritization, Alienation (Marx), Malthus criticism; Glocalisation case study; Green Revolution, LPG, Make in India chronology |
| General Aptitude Test | 35–36 quant & reasoning; 14–15 GK/current affairs; Mensuration, Stats, Probability, CI, Time-Speed; good attempt: 35 questions |
| Physics | Theory dominated (30+ questions); Electromagnetic + Current Electricity (laws); very few numericals |
| Mathematics | Calculus (AOD) toughest; Probability (4–5 direct qs); Vectors & 3D like PYQs; Matrices easy; Determinants 2–3 qs; LPP figure-based |
LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Analysis LIVE- May 13 (Shift 1 & Shift 2)
- 12:42 AM IST• 13 May 2026
CUET UG Admit Card 2026: Take Multiple Printouts
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination must ensure they have downloaded and printed the CUET UG admit card before reporting to the exam centre. Students are advised to carry at least 2-3 printouts of the hall ticket for verification and future reference.
- 12:31 AM IST• 13 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Dress Code and Permissible Items
Candidates appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination are advised to follow the prescribed dress code and carry only permitted items to the examination centre. Students should avoid wearing heavy jewellery or carrying electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.
- 12:18 AM IST• 13 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Gate Closing Time
The National Testing Agency has announced separate gate closing timings for both shifts. Candidates must reach the allotted examination centre before the prescribed time, as entry will not be allowed after gate closure.
Shift
Gate Closing Time
Shift 1
8.30 AM
Shift 2
2.30 PM
- 12:10 AM IST• 13 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Shift Timings
As per the official schedule released by NTA, the CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in the following shifts:
- Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
- Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM
- 12:00 AM IST• 13 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Guidelines for Candidates
Students appearing for the CUET UG 2026 examination must carefully follow all exam day instructions issued by NTA. Candidates are advised to carry all mandatory documents and avoid carrying restricted items to the examination centre.
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Category
- Location
- Date of exam
- Time of exam
- Exam centre name & address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Instructions related to the exam
- Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
- Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time.
- Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
- In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
- 11:56 PM IST• 12 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Subject-Wise Analysis and Important Topics
The detailed CUET UG 2026 May 13 exam analysis for Shift 1 and Shift 2 will be updated after the conclusion of the examination. Candidates can check the complete subject-wise difficulty level, memory-based questions, important topics, and students’ reactions here.
- 11:54 PM IST• 12 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam Day 3 LIVE: May 13 Exam to be held in CBT Mode
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CUET UG 2026 Day 3 examination today, May 13, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates appearing for the examination must report to their allotted exam centres as per the date and time mentioned on the admit card to avoid last-minute issues.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:
Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.
CUET 2026 will be held in two slots. The timing for the same is released with release of CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates can know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2026 admit card. NTA is expceted not to release the official CUET 2026 date sheet. Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET exam date and slot timings on CUET intimation slips and admit card.
To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:
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