CUET UG 2026 May 22 exam has commenced for shift 1. Candidates can check CUET subject-wise analysis and memory-based questions here soon after the exam concludes. CUET UG 2026 exam is being held till May 31, 2026 in Computer-Based Test Mode.
CUET UG 2026 Analysis
National Testing Agency is conducting CUET UG 2026 May 22 Shift 1 exam and Shift 2 exam. The exam is being administered in Computer-Based Test mode. Candidates can check the CUET UG 2026 analysis for both shifts once the exam concludes. The exam is being scheduled till May 31, 2026. CUET 2026 May 22 Shift 1 will end at 12 PM and Shift 2 will end at 6 PM. Candidates will get CUET subject-wise question paper analysis, difficulty level, important topics and memory-based questions after every shift.
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CUET UG 2026 Difficulty Level Over Past Days
Candidates can check the table below to know the CUET UG 2026 exam difficulty level over the past days.
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| General Aptitude Test |
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| English |
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| Mathematics |
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| Accountancy |
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| Chemistry |
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LIVE UPDATE
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Analysis LIVE Updates
- 10:55 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE: Important English Vocabulary for Preparation
Candidates preparing for CUET UG English section can focus on the following high-frequency vocabulary words asked in previous years:
- Sagacious
- Saturnine
- Candid
- Conspicuous
- Intrepid
- Disrupt
- Laconic
- Volatile
- Abrogate
- Benevolence
- 10:31 AM IST• 22 May 2026
NTA CUET UG 2026 LIVE Updates: Tentative Timeline for Upcoming Events
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the official CUET UG 2026 schedule. Meanwhile, candidates can check the expected timeline for upcoming events below:
Events Dates CUET UG 2026 exam Ongoing Release of CUET 2026 provisional answer key Second week of June 2026 Release of CUET final answer key 2026 First week of July 2026 CUET UG 2026 result announcement First week of July 2026 - 10:11 AM IST• 22 May 2026
What Are the Passing Marks for CUET UG 2026?
There are no fixed passing marks prescribed for CUET UG 2026. Candidates must secure the required CUET cutoff marks set by participating universities and colleges for admission. The CUET UG 2026 cutoff will be announced after the declaration of results.
- 9:43 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Total Marks Structure
The total marks for each CUET UG 2026 subject are 250. Overall marks depend on the number of subjects selected by the candidate. Examples are given below:
- Total marks for 5 subjects: 1250
- Total marks for 4 subjects: 1000
- Total marks for 3 subjects: 750
- 9:23 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Total Number of Questions
Each CUET UG 2026 subject paper includes 50 compulsory multiple-choice questions. There will be no optional questions. Candidates must complete each subject test within one hour.
- 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.
- 9:12 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Day 1 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Concludes at 12 PM
CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 examination will conclude at 12 PM. For candidates appearing in:
- One subject, the exam will conclude at 10 AM
- Two subjects, the exam will conclude at 11 AM
- 9:02 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Shift 1 Exam Begins
CUET UG 2026 May 22, shift 1 exam has commenced. The exam is being held in CBT mode across various exam centres in India and abroad.
- 8:46 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Analysis: CUET English Expected Number of Questions
Based on previous shifts analysis, candidates can check the table below to know CUET UG 2026 English important topic-wise weightage:
Topics
Expected Weightage
Expected number of questions
Comprehension
30%
15
Parts of speech
6-8%
3-4
Para jumbles
6-8%
3-4
Synonyms and antonyms
4-6%
2-3
Active/passive voice
6-8%
3-4
Fill in the blanks
6-8%
3-4
Incorrect/correct statement
6-8%
3-4
Phrases and meaning
10-12%
5-6
- 8:45 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 LIVE: Gate Closing Time
NTA has prescribed the CUET 2026 exam centre gate closing time. Candidates can check the table below to know CUET gate closing time 2026:
Shift
Gate Closing Time
Shift 1
8.30 AM
Shift 2
2.30 PM
- 8:43 AM IST• 22 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 May 22 Shift 1 Exam to Commence at 9 AM
CUET UG 2026 May 22 shift 1 exam will commence at 9 AM. The CUET exam centre gates are now closed.
- 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.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:
Commonly asked questions
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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