NTA will announce the CUET exam date 2026 soon. Candidates preparing for CUET UG exam can check the expected date for CUET exam 2026 and other important details. CUET UG is a gateway to top central universities for its UG programs. Read here for complete details.
NTA CUET Exam Date 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce CUET exam date 2026 soon. Candidates preparing for CUET exam can check the tentative exam date and begin their preparations. Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates is a gateway to top central universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Allahabad University and many more.
Candidates willing to appear for CUET UG exam must prepare well for the UG entrance exam along with the class 12th board examination. It is expected that NTA will conduct the CUET 2026 exam in May/June 2026 in CBT mode. The registration process for CUET 2026 will commence in first week of March 2026. Read below to know the expected CUET 2026 exam date and other important details to apply for exam here.
CUET Exam Date 2026: What to Expect?
Candidates can refer the table below to know the expected CUET 2026 exam date:
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of CUET UG 2026 official notification |
01-Mar-2026 (Expected) |
| Last date of CUET registration 2026 |
Last week of March 2026 |
| CUET 2026 exam date |
May/June 2026 |
Who Can Apply for CUET UG 2026?
Candidates meeting the following eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for CUET UG 2026:
- Must have passed the Class 12th examination or be appearing for it in the academic year 2025–26.
- Must be a citizen of India.
- There is no specific age limit prescribed for appearing in the exam.
When Should You Start Preparing for CUET UG 2026?
CUET UG serves as a gateway to top undergraduate courses and central universities across India. Aspirants are advised to begin their CUET preparation alongside their Class 12th board exam studies.
As per NTA, the CUET UG 2026 syllabus is aligned with the NCERT curriculum. Therefore, candidates should:
- Focus on the Class 12th subjects they have chosen.
- Align CUET subject preparation with their preferred course and university requirements.
- A strong preparation for Class 12th board exams will automatically support CUET readiness. After the board exams, candidates should shift focus to:
- Solving CUET previous years’ question papers.
- Attempting mock tests to evaluate preparation and improve performance.
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