CUET UG Date Sheet 2026 (OUT): Check Subject-Wise Exam Dates and Guidelines

Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )

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CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

5 May '26 - 31 May '26

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Nupur Jain
Senior Executive - Editorial
Updated on May 5, 2026 16:07 IST
National Testing Agency has released subject-wise CUET 2026 date sheet on the official website. Candidates can know the CUET exam dates 2026 for their selected subjects. This page includes complete details about CUET UG 2026 exam dates for Science, Commerce & Arts students, documents required on the exam day, and important guidelines.

National Testing Agency has released CUET 2026 exam dates in city slip on the official website. Check complete details about CUET UG 2026 exam dates for Science, Commerce & Arts students and documents required on exam day on this page.

CUET UG Date Sheet 2026

CUET UG Date Sheet 2026

CUET UG datesheet 2026 has been released at cuet.nta.nic.in. With the exam to be held in fully Computer Based Test mode, NTA has issued exam dates on CUET UG 2026 city slip and admit card. Candidates can check the CUET 2026 subject-wise schedule and slot timings on CUET UG intimation slip 2026 and admit card. National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET UG 2026 between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates must schedule the exam preparation accordingly as the competition level of CUET UG exam is increasing every year.

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Table of contents
  • CUET UG Datesheet 2026
  • CUET UG Date Sheet 2026 and Timings: Subject-Wise
  • CUET UG 2026 Reporting Time
  • NTA CUET Exam Dates 2026
  • What's Included in CUET Datehseet?
  • Where and How to Download CUET UG 2026 Date Sheet?
  • CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026
  • Documents to Carry at CUET Exam Centre 2026
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam - Important Guidelines
  • CUET UG 2026: Prohibited Items on Exam Day
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CUET UG Datesheet 2026

The National Testing Agency will conduct Common University Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate and some integrated courses at participating central, state, private, government, or deemed universities/colleges. For admission cycle 2026-27, the exam will be conducted across 321 exam centres in 13 mediums on multiple days. 

Note: As NTA has released the datesheet in city slip, registered candidates will be able to check only their exam dates.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be CUET UG exam conducted?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

Q:   Has CUET UG date sheet been released?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 datesheet is released soon after the registration process is over. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 exam schedule on their intimation slip or admit card also. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET examination schedule, however, candidates can check the schedule for applied subjects on their admit cards, when released. Candidates can know the CUET subject wise slots, exam dates and timings.

Q:   Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?
A: 

Yes, CUET UG 2026 official syllabus has been released. NTA uploaded the CUET 2026 syllabus PDFs online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for CUET 2026 exam can download the CUET syllabus. The CUET syllabus is based on class 12th NCERT curriculum. Candidates must prepare well from the class 12th syllabus to ace the entrance examination.

Q:   When should I register for CUET UG?
A: 

NTA will commence CUET registrations 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in first week of March. Candidates can fill online CUET application form online on official website when released. Candidates will be able to enter personal, educational and CUET subject details to appear for exam. Candidates must pay CUET application fee to complete registration process. 

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

CUET UG Date Sheet 2026 and Timings: Subject-Wise

National Testing Agency has released official notification, including the exam date and time for the CUET 2026 exam on the official website. The date sheet for CUET (Common University Entrance Test) 2026 is as follows:

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet

CUET Exam Date 2026

Shifts

Slot Time

CUET Subject/Code

11-May-2026 to 31-May-2026

Shift 1

9 AM to 12 PM

Mentioned on CUET City Slip 2026 and Admit Card

Shift 2

3 PM to 6 PM

Mentioned on CUET City Slip 2026 and Admit Card

CUET UG 2026 Reporting Time

Candidates are advised to reach their allotted CUET exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam. The National Testing Agency also officially specifies the reporting time and gate closing time on a candidate's admit card. According to last year, the reporting time for morning shift is 7 AM and for evening shift is 1 PM. All examination centres close their entry gate 30 minutes before the exam time.

To avoid the last-minute rush and hassle, candidates should reach the centre according to reporting time as they have to get their frisking and other formalities done before exam starts and these things may take time.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
A: 

No, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2027 registrations have not commenced yet. The registration window will be active at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2027 notification in first week of January. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2027 process will commence online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2027 exam must complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling application form, candidates must make sure that they have fulfilled the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

Q:   How can I check my CUET exam centre?
A: 

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:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Registration number
  3. Category
  4. Location
  5. Date of exam
  6. Time of exam
  7. Exam centre name & address
  8. Photograph
  9. Signature
  10. Instructions related to the exam 

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.

Q:   What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the CUET exam duration for each subject?
A: 

As per CUET exam pattern, the subjects are divided into three sections as:

Section I- Languages 

Section II- Domain Subject

Section III- General Test

Candidates will get 60 minutes for each subject. Candidates will not be given extra time.

NTA CUET Exam Dates 2026

Candidates planning to appear for the CUET UG exam 2026 can check the table below to know the important exam dates for CUET 2026.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

Release of CUET UG 2026 Information Bulletin

03-Jan-2026

Commencement of CUET UG 2026 registration

03-Jan-2026

23-Feb-2026 (extended)

Last date to fill CUET online form 2026

04-Feb-2026 (up to 11:50 pm)

26-Feb-2026

Last Date to pay application fee

07-Feb-2026 (up to 11:50 pm)

26-Feb-2026

CUET 2026 Correction Window

09-Feb-2026 to 11-Feb-2026 (up to 11:50 pm)

Announcement of City of CUET Exam

29-Apr-2026

Release of CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

05-May-2026

Date of Examination

11-May-2026 to 31-May-2026

Release of Recorded Responses & CUET Answer Key 2026

To be announced

Declaration of CUET UG 2026 Result

To be announced

Also Read: CUET UG Top 10 Subjects

What's Included in CUET Datehseet?

Candidates can find following details in Common University Entrance Test exam schedule.

  • Subject Name
  • Subject Code
  • Subject-Wise Exam Date
  • Number of Shifts
  • Slot Timings
  • Exam Duration
  • Important Instructions
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET UG exam?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test/ CUET UG is an entrance exam. It is conducted for admission to UG programs offered by various central, state, private and deemed universities. Candidates willing to take admission to undergraduation programme in streams like Science, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management must appear for CUET UG exam when conducted.

This entrance examination assesses candidates at various levels: Language, domain knowledge and general aptitude. CUET UG is conducted annually in computer based mode. CUET UG scores are accepted by more than 300 universities across India. 

Q:   When should I reach the CUET exam centre?
A: 

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.

Q:   How is CUET exam centre allocated?
A: 

CUET exam centre is allocated on the basis of the preferences entered by the candidate while filling the CUET application form. NTA allotes exam centre as per the preference entered and is subject to availability and logistical consideration.

While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select four cities of their choice. Choice of CUET exam centre cities will be limited to the State of permanent address or State of present address only. In case there are very few candidates from a city, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two, or more cities.

CUET 2026 exam will be held in May-June 2026 in computer based mode over a month window. The exam will be held across more than 300 exam cities in India. Candidates will be able to know the alloted exam centre on issuance of CUET intimation slip or CUET admit card.

Q:   When will NTA release the CUET city intimation slip?
A: 

NTA will release CUET 2026 city intimation slip online. Candidates who will complete the CUET application process by paying the requisite fee can log in with their username and password and download the slip to check the city where their CUET UG 2026 exam centre will be located.

CUET intimation slip mentions the date of examination, shift, subject/test papers and medium chosen by the candidate while filling the application form. City intimation slips are released subsequently for the exams scheduled on different dates. CUET city intimation slip is not an admit card. It is an advanced information about the allotment of city. Based on the city allotted, candidates will have to make the necessary arrangement for travel, accommodation, etc.

Where and How to Download CUET UG 2026 Date Sheet?

NTA has mentioned the exam dates for each student in their CUET city intimation slip at cuet.nta.nic.in. To check their exam dates, candidates can follow below steps:

  1. Go to official CUET UG website: cuet.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on tab displaying ‘CUET (UG) 2026 Intimation Slip released.’
  3. Enter the CUET UG 2026 login details
  4. Screen will display the CUET city slip 2026

What After the Release of CUET Datesheet?

If NTA releases a separate PDF for CUET UG datesheet, then CUET city intimation slip will be released, including exam centre details, slot and timings, exam date and so on. If the date sheet is released in city slip only, then NTA will issue CUET admit card after city slip release.

Is it Necessary to take the CUET City Slip to Exam Hall?

No, candidates are not required to take CUET city intimation slip with them to the examination hall. The city slip is released for candidates to make travel and stay arrangements, in case their exam centre is in another city. It also serves as an acceptance of a candidate's application. NTA is expected to soon release city slip on official website.

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2026

Refer to the table below to know the CUET exam pattern 2026 for UG admissions:

Section

Number of Questions (All Compulsory)

Duration of exam

Section I - Language (13 languages)

50 questions

60 minutes per subject

Section II - Domain Subject (23 subjects)

50 questions

Section III - General Aptitude Test

50 question

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CUET DU CSAS portal open?
A: 

DU CSAS portal 2026 will be actiavted at ugadmission.uod.ac.in. University of Delhi launchs CSAS portal 2026 in June. Candidates who will appear for the CUET 2026 exam can register at DU CSAS 2026 portal. Candidates will be required to enter the college and course preference and pay the DU CSAS registration 2026 fee to participate in the admission process. On the basis of the choices entered and CUET 2025 percentile, candidates will be alloted college and course. CUET 2026 result will be declared in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.

Q:   What is the medium of CUET UG?
A: 

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:

LanguageExamination Centres
EnglishAll examination centres
English and HindiAll examination centres
English and AssameseExamination centres in Assam
English and BengaliExamination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
English and GujaratiExamination centres in Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
English and KannadaExamination centres in Karnataka
English and MalayalamExamination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
English and MarathiExamination centres in Maharashtra
English and OdiaExamination centres in Odisha
English and PunjabiExamination centres in Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi/New Delhi (Including Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
English and TamilExamination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
English and TeluguExamination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
English and UrduAll examination centres in India
Q:   Has NTA announced CUET exam date 2026?
A: 

Yes, National Testing Agency has announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date. As per NTA official notification, CUET 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to May 31. CUET registration 2026 commenced on January 03, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses through CUET score must stay updated with the CUET exam dates 2026.

Documents to Carry at CUET Exam Centre 2026

Registered candidates appearing for the CUET 2026 exam will have to bring some important documents. According to the National Testing Agency, the following are the required documents, a candidate must carry to the CUET 2026 exam centre:

1. CUET 2026 Admit Card (soft copy is not allowed)

2. Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (hard copy on A4 size paper)

3. Passport-size photograph (same as one uploaded on the application form)

4. Any of the following authorized photo IDs:

  • School Identity Card
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar (with photograph)
  • Class 12 Board Admit Card (with photograph)
  • Bank Passbook (with photograph)

5. PwD/PwDB certificate (if claiming)

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CUET UG 2026 Exam - Important Guidelines

Even if a candidate prepares well for the exam, his/her hard work can go to waste if they do not follow the exam day guidelines set by the National Testing Agency. Students have to follow the below important CUET 2026 exam day guidelines:

  • Candidates must arrive at CUET exam centre 90 minutes before the exam starts.
  • Candidates must cooperate with the authorities during the frisking process.
  • No entry will be given to candidates who arrive after the gate closing time. So, leave early to avoid traffic.
  • Candidates must take their assigned seats only.
  • Verify that the question paper matches the subject you have opted for. If it is different, report it to the invigilator.
  • Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID (original and non-expired). 
  • NTA will not reschedule the exam for any candidate who misses the test. So, reach the exam centre before the closing of the gates.
  • Do not bring prohibited items.
  • Carry a transparent bottle and a ballpoint pen.

Note: Perform all calculations and writing tasks on the rough sheets provided in the examination hall and return the rough sheets to the invigilator before leaving the room to ensure compliance with the rules.

CUET UG 2026: Prohibited Items on Exam Day

Certain items are not allowed at CUET exam centre. Candidates must check below to know what is prohibited to avoid taking them to the examination hall:

  • Stationery items, including test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc.
  • Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc.
  • Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc.
  • Communication devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pagers, etc.
  • Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.

CUET 2026 Exam Day Dress Code

Students must follow the below CUET dress code to appear for the exam:

  • Heavy clothes with long sleeves are not allowed.
  • In case of cultural/customary dress, report at the centre at least one hour before the exam begins.
  • Shoes are not allowed. Wear slippers and sandals with low heels.
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