CUET UG 2026 Important Dates: Exam Schedule, Intimation Slip (Soon), Admit Card & Answer Key Release
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26
CUET UG 2026 important dates have been announced. Candidates preparing for exam must check the important dates for correction window, intimation slip, admit card, exam and result announcement. NTA will release the CUET UG schedule 2026 anytime soon. Check the CUET 2026 important events here.
CUET UG Important Dates 2026
CUET UG 2026 Important Dates: National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET UG Schedule 2026 soon. Candidates can soon check the CUET subject-wise exam date and slot timings. It is expected that CUET UG datesheet 2026 will be released in mid-April 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the CUET intimation slip 2026 and admit card when released. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the CUET important dates 2026 to appear for exam.
NTA announced CUET 2026 important dates on January 03 along with the release of official notification. Candidates can know the important dates related to application form and exam. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA will announce the CUET intimation slip release date, admit card release date and CUET 2026 datesheet soon at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- CUET UG 2026 Important Dates
- CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates and Mode
- CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Release Date
- CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Dates
- CUET 2026 Result Date
- CUET UG 2026 Counselling and Admission Dates
- CUET UG 2026 Registration Dates (Revised)
- CUET UG 2026 Correction Window Dates
- Why CUET UG 2026 Important Dates Matter
CUET UG 2026 Important Dates
National Testing Agency has issued the official CUET UG 2026 information bulletin. Candidates can check the table below to know CUET important dates 2026:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET UG 2026 notification release |
03-Jan-2026 |
| Commencement of CUET 2026 registration |
03-Jan-2026 23-Feb-2026 [Re-opened] |
| Last date to fill CUET UG 2026 application form |
04-Feb-2026 26-Feb-2026 |
| Last date to pay CUET 2026 fee |
26-Feb-2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 correction window |
09-Feb to 11-Feb-2026 |
| Release of CUET 2026 datesheet |
To be notified |
| CUET UG 2026 intimation slip |
First week of May 2026 |
| Downloading of CUET 2026 admit card |
First week of May 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 exam |
11-May to 31-May-2026 |
| Release of CUET provisional answer key 2026 |
Third week of June 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 answer key challenge |
To be notified |
| CUET 2026 final answer key |
To be notified |
| CUET result 20216 declaration |
Last week of July 2026 |
Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check official CUET UG portal for confirmed dates.
Commonly asked questions
CUET DU registration fee varies on the basis of category. The CUET registrations for Delhi University of Delhi have commenced. Candidates can now register online at CUET DU CSAS portal 2025. Refer the table below to know the CUET DU form fee:
| CUET DU Form Fee 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Category | CUET DU CSAS Registration Fee |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 250 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | INR 100 |
The numbers for choosing CUET subjects are five out of the 37 options available.
Refer to the table below for more details on CUET subject choices.
| Section 1A (13 languages) | Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu. |
| Section 2- (23 domain-specific subjects) | Accountancy/ Book Keeping, Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science/ Informatics Practices, Economics/ Business Economics, Geography/Geology, History, Home Science, Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Mass Media/ Mass Communication, Anthropology, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Oddisi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion), Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours), and Tourism |
| Section 3 | General Test |
Source - Multiple external/ official sites on the web, data may vary.
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Yes, National Testing Agency reopened the CUET UG 2026 registration window. Candidates who missed applying for CUET 2026 exam earlier, could apply online . Candidates had the last opportunity to apply for exam online.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates and Mode
The CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple days and shifts. The exam will be held for different subjects on different dates, allowing students to appear for multiple papers. National Testing Agency will release CUET exam date 2026 subject wise. Candidates can check the CUET 2026 subject exam date and slot timings on release of CUET intimation slips.
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Release Date
The CUET UG 2026 admit card will be released in phases, depending on the CUET UG 2026 datesheet. Candidates can download it using their application number and date of birth.
Details mentioned on the admit card include:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Exam date and shift timing
- CUET exam centre details
- Important exam-day instructions
Without a valid admit card, entry to the exam hall is strictly prohibited.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration commenced at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA released the CUET 2026 notification on January 03 and reopened the window on February 23. Soon after the release of the CUET official notification, the CUET registration 2026 process commenced online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must have completed 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.
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!
If a candidate has made a mistake in CUET UG 2026 application form, he/she could edit the details in online form once the correction window is open. NTA has noe closed CUET 2026 correction window. During this period, candidates could correct the details in the application, if any. Applicants can edit the below details in the application form:
- Candidate Name
- Father Name
- Mother Name
- Photograph: Image Upload
- Signature: Image Upload
- Class 10/ equivalent details
- Class 12/ equivalent details
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- PwBD
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CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Dates
Once the CUET UG exam concludes, NTA will release the CUET provisional answer key 2026 and CUET response sheet tentatively in last week of June 2026. Candidates can verify their response with the official answer sheet.
Students will be provided with the opportunity to challenge the CUET answer key 2026. The CUET answer key 2026 challenge window will remain open for 2-3 days from the release of provisional answer key. Based on the objections received, NTA will issue the CUET final answer key 2026 in first week of July.
CUET 2026 Result Date
CUET UG 2026 results will be announced in first week of July 2026. Candidates can download the CUET scorecard 2026 online at cuet.nta.nic.in. To download the scorecard pdf, candidates must enter their CUET application number and password
The CUET result 2026 will include:
- Section-wise scores
- Normalised scores
- Percentile
- Subject-wise performance
CUET UG 2026 Counselling and Admission Dates
Unlike other entrance exams, CUET UG does not have a centralised counselling process. Each participating university conducts its own counselling/admission process after CUET results are declared. Candidates can check the table below to know CUET counselling 2026 tentative dates
| CUET Counselling Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CUET 2026 University Registration Begins |
June 2026 |
| CUET 2026 University Course Preference Window Open |
After Declaration of CUET 2026 results |
| Release of CUET 2026 merit list |
July-August 2026 |
| Document verification & seat allotment |
August 2026 |
CUET UG 2026 Registration Dates (Revised)
The CUET UG 2026 application form was released online on the official website on January 03. The last date to fill CUET form 2026 was extended till February 26, 2026. Students can pay CUET form 2026 fee till January 07, 2026. Candidates must complete the following steps within the registration timeline:
- Online registration
- Filling personal and academic details
- Selecting subjects and exam cities
- Uploading documents (photograph, signature)
- Paying the application fee
Missing the last date of registration means waiting an entire year, so students should apply well before the deadline.
Also Read:
How to Fill CUET Application Form 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
CUET UG 2026 Correction Window Dates
After the application process closes, NTA provides a one-time correction window. NTA CUET correction 2026 window was available from February 09 to February 11. Only registered candidates could edit the CUET form 2026 in case of any modifications. During this period, candidates can:
- Edit personal details
- Modify subject choices
- Correct academic information
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Why CUET UG 2026 Important Dates Matter
CUET UG follows a strict timeline, and even a small delay, such as missing the application deadline or correction window, can lead to disqualification. Knowing the important dates helps candidates:
- Plan exam preparation strategically
- Complete registration and fee payment on time
- Download admit card without last-minute rush
- Track result declaration and counselling updates
- Avoid missing university-specific admission deadlines
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No, candidates cannot appear for CUET UG 2026 exam if they have not filled the CUET application form. NTA closed the CUET registrations 2026 on February 26, 2026. Candidates who are willing to appear for CUET UG exam must now stay updated with CUET 2027 schedule and notification.
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Candidates can select the preferred CUET college and courses once the CUET counselling registration 2026 begins. CUET accepting colleges will commence the CUET counselling 2026 registration soon after the CUET exam concludes. Candidates must visit the official website of preferred university and fil
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It is unlikely that NTA will reopen the CUET UG registration 2026 again. Earlier, NTA reopened CUET application 2026 window from February 23 to February 26. Candidates were given one more chance to apply for CUET 2026 exam.
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National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 by mid April 2026. The CUET datesheet 2026 PDF will be available at cuet.nta.nic.in. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET UG datesheet, however this year it is expected to release the detailed CUET schedule 2026.
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As per the National Testing Agency official notification, CUET UG 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode. NTA will release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 soon for applied subjects.
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