When can I apply for the CUET exam?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence the CUET UG 2026 registrations at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates desirous of taking admission to University/college through CUET must fill the application form before the deadline. On the release of the CUET notification, important dates for CUET 2026 will be announced. CUET 2026 application process will be in online mode. Candidates will be required to fill the application form, upload documents and pay the application fee in online mode only. CUET is a gateway to more tahn 250 universities across India for its UG courses.

What is the last date for filling CUET application form?

National Testing Agency commenced CUET 2026 registration on January 03, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification candidates candidates can check the important dates pertaining to CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration is January 30, 2026 Candidats will be required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process is in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

What are the latest changes in CUET UG exam?

National Testing Agency has not introduced any specific changes for CUET UG 2026. However, in CUET 2025, NTA introduced major changes like Reduction of CUET subjects from 63 to 37 GAT scores will be used for dropped subjects Exma to be held CBT mode only Compulsory 50 questions in each subject, no optional questions Maximum five CUET subjects can be chosen The above changes are to continued for CUET UG 2026 exam.

Who is eligible for CUET UG exam?

NTA has released the CUET eligibility criteria. Students who have passed class 12th exam or are appearing for final examinations will be eligible to apply for CUET exam. Student must have scored 50% marks in total (general category) or 45% marks (SC/ST and other categories). There is no age limit to apply for CUET UG 2026 exam. However, candidates are advised to check the university and course wise criteria for admissions.

When will the CUET General Test exam be conducted?

CUET UG General Test 2026 exam will be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA has not released CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. Candidates can know their subject-wise CUET schedule on CUET intimation slip and admit card. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.

What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?

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.

Has CUET UG date sheet been released?

CUET UG 2026 datesheet will be 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.

When will NTA release CUET UG cutoff?

National Testing Agency (NTA) does not release the CUET UG cutoff. Once the CUET results are declared, the socres are shared with the participating universities and role of NTA ends with the declaration of results. CUET UG 2025 cutoff has been released by the CUET participtaing universities seperatley. Candidates will be able to check the course wise and category wise cutoff. CUET UG cutoff 2026 has been released by accepting universities after declaration of CUET UG results.

When will the CUET final answer key be released?

National Testing Agency will release the CUET 2026 final answer key before the announcement of results. NTA releases the revised CUET answer key based on the objections received at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are given opportunity to challenge the CUET UG answer key 2026 within a three-day window. The date to challenge the answer key will be notified. Only paid challenges made during the stipulated period will be considered. CUET answer key challenges without justification/evidence, and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link for CUET UG will not be considered. CUET UG 2026 results will be compiled based on the final answer key. Candidates will not get the outcome of the challenges received.

When will NTA release the CUET city intimation slip?

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.

When will CUET result be declared?

CUET result 2026 will be declared tentatively in first week of July. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download their CUET scorecard online when released. The link to download the CUET scorecard will be available at CUET results 2026 . Candidates will be required to enter the login credentials to view the CUET 2026 scorecard online. CUET scores are used for admission to various universities/colleges that candidates has applied for while filling the application form. Candidates must download and take the print of the CUET 2026 results when released.

What is CUET UG provisional answer key?

National testing Agency (NTA) releases the provisional CUET answer key soon after the exam is conducted. In the CUET UG provisional answer key candidates can check the correct options for each question and their markes responses. On release of the CUET UG provisional answer key, candidates are given the opportunity to challenge the answer key before the declaration of results. In case of any discrepancy in the answers provided by the conducting body, candidates can raise objections with justification/evidence. If found correct, CUET answer key is revised and is released soon after. CUET UG 2025 provisional answer key has been at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their recorded responses and CUET answer key. Candidates will be able to challenge the CUET UG provisional answer key in three days window.

When will the CUET admit card release?

NTA will release the CUET admit card 2026 online. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards online at cuet.nta.nic.in. The admit card will be available for download in PDF document and is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Prior to the release of the CUET UG admit card, NTA will release the advance intimation of exam city slip. It is not the admit card, but will inform candidates about the city. After downloading the CUET UG 2026 admit card, candidates will have to check all the details carefully and ensure that there is no mistake. In case of any error, they will have to contact NTA to get the necessary corrections done.

When will CUET DU CSAS portal open?

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.

When will the CUET UG English exam be conducted?

CUET UG English 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May and June 2026. NTA has not released the official CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. On release of the official CUET admit card, candidates can know the subject wise CUET exam dates and slot timings. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.

Is the CUET answer key released?

National Testing Agency will release the provisional CUET UG 2026 answer key tentatively in third week of June. CUET 2026 answer key will be released at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the provisional CUET UG 2026 answer key and response sheet online. Candidates will be given the opprtunity to challenge the CUET UG answer key 2026.

When can I challenge the CUET answer key?

CUET UG answer key challenge window will open tentatively in second week of June 2026. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to raise objections against the CUET UG answer key within the stipulated period of time. Candidates will have to pay the non-refundable fee of INR 200 for each question challenged. The CUET UG provisional answer key is displayed for two to three days. Only paid challenges made during the given period will be considered for revision. On the basis of the objections received, CUET UG 2026 final answer key will be released tentatively in first week of July 2026 at cuet.samarth.ac.in. NTA will not confirm the outcome of the CUET answer key challenges made. CUET UG 2026 result will be computed on the basis of the CUET final answer key 2026.

What are the CUET admit card important dates?

CUET 2026 admit card will be released in second week of May prior to the date of examination. CUET 2026 exam will be scheduled in May/June in CBT mode. Only candidates who will register for the entrance exam will be able to download the CUET admit card. NTA will release the CUET intimation slip for CBT Mode before the CUET admit card. With the help of CUET intimation slip candidates can know the exam centre details in advance to prepare for the arrival at CUET exam centre on time. CUET intimation slip does not act like CUET admit card.

When will NTA release the official answer key for CUET UG?

CUET 2026 final answer key will be released by NTA at cuet.nta.nic.in in first week of July 2026. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download the CUET 2026 official answer key along with the individual response sheet. Candidates are also be given the opprtunity to challenge the CUET answer key 2026 provisional when released. To download the provisional CUET answer key candidate's CUET 2026 response sheet will be required to enter the login credentials. NTA will release the CUET 2026 final answer key before the declaration of results.

When will CUET application form correction window open?

The CUET UG 2026 application form correction window will open tentatively in last week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who will submit their CUET application form and wish to edit the details entered the details will be able to do so within the stipulated time. Check below to know the editable details in CUET application form: Candidates will be able to make changes in any one of the following fields of the CUET 2026 application form: Candidate Name or Father Name or Mother Name or Photograph - Image Upload or Signature – Image Upload Date of birth Gender Category PwBD Candidates are allowed to make changes in all the fields given below: Class 10 or equivalent details Class 12 or equivalent details Exam centre city selection (all four preferences) Medium of question paper Subject/Test Paper Code University and Programme selection

When will be CUET UG exam conducted?

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.

Is CUET UG 2026 syllabus released?

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.

When will CUET 2026 notification release?

CUET UG 2026 notification was released on January 03. National Testing Agency released the CUET detailed official notification at official website- cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can check the following details on CUET notification PDF: Exam dates eligibility criteria steps to apply for exam syllabus pattern CUET subjects score calculation normalisation process exam centres number of univeristies participating

Is CUET exam date announced?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CUET 2026 exam date in first week of March. NTA will conduct the CUET UG 2026 exam tentatively in May/June 2026. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots each day. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in two slots: 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM. CUET 2026 registrations will commence at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET for admission to UG courses at Central, State, Private, or Deemed universities must complete the online application form to appear for the CUET 2026 exam. Only registered candidates can appear for the exam as per the schedule.

What is the difference between city intimation slip and CUET admit card?

CUET intimation slip and admit card are important documents for UG exam. CUET admit card has to be carried on the exam day. Whereras, intimation slip is released to inform candidates about the alloted city. CUET intimation slip mentions the below details: Name of candidates Exam city Date of CUET UG subject exam Shift of the CUET subject opted Medium of the exam The CUET Admit Card is the final document that is released by the NTA a few days before the exam. It contains all the information that is available on the CUET City Intimation Slip, along with the following additional information: Name and address of the exam centre Roll number Admit card number Photograph of the candidate The CUET admit card is a must-have document for the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card.

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