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National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. The registration window has been closed. CUET UG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET UG exam.

CUET BTech, Integrated MTech Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

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Exam On - 11 May '26 - 31 May '26

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Updated on Mar 23, 2026 12:43 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUET UG Date 2026: National Testing Agency will release the CUET datesheet 2026 anytime soon at cuet.nta.nic.in. It is expected that NTA will issue the CUET 2026 exam schedule in PDF format. If not, candidates can check the CUET subject-wise exam date and shift timings on CUET intimation slip 2026. CUET 2026 exam will be held tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in CBT mode. Candidates who have registered for CUET exam can download the intimation slips and admit card when released. Registered candidates will be issued the CUET intimation slip 2026 tentatively in last week of April 2026. On this page get information about CUET UG 2026 like registration dates, application form last date, subject-wise datesheet, admit card release date and result dates.

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CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CUET UG Datesheet 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Date
CUET 2026 Exam Dates
CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Date
CUET UG Result Date 2026
CUET UG Counselling 2026 Date
CUET UG Application Form 2026 Date
FAQs Regarding CUET Dates

CUET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip TENTATIVE
May ' 26	CUET UG 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
11 May ' 26 - 31 May ' 26	CUET 2026 Exam
Jul ' 26	CUET UG 2026 Result TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
23 Feb ' 26 - 26 Feb ' 26	CUET 2026 Application Process (Re-opened)
23 Feb ' 26 - 26 Feb ' 26	CUET 2026 Application Window Re-opened
09 Feb ' 26 - 11 Feb ' 26	CUET 2026 Correction Window
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CUET UG Datesheet 2026

CUET UG 2026 datesheet will be updated as and when released. NTA is expected to release the subject wise CUET exam date 2026 soon. Table below will be updated soon.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet
CUET Exam Date 2026	Shifts	Slot Time	CUET Subject/Code
11-May to 31-May-2026	Shift 1	9 AM to 12 PM (60 Minutes per subject)	To be updated
11-May to 31-May-2026	Shift 2	3 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes per subject)	To be updated

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is CUET UG 2026 Exam Date?

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.

Q: Will NTA release CUET UG datesheet 2026?

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.

CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Date

CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip: NTA will issue the CUET UG 2026 advance intimation slip tentatively in last week of April 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the advance slip by entering the login details at cuet.nta.nic.in. Students can check the exam city and exam date details in slip.

CUET 2026 Admit Card: NTA will issue the CUET admit card 2026 2-3 days before the exam date. It is likely that CUET admit card 2026 PDF will be available for download from May 08, 2026, onwards. Only registered candidates will be able to download the hall ticket online. The admit card mentions personal information, including student name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam date and time, paper or subject, CUET exam centre, and test day guidelines. Candidates are advised to check the document carefully. Applicants are advised to contact officials immediately if there is any mistake in the hall ticket.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will CUET 2026 advance city slip be released?

CUET UG 2026 advance city slips will be released tentatively in last week of April 2026. NTA issues the city intimation slips approximately 10 days before the exam date. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. NTA will release the CUET intimation slip 2026 in multiple phases. Only registered candidates will be able to download CUET 2026 city slip online.

Q: When can I download CUET 2026 admit card?

Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 admit cards will be issued 2-3 days before the exam date. With the CUET 2026 exam scheduled tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026, it is expected that CUET hall ticket 2026 will be released tentatively by May 08, 2026. Candidates can know the alloted exam centre address, exam dates and slot timings on release of the admit card.

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

CUET intimation slip and admit card are important documents. CUET admit card has to be carried on the exam day. An intimation slip is released to inform candidates about the allotted city. CUET intimation slip mentions these 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 information:

Name and address of the exam centre
Roll number
Admit card number
Photograph of the candidate

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card.

CUET Exam

CUET 2026 Exam Dates

National Testing Agency has announced the CUET UG 2026 exam date. As per the noitofocation, the exam will be conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates can appear for the preferred CUET subject exam on given date and time. NTA will release the CUET date sheet 2026 tentatively in third week of April 2026.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Has CUET UG date sheet been released?

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: 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.

Q: Will NTA reopen CUET UG registrations 2026?

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.

CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Date

The CUET 2026 answer key will be released on official website within a month of the exam being conducted. Candidates can check their response and official CUET answer key. The window to challenge answers will be provided for a duration of 2 days. Based on the objections received, NTA will release the CUET 2026 final answer key. The final scores for CUET UG 2026 will be calculated based on CUET final answer key 2026.

Also Check: CUET UG Response Sheet 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the maximum marks in CUET UG exam?

The maximum marks in CUET UG exam for each subject is 250 marks. The CUET total marks may vary depending upon the number of subjects opted by candidate.

CUET maximum marks per subject: 250 marks
Maximum subjects that can be opted: five subjects
Total possible maximum marks: 1250

Q: How to calculate probable CUET 2026 score?

Candidates can calculate the CUET 2026 probable score soon after the release of CUET provisional answer key. NTA will issue the CUET provisional answer key 2026 and response sheet soon after the exam concludes. Following the marking scheme, candidates can calculate their probable scores.

Final scores will be calculated based on CUET 2026 final answer key.

Q: Can I raise objection after the CUET result has been declared?

No, candidates can raise objections after the CUET result has been declared. NTA calculates the final CUET score based on final answer key. CUET revised answer key is released after evaluating the objections raised by the candidates after the released of provisional answer key.

CUET UG Result Date 2026

NTA will announce CUET result 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in tentatively in the first week of July. Candidates can check their NTA score, section wise score and percentile on CUET scorecard 2026. To download the CUET UG scorecard, candidates must enter the CUET application number and password. Soon after the declaration of CUET 2026 results, participating universities will release the merit lists or cut-offs on their official websites.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is CUET UG result 2026 date?

National Testing Agency will announce CUET UG 2026 result tentatively in first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA has not officially announced the CUET result 2026 date. CUET UG 2026 exam will conclude on May 31, 2026 and results will be announced approximately one month after the exam date.

Q: Is 400 a good score in CUET?

A CUET score of 400 marks is considered to be a decent or average score. With the CUET score of 400 marks and correct CUET subject combination criteria, candidates can bag admission in mid-tier colleges. The admission chances vary from category to category. Candidates must check the previous year CUET cutoff to calculate chances of getting into desired college or university.

Q: Does NTA prescribe CUET cutoff marks?

No, National Testing Agency does not prescribe the CUET cutoff. NTA is the conducting body of CUET UG exam. CUET accepting colleges releases their respective CUET cutoffs soon after the declaration of results.

CUET UG Counselling 2026 Date

Candidates meeting the university-wise cutoff criteria will be called for the shortlisted forCUET counselling 2026. The CUET Central Universities or other participating institutes will conduct the counselling process individually. The CUET 2026 cutoff may also be released separately by the participating institutes. This is the final round in the entire process for admissions.

Commonly asked questions

Q: I am a class 12th board topper. Do I need to participate in CUET UG counselling or will I be offered direct admission?

Yes, candidate will have to participate in CUET UG counselling process even if they are class 12th topper. Candidates cannnot get direct admission to central universities without CUET. Class 12th marks are generally used for tie breaking criteria only.

Q: What is expected CUET cutoff?

CUET cutoff vary from college to college. However if a candidate is seeking admission to top central universities in India they must score aboe 750 marks to get admission in top courses like B.Com Hons., B.A Eco Hons. B.Sc and so forth. For admission to good colleges, candidate must score above 650 marks in CUET 2026.

Q: What are the documents required for CUET UG counselling?

To appear for CUET UG counselling, candidates must have the following documents or information:

CUET application number
CUET hall ticket number
CUET scorecard
Class 10th and Class 12th marksheet

CUET UG Application Form 2026 Date

National Testing Agency has closed the CUET UG 2026 registrations. Candidates could fill the application form online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Students aspiring to pursue UG course from central, state, private or deemed universities must ensure to have completed the CUET application form 2026 online. NTA provides the CUET application 2026 correction window for registered candidates.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When can I download CUET 2026 admit card?

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

Name of candidates
Exam city
Date of CUET UG subject exam
Shift of the CUET subject opted
Medium of the exam

Name and address of the exam centre
Roll number
Admit card number
Photograph of the candidate

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card.

CUET Exam

Q: When will CUET 2026 advance city slip be released?

FAQs Regarding CUET Dates

Check frequently asked questions on CUET UG important dates below:

Q: What is the last date for filling CUET application form?

National Testing Agency re-commenced CUET 2026 registration on February 23, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification, candidates can check the important dates about CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration was February 26, 2026 (11.50 PM).

Candidates were 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When will be CUET exam for B.Com Hons. conducted?

National Testing Agency conducts CUET UG exam for 37 subjects across Science, Commerce and Arts streams. CUET UG 2026 is scheduled to be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026. Candidates who have opted for CUET subjects as per B.Com hons. course criteria can check their CUET subject wise exam date 2026 on release of intimation slips.