CUET 2026 Exam Dates Result and time, Documents, Guidelines
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the CUET UG 2026 subject correction session for registered applicants on April 17, 2026. Students who previously registered and paid their fees had until April 19, 2026, till 11:50 PM to visit the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in and change their previously chosen subjects. The CUET UG 2026 topic correction facility was closed at 11:50 PM, April 19, 2026.
NTA reopened a special registration window for 3 days from February 23 to 26, 2026, with no correction window facility. Students who missed the original deadline of January 30, 2026, or the extended window till February 4, 2026, were allowed to register for the exam during this special window.
The NTA released the original CUET UG 2026 application form on January 3, 2026, for candidates who wish to apply for UG courses in reputed universities and colleges all across India. The application form was released alongside the CUET official notification.
The last date to fill out the application form for CUET UG 2026 was January 30, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, and candidates had to pay their application fee by January 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
However, due to countless requests for extension of registration made by the candidates, NTA released the new extended dates on January 30, 2026. According to the renewed dates, the registration will last till February 4, 2026, up to 9:00 PM, while the last date to pay the fee will be February 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
The application form correction window was also extended, which took place from February 9 to February 11, 2026, which was initially planned from February 2 to 4, 2026. The exam is set to take place from May 11 to 31, 2026. The exact dates for CUET UG exams, along with the city slip will be released by the end of April 2026, tentatively.
The NTA CUET UG 2026 notification was released on January 3, 2026. Candidates can complete the CUET application form on the official website of NTA 2026.
Registration for CUET (UG)-2026 is LIVE! : https://cuet.nta.nic.in
The NTA released the CUET PG 2026 application form on December 14, 2026, and concluded it on January 25, 2026, for candidates who wish to apply for PG courses in reputed universities and colleges all across India.
Registration for CUET PG-2026 is LIVE!: https://exams.nta.nic.in/registration-for-cuetpg-2026/
The CUET 2026 (Common University Entrance Test) examination is scheduled to take place from May 11 – 31, 2026.
Candidates who want to enroll in undergraduate programs in government, private, deemed, state, or central universities should review all of the information on the CUET exam in 2026.
NTA implemented the unique APAAR ID for the first time during the CUET UG 2025 registration. It will continue in 2026. Applicants must create and include their APAAR ID in the online application form 2026 if they want to be considered for admission to UG courses through CUET 2026.
Each student in India is given a 12-digit identification number known as the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR).
CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode for the Academic Session 2026-27, as per the details given below.
CUET UG 2026 Dates
The CUET UG 2026 exam dates are tentatively scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026, led by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for undergraduate program admissions, with CUET UG admit cards expected in early May.
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Date / Timeline
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Details
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CUET UG 2026 Registration Starts
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3 January 2026
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Applications open on the official NTA CUET portal.
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CUET UG 2026 Registration End
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February 4, 2026, up to 9:00 PM
(Reopened February 23 to 26, 2026)
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Candidates must complete registration before the deadline.
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CUET UG 2026 Application Fee Last Date
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February 7, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
(Reopened last date was February 26, 2026)
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Candidates must pay the fee before the deadline.
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CUET UG 2026 Correction Window
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February 9-11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
(Initially planned for February 2-4, 2026.)
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Candidates will be allowed to make changes to their application forms
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Admit Card Release
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1st week of May 2026 (Tentative)
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Download from the official CUET portal using login credentials.
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CUET UG 2026 Exam Window
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11 May – 31 May 2026
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Computer-Based Test conducted in multiple slots across India and select international centres.
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Answer Key Release
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Early June 2026 (Tentative)
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Provisional answer keys will be released by NTA for the candidate challenge.
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Result Declaration
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Mid-June 2026 (Tentative)
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CUET UG 2026 results published online; candidates can check scores via login.
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Counselling
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Early to Mid-July 12026
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CUET Counselling registration begins
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CUET PG 2026 exams took place from March 6 to 27, 2026, conducted by NTA, with shifts from 9:00-10:30 AM, 12:30-2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, for postgraduate admissions in various courses to over 190 universities.
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CUET PG 2026 Events
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CUET PG 2026 Dates
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Notification
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14 December, 2025
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CUET PG 2026 Application Form Start Date
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14 December, 2025
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CUET PG 2026 Application Form End
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January 13
January 20, 2026, Extended
January 23, 2026, at 11:50 PM Extended
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CUET PG 2026 Application Form Fee Pay
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January 25, 2026, at 11:50 PM
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CUET PG 2026 Application Form Correction Window
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January 28 to 30, 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip Released Date
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Multiple Shifts starting from February 26, 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Admit Card Release Date
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Multiple Shifts on March 3, 7, 12, and 18
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates
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March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 27, 2026.
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CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026
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Third Week of April 2026
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CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026
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May 2026
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CUET PG Student Response Sheet 2026
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Mid-May 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Result
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Mid-May 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Objection Window
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May 2026
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CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process
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May 2026
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Important Instructions CUET UG 2026:
Students can apply for CUET UG 2026 through the “Online” mode only on the website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. The Application Form in any other method will not be accepted.
Only one application is to be submitted by an applicant. Under no conditions will candidates be allowed to fill more than one Application Form.
Candidates have to strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin available on the website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. Students not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
Candidates have to ensure that the e-mail address and mobile number provided in the Online Application Form are their own or parents/guardians' only, as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on the registered mobile number only.
The CUET UG 2026 online application form was made available by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The form was released on January 3, 2026. It was concluded on February 4, 2026, at 9:00 PM, after extension. The application period was reopened from February 23 to 26, 2026, with no correction facility. Students must visit the official website and fill out the application for CUET 2026.
Access the CUET UG 2026 registration link on the official website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/registration-for-cuetug-2026-is-live/
The CUET 2026 exam date is May 11 to 31, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the organization in charge of administering the CUET 2026 exam and has released the CUET UG 2026 dates on January 3, 2026, alongside the Notification. The CUET UG 2026 admit card will be released in the first week of May, and the advance notice of the exam city slip will be made public in May 2026.
The CUET UG 2026 application correction window was be made available from February 9 to 11, 2026. The NTA will provide the preliminary answer keys within the month of the exam's administration, which will be followed by the announcement of the CUET UG result 2026.
This page's list of the CUET important dates for 2026 includes the entire calendar for significant events like applications, admit cards, exams, answer keys, and results. Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a national-level entrance exam, previously known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Exam (CUCET) before 2022. The University Grants Commission UGC has changed the name of the test since last year. The exam is held for admission to undergraduate (UG) and integrated courses in Central Universities of India. Aspirants can consult the table below for the CUET 2026 dates:
Exam Times & Slots for CUET 2026
There will be three slots available for the exam. Together with the CUET 2026 admit card, the timing for the same will be made public. The subjects that will be conducted over two slots are shown in the table below.
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CUET 2026 Slot
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CUET 2026 Timing
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Slot 1
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9 am to 12.15 pm
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Slot 2
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3 pm to 6.45 pm
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Slot 3
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To be announced
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Highlights of the CUET UG 2026 Exam
Candidates can review the exam highlights below as they prepare for the CUET 2026 exam.
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam Name
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Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
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Conducting Authority
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Exam Level
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National Level
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Courses Offered
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Undergraduate (UG) Courses
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Registration Status
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Started
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Application Mode
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Online
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Official Website
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cuet.samarth.ac.in
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Application Dates
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January 3–February 4, 2026
Reopened February 23 to 26, 2026
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Correction Window
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09– 11 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
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Admit Card Release
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Early May 2026
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Exam Window
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May 11 – May 31, 2026 (Tentative)
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Exam Mode
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Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Result Date
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To be announced
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Participating Universities
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Central, State, Deemed & Private Universities
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Medium of Exam
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Multiple languages
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CUET 2026 Documents
Registration for CUET UG 2026 has already opened on January 03, 2026. Registrations will be closed on January 30, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates will be able to apply for the CUET exam online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Only online applications will be accepted from students. Candidates must first create their CUET UG login credentials to continue filling out the application. Candidates need to provide the following documents to fill out the CUET online form:
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List of Scanned Documents
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Size
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Format
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Candidate's Photograph
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10 kb to 200 kb
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JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask)
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Candidate's Signature
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4 kb to 30 kb
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JPG/JPEG
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Scanned copy of category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)*
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50 kb to 300 kb
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PDF
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Scanned copy of PwBD certificate*
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50 kb to 300 kb
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PDf
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CUET UG 2026 Registration Dates
Registration for CUET UG 2026 opened on January 03, 2026. Registrations were closed on February 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, which was extended from January 30, 2026. The registration window was reopened from February 23 to 26, 2026, for 3 days with no correction facility. Candidates were able to apply for the CUET exam online at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Candidates were allowed to pay their registration fee till February 7, 2026, extended from January 31, 2026, while the original correction window scheduled from February 9 to 11, 2026.
Only online applications will be accepted from students. Candidates must first create their CUET UG login credentials to continue filling out the application. Candidates need to provide the following documents to fill out the CUET online form:
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CUET UG Registration 2026 Dates
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CUET Registration Events
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Dates
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CUET 2026 application form release
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03-Jan-2026
Reopened from February 23 to 26, 2026
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Last date to register for CUET 2026
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04-Feb-2026 up to 9:00 PM
Initially planned for January 30, 2026
February 26, 2026 (Reopened)
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Last date to pay the CUET application fee 2026
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07-Feb-2026 up to 11:50 PM
Initially planned for January 31, 2026
Reopened window last pay date February 26, 2026
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CUET online form correction 2026
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09-Feb to 11-Feb-2026 up to 11:50 PM
Initially planned from February 2-4, 2026
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CUET UG 2026 Fee
NTA closed the original CUET fee 2026 window on February 7, 2026, till 11:50 PM, which was initially planned for January 31, 2026. However, the last date to pay the fee during the reopened registration window was February 26, 2026. The following criteria and categories will determine the application fee that candidates must pay:
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Category
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Upto three subjects
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For each additional subject
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General UR
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INR 1000
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INR 400 each
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OBC-NCL/EWS
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INR 900
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INR 375 each
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SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender
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INR 800
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INR 350 Each
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Centres outside India
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INR 4500
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INR 1800 each
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CUET PG 2026 Fee
NTA closed the CUET PG fee 2026 window on 25 January 2026, while the fee payment window remained open till 11:50 PM on January 25, 2026. The correction window took place from January 28 to 30, 2026.
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Category
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Fee (for up to 2 test papers, within India)
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Fee (Outside India, up to 3 test papers)
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General
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? 1,400
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? 7,000
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General-EWS / OBC-NCL
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? 1,200
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? 7,000
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SC / ST / Third Gender
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? 1,100
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? 7,000
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PwD
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? 1,000
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? 7,000
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Correction Window for CUET 2026 Dates
The registered candidates had till February 9 to 11, 2026, up to 11:50 PM to make corrections in their application form. The dates were extended from February 2 to 4, 2026, by NTA. Please note that the reopened registration window had no correction window. Candidates can make changes to their information in the CUET 2026 online form during this time. Only the required information below will be editable by applicants.
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Candidate Name
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Father Name
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Mother Name
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Photograph – Image Upload
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Signature – Image Upload
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Class 10/ equivalent details
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Class 12/ equivalent details
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Date of Birth
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Gender
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Category
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PwBD
CUET UG Exam Centre 2026
285 Indian cities and 15 foreign countries will host the CUET UG 2026 exam. Candidates can select up to four desired CUET exam centers in order of preference when completing the online form. The CUET exam locations must be carefully chosen by the candidates. The exam location will be assigned by NTA based on availability.
CUET 2026 Date sheet Release Date
NTA will soon issue the CUET date sheet 2026, which specifies the subject-wise schedule and time based on the number of applicants who applied for the CUET exam. Candidates can study for the CUET 2026 exam by knowing the full schedule. Following the release of the CUET 2026 date sheet, the table below will be updated.
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CUET UG Exam in CBT Mode
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CUET Exam Date 2026
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Shifts
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Slot Time (Tentative)
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CUET Subject/Code
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To be announced
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Shift 1
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9 AM to 12 PM
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To be updated
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Shift 2
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3 PM to 6 PM
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To be updated
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CUET Intimation Slip 2026 Release Date
The enrolled applicants will receive the CUET city intimation slip 2026 from NTA probably in the first week of May 2026. The anticipated exam city for CUET UG is mentioned on the CUET notification sheet. Applicants need to appropriately prepare for the exam day. NTA releases the CUET 2026 notification slip 9-10 ten days before the exam date.
CUET 2026 Admit Card Release Date
The CUET admission card 2026 is an important document on the test day and is expected to be released in the first week of May 2026, in several phrases. Two to three days before the exam date, NTA releases the CUET UG admission card. On the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in, candidates will receive notifications when the admission card is available. Candidates must take the actions listed below to download their hall pass:
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Go to the official CUET 2026 link.
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Go to the CUET login site and fill out the information.
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It will show the CUET admit card on the screen.
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Verify the information on the hall ticket.
CUET 2026 Exam Date:
There will be two computer-based testing sessions per day for the CUET 2026 exam, which is likely to take place in May-June 2026. The program or paper that candidates select will determine the exam's date and time. The exam dates will be released along with the notification and application form soon.
CUET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release Date
Soon after the test is over, the CUET UG preliminary answer key 2026 will be made public. Candidates can review their CUET response sheet 2026 and the tentative answer key. The CUET 2026 answer key can be used by candidates to estimate their score.
CUET 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date
The final answer key for CUET UG 2026 will be made available one day before the results announcement. Based on the objections received, NTA will make the CUET answer key 2026 available. The updated CUET 2026 answer key will be used to determine the final results.
Candidates will not be able to contest the answer key after the CUET answer key 2026 final is made public, and the scores determined will be final.
CUET 2026 Results Date
The final week of July 2026 is when the CUET UG 2026 results are expected to be announced. The scorecard will include the candidate's information as well as their CUET 2026 subject-wise score. In addition to their overall result, candidates can view their CUET score and percentile per subject.
Shortly after the CUET 2026 results are announced, NTA's involvement comes to an end. Candidates can review the list of CUET-accepting colleges and begin applying for the courses and college of their choice, following an analysis of the CUET cut-off of accepted institutions.
CUET 2026 Cut-off
Colleges that accept CUET will announce the CUET UG cut-off 2026. Applicants who took the CUET 2026 exam are eligible to take part in the counseling process. The CUET UG 2026 cut-off is expected to be released in the first week of August 2026.
The official websites of CUET-accepting universities will announce the CUET 2026 cut-off. A minimum of 200 points in each topic is required for admission to prestigious CUET colleges, according to last year's analysis.
CUET UG 2026 Counseling Starting Date
The CUET UG 2026 counseling process will start as soon as the results are announced. It is recommended that candidates keep abreast of the accepting universities' CUET 2026 counseling registration dates. The latter week of July 2026 is when the CUET UG 2026 counseling procedure is expected to start. Candidates must do the following within this time:
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Dates
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Description
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CUET UG 2026 notification release
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To be Declared
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NTA will release the detailed exam dates, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, result, and percentile calculation details
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Commencement of CUET 2026 registration
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To be Declared
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Candidates can apply for CUET UG 2026 online.
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Last date to fill CUET UG 2026 application form
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To be Declared
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Students can apply for CUET UG till the prescribed date
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Last date to pay the CUET 2026 fee
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To be Declared
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Registered users can pay the CUET exam fee till the prescribed date
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CUET UG 2026 correction window
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To be Declared
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During this window, candidates can edit the details in the CUET 2026 application form.
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Release of CUET 2026 date sheet
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To be Declared
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NTA releases the CUET subject-wise schedule and exam time.
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CUET UG 2026 intimation slip
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To be Declared
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NTA intimates the CUET exam city allotment details.
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Downloading of the CUET 2026 admit card
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To be Declared
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Candidates can check the allotted exam centre details to appear for the exam
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CUET UG 2026 exam
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To be Declared
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NTA will conduct the exam in CBT mode during this period for 37 CUET subjects
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Release of CUET provisional answer key 2026
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To be Declared
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The CUET provisional answer key and response sheet have been released. Candidates can calculate their approximate score
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CUET UG 2026 answer key challenge
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To be notified
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During this period, candidates can challenge the answer key in case of any discrepancy
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CUET 2026 final answer key
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To be Declared
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Based on challenges received, NTA releases the final answer key basis which scores are calculated
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CUET result 20216 declaration
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To be Declared
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Candidates can check the subject-wise score and percentile
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Criteria for Eligibility & Selection
You must have received an overall grade in your 10+2 exam of at least 60% if you want to sit for the CUET UG 2026 exam. The general eligibility requirements must be met by students to apply for the exam, even if there is no precise qualifying percentage required. The two stages of the selection process are the written test and the interview, or document verification. Before the registration date, applicants must submit their applications, and where necessary, they must also show up for the written exam and interview. Individuals who successfully complete both levels will be chosen for admission to CUET colleges.
Important Examinee Documents
Applicants will need to bring several documents to the exam to demonstrate their eligibility. A legitimate photo ID card, a birth certificate as proof of date of birth, a diploma or degree from a school or college, mark sheets, and any other pertinent documents required by the authorities are among these documents. To prevent any delays, it's crucial to ensure that all of these documents are in order before the exam date and to have them with you on exam day.
Guidelines for Exam Performance
It's crucial to adequately prepare for the CUET UG 2026 Test, spending enough time studying the material and working through sample questions. Make a study schedule that gives you enough time to cover all the topics and material areas, as well as pauses to keep you from getting burned out. Planning ahead is also crucial when it comes to eating well, getting adequate sleep, and avoiding distractions that could hinder your productivity. Finally, on the day of the exam, be sure to arrive early so you can settle in and concentrate on the task at hand!
CUET Full Form
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), previously known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), is an all-India test being organized by the National Testing Agency for admission to different Undergraduate, Integrated, Diploma, Postgraduate, Certification courses, and Research courses in 45 Central.
What’s New in CUET 2026?
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There is no standardization procedure for the CUET exam.
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The CUET 2026 will have two additional domain subjects, which were added in 2026: tourism and fashion studies.
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The CUET UG 2026 test will be administered in online mode only.
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Candidates can select upto five CUET subjects during the application process.
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Candidates must 5 subjects from 23 domain subjects, 13 languages, and general test.
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The revised CUET 2026 UG online form fee. Candidates in the general category must pay Rs. 1,000, OBC-NCL and EWS applicants Rs. 900, and candidates in the SC/ST/third gender Rs. 800 to submit a CUET form to choose up to three subjects.
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CUET UG 2026 exam will be held across 285 cities in India and 15 cities outside India.
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Most examinations for a subject will be administered by the National Testing Agency in a single day, so the NTA results won't need to be normalized.
CUET 2026 Exam Date Faqs:
Question: What is CUET exam syllabus?
Answer: CUET Syllabus for General Test
General Knowledge & Current Affairs. General Mental Ability. Numerical Ability. Quantitative Reasoning. Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
Question: Will 12th marks be considered for CUET 2026?
Answer: You have to obtained a minimum qualifying score aggregate in class 12 or an equivalent exam to be eligible for the Common Universities Entrance Test 2026 as prescribed by the respective university. Candidates in the General category should have scored at least 50% marks in the 10+2 examination.
Question: What is the minimum marks for CUET 2026?
Answer: CUET 2026: Eligibility for Undergraduate Program
Candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks in their +2 examination in the General category and 45% for SC/ST applicants.
Question: Does CUET have negative marking?
Answer: Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 marks in CUET. For each wrong answer, applicant can lose 1 mark. However, for unattempted questions, there is no negative marking.
On January 3, 2026, the official website cuet.nta.nic.in published the CUET UG 2026 application form. NTA later reopened the application window from February 23 to February 26, 2026 (11:50 PM), after the initial window closed on February 4, 2026 (11:50 PM).
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) modality of the CUET UG 2026 exam is expected to take place between May 11 and May 31, 2026.
For admission to prestigious universities like Delhi University, BHU, and JNU, a percentile above 95 is typically regarded as a great result.
CUET UG 2026 has no age restrictions. Candidates must, however, fulfil the requirements established by the participating colleges, which include passing the Class 12 or comparable exam.
Candidates must go to the official website cuet.nta.nic.in, fill out the online registration form, upload the necessary papers, and pay the application cost by the deadline in order to register for CUET 2026.
The date of the CUET UG 2026 results has not yet been made public. Candidates can view the results on the official CUET website once the examination and evaluation process is finished.
The CUET 2026 exam is being taken by more than 250 universities. To get a list of all colleges that accept CUET, click the provided link, cuet.nta.nic.in.
CUET UG 2026 will take place in CBT style. To ensure fair exam administration, NTA will now administer the exam in CBT mode due to the paper leak issue in the offline mode.
The CUET application fee for 2026 has been updated by NTA. However, to find out the CUET 2026 fee based on the previous year's fee, see the table below: