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CUET Update

CUET Update

CUET UG 2026 Admit Cards OUT NOW!

राष्ट्रीय परीक्षा एजेंसी National Testing Agency
विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग University Grants Commission
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(An Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India

      Public Notice
      05 May 2026

    Subject: Release of Admit Card for the candidates of Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)]-2026 reg.

National Testing Agency is conducting the CUET (UG)-2026 at different centres located in various cities across the country and abroad from 11-31 May 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

2. Exam Centre City and Exam Schedule have already been shared to all the eligible candidates through Advance Exam City Intimation Slip on 29 April 2026. Each examination shift has a duration of 3 hours. A candidate may be scheduled for a minimum of 1 subject and a maximum of 3 subjects in a single shift. For example, if a candidate is allotted 3 subjects in one shift, they will appear for the full 3 hours. If 2 subjects are allotted, the candidate may complete the examination and leave the examination hall after 2 hours.

3. The candidates scheduled to appear on 11-31 May 2026 are required to download their Admit Card of CUET (UG) -2026 from the website

https://cuet.nta nic

in w.e.f. 05.05.2026 (using their login credential). Candidates are also advised to read the instructions contained therein carefully.

4. All candidates should bring the photo ID as uploaded in online application form and also mentioned on admit card for proof of identity. It may be noted that candidates whose live photographs did not match with the photographs available in their Aadhaar during the filling of the application form or those who registered using any other identity proof must carry the requisite certificate in original duly signed/ attested by the Principal/ Head Master or any class-1 Gazetted Officer, such as Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, SDM, DM/ Class-1 Gazetted Officer of the Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates), as per format notified vide NTA Public Notice dated 07 April 2026 at the examination centre for physical verification on the day of the examination.

5. Candidates are advised to regularly visit NTA website

https://nta.ac.in

and

https://cuct.nta.nic.in

for the latest updates regarding the examination. In case of any difficulty in downloading the Admit Card or discrepancy in the details contained in the Admit Card, candidates can contact the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 or write to NTA at cuct-uginta ac in.

(Dr. Archana Shukla, ISS) Director

Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000,-mala Website

http://nta.ac.in

http://emesta.nic.in

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राष्ट्रीय परीक्षा एजेंसी National Testing Agency

    PUBLIC NOTICE
    03 January 2026

Subject: Inviting Online Application Form for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)] – 2026 for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes Central Universities/Participating Universities into (State/Deemed/Private)- reg.

The National Testing Agency will be conducting the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)]-2026 in the month of May 2026 in 13 mediums across India and abroad for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes for all the Central Universities (CUs) and participating Universities. The CUET (UG) provides a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities/ Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) across the Country.

2. CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode, for Academic Session 2026-27, as per the details given below: 

Online Submission of Application Form

03-30 January 2026 (up to 11.50 PM)

Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking /UPI

31 January 2026 (upto 11.50 PM)

Correction in Particulars in online application form

02-04 February 2026 (upto 11.50 PM)

Announcement of the City of Examination

To be announced later on the website

Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website

To be announced later on the website

Date of Examination

Between 11-31 May 2026 (tentative)

Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys

To be announced later on the website

Website

https://cuet.nta.nic.in

Declaration of Result on the NTA website

To be announced later on the website

3. The details of the programme(s) offered by Central Universities/ Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) are available on their respective websites as well as on NTA website

https://cuet.nta.nic.in/universities

Candidates must carefully

refer to the eligibility/requirements of the programme(s) offered by various Central Universities/ Participating Universities in this regard. The list of participating universities is dynamic. Candidates are advised to visit NTA website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/universities/ for the latest updates regarding the examination and eligibility criteria of participating universities.

4. For scheme of Examination, Eligibility and other relevant information, candidates are requested to check the Information Bulletin of CUET (UG) – 2026 available on NTA website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.

5. Important Instructions:

Candidates 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 mode will not be accepted.

ii. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form.

iii. Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the website

https://cuet.nta.nic.in

Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

iv. Candidates must 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.

6. In case any candidate faces difficulty in applying for CUET (UG) – 2026, he/she may contact 011-40759000 or e-mail at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in. The candidates are also advised to regularly visit the NTA website(s) https://nta.ac.in and https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ for the latest updates regarding the exam.

Director