CUET UG Exam Date 2026: Get Important Dates, Shift Timings & Exam Mode

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the CUET UG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate 2026) from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The detailed subject-wise datesheet is expected to be released in the third week of April 2026 on the official website cuet.nta.nic.in. Registration for CUET UG 2026 is now closed. Students can now focus on preparation while awaiting the city intimation slip and admit card.

CUET UG 2026 Overview

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates – Complete Timeline

• Registration Start: January 3, 2026

• Registration Last Date: February 4, 2026

• Fee Payment Last Date: February 7, 2026

• Correction Window: February 9 to 11, 2026

• Exam Window: May 11 to May 31, 2026

• City Intimation Slip: Expected in April 2026

• Admit Card Release: Expected in early May 2026

Direct Link to open the Official CUET UG Exam Date 2026 PDF: Click Here

CUET UG 2026 Exam Schedule and Mode

The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple days and shifts in 321 cities in India and abroad. The overall window is fixed from May 11 to May 31, 2026. The final subject-wise dates and shifts will be mentioned in the datesheet and on the admit card.

Expected CUET UG 2026 Datesheet Release

NTA is expected to release the detailed CUET UG 2026 datesheet (subject-wise schedule) in the third week of April 2026.

Important Link: Visit cuet.nta.nic.in

CUET UG 2026 Shift Timings

• Slot 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Reporting: 7:00 AM, Gate closes: 8:30 AM)
• Slot 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Reporting: 1:00 PM, Gate closes: 2:30 PM)

How to Check CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates and Datesheet

1. Visit the official website cuet.nta.nic.in
2. Look for the “Datesheet” or “Public Notice” section
3. Click on the CUET UG 2026 Datesheet link
4. Download the PDF and check your subject-wise exam date and shift