CUET UG 2026 Exam Date; Check Tentative Exam Schedule, Shift-wise Timings and Other Details

Feb 11, 2026, 11:42 IST

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet: The NTA has released the tentative CUET UG 2026 exam dates. The CUET UG 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 11 to 31 2026, at designated test centres. Check the complete exam schedule here, along with the shift timing.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet
CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet

Key Points

  • CUET UG 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026.
  • Exam is a single platform for UG admissions in participating universities.
  • The exam will be conducted in CBT mode with MCQs.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the tentative exam schedule for the CUET UG 2026. Students who have registered and are preparing for the exam can now check the important exam dates. According to the official notification, CUET UG 2026 is expected to be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026, at 321 exam centres across India. Below is the complete CUET UG 2026 schedule along with the shift timings.

CUET UG 2026: Overview

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 provides a single common platform and equal opportunity to students across India, especially those from rural and remote areas. It helps students connect with different universities through one exam. With a single application form, candidates can apply to multiple central and participating universities at the same time. Below is a brief overview of CUET UG 2026.

CUET UG 2026: Overview

Name of the Exam

Common University Entrance Test (CUET)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Purpose of the Exam

For admission in UG courses in participating universities/institutes

Number of Participating Universities

  • Central Universities:48

  • State Universities: 38

  • Deemed Universities: 27

  • Private Universities: 116

  • Government Institutions: 07

Official Website

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

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet Official PDF

The candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 official datesheet PDF from the link provided below, once it is released officially:

CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet Official PDF

Download here

CUET UG 2026 Exam Schedule

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has been introduced for admission to UG programmes in Central, State, and participating Universities/Institutions for the academic session 2026–27 under the Ministry of Education (MoE). The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET exam every year in online (CBT) mode. For this year, NTA has released the exam schedule along with the official information bulletin. Check the complete CUET 2026 schedule below along with the exam shift timings.

Date of Examination

May 11 to 31 2026 (tentative)

Mode of Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode

Slot/shifts

To be informed later

Timing of Examination

To be notified later

Duration of Examination

60 minutes duration for each test paper

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates

Prospective candidates must be aware of the important dates to avoid missing out on any deadline. Check all the important dates for CUET UG 2026 exam below.

Event

Date

Advance City Intimation

To be Updated

Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website

To be Updated

Date(s) of Examination

May 11 to 31 2026 (Tentative)

Answer Key Challenges

To be Updated

Declaration of Result on NTA Website

To be Updated

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern 

The NTA conducts CUET UG 2026 exam for the students who wish to get admission into Postgraduate Programmes in Central and other participating Universities/Institutions. 

The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). All the important details about the CUET UG exam pattern are given in the table below.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Mode

Online, CBT

Total Number of Questions

50

Maximum Marks

250

Time Allotted

60 Minutes

Medium of Paper

13 Languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)

Type of Questions

Multiple choice Questions(MCQs)

Negative Marking

1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

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