CUET UG 2026 Notification Released | Application Dates, Exam Schedule

CUET UG 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced important details for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026, which will be conducted in May 2026 for admission to undergraduate programmes across Central Universities and participating institutions in India and abroad.

CUET (UG) continues to serve as a single national-level entrance examination for students seeking admission to Central Universities (CUs) and other participating State, Deemed, and Private Universities for the 2026–27 academic session.

CUET UG 2026 Notification:

NTA CUET UG 2026 Dates Date
Notification Date January 3, 2026
CUET Application Date January 3 to 31, 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
Submission of fee January 31, 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
Correction in form February 2 to 4 (up to 11:50 pm)
City Intimation Date April 2026 (tentative)
Admit Card Date 2nd week of May 2026 (tentative)
Exam Date May 11 to 31, 2026
Result June 2026

CUET UG Exam Mode and Coverage

According to the official notice, CUET (UG) 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The exam will be held in 13 different mediums and across multiple test centres in India and abroad, ensuring wide accessibility for students from diverse regions.

CUET UG 2026 Important Dates (Official)

Here are the key dates announced by NTA for CUET UG 2026:

  • Online Application Form Submission:
    03 January to 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment:
    31 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
  • Correction Window:
    02 February to 04 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
  • Exam Dates:
    Between 11 May and 31 May 2026 (tentative)
  • City Intimation Slip, Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result:
    Dates to be announced later on the official website

Official Websites for CUET UG

Candidates must apply and check updates only through the official NTA portals:

Programme-wise details of universities are available at the official CUET university portal.

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