The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to begin the Common University Entrance Test - Undergaraduate (CUET UG) 2026 examination. The CUET UG 2026 computer-based test exams will be held from May 11 to 31. The entrance exams will be conducted at various test centres across the country and in 15 cities outside India.
The CUET UG exam will be conducted in two shifts. The shift 1 will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Over 15.68 lakh candidates registered for the CUET UG entrance exam.
CUET UG 2026 exam highlights
| Exam | Common University Entrance Test - Undergaraduate (CUET UG) |
| Organiser | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam date | May 11 to 31, 2026 |
| Shift timings | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Official website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
CUET UG admit card 2026
Candidates must carry a valid CUET UG admit card 2026 to appear for the entrance exam. One can download e-hall ticket with login credentials from the official portal at cuet.nta.nic.in
CUET UG dress code and guidelines
The NTA has issued a notice regarding the dress code and permissible items inside the exam centre.
Candidates are allowed to wear articles or objects of faith, subject to reporting at the centre well in advance to enable frisking. It is also emphasized that religious threads such as kalava are allowed.
Candidates are advised to wear the white light clothes. Woollens are also allowed if they feel the need for it. Normal Shoes, slippers and low heels are the preferred footwear.
Test takers must note that they cannot leave the exam hall without shift ends. No mobiles, electronic gadgets and books allowed inside exam hall.
The NTA has announced that 96.6 per cetn have been allotted one of their preferred cities and 79 per cent have been allotted their first choice of city.