CUET UG 2026 dates
CUET UG 2026 dates are set: the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the exam from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. You should note the timelines for datesheet, intimation slip and admit card so you don’t miss any updates.
CUET UG 2026 dates: key timeline
The application window for CUET UG 2026 opened on January 3, 2026 and closed on February 4, 2026 . A correction window was available from February 9–11, 2026 . These steps were mandatory to complete your registration.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration start date | January 3, 2026 |
| Registration end date | February 4, 2026 |
| Correction window | February 9–11, 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 exam window | May 11–31, 2026 |
| Expected datesheet release | April 2026 |
| Expected city intimation slip | April 2026 |
| Expected admit card window | May 3–8, 2026 |
CUET UG 2026 dates — datesheet, intimation slip and admit card
NTA is expected to publish a subject-wise datesheet covering 37 subjects in April 2026. The detailed schedule will show which subject is on which date.
After the datesheet, NTA typically issues the city intimation slip so you can see your allotted exam city. The intimation slip is expected in April and is usually released about 10 days before the exam for that subject.
Admit cards are mandatory to enter the exam centre. NTA says admit cards will be released 3–4 days before a candidate’s specific exam date; this places the likely admit card window between May 3 and May 8, 2026 .
Exam mode and basic requirements
The exam will be held in CBT mode . To sit for CUET UG 2026 you must have completed the registration; you will need your admit card to enter the exam centre. The intimation slip alone does not permit entry.
What NTA has not confirmed yet
- Final subject-wise datesheet (expected in April) and daily slot details.
- Exact number of slots, slot timings, exam duration, marking scheme, and language medium.
- Centre addresses, fee details, reservation or normalization policy, and PwD instructions.
Check official NTA CUET updates on the exam website for confirmations once the datesheet and intimation slips are published.