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CUET 2026 Notification

Important information about CUET 2026 and other related facts about the CUET entrance exam
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CUET 2026 registration notification will be released by NTA (National Testing Agency). Candidates can apply for the CUET 2026 exam until March 2026 (expected). The CUET exam will be conducted between May to June 2026 (Expected). But before filling out the CUET application form, just remember that NTA has given strict instructions about filling the form. A candidate can not apply more than once for the CUET 2026 exam. So firstly check all the important dates and after that create your preparation plan.
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CUET 2026: Important News
  • The CUET exam will be conducted by NTA in online mode (Computer Based Test).
  • Central, State and Private Universities and 283 educational institutes will participate in the CUET 2026 exam.
  • The examination will be held over several days, with three-time slots available daily.
  • The subjects 'Entrepreneurship,' 'Teaching Aptitude,' 'Fashion Studies,' 'Tourism,' 'Legal Studies,' and 'Engineering Graphics' & 20 languages are discontinued. Admissions for these programs will now be based on the General Aptitude Test.
  • The candidates will be allowed to take subjects in the CUET irrespective of the subjects opted in Class XII, within the permissible limit of five subjects.
CUET 2026: Important Dates (Expected)
Online Submission of Application Form
March 2026
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking/UPI
March 2026
Correction in Particulars
March 2026
Announcement of the City of Examination
To be announced later on the website
Date of Examination
May to June 2026
Declaration of Result on the NTA website
To be announced later on the website
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website
To be announced later on the website
Mode of Examination
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Slot
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Timing of Examination (Tentative)
8.30 AM to 10.30 AM
12 Noon to 2 PM
3.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Duration of Examination (Tentative)
120 min
120 min
120 min
Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s)
7:30-8:00 AM
11:00-11:30 AM
2:15-3:15 PM
Candidates log in to read instructions
As per admit card
As per admit card
As per admit card
Test Commences (Tentative)
8.30 AM
12:00 PM
3:30 PM
Test  Concludes
As per timing given in the Admit Card
CUET 2026: Highlights
Conducting Body
NTA
Mode of Exam
CBT (online)
Medium of Exam
English
Duration of Exam(Tentative)
  • Slot 1: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Slot 2: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Slot 3: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Type of Questions
MCQ
Negative Marking
Yes
Sections
3 – Languages, Domain-Specific Subjects, General Aptitude Test
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Facts related to CUET 2026 notification
  • Reservation of seats for the CUET examination will be according to the Government of India norms or the participating universities' norms.
  • Candidates are only allowed to apply using one application form.
  • CUET candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the course, as different universities have different eligibility criteria for varied courses.
  • Applicants have to apply online mode only. No applications are accepted if submitted offline.
  • Candidates should have a valid email ID and phone number that they would be using throughout the CUET examination process to receive important notifications from the consortium.
  • The candidates should have a good-quality photograph and signature to be uploaded on the application form.
  • CUET authorities try to provide the selected examination centre to the candidates, but they can be notified if their centre changes.
  • By appearing in the CUET examination, candidates won’t get admission in their specified course unless they fulfil the eligibility criteria.
  • CUET authorities have the right to suppress admission if the candidate produces false documents.
CUET Notification 2026 : Colleges and Universities
University/College
State
City
Established
Aligarh Muslim University
Uttar Pradesh
Aligarh
1920
Assam University
Assam
Silchar
1994
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
1996
Banaras Hindu University
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
1916
Central Agricultural University
Manipur
Imphal
1993
Central Sanskrit University
Delhi
New Delhi
1970 (2020)
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Vizianagaram
2019
Central University of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Anantapur
2019
Central University of Gujarat
Gujarat
Gandhinagar
2009
Central University of Haryana
Haryana
Mahendragarh
2009
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Dharamsala
2009
Central University of Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu
2011
Central University of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Ranchi
2009
Central University of Karnataka
Karnataka
Kalaburagi
2009
Central University of Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar
2009
Central University of Kerala
Kerala
Kasaragod
2009
Central University of Odisha
Odisha
Koraput
2009
Central University of Punjab
Punjab
Bathinda
2009
Central University of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Ajmer
2009
Central University of South Bihar
Bihar
Gaya
2009
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tiruvarur
2009
Delhi University
Delhi
New Delhi
1922
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
Madhya Pradesh
Sagar
1946 (2009)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agriculture University
Bihar
Samastipur
1905 (2016)
English and Foreign Languages University
Telangana
Hyderabad
1958 (2007)
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur
1983 (2009)
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Uttarakhand
Srinagar
1973 (2009)
Indian Maritime University
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
2008
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi
New Delhi
1985
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
Madhya Pradesh
Amarkantak
2007
Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi
New Delhi
1920 (1988)
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Delhi
New Delhi
1969
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
Maharashtra
Wardha
1997
Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Bihar
Motihari
2016
Manipur University
Manipur
Imphal
1980 (2005)
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Telangana
Hyderabad
1998
Mizoram University
Mizoram
Aizawl
2000
Nagaland University
Nagaland
Lumami
1994
Nalanda University
Bihar
Rajgir, Nalanda
2010
National Sanskrit University
Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati
1956 (2020)
National Sports University
Manipur
Imphal
2018
North Eastern Hill University
Meghalaya
Shillong
1973
Pondicherry University
Puducherry
Pondicherry
1985
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
Uttar Pradesh
Raebareli
2013
Rajiv Gandhi University
Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar
1985 (2007)
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University
Uttar Pradesh
Jhansi
2014
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
Delhi
New Delhi
1962 (2020)
Sikkim University
Sikkim
Gangtok
2007
South Asian University
Delhi
New Delhi
2010
Tezpur University
Assam
Tezpur
1994
Tripura University
Tripura
Agartala
1987
University of Allahabad
Uttar Pradesh
Prayagraj
1887 (2005)
University of Hyderabad
Telangana
Hyderabad
1974
Visva-Bharati University
West Bengal
Santiniketan
1921
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CUET 2026 examination is being conducted in multiple slots. CUET notification is released and candidates can check all the particularities of the exam like exam dates, exam pattern, eligibility requirements and syllabus for the exam on the official website.
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FAQs
  • What is the last date for CUET 2026 application?

    The CUET 2026 application process is expected to end in the last week of March 2026. Ensure to complete registration and fee payment before the deadline.

  • Is the CUET 2026 notification out?

    The CUET 2026 notification is expected to be released in the 1st week of March 2026.

  • Who is eligible for CUET 2026?

    Eligibility criteria vary by university and course. Generally, candidates must have passed Class 12. There is no age limit for CUET 2026. Always check the specific university requirements.

  • Is 40 CUET mocks sufficient?

    Yes, 40 mocks are usually sufficient if you analyze your mistakes and learn from them.

  • Is CUET exam extreme?

    CUET can be tough for unprepared candidates, but with a good study plan, it is achievable.

  • Is CUET more demanding than other competitive exams like JEE?

    Both CUET and JEE are challenging but require different skill sets and preparation strategies.

  • Is the CUET exam too easy?

    CUET is a competitive exam that requires significant preparation and effort to succeed.

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