CUET Exam Date 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses will be conducted between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in Computer-Based Test mode across multiple cities in India and abroad.
The CUET examination will be conducted over multiple days with different subjects scheduled in separate slots. The subject-wise schedule is available through the admit card and city slip.
CUET UG Datesheet 2026
The National Testing Agency will conduct Common University Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate and some integrated courses at participating central, state, private, government, or deemed universities/colleges. For admission cycle 2026-27, the exam will be conducted across 321 exam centres in 13 mediums on multiple days.
CUET UG Date Sheet 2026 and Timings: Subject-Wise
National Testing Agency has released official notification, including the exam date and time for the CUET 2026 exam on the official website. The date sheet for CUET (Common University Entrance Test) 2026 is as follows:
| CUET UG 2026 Exam Datesheet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET Exam Date 2026 | Shifts | Slot Time | CUET Subject/Code |
| 11-May-2026 to 31-May-2026 | Shift 1 | 9 AM to 12 PM | Mentioned on CUET City Slip 2026 |
| Shift 2 | 3 PM to 6 PM | Mentioned on CUET City Slip 2026 | |
Reporting Time for CUET Exam 2026
Candidates appearing for CUET Exam Date 2026 must reach the exam centre well before the exam time. Reporting time plays a crucial role in entry and verification procedures.
- Reporting time is generally 1.5 to 2 hours before the exam shift
- For morning shift, entry starts around 7:30 AM
- For afternoon shift, entry starts around 1:30 PM
- Gates close approximately 30 minutes before exam start.
CUET UG Admit Card 2026 Release Date, Shift Time & Exam Schedule

Documents to Carry at CUET Exam Centre 2026
Registered candidates appearing for the CUET 2026 exam will have to bring some important documents. According to the National Testing Agency, candidate must carry to the CUET 2026 exam centre:
- CUET 2026 Admit Card (soft copy is not allowed)
- Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (hard copy on A4 size paper)
- Passport-size photograph (same as one uploaded on the application form)
- Any of the following authorized photo IDs: School Identity Card, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card & Class 12 Board Admit Card (with photograph)
- PwD/PwDB certificate (if claiming)