CUET

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a standardized entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at Central Universities and other participating institutions (State, Deemed, and Private) across India.

As of April 14, 2026, here is the status and essential information regarding the CUET 2026 cycle:

CUET UG 2026 Status (Undergraduate)

If you are aiming for college admissions for the 2026-27 session, the registration phase has concluded, and the exam window is approaching.

• Exam Dates: Scheduled between May 11 and May 31, 2026.

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• Admit Cards: Expected to be released in the first week of May 2026.

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• City Intimation Slip: NTA is expected to release the exam city slips in the last week of April 2026.

• Latest Update: A photo correction window was recently extended until April 14, 2026 (today), for candidates who had a photo mismatch during verification.

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Exam Pattern & Structure

CUET UG 2026 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of three main sections. Candidates can choose a maximum of 5 test papers across these sections.

CUET PG 2026 Status (Postgraduate)

The PG cycle for 2026 is currently in the post-exam phase.

• • Exam Status: The exams were conducted throughout March 2026.
• • Current Phase: The Answer Key Challenge window is active as of mid-April. Candidates can review their responses and file objections before the final results are declared.

Key Points for Candidates

• • Marking Scheme: Standard marking is +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers (Negative marking applies).
• • Syllabus: For Domain subjects, the focus is strictly on the NCERT Class 12 curriculum.
• • Advisory: If you applied for UG and used a non-Aadhaar ID, check your email immediately. NTA issued an advisory regarding "Photo Mismatch," requiring some students to upload an attested certificate by today to avoid entry issues.