| Exam Name | CUET (UG) 2026 |
| Organization | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Type | Entrance Exam |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 11–31 May 2026 |
| City Slip Status | Released |
| Admit Card Status | 5 May 2026 |
CUET UG Admit Card 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) 2026 from 11 to 31 May 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at examination centres across India and abroad. The exam is held for admission to undergraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating universities for the academic session 2026-27.
NTA has released the Examination Advance City Intimation Slip on 29 April 2026. Candidates can now check the city allotted for their exam by logging in with their application credentials on the official portal. The actual Admit Card is started to be issued from 5 May 2026 on the NTA website a few days before the exam.
If you haven’t applied yet or want to check the application details, visit the CUET UG Online Form 2026 page for the complete notification, eligibility, and application process.
CUET UG Admit Card Details
Exam Name: Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG, 2026
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Academic Session: 2026-27
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Date: 11 May to 31 May 2026
Duration: 60 minutes for each test paper (with 20 minutes compensatory time per hour for eligible PwBD candidates)
Question Type: Objective (MCQs), 50 questions per paper, all compulsory
Marking: +5 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted
Total Subjects: 37 (13 languages, 23 domain-specific subjects, and 1 General Aptitude Test). A candidate may opt for a maximum of five subjects.
Exam Languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
City Slip Release Date: 29 April 2026
Admit Card Status: 5 May 2026
CUET UG Exam City Intimation Slip
The City Intimation Slip is an advance notice issued by NTA to inform candidates about the city where their exam centre will be located. It is not the Admit Card. The slip helps candidates plan their travel and accommodation in advance, especially those who have to travel to a different city for the exam.
The subject-wise and language-wise schedule of the exam is also mentioned in the City Slip. Candidates must appear on the date and shift allotted to them. NTA will not entertain any request for a change in the exam date, shift, or city.
Note: The Exam City Intimation Slip is not the Admit Card. It only confirms the city of the examination. The Admit Card with the exact centre address, reporting time, and instructions will be released separately closer to the exam date.
How to Download CUET UG Admit Card?
Candidates can download the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card from the official NTA portal once it is released. The Admit Card is issued only to those candidates who have successfully submitted their application form and paid the examination fee. Follow the steps below to download it.
| Visit the official CUET UG portal at cuet.nta.nic.in. |
| Click on the link for CUET (UG) 2026 Admit Card Download. |
| Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password. |
| Submit the details, and the Admit Card will appear on the screen. |
| Verify all the printed details such as name, photograph, exam date, shift, and centre address. |
| Download the Admit Card and take a clear printout on A4 size paper. |
| Carry the printed Admit Card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. |
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
Candidates must carry the following items to the examination centre on the day of the exam. Without these, entry will not be allowed.
A printed copy of the Admit Card with the Self Declaration (Undertaking) duly filled in, one passport size photograph (same as uploaded in the application form) for pasting on the attendance sheet, any one valid and original photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, School Identity Card, or Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph, a simple transparent ball point pen, and the PwD/PwBD certificate if claiming relaxation under that category. Diabetic candidates may carry sugar tablets or fruits like banana, apple, or orange.
Reporting Time and Exam Day Instructions
Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre two hours before the start of the exam. Late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances. Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, study material, wallets, and similar items are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Candidates wearing customary or cultural dress should report even earlier so frisking can be completed without delay.
Important Dates of CUET UG Admit Card
| Notification Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 3 January 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 26 February 2026 |
| City Slip Release | 29 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 5 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 11–31 May 2026 |
Important Links of CUET UG Admit Card
| Admit Card Download | Click Here |
| Exam City Intimation | Click Here |
| City Slip Notice | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Has the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card been released?
Yes, the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card has started to be released from 5 May 2026.
What is the difference between the City Slip and the Admit Card?
The City Slip only informs candidates about the city of the examination centre to help them plan their travel. The Admit Card is the official hall ticket containing the exact centre address, reporting time, exam shift, and instructions. Candidates need the Admit Card to enter the exam hall.
What credentials are needed to download the CUET UG Admit Card?
Candidates need their Application Number and Date of Birth or the Password created during registration to log in and download the Admit Card from the NTA portal.
What documents must be carried to the CUET UG exam centre?
Candidates must carry the printed Admit Card with Self Declaration, a passport size photograph (same as uploaded), one original valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, or Class 12 Admit Card, and a transparent ball point pen.
Can I request a change in exam city or shift after the City Slip is released?
No, NTA does not entertain any request for change of exam city, date, or shift once allotted. Candidates must appear at the centre on the date and shift mentioned in their Admit Card.
