CUET Exam Update: Will CUET 2026 be held? When will the registration begin?
These are some of the most common questions among students preparing for the upcoming session of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).
If you’re a CUET aspirant wondering whether the exam will take place in 2026, the answer is yes. While the official notification is yet to be released, the registration process is expected to begin in the first week of March 2026.
In this post, we have provided details on the expected CUET 2026 dates and the previous year’s CUET 2025 stats to help you plan better.
CUET 2026 Dates
Below in the table, we have provided you with CUET 2025 dates and CUET 2026 expected dates. You can now have an idea about the schedule and the gaps between key events. This will help you to strategize your preparation accordingly.
| CUET Events | CUET 2025 Dates | CUET 2026 Dates |
| Notification Release | 01 March 2025 | First week of March 2026 |
| Application Form | 01 – 24 March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) | First – Fourth week of March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) | Fourth week of March 2026 |
| Correction in Particulars | 26 – 28 March 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) | Last week of March 2026 |
| City Slip | 07 May 2025 | First week of April 2026 |
| Admit Card | From 11 May 2025 onwards | Third week of April 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 08 May – 01 June 2025 | First – Second week of May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 17 June 2025 | Last week of May – First week of June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 01 July 2025 | Second week of June 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | 04 July 2025 | Third week of June 2026 |
As you now know about the dates also know that last year last year the notification and CUET registration started on the same date. All the details for the CUET UG 2026 will be made available at cuet.nta.nic.in
NTA for CUET (UG) provides a single window opportunity to students seeking admission in any of the Central Universities/ Participating Universities (State/Deemed/Private) in CUET (UG)- 2026 across the Country.
It is advised not to apply on the first day of the registration opening or before reading the complete details regarding the examination and registration process available officially. Rushing to apply without fully understanding the requirements can cause mistakes or missed deadlines.
Note that the CUET UG 2026 application form will be released via online mode. There is no other mode to apply. A candidate is required to submit only one application form. While applying, following the instructions as per the CUET information bulletin is very important.
All the details provided by the candidates must be correct, true, as per their certificates, and the required documents should be in the correct size and format.
Candidates must ensure that the e-mail address and mobile number provided in the Online Application Form are their own or parents/guardians’ only, as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered email address or SMS on the registered mobile number only.
We are available below in the comment section, feel free to ask any questions or doubts regarding the CUET 2026 Registration or Examination.