CUET UG — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Common University Entrance Test (UG), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (43)
NTA issued admit cards on June 1 for candidates affected by technical glitches during the May 30 exam. The rescheduled exams were conducted on June 6 and 7, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
NTA postponed both shifts of the May 28, 2026 exam following a Government of India notification changing the date of Id-ul-Zuha. Affected candidates were rescheduled to June dates with revised admit cards.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
NTA released the provisional answer key and response sheets, allowing candidates to verify their responses and raise objections until June 11, 2026, by paying Rs 200 per question challenged.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
NTA released admit cards for candidates whose exams were rescheduled due to technical glitches during the May 30, 2026 (Shift 1) exam. These candidates appeared for the examination on June 6-7, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
NTA released the final answer key after reviewing objections submitted by candidates. Several questions were dropped from the evaluation based on valid challenges, and final scores were calculated using the revised key.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The National Testing Agency has officially declared the CUET UG 2026 result on June 23, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards showing subject-wise scores, normalized marks, and percentile rankings from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Sept 2026
The exam witnessed highest-ever participation with 15,68,867 registrations and 11,64,098 candidates appearing across 321 cities including 13 international locations. Female participation increased by approximately 20% compared to previous year.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
NTA officially announced the CUET UG 2026 result on June 23, 2026. Over 15.68 lakh candidates registered for the exam, with scorecards now available for download at cuet.nta.nic.in for admission to participating universities nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NTA released the CUET UG 2026 scorecards on June 23, 2026, just 16 days after exam completion. Over 11.64 lakh candidates appeared across multiple shifts, with normalized scores now available for download at cuet.nta.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
The National Testing Agency released CUET UG 2026 results with normalized scorecards for over 11.64 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam. Results were declared within 16 days of exam completion, featuring subject-wise percentiles and scores.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
NTA published the CUET UG 2026 final answer key on June 21, 2026, incorporating revisions based on candidate objections. Final scores have been calculated using this revised key before result declaration.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The final answer key was released on June 21, 2026, after reviewing candidate objections. NTA dropped 7 questions and accepted multiple correct answers for 44 questions based on expert feedback.
Read full notice →Archived 15 Jul 2026
NTA released the final answer key after reviewing candidate objections, dropping 7 questions and accepting multiple correct answers for 44 questions. Provisional answer key was made available on June 9 with objection window till June 11.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
NTA released the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key on June 9, 2026, allowing candidates to challenge answers until June 11 at a fee of Rs. 200 per question. The final answer key and results are expected by late June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
NTA released the CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key on June 9, 2026, along with question papers and recorded responses. Candidates had until June 11 to raise objections before the final key was prepared.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
NTA released the provisional answer key on June 9, 2026, and the challenge window closed on June 11, 2026. The final answer key and results are expected to be announced in the last week of June 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA conducted CUET UG 2026 from May 11-31 and June 6-7, 2026, across examination centers in India and 15 international cities. Re-scheduled exams were held on June 6-7 for candidates affected by technical glitches.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
NTA successfully conducted re-examination for 3,765 candidates affected by technical issues on May 30, 2026. The re-test was held on June 6-7, 2026, and admit cards were released for these candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA issued admit cards for CUET UG 2026 candidates affected by technical glitches on May 30. Re-scheduled examinations were conducted on June 6 and 7, 2026, following the postponement of May 28 shifts due to Id-ul-Zuha holiday.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit cards have been issued for candidates affected by technical glitches during the May 30, 2026 (Shift-I) examination. The rescheduled exams will be conducted on June 6 and 7, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
The Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2026 was conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026, in computer-based mode for over 15.68 lakh registered candidates across multiple shifts at centres in India and abroad.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Following a technical disruption reported by TCS on May 30, 2026, NTA has rescheduled exams for affected candidates to May 31, June 6, and June 7. Admit cards for May 31 have been released, while those for June 6-7 will be available shortly.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NTA issued admit cards for candidates scheduled to appear on June 6-7, 2026, following technical glitches during the May 30 shift and postponement of May 28 exams due to Id-ul-Zuha holiday rescheduling.
Read full notice →Archived 4 Aug 2026
NTA announced that examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 (both shifts) have been postponed following a change in the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday date as per Government of India notification.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
<cite index="3-4,3-6">NTA officially postponed CUET UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28 in both shifts following the Government of India's revised Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday notification.</cite> <cite index="13-1,13-7">The postponed exams will now be conducted on May 31 and June 6/7, 2026, with admit cards for May 31 already released.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
Examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 (both shifts) were postponed in view of the change in Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday date as per Government of India notification. Revised dates were announced for affected candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
The testing agency released strict guidelines regarding what candidates can bring to examination centres. Candidates are advised to reach centres 1-2 hours early and follow all security instructions to avoid disqualification.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The National Testing Agency commenced the Common University Entrance Test (UG) 2026 on May 11, 2026, to be conducted through May 31 in computer-based test mode across multiple exam centers nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
A press release dated May 5, 2026 stated that 96.6% of candidates were allotted their preferred examination city. A re-allocation window was opened for remaining candidates to modify their State/City/Date/Shift preferences.
Read full notice →Archived 14 Jun 2026
NTA commenced CUET UG 2026 examinations on May 11, 2026, in computer-based test mode. Over 15.68 lakh candidates registered for the exam, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest registrations among all states.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NTA has begun conducting the CUET UG 2026 exam from May 11 across India and 14 international cities. Over 15.68 lakh candidates registered for this year's exam, with the test being held in Computer-Based Test mode in multiple daily shifts.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
<cite index="2-1,6-1">NTA's Press Briefing Note confirmed the commencement of the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — CUET (UG) 2026 — on 11 May 2026.</cite> <cite index="14-6">The CUET UG 2026 examination is conducted from 11 May to 31 May 2026 for different subjects.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
Updated hall tickets were issued for candidates who applied for exam centre or city changes through the re-allocation window. The agency clarified that only state and city change requests would be processed, not date or shift modifications.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
The National Testing Agency released admit cards for CUET UG 2026 in batches starting May 5, 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official portal using their application number and password.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NTA announced that a majority of CUET UG 2026 candidates received their first-choice exam city. A re-allocation window was opened for the remaining 3.4% candidates who needed city changes.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NTA announced on May 5 that the vast majority of candidates received their preferred exam cities. A special window was provided for the remaining 3.4% to request city changes, with the facility available until May 7.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
<cite index="21-1">NTA CUET UG admit card 2026 was issued on May 5.</cite> <cite index="24-46">The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 11 to 31 May 2026 at various centres across India and abroad.</cite> Candidates can download their admit cards from cuet.nta.nic.in using application number and date of birth.
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
NTA announced that 96.6% of candidates were allotted their preferred examination city. A re-allocation window was opened in early May for remaining candidates to select alternate examination cities, dates, and shifts.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA released the advance intimation of exam city allocation on April 29, 2026, allowing candidates to plan travel and accommodation arrangements before the final admit card release.
Read full notice →Archived 7 Jun 2026
NTA released advance city intimation slips to help candidates plan travel and accommodation. The slip contained exam city details and subject-wise schedule, with final admit cards following on May 5.
Read full notice →Archived 30 May 2026
<cite index="15-16,15-17">NTA released the CUET UG advance city intimation slip on 29th April 2026, available for download on the NTA website.</cite> <cite index="2-8">96.6% of candidates were allotted their preferred city, with a re-allocation window opened for remaining candidates.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
NTA re-opened the CUET UG 2026 application form submission window from February 23-26, 2026, allowing candidates another opportunity to submit applications and pay fees before the final deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jun 2026
<cite index="12-1">NTA re-opened the CUET UG 2026 application form submission window from 23 February 2026 to 26 February 2026 (11:50 PM) to allow candidates another opportunity to submit applications and pay fees.</cite> <cite index="3-14">Approximately 15.68 lakh students registered for the examination.</cite>
Read full notice →Archived 31 May 2026
Older dates (6)
CUET UG 2027 notification expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Next cycle applications typically open in early January
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result declared
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Scorecards available at cuet.nta.nic.in; university counselling/admissions ongoing
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Final answer key released
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
Provisional answer key released
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Objection window closed June 11, 2026
Archived 3 Sept 2026
🎓Exam window (CBT)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exam conducted from May 11-31, 2026; rescheduled exams on June 6-7
Archived 3 Sept 2026
Notification released
Sat, 3 Jan, 2026Archived 3 Sept 2026
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