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.
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.
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.
Archived 15 Jul 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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>
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.
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.
Archived 30 May 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.
Archived 14 Jun 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.
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.
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.
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>
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.
Archived 30 May 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.
Archived 7 Jun 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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>
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.
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>
Archived 31 May 2026
CUET UG 2027 notification expected
Fri, 1 Jan, 2027Next cycle applications typically open in early January
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Delhi University CSAS Phase 2 registration ongoing
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026DU and other central universities conducting admissions through July-August
Archived 23 Aug 2026
University counselling begins (varies by institution)
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Participating universities will release merit lists and begin admissions
Archived 15 Jul 2026
University counselling process begins
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Expected from second week of July 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
University counselling processes begin
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026Participating universities started releasing merit lists and cutoffs in early July
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result announcement expected
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026CUET UG 2026 results anticipated in first week of July 2026
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Result announcement expected
Fri, 3 Jul, 2026CUET UG 2026 results anticipated in first week of July 2026
Archived 30 May 2026
Result declaration (expected)
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026CUET UG 2026 results likely in late June or early July
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Result announcement (Expected)
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026CUET UG 2026 results expected in June
Archived 31 May 2026
University counselling begins
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Participating universities start merit list preparation and counselling in late June-July
Archived 4 Aug 2026
CUET UG 2026 result declaration expected
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Results anticipated by end of June 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Final answer key & result announcement
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026Expected in last week of June or first week of July 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CUET UG 2026 Result declared
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Scorecards available at cuet.nta.nic.in since June 23
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Result announcement
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026Results declared June 23, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Result announcement
Tue, 23 Jun, 2026CUET UG 2026 results declared on June 23, 2026
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Final answer key expected
Mon, 22 Jun, 2026Likely by late June 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Final Answer Key published
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Released June 21 after reviewing objections
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final answer key publication
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Released June 21, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Final answer key publication
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026Final answer key released on June 21, 2026
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key expected
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Answer key typically released in third week of June with challenge window
Archived 30 May 2026
Provisional answer key release (expected)
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Answer keys with response sheets to be published
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key release (Expected)
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026Typically released 15-20 days post-exam completion
Archived 31 May 2026
Provisional answer key expected
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Typically released within 2 weeks of exam conclusion
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Answer key challenge window closed
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Objections accepted till June 11, 2026 (10 PM)
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key released
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Released on June 9, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Provisional Answer Key released
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Published June 9 with candidate challenge window
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Provisional answer key release
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Released June 9; objection window till June 11
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key released
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Released June 9, 2026 with challenge window till June 11
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key release
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Answer key published on June 9 with objection window
Archived 4 Aug 2026
🎓Rescheduled exam dates (June 6-7)
Sun, 7 Jun, 2026For candidates affected by technical glitches on May 30
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🎓Re-scheduled exam dates
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026June 6-7, 2026 for affected candidates
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🎓Final CUET UG 2026 exam dates
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026June 6-7, 2026 for re-scheduled candidates
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🎓Rescheduled exam dates (June 6-7)
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026Make-up exams for May 28 postponed slots
Archived 31 May 2026
CUET UG 2026 exam concluded (final slots)
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026Main examination window ended May 31; re-scheduled exams June 6-7
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🎓Rescheduled exam dates
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026June 6-7 for candidates affected by technical issues
Archived 15 Jul 2026
🎓Re-test for affected candidates
Sat, 6 Jun, 2026June 6-7, 2026 for candidates affected by technical glitch
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam concludes (May 31)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Final day of regular examination cycle
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🎓Re-scheduled exam (technical glitch affected candidates)
Sun, 31 May, 2026May 31, 2026 - for candidates affected by May 30 disruption
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🎓Exam period (ongoing through May 31)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Multi-shift exams across various subjects; last exam date May 31, 2026
Archived 30 May 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam concludes (Original schedule)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Exam ends May 31 (excluding rescheduled dates)
Archived 31 May 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 Exam concludes
Sun, 31 May, 2026Main examination window ended May 31, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam commenced (multi-day)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exam held from May 11-31, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam begins (May 11)
Mon, 11 May, 2026First day of examination in CBT mode
Archived 14 Jun 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam begins (Tier 1)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exam commenced May 11, 2026 in CBT mode
Archived 7 Jun 2026
🎓Exam period (Day 1)
Mon, 11 May, 2026CUET UG 2026 examination commenced on May 11 in CBT mode
Archived 30 May 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam begins (Tier 1 - Multiple shifts)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exam commences May 11, continues across multiple dates
Archived 31 May 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 Tier 1 exam (multi-day window starts)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exams conducted May 11-31, 2026 in CBT mode
Archived 15 Jul 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 Exam begins (Tier 1)
Mon, 11 May, 2026Multi-shift CBT exam from May 11-31, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🎓CUET UG 2026 exam - Day 1
Mon, 11 May, 2026Exam conducted from May 11-31 in CBT mode across multiple shifts
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 5 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download on official website
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 5 May, 2026First batch of admit cards issued May 5, 2026
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Admit card released
Tue, 5 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download from May 5, 2026
Archived 30 May 2026
Admit card release date
Tue, 5 May, 2026Hall ticket download begins at cuet.nta.nic.in
Archived 31 May 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 5 May, 2026Main admit cards released May 5, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Tue, 5 May, 2026Admit cards released on May 5, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release begins
Tue, 5 May, 2026Admit cards released in phases from May 5 onwards
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Exam city intimation slip release
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Advance intimation of allotted examination city
Archived 14 Jun 2026
City intimation slip released
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Advance notification of exam city allocation
Archived 7 Jun 2026
City intimation slip released
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Advance exam city information provided to candidates
Archived 30 May 2026
Exam city intimation slip released
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Advance intimation of allotted exam city
Archived 31 May 2026
City intimation slip release
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Released on April 29, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Exam city intimation slip release
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026City allotment slip released on April 29, 2026
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Subject modification window
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026April 17-19: Special window to change subject choices
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Tue, 17 Mar, 2026Last date to edit limited form details: February 11
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Last date for online application
Tue, 17 Mar, 2026Registration deadline extended to February 4, 2026
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 17 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for CUET UG 2026
Archived 4 Aug 2026
Correction window closed
Wed, 11 Mar, 2026Final date to edit application details: Feb 11, 2026
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Online application portal opens
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Registration window opened January 3, 2026
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026Extended deadline was February 4, 2026; reopened Feb 23-26
Archived 15 Jul 2026
Application deadline (final extension)
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026Last registration window: Feb 23-26, 2026
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 25 Feb, 2026Final date for registration after extension: Feb 26, 2026
Archived 31 May 2026
Application window opens
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026CUET UG 2026 registration opened on January 3, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026Last date extended to February 4, 2026; reopened February 23-26
Archived 5 Jul 2026
CUET UG 2026 registration commenced
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026Application form released on January 3, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application window final deadline
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026Last date extended to February 4, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application correction window closed
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026Correction facility ended on February 11, 2026
Archived 21 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Mon, 9 Feb, 2026Candidates can make corrections to submitted application forms
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Application correction window closes
Mon, 9 Feb, 2026Last date to edit particulars in application form
Archived 31 May 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Online registration begins for CUET UG 2026
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Last date to submit online application form and pay fees
Archived 14 Jun 2026
Application fee payment deadline
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Final date for fee submission was February 7, 2026
Archived 30 May 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 4 Feb, 2026Last date to submit online applications; originally January 30, extended to February 4
Archived 30 May 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 31 Jan, 2026Registration began January 3, 2026; extended multiple times
Archived 7 Jun 2026
Application portal opens (initial window)
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026NTA opens CUET UG 2026 registration on official website
Archived 31 May 2026
Application window opened
Mon, 19 Jan, 2026CUET UG 2026 registration began on January 3, 2026
Archived 30 May 2026
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