The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released a comprehensive press briefing note announcing the commencement of the Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — CUET (UG) 2026 starting on 11 May 2026 and continuing through 31 May 2026. This highly critical computer-based examination will be administered globally across India and at 14 international cities across 13 countries. Regarded as one of the largest computer-based assessments conducted worldwide, CUET (UG) serves as a pivotal gateway for students seeking admission into premier undergraduate courses across various national and international institutions.
The administrative scale of the examination highlights unprecedented academic participation. A total of 15,68,866 candidates have registered for CUET (UG) 2026. Under the flexible structure offered by the NTA, students could opt for up to five subjects each, generating an aggregate of approximately 67,56,321 test instances distributed over 12,906 distinct subject combinations. To systematically manage this massive volume while maintaining high testing standards and absolute integrity, the NTA is conducting the exam across 35 shifts over a comprehensive 21-day examination window.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 10 May, 2026 |
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