Press Released dated 05 May 2026: 96.6% of Candidates Allotted Preferred City; Re-allocation Window Opens for Remaining Candidates

CUET-UG 2026: Landmark Allotment Success and Re-allocation Opportunities Announced by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a significant press release regarding the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programmes (CUET-UG) 2026. This year's examination, one of the largest computer-based tests globally, has achieved a remarkable success rate in allotting preferred cities to candidates. Out of the 15,68,866 registered candidates, an overwhelming 96.6% have been successfully allocated to one of their preferred cities. Furthermore, a substantial 79% of these candidates have even secured their first choice of city, highlighting the NTA's efforts in accommodating student preferences.

Despite this high success rate, approximately 3.4% of candidates could not be accommodated in their selected preferences due to capacity constraints in high-demand locations. To address this, the NTA has opened a re-allocation window. Affected candidates are now able to choose from available vacant slots in alternate cities on a first-come, first-serve basis through the official portal, https://cuet.nta.nic.in. This initiative ensures that all candidates have an opportunity to be placed in a suitable examination city, maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the CUET-UG 2026 examination.

• Total Candidates Registered: 15,68,866
• Candidates Allotted Preferred City: 96.6%
• Candidates Allotted First Choice City: 79%
• Candidates Allotted Outside Preferences: 3.4%
• Reason for Re-allocation: Capacity constraints in high-demand locations.
• Re-allocation Window Basis: First-come, first-serve.
• Re-allocation Portal: https://cuet.nta.nic.in
• Total Test Instances Generated: Approximately 67,56,321
• Average Subjects Opted per Candidate: 4.31
• Distinct Subject Combinations Recorded: 12,906
• Total Examination Shifts: 35
• Distribution of Candidates by Subjects Opted:
  • 1 Subject: 11,140 candidates
  • 2 Subjects: 31,011 candidates
  • 3 Subjects: 2,93,660 candidates
  • 4 Subjects: 3,63,096 candidates
  • 5 Subjects: 8,69,959 candidates
• High Registration States: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi account for approximately 43% of total registrations (6,74,352).
• Allocation Constraints: Candidate's chosen city, unique subject combination, and scheduled shift.
• Re-allocation Portal: https://cuet.nta.nic.in
• Helpdesk Contact: 011-40759000 | cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
• Important Advisory: Verify admit card details carefully; act fast for re-allocation; make travel/accommodation arrangements in advance; reach the centre early.

• Verify Initial Allotment: Candidates should first check their initially allotted examination city, centre, date, and shift as provided on their admit card.
• Access the Re-allocation Portal: For candidates who were allotted a city outside their preferences, or wish to explore alternate options if available, visit the official NTA CUET UG portal at https://cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Log In and Select Vacant Slots: Log in to the portal using your credentials. You will be able to view available vacant slots in alternate cities for your specific subject combinations and chosen dates.
• Secure Your Preferred Slot: Select your preferred vacant slot on a first-come, first-serve basis. Since slots are limited and in high demand, prompt action is crucial.
• Confirm and Update Details: After selecting a new slot, ensure all details are confirmed. Re-check your admit card once updated to reflect the new allotment.
• Make Necessary Arrangements: Once a re-allocation is confirmed, candidates are advised to make travel and accommodation arrangements well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.
• Prepare for Examination Day: Ensure you reach your examination centre well before the reporting time on the day of the examination to avoid any inconvenience.