CUET 2026 Subject-wise Exam Dates & Shift Timings

The CUET UG 2026 will be a Computer-Based Test, conducted from May 11 to May 31, 2026 in multiple shifts daily. Each subject paper will last for 60 minutes. The subject-wise dates and shift timings are issued individually through the City Intimation Slip and Admit Card.

• The CUET UG 2026 City Intimation Slip was released on April 29, 2026, listing each candidate's subject-wise date, allotted city, and shift timing.
• The CUET UG 2026 Admit Card is expected to be released on May 8, 2026, and will carry the final exam centre address and reporting time.
• The exam is conducted in 2 to 3 shifts per day, typically Slot 1 from 9:00 AM and Slot 2 from 2:00 PM, depending on the daily candidate volume.
• Each subject paper is 60 minutes long, and candidates appearing in multiple subjects on the same day will get back-to-back shifts or continuous sittings.

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Key Summary

• The CUET UG 2026 is conducted across 21 days (May 11 – May 31, 2026) in CBT mode for 37 subjects.
• Each candidate's exact subject-wise date and shift time is available only on the City Intimation Slip and Admit Card.
• Common shift structure: Slot 1 (9 AM – 12 PM) and Slot 2 (2 PM – 5 PM); a third evening slot may run on heavy-volume days.
• NTA does not release a single consolidated PDF datesheet for all candidates — each schedule is candidate-specific.

CUET 2026 Exam Window & Overall Schedule

The CUET UG 2026 exam is scheduled across 21 days from May 11 to May 31, 2026, with subjects spread across multiple shifts to accommodate over 13 lakh candidates and 37 subjects.

• The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Subjects are distributed across the 21-day window based on candidate volume per subject.
• Some subjects with high candidate volume (like English, General Test, Mathematics) are conducted on multiple days.

CUET 2026 Daily Shift Structure & Timings

The CUET 2026 exam is conducted in 2 to 3 shifts per day depending on candidate volume, with each shift covering one or more subjects per candidate based on their selection.

• Shift 1 typically begins at 9:00 AM with reporting from 7:00 AM.
• Shift 2 typically begins at 2:00 PM with reporting from 12:30 PM.
• A third shift may run in the evening on days with higher volume.
• Each shift can include 1, 2, or 3 subjects based on the candidate's selected combination.

CUET 2026 Subject-wise Schedule: How It Works

NTA distributes 37 CUET 2026 subjects across the 21-day exam window based on candidate volume. The high-volume subjects like English, General Test, and Mathematics are conducted on multiple days, while niche subjects are scheduled on single dates.

• Languages (English, Hindi, regional) are conducted on multiple days due to high registration.
• Popular domain subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies, Accountancy) are spread across the schedule.
• Niche subjects (Sanskrit, Persian, Sindhi, certain regional languages) are typically conducted on a single date.
• The General Test is conducted across multiple shifts and days due to mass registration.

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How to Check Your CUET 2026 Subject-wise Date & Shift

Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET 2026 exam date and shift timing by logging into the official portal cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password.

• Step 1: Visit the official website cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the City Intimation Slip / Admit Card download link.
• Step 3: Enter the Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
• Step 4: View the subject-wise schedule on the slip — it lists each subject's date and shift.
• Step 5: Download and take 2 printouts for reference.

CUET 2026 Reporting Time & Exam Centre Rules

Candidates must reach the CUET 2026 exam centre at least 2 hours before the scheduled shift start as the gates will close strictly 30 minutes before the exam, and late entry is not permitted.

• Reporting time is mentioned on the admit card, typically 2 hours before shift starts.
• Frisking and biometric verification are completed before entry which adds 30+ minutes.
• Gate closing happens 30 minutes before the exam starts; latecomers are denied entry.
• Candidates in traditional / customary dress must report 1 hour earlier than the standard reporting time.

What to Do if CUET 2026 Subjects Clash

If two CUET 2026 subjects are scheduled on the same day, NTA either allots different shifts or conducts both papers in a continuous sitting without a break and there is no risk of missing a paper due to clash.

• Same-day clashes within a shift are automatically resolved by NTA in continuous sittings.
• Different shift clashes on the same day is uncommon; NTA usually moves the second subject.
• Candidates can contact NTA helpdesk for clarification before the exam date.
• Subject combinations are pre-validated during application; same-shift clash is rare.

CUET 2026 Official Notifications: Last 3 Years

Candidates can refer to the official CUET UG datesheet and information bulletin documents from the National Testing Agency below:

Note: Notifications are published by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Links are updated as official documents are released on cuet.nta.nic.in.

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