CUET UG 2026 Exam Begins- Check Live Updates at cuet.nta.nic.in

NTA has not released the CUET UG 2026 common subject-wise schedule on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The timetable is different for every student based on their subject selection and preference. The subject-wise timetable of some students is given below, which is sourced from CUET Reddit:

Student 1 

Student 2 

The shift 1 English exam was easy to moderate in overall difficulty. The pattern of the exam was more similar to that of 2022 and 2023.

• The grammar was asked more than the vocabulary. The vocabulary asked is Perpetuity, Rattle, Accede, Folly, Decipher, Mortify, Fraudulent, Sibling, etc.
• The reading comprehension was easy and manageable for most of the students. The RC topics asked are Sambalpur weaving / Ikat work / Hirakud Dam.
• The major topics asked were Prepositions, Adverbs, Active-passive voice, Direct-indirect speech, Idioms, one-word substitution, rearrangement of sentences, etc.

Source: CUET Reddit 

The CUET sample paper 2026 is helpful for students to improve their understanding of the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme.

• Helps students identify strong and weak topics for better revision and time management.
• Enhances speed and accuracy by providing real exam-like practice before the actual test.
• Builds confidence and reduces exam stress through regular mock practice and self-assessment.

Candidates can find the CUET sample paper 2026 subject-wise link below: 

• CUET sample paper 2026

The CUET English question paper PDF of May 11, shift 1, is given below. Candidates can download the PDF by clicking on the following link:

• CUET English question paper

The CUET UG May 11, shift 2 has started to conduct 8 papers. The shift timings are 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The question paper for the subjects scheduled for shift 2 will be provided soon. 

The NTA has already released the CUET hall ticket 2026 on its official website, cuet .nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CUET Hall ticket using their application number and password from the link given below: 

• Direct Link to download the CUET Hall ticket 2026 

Source: cuet .nta.nic.in

The following subjects exam is scheduled on May 11, shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: 

• English
• Accountancy / Book Keeping
• Business Studies
• Computer Science /Informatics Practices
• Economics / Business Economics
• History
• Political Science
• Sociology

Source: NTA Public Notice 

The CUET marking scheme is given in the official Information Bulletin of the CUET UG 2026. The CUET marking scheme is given below: 

Source: Official Information Bulletin

The CUET Biology PYQ will help candidates identify the important topics and the question pattern and format. It will help candidates identify questions with similar patterns in the exam hall.

Given below is the link to the CUET Biology PYQ: 

• Click for CUET Biology PYQ 

The CUET UG Shift 2 will begin at 3:00 PM. The reporting time for shift 2 is 1:00 PM, and the gate closing time is 2:30 PM. Candidates must ensure they reach the examination centre on time.  

The CUET Syllabus for the science students includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology as core subjects. However, the candidates can choose subjects irrespective of the subjects opted for in Class 12^th. 

The syllabus of the CUET for the Science students is given below: 

Candidates can download the syllabus PDF for each subject from the link given below:

• Click to download Physics Syllabus  
• Click to download Chemistry Syllabus  
• Click to download Mathematics Syllabus  
• Click to download Biology Syllabus  

Also Check: Syllabus for other subjects

• The CUET UG 2026 May 11 Shift 1 exam has now successfully concluded at 12:00 PM.
• Candidates with different subject combinations completed their exams at different timings.

Subject-Wise Exam Completion Timing

• Students are now coming out of centres after completing the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Initial reactions, paper analysis, and difficulty level updates are expected shortly.

• The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET UG 2026 Day 1 exam today for a total of 1,24,020 candidates.
• The examination was held in two shifts across multiple centres in India.
• A total of 8 subjects were conducted in each shift under the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Strict security and verification procedures were followed throughout the examination process.
• Student reactions and paper analysis for both shifts are expected soon.

• The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam for 8 subjects has officially started at 9:00 AM.
• Candidates across exam centres have begun attempting the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• The exam is being conducted under strict monitoring and security arrangements.

• Final security checks and verification are underway.
• Candidates are being seated in their allotted labs/rooms.
• Invigilators are giving important exam instructions before the test begins.
• Students must follow all CBT exam guidelines carefully during the examination.

• The CUET UG 2026 exam centre gates are now closed for May 11 Shift 1 candidates.
• No candidate will be allowed entry after the gate closing time.
• The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam for 8 subjects will begin at 9:00 AM.

The CUET UG 2026 exam is divided into three sections — candidates can choose a maximum of 5 subject papers in total, combining at least one language with domain subjects and the optional General Aptitude Test.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 Official Information Bulletin — Section Structure (January 3, 2026)

Understanding the CUET UG 2026 marking scheme is essential to performing well in tomorrow's exam-particularly because negative marking of –1 per wrong answer interacts critically with the new all-50-compulsory format.

• Total marks per paper: 250 (50 questions × 5 marks). With all 5 subjects, maximum possible marks = 1,250.
• Accuracy matters more than speed — a student answering 35 correctly and leaving 15 blank scores 175, while a student answering all 50 with 10 wrong scores 200. Only attempt confidently.
• For uncertain questions, use the Mark for Review feature on the CBT interface to flag and return later.

The single most important change in CUET UG 2026 that every candidate must know before sitting the exam tomorrow: all 50 questions in every paper are now compulsory — the option to skip questions and attempt 40 out of 50 (as in 2024 and earlier) no longer exists.

• The removal of internal choice is the most significant structural shift in CUET since the exam launched in 2022. The old buffer of skipping 10 difficult questions is no longer available.
• Since all 50 questions are now compulsory and negative marking of –1 applies per wrong answer, blind guessing is risky — but leaving questions blank (0 marks) is safer than guessing.

Source: NTA CUET UG 2026 Official Information Bulletin (January 3, 2026) — cuet.nta.nic.in

With the CUET UG 2026 exam beginning tomorrow, here is a focused last-day revision guide for the most frequently tested topics in each section, based on CUET 2022–2025 question paper analysis.

Source: Official CUET UG 2026 Syllabus — cuet.nta.nic.in

With 15,68,866 registered candidates generating 67,56,321 total test instances across 12,906 unique subject combinations, CUET UG 2026 is the largest single undergraduate entrance test in India by registered candidate count.

Source: Official NTA Press Release — CUET UG 2026 Registration Statistics (May 5, 2026)

NTA Helpdesk (Available 24x7 before exam):

011-40759000 / 011-69227700

cuet-ug@nta.ac.in

cuet.nta.nic.in

Source: NTA Official CUET UG 2026 Helpdesk — cuet.nta.nic.in

The CUET UG 2026 exam on May 11 will be conducted in two slots. Each subject paper lasts exactly 60 minutes, and candidates appearing for multiple subjects will have consecutive papers within their allocated slot.

Note: Each candidate's specific subjects and their sequence within the slot are mentioned on their individual CUET UG 2026 Admit Card. The schedule above is general — always check your personal admit card for exact timings.

Source:NTA Official Portal — cuet.nta.nic.in

NTA has issued a formal advisory specifying the dress code for CUET UG 2026 candidates. Strict dress code norms will be enforced at exam centre entry gates on May 11.

• Candidates found wearing prohibited items at the security gate will face additional checks and delays — risk missing the gate closing time.
• Female candidates may wear short-sleeved tops, kurtas, or simple kurtis. Full-sleeve clothing is permitted but will be subjected to additional frisking.

Source: Official NTA Dress Code Advisory — CUET UG 2026 (cuet.nta.nic.in, May 7, 2026)

Important: Entry will be denied without the printed CUET 2026 Admit Card — no exceptions. Candidates must sign the self-declaration form only in front of the invigilator inside the exam hall, not before.

Source: NTA Official CUET UG 2026 Instructions — cuet.nta.nic.in

Carrying any prohibited item inside the CUET UG 2026 examination hall may result in immediate disqualification and disciplinary action by NTA. Leave all banned items at home before arriving at the exam centre.

Note: A transparent ballpoint pen (with no labelling or markings on the body) is the only writing instrument permitted. Rough sheets for calculations will be provided inside the hall and must be returned to the invigilator before leaving.

Source: Official NTA Advisory — Prohibited Items at CUET UG 2026 Exam Centre (May 7, 2026)

As per the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card, the entry gates at exam centres will close strictly 30 minutes before the exam start time — no candidate will be allowed entry after the gates close under any circumstances.

• Candidates are strongly advised to reach the centre at least 2 hours before the exam start time — security checks and biometric/photo verification will create queues due to the large number of candidates.
• Candidates arriving after the gate closing time will not be allowed entry — this is a strict NTA rule with no exceptions.
• Exact shift start time and gate closing time are printed on each candidate's individual admit card — always cross-check with your personal hall ticket.

Source: Official NTA Portal — cuet.nta.nic.in

As the CUET UG 2026 exam begins tomorrow (May 11, 2026), here are the most critical last-night guidelines from NTA that every candidate must follow:

• Print 2–3 copies of your CUET UG 2026 Admit Card on A4 paper tonight. Do not rely on printing tomorrow morning.
• Check your exact slot, reporting time, and exam centre address on the admit card. Use Google Maps to locate the centre and estimate travel time with morning traffic.
• Keep your valid original photo ID — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph — alongside the admit card.
• Charge nothing overnight — mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth earphones are all strictly banned inside the exam hall.
• Set multiple alarms and sleep early — especially Slot 1 candidates who must report by 7:00 AM.
• Candidates wearing religious attire (hijab, kara, etc.) must arrive at the exam centre 2 hours before the exam — additional security frisking will be conducted.

Source: Official NTA Advisory — CUET UG 2026 Dress Code & Permissible Items (May 7, 2026)