EXAM DAY GUIDE | MAY 2026
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• CUET 2026 exam: May 11-31, 2026
• Documents, dos and donts, exam strategy
• Save this page for exam day
• CUET 2026 exam: May 11-31, 2026
• Documents, dos and donts, exam strategy
• Save this page for exam day
Documents Checklist
Must-Carry Documents
• CUET Admit Card (printed, colour preferred)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN / School ID)
• 2 passport-size photographs
• PwD / Category Certificate (if applicable)
• CUET Admit Card (printed, colour preferred)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN / School ID)
• 2 passport-size photographs
• PwD / Category Certificate (if applicable)
What to Carry
- Transparent water bottle (no labels)
- Transparent pen pouch for rough work
- Simple analog watch (no smartwatch)
- Light snack (glucose tablets, dry fruits)
What NOT to Carry
Prohibited Items
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices
• Calculators, electronic gadgets
• Books, notes, paper
• Non-transparent bags or food packaging
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices
• Calculators, electronic gadgets
• Books, notes, paper
• Non-transparent bags or food packaging
Exam Day Timeline
Morning Schedule
• 6:00 AM Wake up, light breakfast
• 6:30 AM Quick formula sheet revision (15 min)
• 7:30 AM Leave for centre (reach 1 hour early)
• 8:30 AM Document check and biometric
• 9:15 AM Read on-screen instructions
• 9:30 AM Exam begins (Shift 1)
• 6:00 AM Wake up, light breakfast
• 6:30 AM Quick formula sheet revision (15 min)
• 7:30 AM Leave for centre (reach 1 hour early)
• 8:30 AM Document check and biometric
• 9:15 AM Read on-screen instructions
• 9:30 AM Exam begins (Shift 1)
7 Golden Rules During the Exam
- Read instructions completely on screen
- First 5 minutes: Scan all 50 questions, identify easy/medium/hard
- Easy questions first for guaranteed marks
- 72 seconds per question max. Stuck beyond 90s? Mark for review.
- Dont change answers unless 100% sure
- Only guess when you can eliminate 2 options (0 marks is better than -1)
- Last 10 minutes: Review marked questions
After the Exam
- Dont discuss answers with friends (reduces stress for next shifts)
- Save login credentials for results at cuet.nta.nic.in
- Start university registration early
- Check our university admission guides
Mnemonic: CALM
Carry all documents (check night before)
Arrive 1 hour early
Leave tough questions for later
Mark for review (dont get stuck)
Carry all documents (check night before)
Arrive 1 hour early
Leave tough questions for later
Mark for review (dont get stuck)
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