CUET Exam Date 2027 — Complete Schedule & Timeline

CUET 2027 Expected Dates

NTA has not yet released the official CUET 2027 notification as of March 2026. However, based on the pattern from 2022 to 2026, we can reliably project the expected timeline. NTA has been gradually standardizing the CUET schedule, and the May-June exam window has become consistent.

Here is what to expect:

Complete Timeline Table

Event	Expected Date (2027)	Source / Basis
Official Notification	February 2027	Based on 2024-2026 pattern
Online Registration Opens	Late February 2027	cuet.nta.nic.in
Registration Last Date	Late March 2027	Usually 4-5 weeks window
Application Correction Window	Early April 2027	3-5 day window after registration
Admit Card Release	May 2027 (1-2 weeks before exam)	cuet.nta.nic.in
CUET UG Exam (Phase 1)	15-22 May 2027 (tentative)	Based on 2025-2026 pattern
CUET UG Exam (Phase 2)	29 May – 5 June 2027 (tentative)	Multiple shifts for high-registration subjects
Answer Key Release	Within 1 week of last exam date	Provisional + challenge window
Result Declaration	Late June / Early July 2027	NTA scorecard on website
University Counselling Begins	July 2027	CSAS (DU) / Individual university portals
First Allotment List	Late July 2027	University-specific
Admission Process Completion	August – September 2027	Multiple counselling rounds

Registration Process — Step by Step

CUET registration is entirely online through the NTA portal. Here is a complete step-by-step guide to ensure you do not face any issues:

Step 1: Create Your NTA Account

Visit cuet.nta.nic.in and click on "New Registration." You will need a valid email ID and mobile number. NTA sends an OTP for verification. Use a personal email and phone that you will have access to throughout the admission process (avoid school emails).

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

• Personal Details: Name (exactly as on Class 10 marksheet), date of birth, category, PwD status, address
• Academic Details: Class 12 board, year of passing or expected year, school details, qualifying marks
• CUET Paper Selection: Choose your language(s), domain subjects, and whether you want the General Test. This is the most critical step — double-check university requirements before selecting.
• Exam Centre Preferences: Choose 4 preferred cities. NTA assigns the nearest available centre. Avoid choosing only one city.
• Medium of Exam: Select your preferred language for the question paper.

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Recent passport-size photograph (10-200 KB, JPEG/JPG)
• Scanned signature (4-30 KB, JPEG/JPG)
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Category	Fee (Expected)
General / OBC	Rs. 750 – 900
SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 350 – 450
Third Gender	Rs. 350 – 450
Outside India	Rs. 3,500 – 4,000

Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Save the payment confirmation receipt.

Step 5: Download Confirmation

After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page. This is your proof of registration. The admit card will be released separately, closer to the exam date.

Admit Card Details

The CUET admit card is released 1-2 weeks before the exam date on cuet.nta.nic.in. Here is what you need to know:

• Download and print the admit card on A4 paper. Colour printout is not mandatory but recommended.
• Verify all details: Name, photograph, exam centre, date, shift, paper codes. If any detail is incorrect, contact NTA immediately through the correction window or helpline.
• Carry to exam centre: The admit card is mandatory. Without it, you will not be allowed entry. Carry the printout along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, or school ID).
• Check exam centre location: Visit the centre a day before if possible. CUET is held across hundreds of centres, and finding yours on exam day can be stressful.
• Note the shift timing: CUET runs in two shifts (morning and afternoon). Your admit card specifies which shift(s) you are in. Different papers may be in different shifts on different days.

Exam Day Schedule & Shifts

CUET is conducted over multiple days and shifts to accommodate the large number of candidates and papers. Here is the typical daily structure:

Shift	Reporting Time	Gate Closing	Exam Time
Shift 1 (Morning)	7:30 AM	8:15 AM	9:00 AM – 12:15 PM*
Shift 2 (Afternoon)	1:30 PM	2:15 PM	3:00 PM – 6:15 PM*

*Duration varies based on number of papers in that slot. Each paper is 45-60 minutes.

What to Bring

• Printed admit card (mandatory)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / School ID)
• Two passport-size photographs (same as uploaded during registration)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Transparent water bottle, simple analog watch

What NOT to Bring

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic devices
• Calculators (not allowed even for Mathematics)
• Bags, wallets, or purses (use transparent bags if necessary)
• Books, notes, or any study material

Result Declaration & Counselling

Result

NTA declares CUET results in the form of percentile scores (not raw marks). Since CUET uses normalization across multiple shifts, your percentile indicates your relative standing among all test-takers in that subject. Results are available on cuet.nta.nic.in.

Counselling Process

After results, each university conducts its own counselling/admission process:

• Delhi University: Uses CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System). You register on the DU portal, fill college and programme preferences, and are allotted seats based on CUET percentile and preference order. Multiple rounds of allocation.
• JNU: Separate online counselling through the JNU admission portal. CUET score is the primary criterion.
• BHU: BHU has its own counselling portal. Seat allocation based on CUET scores + programme-specific criteria.
• Other Universities: Each Central/State university that accepts CUET has its own counselling process. Check individual university websites from June onwards.

Frequently Asked Questions