The CUET UG 2026 revised exam schedule has been officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Following the rescheduling triggered by the Government of India’s last-minute notification of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) as a public holiday on May 28, 2026, the postponed CUET UG examination will now be conducted on May 31, June 6, and June 7, 2026. If you were scheduled for May 28 and the rescheduling has thrown your study plan into disarray, this guide walks you through exactly what to do on each of the three new exam dates.
CUET UG 2026 Revised Exam Schedule — Official Dates
As confirmed by NTA and reported by Business Standard, the revised schedule is:
- May 31, 2026 (Saturday) — Admit cards released. Download from cuet.nta.nic.in.
- June 6, 2026 (Friday) — Admit cards to be released closer to the date.
- June 7, 2026 (Saturday) — Admit cards to be released closer to the date.
The CUET UG 2026 examination window had originally run from May 11 to May 31, 2026 across all subject combinations. The May 28 cancellation affected lakhs of candidates whose subjects were scheduled on that specific date.
Why Was CUET UG 2026 Postponed?
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued a notification on May 22, 2026 revising the public holiday calendar to include Eid-ul-Azha on May 28. Since the exam was already scheduled on that date with logistics locked, the NTA — in coordination with the Ministry of Education — opted to reschedule rather than risk attendance dips across centres.
Day-by-Day Exam Day Guide
72 Hours Before Each Date
- Re-download your admit card — NTA sometimes silently re-issues with corrected centre details.
- Print TWO colour copies on A4 paper.
- Verify your photograph and signature are clearly visible. Contact NTA via nta.ac.in if fuzzy.
- Do a Google Maps reconnaissance trip to your centre.
24 Hours Before
- Stop new revision. Cycle through your formula sheets only.
- Pack transparent pouch: admit card, original photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN), passport photo, transparent ballpoint pen, transparent water bottle.
- Sleep by 10:30 PM. Sleep debt costs 5 to 8 marks in a 90-minute paper.
Exam Day
- Reach the centre 90 minutes before reporting time. Frisking queues run 35 to 50 minutes.
- Forbidden: smartwatch, calculator, electronic devices, geometry box, notes, metallic accessories.
- CUET 2026 follows +5 / -1 marking with no negative on un-attempted questions.
What If You Have Subjects on Multiple New Dates?
Many candidates writing 4 to 6 subjects will find their papers split across May 31, June 6 and June 7. Treat each date as a fresh exam. Sleep, hydration, and a clean revision cycle reset between dates matter more than last-minute cramming.
Impact on CUET UG 2026 Result and DU CSAS Timeline
NTA has not officially revised the result declaration window, which remains targeted for the last week of June 2026. Answer key objections, DU CSAS 2026 counselling, and BHU CUET UG admissions all run downstream — a 9-day push on the exam translates to roughly a 1-week push on the result.
How CUET Gurukul Helps You Use the Extra Window
Our CUET UG 2026 crash courses include subject-wise final-week boosters, full-length sectional mocks, and personalised score-prediction reports. The 9-day buffer is enough to move a 600-mark aggregate by 40 to 60 marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CUET UG 2026 admit cards for May 31 already released?
Yes. Admit cards for May 31, 2026 are live on cuet.nta.nic.in. Admit cards for June 6 and 7 will be released closer to those dates.
Will the CUET UG 2026 exam pattern change?
No. The exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme (+5/-1) and duration remain unchanged. Only the date has been revised.
Will the result still be declared in late June?
NTA has not formally revised the result date. The original schedule targeted the last week of June 2026. A minor 5 to 7-day push is possible.
What if I cannot attend on the new date due to a clash?
Candidates with unavoidable clashes should email NTA via nta.ac.in. Personal-request rescheduling is generally not granted but documented emergencies are reviewed.
Has DU CSAS 2026 registration been pushed?
No official change yet. DU admission portal still targets a June 2026 CSAS opening.
