The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released additional details regarding examination city allotment and Day-1 examination statistics for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate CUET (UG) 2026, which is commencing from 11 May 2026 across the country.
According to the official press briefing note, the majority of candidates have received their preferred examination cities, while revised admit cards reflecting final city allocation have already been released.
Official Notice PDF:
CUET UG 2026 Press Briefing Note PDF
Official CUET UG Website:
96.6% Candidates Received Preferred Exam Cities
NTA informed that:
96.6% of Candidates
have been allotted one of their preferred examination cities during the CUET UG 2026 city allocation process.
Additionally:
79% Candidates
received their:
First Choice Exam City
during allotment.
Re-Allocation Window Opened for Remaining Candidates
NTA clarified that around:
3.4% Candidates
could not initially receive their preferred cities because of:
- Capacity constraints
- High-demand examination locations
- Limited CBT infrastructure
To address the issue, the agency opened a:
Re-Allocation Window
on a:
First-Come-First-Serve Basis
for affected candidates.
The revised admit cards showing final examination city allocation have now been issued.
Why Some Candidates Were Shifted to Other Cities
According to NTA, several cities witnessed extremely high demand due to the large number of applicants from states such as:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Delhi
The pressure on CBT infrastructure and limited examination centre availability in high-demand cities resulted in re-allocation for a small percentage of candidates.
CUET UG 2026 Day 1 Examination Overview
The first day of CUET UG 2026 examination, scheduled on:
11 May 2026
will be conducted in:
Two Shifts
across examination centres throughout India.
Day 1 Examination Statistics
| Particulars | Shift I | Shift II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination Centres | 314 | 281 | — |
| Candidates Registered | 63,247 | 60,773 | 1,24,020 |
| Subjects Scheduled | 8 | 8 | — |
Subjects Scheduled for CUET UG 2026 Day 1
Shift I Subjects
| Subjects |
|---|
| English |
| Accountancy / Book Keeping |
| Business Studies |
| Chemistry |
| Economics / Business Economics |
| Geography / Geology |
| History |
| Political Science |
Shift II Subjects
| Subjects |
|---|
| English |
| Accountancy / Book Keeping |
| Business Studies |
| Computer Science / Informatics Practices |
| Economics / Business Economics |
| History |
| Political Science |
| Sociology |
CUET UG 2026 One of the Largest CBT Examinations
NTA has already informed that CUET UG 2026 is being conducted across:
- India
- 14 International Cities
- 13 Countries
The examination has recorded:
| Particulars | Figures |
|---|---|
| Total Candidates Registered | 15,68,866 |
| Total Test Instances | 67,56,321 |
| Subject Combinations | 12,906 |
| Total Shifts | 35 |
The examination is being conducted over a 21-day testing window.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates appearing in CUET UG 2026 are advised to:
- Download revised admit card carefully
- Verify examination city and centre
- Reach the centre at least 2 hours before exam
- Carry valid photo ID proof
- Follow NTA dress code and frisking rules
- Carry only permitted items
Entry gates will close 30 minutes before commencement of the examination.
Importance of CUET UG 2026
CUET UG has become the common gateway for admission into undergraduate programmes of:
- Central Universities
- State Universities
- Deemed Universities
- Private Universities
- Other Participating Institutions
Admissions will be based on:
- CUET score
- Eligibility criteria
- Merit list
- Document verification
- University-specific admission policy
CUET UG 2026: 96.6% Candidates Get Preferred Cities; Over 1.24 Lakh Students to Appear on Day 1
- CUET UG 2026 City Allotment
- CUET UG Preferred City
- CUET UG Day 1 Exam
- NTA CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG Shift 1 Subjects
- CUET UG Shift 2 Subjects
- CUET UG Admit Card 2026
- CUET UG Exam Centres
- CUET UG Candidates
- CUET UG Reallocation Window
- CUET UG City Allocation
- CUET UG CBT Exam
- cuet.nta.nic.in
- CUET UG Exam Statistics
- CUET UG Latest News
NTA has announced that 96.6% of CUET UG 2026 candidates received preferred exam cities, while over 1.24 lakh students will appear on Day 1 across two shifts. Check city allotment details, subjects, and examination statistics here.
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