CUET UG 2026 Day 2 LIVE: Shift 1 Begins Today at 9 AM; NTA Issues Strict Gate Closing & Dress Code Instructions
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Day 2 of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate CUET (UG) 2026 today, 12 May 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India and international centres.
The morning Shift 1 examination will commence at:
9:00 AM
Candidates have been advised to report at their examination centres well before the gate closing time, as NTA has clearly stated that no entry will be permitted after gates close.
Official CUET Website:
Official NTA Website:
National Testing Agency Official Website
CUET UG Memory-Based Questions:
CUET UG 2026 Memory-Based Questions & Analysis
CUET UG Admit Card Article:
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Released
CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 Begins at 9 AM
NTA will begin:
May 12 Shift 1 Examination
at:
9:00 AM Sharp
Candidates must complete:
- Frisking
- Biometric verification
- Document verification
before entering the examination hall.
Gate Closing Time for Morning Shift
NTA has issued strict instructions regarding examination centre entry timing.
Entry Gates Will Close at 8:30 AM
The agency has clarified that:
“No excuses will be entertained after the gates close.”
Candidates arriving after 8:30 AM will not be allowed to enter the examination centre under any circumstances.
CUET UG 2026 Reporting Time
| Shift | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM | 7 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 3 PM – 6 PM | 1 PM | 2:30 PM |
Students are advised to reach centres early to avoid crowd and last-minute delays.
CUET UG 2026 Dress Code Guidelines
NTA has prescribed a dress code for candidates appearing in CUET UG 2026 examination.
Allowed Dress & Clothing
| Dress Code Guidelines |
|---|
| Wear white or light clothing |
| Woollen clothes allowed with advance reporting |
| Slippers and low heels preferred |
| Articles of faith such as Kalava permitted after frisking |
Candidates wearing religious items or layered clothing are advised to report early for mandatory checking.
Students Advise Avoiding Shoes
Although NTA officially permits normal shoes, several students who appeared on Day 1 reported that some examination centres asked candidates to remove shoes outside the centre.
Therefore, candidates are being advised to:
Prefer Slippers or Low-Heel Footwear
to avoid inconvenience during frisking and entry.
CUET UG 2026 Examination Till May 31
According to NTA’s official schedule:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Scheduled Exam Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Total Shifts | 35 |
| Shifts Completed | 2 |
| Remaining Shifts | 33 |
The examination is being conducted over:
21 Days
across India and international centres.
Day 1 Analysis: Overall Difficulty Moderate
According to student reactions from Day 1:
Overall Paper Difficulty Level Remained Moderate
Students observed:
- High NCERT weightage
- PYQ repetition
- Vocabulary-based English questions
- Chronology questions in Humanities
- Numerical focus in Commerce
Important Advice for Candidates Appearing Today
Candidates appearing in today’s examination should:
- Carry printed admit card
- Carry original photo ID
- Reach centre before gate closing
- Avoid prohibited electronic items
- Read instructions carefully before starting exam
Candidates should also preserve admit card safely for counselling and admission processes.
CUET UG 2026 Conducted Across Massive Scale
This year, CUET UG 2026 is being conducted for:
| Particulars | Figures |
|---|---|
| Registered Candidates | 15.68 Lakh+ |
| Total Test Instances | 67.56 Lakh+ |
| Subject Combinations | 12,906 |
| Exam Centres in India | 306 |
| International Cities | 14 |
The examination remains one of India’s largest entrance tests.
CUET UG 2026 Day 2 LIVE: Shift 1 Begins at 9 AM; NTA Issues Strict Gate Closing Instructions
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NTA has started CUET UG 2026 Day 2 Shift 1 examination at 9 AM. Check gate closing time, reporting schedule, dress code, footwear advisory, and important exam-day instructions here.
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