The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 exam centres for candidates from Uttar Pradesh (UP) have been listed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) ahead of the upcoming undergraduate entrance exam. Students can choose their preferred test centres up to four from the assigned cities when completing their application forms online.
CUET 2026 UP Exam Centres With City Codes
Here are the CUET UG 2026 examination cities and corresponding codes in Uttar Pradesh where test centres will be set up:
- UP01: Agra
- UP02: Aligarh
- UP03: Prayagraj/Allahabad
- UP04: Bareilly
- UP07: Ghaziabad
- UP08: Ghorakhpur
- UP09: Noida/Greater Noida
- UP10: Jhansi
- UP11: Kanpur
- UP12: Lucknow
- UP13: Mathura
- UP14: Meerut
- UP15: Moradabad
- UP16: Muzaffarnagar
- UP18: Varanasi
- UP19: Azamgarh
- UP20: Ballia
- UP21: Ayodhya
- UP22: Firozabad
- UP23: Ghazipur
- UP25: Akbarpur (Ambedkar Nagar)
- UP29: Bulandshahr
- UP35: Mau
- UP37: Rai Bareilly
- UP38: Saharanpur
- UP41: Chandauli
- UP43: Pratapgarh
In total, there are 27 CUET 2026 exam centres available across Uttar Pradesh. Students will choose their preferred cities during the online registration process, and the NTA will later allot exam venues based on preferences and availability.
How to Choose CUET Test Centres in Uttar Pradesh?
During the CUET 2026 application process:
- Visit the CUET official portal at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Navigate to the exam city selection section in the application form.
- Select up to four preferred cities from the list of available centres.
- Confirm your choices and complete the rest of the application form before submission.
Candidates should carefully choose their preferred cities early, as centre allotment is generally based on preferences, seat availability and application timelines. Once allotted, the CUET 2026 admit card will carry the final test centre details that candidates must report to on exam day.
Exam Day and Reporting Guidelines
All aspirants appearing for CUET 2026 in Uttar Pradesh are advised to arrive at their allotted test centres well before reporting time shown on the admit card. They must carry their admit card, valid photo ID and other necessary documents to the test centre. Late arrivals or missing documents may lead to denial of entry into the examination hall. With multiple test cities available across the state, candidates have flexibility in choosing a centre closest to their location, making travel and logistics more manageable on the exam day.