The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 registration process will conclude on 30 January 2026 at 11:50 PM for aspiring undergraduate candidates. Students seeking admission to central, state, deemed, private and other participating universities must complete the online application form on the official NTA portal cuet.nta.nic.in before the deadline. Institutes and applicants should note that the last date to pay the CUET UG 2026 application fee is 31 January 2026 at 11:50 PM, and submissions are valid only upon successful fee payment.
Correction Window Dates and Purpose
After the registration and fee payment deadlines are over, NTA will open the application correction window for CUET UG 2026. This facility provides candidates a limited opportunity to edit specific details they entered incorrectly in the application form.
- Correction Window Period: 02 February to 04 February 2026
- During this period, candidates can log in and correct permitted fields in their submitted CUET UG forms.
Candidates must ensure they have successfully submitted their registration and paid the fee before they are eligible to use the correction facility.
NTA Advisory and Student Guidance
With the registration deadline approaching, the National Testing Agency has advised applicants not to wait until the last day to submit their applications, as heavy traffic on the official portal could lead to technical issues or failed submissions.Prospective test-takers should verify key details such as personal information, subject choices and contact information before final submission and use the correction window to rectify genuine errors if needed.
Next Steps After Registration
Once the registration and correction window close:
- Candidates will be able to download CUET UG city intimation slips and hall tickets when released.
- The CUET UG 2026 exam is expected to be held between 11 May and 31 May 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
- Admit cards and exam city slips will be published on the official NTA CUET portal closer to exam dates.
Students should regularly check the official CUET UG 2026 portal and notifications for detailed instructions, timelines and any updates to the registration or correction schedules.