The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 registration window, allowing candidates who missed earlier deadlines to complete their applications. This decision comes in response to requests from applicants seeking an extension, providing a last opportunity to register for the entrance exam .
CUET UG 2026 Registration: Key Dates
The special extended registration window opened on 23 February 2026 (afternoon) and will close at **11:50 PM on 26 February 2026. Candidates must both submit the application form and pay the application fee before this final deadline.
- Registration re-opened: 23 February 2026 (from afternoon)
- Final date to apply: 26 February 2026 (by 11:50 PM)
- Correction facility: Not available during this reopened phase
- Official portal: cuet.nta.nic.in
NTA has clarified that this reopening is a one-time extension and that no further chances or a correction window will be provided after submission during this period. Candidates must therefore verify their details carefully before finalising the application form.
Who Can Apply CUET UG 2026 and How to Submit Form?
The reopened registration is available to all eligible candidates who have not yet applied or who wish to complete their pending applications. To apply:
- Visit the official CUET-UG portal — cuet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the CUET UG 2026 Registration link
- Fill in all required details accurately
- Upload necessary documents, if any
- Pay the application fee based on your category
- Submit the form before the deadline
Applicants should double-check all entries as no edits will be permitted once the form is submitted in this special window.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Overview and Next Steps
The CUET UG 2026 entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The tentative exam dates are between 11 May and 31 May 2026, spanning multiple subjects and shifts. Results of this test are used by central, state, deemed, and private universities for undergraduate admissions across India. Students planning to take the exam are advised to complete the registration at the earliest and start preparation according to the official syllabus and pattern. After registration closes, the next major event will be the release of the CUET UG 2026 admit card, expected to be published a few weeks before the examination begins