LIVECUET UG 2026 Rescheduled Exams Begin (LIVE): Check Shift-Wise Analysis, Difficulty Level

Candidates can earn 5 marks for every correct answer in CUET UG 2026. Experts suggest maintaining accuracy while attempting a sufficient number of questions to maximize scores.

Recommended Strategy

• Target around 35 quality attempts per section
• Prioritize accuracy over speed
• Avoid excessive guessing due to negative marking
• Focus on high-confidence questions first

The CUET UG 2026 General Test follows a pattern similar to the previous year. Reasoning continues to dominate the paper, while arithmetic topics maintain a consistent presence.

NTA will not announce a common qualifying cutoff for CUET UG 2026. Participating universities will publish their own merit lists and cutoff scores after the declaration of results.

Factors Affecting Cutoff

• Exam difficulty level
• Number of candidates
• Seat availability
• Course popularity
• Reservation policies

Candidates appearing for the General Test were advised to focus on frequently asked topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge. Current affairs from 2024-25 and Static GK remain important areas.

Key Topics

• Mensuration
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Time and Work
• Compound Interest
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Calendar and Direction Sense
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Series
• Awards and International Organisations
• Geography
• Current Affairs (2024-25)

Candidates seeking admission to Delhi University can refer to the expected CUET UG 2026 cutoff range for some of the most sought-after undergraduate programmes. The actual cutoff will be released by the university during the admission process.

The CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 examination is underway across the country. The test started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at different times based on the number of subjects selected by candidates. Students appearing for multiple subjects will remain at the exam centre for a longer duration.

The entry gates for CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 were closed at 8:30 AM as per NTA guidelines. Candidates arriving after the scheduled gate closure time were not permitted to enter the examination centres. The examination commenced smoothly at 9:00 AM.

Key Highlights

• Gates closed at 8:30 AM
• No late entry allowed
• Exam started at 9:00 AM
• Security and verification procedures completed before entry

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially holding a special re-examination on June 6 and June 7, 2026. This decision directly supports 3,765 candidates who faced extreme login delays and server disruptions during the original Shift 1 test held on May 30, 2026. Instead of entirely cancelling their attempts, the NTA provided this one-time rescue window to ensure complete fairness.

NTA advised candidates to report early at their allotted examination centres to complete all mandatory verification formalities. The entry process included biometric verification, frisking, and document checking before candidates were allowed inside the examination halls.

Important Timings

• Reporting Time: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
• Gate Closing Time: 8:30 AM
• Examination Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Shift 1 Conclusion: Up to 12:00 PM