CUET UG 2026: NTA Re-Opens City Preference Window for Remaining Seats – Check Advisory, Exam Details & Updates
NTA has reopened CUET UG 2026 city preference window for remaining vacant slots on cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates not satisfied with allotted cities can reselect on a first-come-first-serve basis. Exam is scheduled from May 11–31, 2026 across 35 shifts nationwide.
The National Testing Agency has officially reopened the city preference window for CUET UG 2026 to allow candidates to select exam cities from remaining vacant slots. This update is important for students who were not allotted their preferred exam city due to high demand.
A total of 15,68,866 candidates have registered for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate 2026, with most candidates already receiving their preferred city allotment.
CUET UG 2026 City Preference Re-Open – Key Highlights
- City preference window reopened for vacant slots
- Allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis
- Only the remaining cities with available capacity are shown
- Applicable for candidates not satisfied with earlier allotment
- Available only on cuet.nta.nic.in
Why NTA Re-Opened City Preference Window?
Due to:
- High number of applicants
- Limited seat capacity in popular cities
- Subject-wise and shift-wise scheduling constraints
NTA has created a reallocation opportunity for candidates who were not assigned their preferred city.
CUET UG 2026 Exam Statistics
- Total registered candidates: 15,68,866
- Candidates getting first preference city: 79%
- Candidates getting any one preferred city: 96.6%
- Subject combinations: 12,906
- Total test instances: 67,56,321 (approx.)
- Exam shifts: 35 nationwide
How to Re-Select CUET UG 2026 Exam City?
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website: cuet.nta.nic.in
- Login using application number and password
- Check available vacant city slots
- Select preferred exam city
- Submit before seats fill up
Selection works strictly on first come, first served basis
CUET UG 2026 Advisory for Candidates
Candidates must follow these important instructions:
- Verify exam city, centre, date, and shift on admit card
- Re-check details immediately after reallocation
- Plan travel in advance
- Reach exam centre before reporting time
- Avoid last-minute changes or delays
CUET UG 2026 Exam Schedule
- Exam Dates: May 11 to May 31, 2026
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Subjects allowed: Up to 5 subjects per candidate
Important Update for Students?
This reopening helps candidates:
- Get better travel convenience
- Choose nearer exam centres
- Avoid long-distance travel stress
- Improve exam-day preparedness