CUET UG 2026 Registration to be Closed on January 30: Will the last date be extended?
CUET UG 2026 registration closes January 30, 2026, with fee payment by January 31. Students expect a 3-4 day extension, though NTA has not confirmed it officially. It's advised to apply early to avoid technical issues.
CUET UG 2026 Registration:The final stage of CUET UG 2026 registration is underway, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) announcing that it will close the registration process onJanuary 30, 2026. As of now, there has been no official word on extending the deadline, although students have been expecting anextension of 3 to 4 days, based on previous years.
With lakhs of students applying for undergraduate courses in central, state, deemed, and private universities in India, the NTA has asked candidates to apply for the examination well in advance to avoid any technical issues or server downtime at the end of the deadline. Although the last date for fee payment isJanuary 31, 2026, candidates need to ensure that they submit their forms and make the payment within the specified time.
CUET UG 2026: Upcoming Important Dates
Below are the important dates that the candidates need to remember for the CUET UG 2026 registration process.
Particularts | Dates |
Registration Last Date | January 30, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Fee Payment Last Date | January 31, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Correction Window | February 2 to 4, 2026 |
CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates | May 15 to 31, 2026 |
Instructions to apply for CUET UG 2026
Follow these easy steps to fill out your CUET UG 2026 application form properly.
Step 1:Go to the official website:cuet.nta.nic.in
Step 2:Click on “Registration for CUET UG 2026” from the home page.
Step 3:Register with your name, mobile number, and email ID.
Step 4:Log in with your application number and password.
Step 5:Enter your personal, educational, and exam city information.
Step 6:Upload your necessary documents in the proper format.
Step 7:Choose your subjects and desired universities.
Step 8:Pay the application fee online through UPI/Card/Net banking.
Step 9:Check all the information carefully and submit your application form.
Step 10:Download the confirmation page for future use.
There might be a chance of the last date extension by 3 to 4 days, as seen in the past trends of CUET UG registration. However, it is to be noted that there has been no official confirmation regarding the same from the National Testing Agency (NTA) yet. Candidates are advised not to wait for the possibility of a last date extension and apply for CUET UG 2026 by January 30. If there is an extension, it will be announced only on the official CUET website, and students should check the website regularly.
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