CUET UG 2026 Exam Day LIVE 11 May - Dress Code, Banned Items, Reporting 7 AM/1 PM, 15.68 Lakh Candidates
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CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Rules + Dress Code, Banned Items, Reporting Time Guide
Bhaiyon, CUET UG 2026 STARTS TODAY 11 May 2026! 15.68 lakh+ candidates appear ho rahe hain across 300+ India cities + 15 abroad. Updated NTA dress code advisory + permitted items list jaari ho gayi 10 May ko. Day 1 reporting time: Shift 1 (9 AM-12 PM) = report by 7 AM, gate close 8:30 AM. Shift 2 (3-6 PM) = report by 1 PM, gate close 2:30 PM. Exam 11-31 May 2026 continues. NEW Updates: Religious threads (kalava) explicitly allowed + light-coloured clothing preferred + transparent water bottle permitted (summer comfort).
🚨 EXAM TODAY 11 May: Printed admit card (color, 2 copies) + Original Aadhaar/PAN/Voter + Light-colour clothes + Normal shoes + Transparent water bottle + Black/Blue pen + Kalava OK. NO mobile/smartwatch/calculator/books/wallet/Bluetooth/earphones.
CUET UG 2026 Live - Quick Info (Day 1: 11 May)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Window | 11 May - 31 May 2026 (LIVE) |
| Candidates | 15.68 lakh+ registered |
| Slot 1 (Morning) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Report 7:00 AM, Gate close 8:30 AM) |
| Slot 2 (Evening) | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Report 1:00 PM, Gate close 2:30 PM) |
| Gate Closing | 30 min before exam (no late entry strict) |
| Subject Duration | 60 min per subject |
| Marking | +5 / -1 / 0 unattempted |
| Religious threads | Allowed (kalava + ghoonghat + hijab + turban) |
| Water Bottle | Transparent (summer comfort allowed) |
| Portal | cuet.nta.nic.in |
Dress Code (Male + Female)
Both: Light fabric + comfortable + open footwear (slippers/sandals). NO closed shoes/boots/heels.
Male: Light half-sleeve shirt + plain trousers/jeans. NO metal buttons/big embroidery/belt with metal buckle.
Female: Light salwar-kameez/kurti/saree. Dupatta OK (transparent preferred). NO heavy jewelry/sequined dupatta/mangalsutra (will be checked).
Banned for both: Sunglasses, cap, hat (religious headgear permitted), branded text T-shirts, embellished clothes.
Why strict? Cheating prevention - heavy items hide micro-cameras/Bluetooth. Centre admin discretion = argue at gate = rejection.
Where to Check Your CUET Exam Shift Timing (Admit Card)
Admit card pe specific shift printed - check carefully:
- Open printed admit card (color, A4)
- Look for "Shift Timing" field (top section)
- Slot 1 = "Morning Shift / 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM"
- Slot 2 = "Evening Shift / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM"
- Reporting time clearly mentioned
Multi-Subject Exam Duration:
| Subjects | Total Duration |
|---|---|
| 1 Subject | 60 minutes |
| 2 Subjects | 2 hours back-to-back |
| 3 Subjects | 3 hr 15 min (15 min break) |
Critical: Multi-subject candidates ko 5-15 min break milta hai - washroom + water + stretching me use karo.
Religious Clothing - NTA Approved Special Rules
NTA explicitly permits religious headgear:
- ✅ Hijab / Burka - face visible for biometric
- ✅ Turban / Pagri (Sikh / Rajput men)
- ✅ Ghoonghat - face uncoverable for verification
- ✅ Kara / Kirpan (small, declared at entry)
Process: Reach 2 hours early → inform invigilator at gate → female frisking by female staff → face uncovered for biometric (1 min) → headgear allowed during exam.
Tip: Hijab/burka candidates - female guardian saath laao + carry small dupatta backup.
Footwear Rule (Why Open Footwear?)
Why? Cheating prevention (closed shoes hide micro-cameras/Bluetooth) + faster frisking + comfort 3+ hours.
✅ Allowed: Slippers, chappals, sandals, flip-flops, Crocs (most centres) ❌ NOT allowed: Closed shoes/sneakers (Nike/Adidas), boots, heels/stilettos, hidden-pocket sports shoes
Tip: Buy Rs 100-200 simple slippers specifically for exam day if you only own closed shoes. Don't argue at gate.
Mandatory Documents (Without These - NO Entry)
- Printed Admit Card - color, A4, 2 copies (B&W rejection possible)
- Original Photo ID - Aadhaar (BEST) / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / DL. Class 12 admit card / college ID NOT accepted
- Passport Size Photo - 1 spare, recent, white background
- Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen
- Transparent Water Bottle (label-free, max 500ml)
- PwD Certificate (40%+ disability) - if applicable
STRICTLY Banned Items
❌ Mobile, smartwatch, earphones, Bluetooth, calculator, pen drive, camera ❌ Books, notes, geometry box, paper, eraser, whitener ❌ Wallet, purse, handbag, metallic ornaments, sunglasses, cap, belt with metal buckle ❌ Snacks, chocolates, lunch box (diabetic candidates: sugar tablets + medical cert OK)
Discovery during exam = paper cancelled + 3-year debarment + criminal case possible. Surrender at gate or use centre locker (Rs 50-100).
Water Bottle Rules (Specific)
✅ Transparent plastic, max 500ml, label-free (remove brand label - even Bisleri label flag possible), plain water only
❌ Opaque, steel/metal, sipper with internal compartment, branded text bottles
Pro tip: Buy fresh transparent 500ml, fill at home, strip ALL labels including manufacturer marks.
Mock Test Practice (Last 2 Days - 9-10 May)
Day before exam (10 May): 1 short sectional mock (60 min single subject) morning - light analysis. NO full-length mock (causes fatigue).
Exam morning (11 May, Slot 2): NO mock - light revision + 5-10 quick MCQs warm-up only.
Free sources: NTA Official Mock (cuet.nta.nic.in - most accurate), PW Live, Adda247, Vedantu.
Reality: Mock score doesn't predict actual exam. Focus on rest + admit card prep + travel logistics > intensive practice.
Biometric Verification + Common Gate Issues
NTA mandatory biometric since 2025: live face photo + AI match with application photo + fingerprint (some centres).
Common issues: Glasses tinted (remove), beard grown vs photo (clean shave or admin override), heavy makeup (light only). Same hairstyle + facial appearance as application = smooth.
Common Rejection Reasons:
| Issue | Result |
|---|---|
| Forgot admit card | Entry DENIED |
| Photocopy ID | Entry DENIED |
| Late after gate close | NO exceptions |
| Banned item discovered | Surrender or denied |
| Biometric mismatch | Manual review delay |
CUET Exam Day FAQs
Q: Late ho gaya - entry milegi? A: NAHI - 30 min before exam = gate closes permanent. NO exceptions.
Q: Mobile gate pe rakh sakte hain? A: Centres me lockers hain (Rs 50-100). Inside hall = strictly banned.
Q: Class 12 admit card ID proof? A: NAHI - CUET strict: only Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter/DL accepted.
Q: Female candidate - dupatta + hijab allowed? A: HAAN - religious headgear permitted. Dupatta transparent preferred. Heavy embellishments avoid.
Q: Calculator de raha hai centre? A: On-screen calculator in CBT software (Maths/Physics/Chemistry). External calculator BANNED.
Q: Photocopy admit card chalegi? A: NAHI - color print original + 2 copies (1 spare). Phone screenshot rejected.
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