CUET UG 2026 Datesheet for Arts/Humanities (Soon): Subject-wise Dates, Slots and Timing @cuet.nta.nic.in

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National Testing Agency releases the the CUET UG Datesheet for Arts/Humanities on the official website. The datesheet includes subject-wise exam dates, slots, and exam timings. The CUET 2026 date sheet for Arts will be announced in last week of April. The CUET 2026 exam will be conducted in CBT mode.

National Testing Agency will release the CUET UG Datesheet for Arts/Humanities on its official website. The CUET 2026 date sheet for Arts will include subject-wise exam dates, slots, and exam timings. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 between May 11 and May 31, 2026, in CBT mode.

CUET Arts Date Sheet

CUET Arts Date Sheet

National Testing Agency will soon release CUET UG Datesheet 2026 for Arts on the official website. Once released, candidates will be able to check the exam dates for Arts/Humanities subjects at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA is expected to announce the CUET 2026 exam schedule in the third week of April 2026. As per last year's trend, NTA may announce the subject-wise exam dates of a candidate in his/her CUET city slip. Candidates will be informed about the same here on this page.

NTA will conduct CUET 2026 between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in Computer Based Test Mode. The exam will be administered across 321 cities (including India and abroad) in multiple shifts. Each CUET question paper will have 50 questions that a candidate has to answer within 60 minutes. Candidates who have filled out the CUET 2026 application form by February 26, 2026, will be eligible to appear for the exam.

CUET aspirants are advised to check the CUET UG date sheet for their selected UG subjects carefully to avoid missing their exam day. Humanities students planning to appear for the Common University Entrance Test (UG) for the academic session 2026-2027 for admission to undergraduate courses in their target university or college across India can check this page to know the CUET 2026 Arts exam dates.

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  • CUET UG 2026 Arts/Humanities Exam Pattern
  • CUET UG Exam Date 2026
  • CUET UG 2026 Datesheet for Arts/Humanities Students
  • When will CUET Arts 2026 Datesheet be released?
  • Details Included in CUET UG Arts Date Sheet
  • How to Download the CUET Arts/Humanities Datesheet?
  • CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Important Instructions
  • CUET UG Exam 2026: Documents Required on Exam Day
  • CUET UG City Intimation Slip 2026
  • CUET UG Admit Card 2026
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CUET UG 2026 Arts/Humanities Exam Pattern

Check the table below to know the NTA CUET exam pattern for Arts/Humanities test papers:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check my CUET exam centre?
A: 

Candidates can check the CUET 2026 allotted exam centre upon release of CUET intimation slip and CUET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CUET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the intimation slip for CUET exam. The name of exam centre will be mentioned on the intimation alip in advance to help candidates make preparations accordingly. The CUET 2026 admit card is expected to release three to four days prior to the day of examination in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CUET 2026 admit card:

  1. Name of the candidate
  2. Registration number
  3. Category
  4. Location
  5. Date of exam
  6. Time of exam
  7. Exam centre name & address
  8. Photograph
  9. Signature
  10. Instructions related to the exam 

Candidates must note that the CUET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the CUET 2026 application form.

Q:   What is CUET UG exam slot and timing?
A: 

CUET 2026 will be held in two slots. The timing for the same is released with release of CUET 2026 admit card. Candidates can know the exam centre and timing along with the release of CUET 2026 admit card. NTA is expceted not to release the official CUET 2026 date sheet. Candidates can check their subject-wise CUET exam date and slot timings on CUET intimation slips and admit card.

Q:   Has CUET UG date sheet been released?
A: 

CUET UG 2026 datesheet is released soon after the registration process is over. Candidates can check their CUET 2026 exam schedule on their intimation slip or admit card also. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held in CBT mode. Last year, NTA did not release the official CUET examination schedule, however, candidates can check the schedule for applied subjects on their admit cards, when released. Candidates can know the CUET subject wise slots, exam dates and timings.

Subjects

Number of questions/ Duration

General Aptitude Test

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Language

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Performing Arts
  • Part - I
  • Part - II (Sections A, B, C, D) 
    • Section A - Vocal & Instrumental Melodic Hindustani & Karnataka Music
    • Section B - Dance 
    • Section C - Percussion Music Hindustani & Karnataka
    • Section D - Drama/Theatre

(total 50 questions) (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 minutes

Geography 

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Psychology 

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Sociology 

Political Science

Mass Media
Knowledge Traditions and Practices in India
Sanskrit
Mathematics
  • Section A
  • Section B1
  • Section B2

(total 50 questions)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Physical Education

60 questions (all compulsory)

Duration: 60 Minutes

Agriculture
Anthropology
Environmental Studies
History
Home Science

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Candidates preparing for the CUET 2026 exam must check the table below for the important CUET exam dates.

Events

Dates

CUET 2026 Exam Schedule

To be updated

CUET Admit Card

May 2026

CUET (UG) Exam

11-May-2026 to 31-May-2026 (tentative)

CUET 2026 Answer Key Release Date

Third week of June 2026

CUET 2026 Result Date

First week of July 2026

CUET Counselling session

July 2026 onwards

Also Read: CUET UG Information Bulletin 2026

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CUET UG 2026 Datesheet for Arts/Humanities Students

CUET Exam consists of three Sections: Section I includes 13 languages, Section II includes 23 CUET Domain Subjects, and Section III includes the General Aptitude Test.

NTA will release the CUET 2026 Arts/Humanities Datesheet for all subjects on the official website. Candidates can check the subject-wise exam dates for Arts/Humanities subjects here. Until then, candidates planning to appear for the CUET UG 2026 exam can start with their preparation through the NTA CUET Syllabus 2026 and CUET Previous Years' Question Papers.

CUET UG 2026 Schedule for Arts Students
CUET Shift Timing CUET Exam Date 2026 CUET Subject/Code

Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM (60 Minutes per subject)

Shift 2: 3 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes per subject)

11-May-2026 to 31-May-2026 (tentative) English (101)
Hindi (102)
Agriculture (302)
Anthropology (303)
Environmental Science (307)
Mass Media/ Mass Communication (318)
Home Science (315)
Knowledge Tradition Practices (316)

Performing Arts (320)

Physical Education (321)
Fine Arts (312)
Geography (313)
History (314)
Political Science (323)
Psychology (324)
Sanskrit (325)
Sociology (326)
General Aptitude Test (501)

Also Read: CUET 2026 Arts/Humanities Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the CUET UG English exam be conducted?
A: 

CUET UG English 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May and June 2026. NTA has not released the official CUET UG 2026 datesheet online. On release of the official CUET admit card, candidates can know the subject wise CUET exam dates and slot timings. Candidates can also check the exam date, time and slot number.

Q:   What is the dress code for CUET UG?
A: 

To appear for CUET UG exam, candidates must make sue to follow the below mentioned dress code:

  • Candidates must not wear long sleeve clothes.
  • Candidates wearing cultural/customary dress must report at the CUET exam centre one hour before the reporting time. 
  • Candidates must wear slippers or sandals with low heels. Shoes will not be permitted inside exam centre.
  • In case of any circumstances, candidates must take the approval of NTA before the release of CUET admit card.
Q:   What is CUET UG 2026 Exam Date?
A: 

As per the National Testing Agency official notification, CUET UG 2026 exam will be scheduled tentatively between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The exam will be held in CBT mode. NTA will release the CUET UG datesheet 2026 soon for applied subjects.

When will CUET Arts 2026 Datesheet be released?

The release date for the announcement of CUET Arts Datesheet for 2026-27 academic cycle is not yet declared by NTA. According to previous year, the National Testing Agency releases the datesheet after the application window and CUET correction window is closed. As CUET 2026 application process closed on February 26, 2026, NTA will release the exam schedule in April at cuet.nta.nic.in. Once released, Shiksha.com will update the exam dates on this page.

Details Included in CUET UG Arts Date Sheet

Candidates can find following details in datehseet for CUET UG Arts subjects.

  • Subject Name
  • Subject Code
  • Subject-Wise Exam Date
  • Number of Shifts
  • Slot Timings
  • Exam Duration
  • Important Instructions

Also Read: CUET UG Login 2026

How to Download the CUET Arts/Humanities Datesheet?

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Arts students planning to take CUET UG 2026 exams can download the CUET UG 2026 Datesheet by following the steps given below:

  • Go to NTA's official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
  • On homepage, under Public Notices, look for "Schedule/Datesheet for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (UG)]". 
  • Open link to view the datesheet. It will be displayed in PDF format.
  • Click download icon (or press Ctrl + S) to save the datesheet on your device.
  • If needed, take a printout of datesheet and mark your exam dates.

Also Read: How to Appear for CUET 2026

CUET UG 2026 Exam Day Important Instructions

Candidates appearing for CUET must keep the following instructions in mind for the exam day.

1. Candidates must report to the exam center 90 minutes before the exam begins. No latecomers will be entertained.

2. Candidates must take their assigned seats only.

3. Candidates must bring their photo ID and admit card for verification at the entrance gate and in the exam room. According to the National Testing Agency, no student will be allowed to enter the exam centre without these documents.

4. Ensure that the question paper on the screen matches the opted subject and according to the exam schedule.

5. NTA will not reschedule the test for any candidate who misses the exam. Hence, reach before the closing of the gates.

Note: Perform all calculations and writing tasks on the rough sheets provided in the examination hall and return the rough sheets to the invigilator before leaving the room to ensure compliance with the rules.

CUET UG Exam 2026: Documents Required on Exam Day

Candidates appearing for the CUET 2026 exam must carry the following documents to the exam center. Failure to present these documents will result in disqualification from the examination.

1. Admit Card with Self-Declaration (Undertaking): A printout of the Admit Card downloaded from the NTA website. The Admit Card must be printed on A4 size paper and include the duly filled-in Self-Declaration (Undertaking).

2. Passport-Size Photograph: One passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded on the Online Application Form. This photograph will be pasted on the Attendance Sheet at the exam center.

3. Authorized Photo ID (Original, Valid, and Non-Expired): 

Candidates must present one of the following original photo IDs:

  • School Identity Card
  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
  • E-Aadhaar with photograph
  • Ration Card (with photograph)
  • Class 12 Board Admit Card (with photograph)
  • Bank Passbook (with photograph)

PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category OR PwBD Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examination to write, if claiming the relaxation under the PwBD category.

4. PwBD Certificate (if applicable): Candidates claiming relaxation under the PwBD category must carry:

  • A PwBD certificate issued by an authorized medical officer.
  • OR, if applicable, a certificate regarding physical limitations to write the exam.

CUET UG City Intimation Slip 2026

National Testing Agency releases a document that includes information about the allotted exam city, exam date and slot timing of a candidate. The CUET intimation slip is issued only to the registered applicants, usually 9-10 days before the exam date so the candidates can make the required travel and accommodation arrangements for the exam day.

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