The CUET UG admit card is issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) only on its website, cuet.nta.nic.in. You download it by logging in with your application number and the password you created while filling the form. NTA does not post admit cards, and it does not give a duplicate at the exam centre, so you must bring your own printout.
The admit card comes after the exam city intimation slip, which only tells you the city. The admit card is the document that names the exact centre, date, shift and reporting time. If you are wondering whether the CUET admit card is released for your exam date, check the news section of the CUET website: NTA always announces it through a public notice there.
When NTA issues the CUET admit card
The information bulletin does not fix a release date. It says the download date will be announced on the website. In recent cycles NTA has issued CUET UG admit cards close to the exam, and when the exam runs over many days it has released them in batches according to exam date. So a friend whose paper is earlier may get the card before you. That is normal.
Until the admit card is out, use the city slip to plan travel and accommodation. The centre itself appears only on the admit card.
How to download the CUET UG admit card
- Open cuet.nta.nic.in on a laptop or phone.
- Click the link for the CUET UG admit card in the candidate activity or news area.
- Enter your application number and password, then the security code shown on screen.
- Submit. Your admit card opens as a PDF with the self declaration (undertaking) page.
- Download the file and print it clearly on A4 paper. Keep a copy on your phone and email as backup.
- Fill in the self declaration exactly as the instructions on it say.
Details to check on the admit card
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Name, photo, signature | Must match your application and your ID |
| Application and roll number | Note both; the roll number is needed for answer keys and results |
| Subjects | The card is issued for the subjects you opted; confirm each one appears |
| Date, shift and reporting time | Each subject can be in a different shift or on a different day |
| Centre address | Visit or map it a day before |
| Instructions | Read every line; they are binding on exam day |
What to carry on exam day
The 2026 bulletin allows only these items into the venue:
- A clear A4 printout of the admit card with the self declaration, filled in.
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen.
- An extra passport-size photo, the same one uploaded in the form, for the attendance sheet.
- One original, valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, school ID or your Class 12 board admit card with photo.
- A PwBD certificate if you claim any relaxation.
- Sugar tablets or fruit if you are diabetic.
Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators and papers are not allowed. Reach early, because the staff verify identity and seat you by roll number before the paper starts.
If you have more than one shift
Students who chose several subjects often sit in two or more shifts, sometimes on different days. Check the admit card for each slot separately and report at the time given for that slot. Once the test starts, make sure the paper on screen is the subject printed on your admit card; if it is not, tell the invigilator at once, as the bulletin asks.
Common problems and how to fix them
Forgot your application number
It is printed on the confirmation page you downloaded after applying and was sent to your registered email and mobile number. Search your inbox and SMS for messages from NTA. If you still cannot find it, contact the NTA helpline listed on the website.
Forgot the password
Use the reset option on the login page. You can reset it through the security question you set during registration, or through a link or code sent to your registered email or mobile number.
Wrong photo, name spelling or signature
Contact the NTA helpline at once. The bulletin says that in such cases you should still appear with the already downloaded admit card, and NTA will correct its records later. Carry your original ID and the extra photo so the centre can verify you.
A subject is missing
Admit cards are issued only for the subjects you chose. If one is missing, check whether it is on a later date's card, since cards can come in batches. If it is still missing after all cards are out, contact NTA with your confirmation page. NTA does not accept requests to change the date or shift.
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After the exam
Keep the admit card safe. NTA asks candidates to preserve it, and universities may ask for it during admission. After the exams, NTA shows your recorded responses with the provisional answer key and allows challenges for a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question, as per the 2026 bulletin. The process is similar to the one described in our CUET PG answer key guide, and the answer key section lists other keys.
Still preparing? Revise subject by subject with the CUET UG syllabus page. If you are also sitting the medical entrance, see how the NEET admit card works, as its rules are stricter. For the overall exam pattern, go back to the CUET UG exam hub, or browse every hall ticket guide in our admit card section.
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