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Common University Entrance Test UG

CUET UG 2026 Re-Allocation Window Open

Candidates who were not allotted their preferred exam city can now apply for reallocation.

Important Details:

• Mode: Online
• Selection Basis: First Come First Serve
• Official Website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in

👉 Candidates must act quickly as limited seats are available in alternate cities.

CUET UG 2026 Exam Scale & Statistics

• Total Registered Candidates: 15.68 Lakh+
• Total Test Instances: 67.56 Lakh+
• Average Subjects per Candidate: 4.31
• Total Subject Combinations: 12,906
• Total Exam Shifts: 35 shifts across India

Subjects Opted by Candidates

High Demand States (Major Challenge)

Maximum applications were received from:

• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Delhi

👉 These three states alone contributed 43% of total registrations, creating heavy pressure on exam centers.

Why Didn’t Some Candidates Get Preferred Cities?

NTA explained that allocation depends on the following:

• Preferred city choice
• Subject combination
• Exam shift availability
• Limited CBT (Computer-Based Test) centers

Due to these constraints, some candidates were allotted nearby or alternate cities.

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CUET UG 2026 FAQ

Q1. What percentage of candidates got their preferred city?

👉 Around 96.6% of candidates got one of their preferred cities.

Q2. Can I change my exam city now?

👉 Yes, only if you were allotted a non-preferred city via the re-allocation window.

Q3. How is reallocation done?

👉 On a first-come-first-serve basis.

Q4. What is the total number of CUET UG 2026 candidates?

👉 Over 15.68 lakh candidates registered.

Q5. Where can I apply for a city change?

👉 Visit the official website: https://cuet.nta.nic.in