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CUET UG 2026 Admit Cards Released Amid Controversy Over Exam Center Allocations

The National Testing Agency has released the CUET UG 2026 admit cards, available for download from May 5. However, many candidates are facing significant issues with their assigned examination centers, which are often far from their preferred locations. This article explores the ongoing controversy, including specific cases of candidates assigned to distant centers and their reactions. Additionally, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to download the admit card. Stay informed about the latest developments regarding CUET UG 2026.
By Ambika Singh May 7, 2026, 10:26 IST
CUET UG 2026 Admit Cards Released Amid Controversy Over Exam Center Allocations

Important Update on CUET UG 2026



CUET UG 2026: A significant announcement has been made for those applying for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Undergraduate (UG) for the year 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the admit cards for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can begin downloading their admit cards starting Tuesday, May 5. However, despite this release, many candidates continue to face unresolved issues. The NTA has assigned examination cities that range from 300 to 1,100 kilometers away, and the designated examination city on the admit cards has not been updated for these candidates.


Downloading the CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

In this article, we will guide you on how to download the CUET UG 2026 admit card. Additionally, we will delve into the controversy surrounding the allocation of examination cities and examine the reactions from affected candidates following the admit card release.


Controversy Over Exam Center Assignments

**Delhi Candidate Assigned Exam Center in Bihar; Many Such Cases Reported**
The NTA disclosed the city slips for CUET UG 2026 on April 29, leading to a controversy regarding the examination centers. Many candidates found that the cities assigned for their exams did not match any of their four preferred choices. For example, a candidate from Delhi was assigned an examination center in Bihar, which is 1,155 kilometers away. Numerous similar instances have been reported.


Persistent Issues with Exam Centers

**Emailed 5 Times, Yet Center Remains Unchanged**
Despite the release of the admit cards, many candidates have not seen changes to their examination centers. A user named Ujjwal Dua shared on 'X' (formerly Twitter) that he was assigned a city 300 km away from his preferred location. He mentioned sending five emails and making daily complaints via phone, but the NTA has not resolved the issue.


New Centers Bring New Challenges

**Centers Changed, But Problems Escalated**
Some candidates have reported changes to their examination centers, but they describe the new allocations as problematic. For instance, Som Gupta noted that while the distance to the new center decreased from 200 km to 170 km, the new location is in an area where public transport options are scarce.


Steps to Download the CUET UG Admit Card

**How to Download the CUET UG Admit Card**
To download the admit card, candidates should follow these steps:



  1. Visit the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.


  2. On the homepage, click on the "CUET UG 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket" link.


  3. A new page will open; enter your Application ID and Password, or your Application ID and Date of Birth.


  4. After entering your details, click the "Submit" button.


  5. Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.


  6. Download the admit card and print it out.



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