What is Phase 1 and Phase 2 in CUET 2026? Key Details

CUET 2026 Exam Overview (Key Highlights)

Check the key details of CUET Phase 1 and 2 mentioned below. NTA is likely to release the complete datesheet phase-wise soon on the official website.

Particulars	Details
CUET exam date	May 11 to May 31, 2026
Examination Mode	CBT
Exam duration	60 minutes
Reporting time	2 hours before the exam
Exam shift	Multiple shift
CUET Total marks	250
No. of questions	50
Marking scheme	+5 for each correct response, -1 for each incorrect answer

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What are Phase 1 and Phase 2 in CUET 2026?

The CUET is held in different phases to allow seamless conduct of exams. For instance, CUET 2026 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026, in 2-3 shifts each day. To ensure students opting the different subject combination take the exam without time constrain or conflict, exams are held in phases. In addition to this, NTA might conduct the exams in both CBT and pen and paper mode for remote students. This may be held in 2 phases for smooth conduct of the exam. 

CUET Phase 1 and Phase 2 Details (Subjects, Dates and Process)

Subject-wise CUET 2026 datesheet is yet to be released. The given table will be updated as soon as NTA release the dates on the official website.

CUET Phase I and Phase 2	Details
Phase 1 exam dates	To be Updated
Phase 2 exam dates	To be Updated
Phase 1 subjects	To be Updated
Phase 2 subjects	To be Updated
Phase 1 exam process	To be Updated
Phase 2 Process	To be Updated

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Why is the CUET Exam Conducted in Multiple Phases?

Key reasons why NTA conducts CUET in multiple phases are as follows:

• CUET offers 37 different subjects for Science, Commerce and Humanities. Therefore, student select different combinations.
• Conducting the exams in multiple phases ensures that students selecting the different combinations can appear for all the subjects they opted for without time conflict.
• Since the exam is held in Computer-based mode and more than 13 lakh students register for the exam, NTA conducts the exam in phases to prevent technical glitches. 

How to Check Your CUET Exam Phase 2026

The CUET 2026 exam date has been released. The exam will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026. NTA shall release the CUET exam phase 2026 dates soon on the CUET official website. To check in which phase your exam will be held, follow the steps given below.

• CUET phase-wise dates will be declared by the NTA on the official website. 
• Once released, check the website- cuet.nta.nic.in and download the CUET 2026 datesheet.
• The complete details about the exam dates and phase will be mentioned in your CUET admit card 2026. 

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CUET 2026 Phase-Wise Preparation Strategy

• Since the CUET domain subjects are directly from NCERT, study each chapter, highlight specific dates, names of theorists, and information that NTA often targets.
• If you have opted for the General test, then dedicate just 1-2 hours daily to Section III (General Test) or Section I (Language). These sections requires consistent practice in mental math and vocabulary building.
• Prepare cheat sheets to summarise important information, containing only formulas, chronologies, or keyword definitions. These will be your only study materials in the final week.
• CUET is a Computer-Based Test. Practice under 60 minutes duration for all subjects; train your brain to handle this specific time pressure.
• Take a full-length mock test under real exam conditions. Analyse your error after each test to improve your speed and accuracy.

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Last Minute Tips for CUET 2026 Exam

A few days before the exam, it is crucial to strategise your studies based on that. Some last-minute tips to follow are listed below.

• 10 to 15 days before the exam, focus on the revision of the topics you have covered so far.
• Do not bring up any new topic at this crucial time. This will cause confusion and anxiety.
• Stick to the notes you have prepared, revise them multiple times and give importance to high-weightage topics.  
• Focus on revising formulas, tricks and key areas that are important from the exam’s perspective. 

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