The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued strict dress code and exam day guidelines for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026. The NTA emphasized adherence to these rules to ensure exam integrity. Lakhs of students are expected to take the exam nationwide.
CUET UG 2026 Dress Code
Candidates must wear light-colored, half-sleeved clothing. Avoid clothes with large buttons, embroidery, or pockets. Footwear should be limited to slippers or low-heeled sandals. Shoes and boots are prohibited.
Students requiring specific religious or customary attire must report to the exam center one hour before the standard reporting time. This allows for a thorough frisking process.
Exam Day Guidelines
Students must bring a printed copy of their CUET UG 2026 Admit Card . A valid government-issued photo ID is also mandatory. Accepted IDs include Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Passport. A passport-size photograph is needed for the attendance sheet.
Electronic gadgets are strictly forbidden. This includes mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth devices. Stationery items like geometry boxes, calculators, and loose paper are also not allowed inside the exam hall.
The NTA confirmed that candidates arriving after the gate closing time will not be permitted to enter the examination center.
Key Prohibitions
- Electronic gadgets (mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices)
- Calculators
- Geometry boxes
- Loose paper
- Shoes and boots
- Clothing with large buttons, embroidery, or pockets
Required Items
- Printed CUET UG 2026 Admit Card
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport)
- Passport-size photograph
- Slippers or low-heeled sandals
