Kamal Ghorui
CUET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the city reallocation window for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026. It has been opened to offer relief to the candidates who were not accommodated in their preferred exam cities due to capacity constraints. In its official notice, the agency stated that of the 15,68,866 candidates registered, 96.6% were allotted one of their preferred cities, while 79% secured their first choice. Nevertheless, 3.4% of applicants were unable to fit into their chosen preferences because of high demands at particular venues.Such applicants have the opportunity to choose seats from other cities by using a reallocating facility on the CUET website. The whole process shall be carried out on a first come, first served basis without much room for delay.
Candidates advised to act immediate
The NTA has clearly advised that candidates who qualify for reallocations must register without further delay. With first-come-first-serve basis for allocation, any delay might lead to fewer choices.Furthermore, candidates are required to confirm their admit card details such as city, center, date, and time shift, and also make necessary travel plans in advance, especially when there is a reallocation.
CUET UG 2026: How to apply for city reallocation
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made it clear that the reallocation process is time-sensitive and strictly first-come, first-served. Candidates seeking a change in their allotted exam city must act quickly. Here’s how to apply:
- Go to the CUET UG official portal, cuet.nta.nic.in
- Enter your application number and password/date of birth to access your candidate dashboard.
- Carefully review the city currently allotted to you, along with exam date and shift details.
- Click on the “City Reallocation” or similar link available on the dashboard.
- A list of vacant cities (based on your subject combination and exam schedule) will appear.
- Choose a suitable option from the available list. Options are limited and dynamic.
- Submit your selection. Ensure you download or note the confirmation for future reference.
- After successful reallocation, verify updated details on your admit card once released.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the CUET UG 2026 notification regarding the same. Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the CUET UG recruitment process 2026.
