CUET Exam-Day Checklist

Direct answer: On CUET exam day, carry your printed admit card and a valid original photo ID, leave prohibited items behind, and reach well before the reporting time as gates close early. Then follow centre verification, read the on-screen instructions, and pace yourself across the computer-based test.

Exam-day checklist

  1. Carry the essentials: Printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, and a passport photo if instructed. Leave prohibited items (phones, smartwatches, calculators) behind.
  2. Reach early: Arrive well before the reporting time on your admit card; gates close before the exam and late entry is not allowed.
  3. Follow centre rules: Complete frisking and verification, find your allotted system, and read on-screen instructions carefully before the timer starts.
  4. Manage the on-screen test: Pace yourself across sections, use the review/mark feature, and submit before time. Don't leave early without checking flagged questions.

Confirm venue on your admit card and review the exam pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What should I carry to the CUET exam?
Carry a printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, and a passport photo if your admit card asks for one. Prohibited items — phones, smartwatches, calculators and study material — must be left outside; check your admit card's exact list.
What time should I reach the CUET centre?
Reach well before the reporting time printed on your admit card, since gates close before the exam begins and late candidates are not admitted. Account for travel, verification and frisking queues — arriving early avoids needless stress.
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