New Delhi, May 8: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, detailing the dress code and items allowed at examination centres.
The CUET-UG exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 11 to May 31 across India and in 15 cities abroad. The examination will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
In its advisory issued on Thursday, the NTA informed candidates that transparent water bottles will be permitted inside exam centres.
It also stated that candidates may wear articles of religious faith, provided they report early to allow proper frisking. The agency specifically clarified that religious threads such as ‘kalava’ are allowed.
The NTA further recommended light-coloured clothing for the exam day and said woollen garments may be worn if necessary, subject to early reporting at the centre.
For footwear, the advisory suggested candidates wear normal shoes, slippers, or low-heeled footwear.
