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The National Testing Agency has released an advisory regarding CUET 2026 dress code and allowed items on exam day at cuet.nta.nic.in. The CUET 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to 31 in CBT mode across India and outside cities of India. With around 15.68 lakh students appearing for the exam at 321 exam cities, NTA has announced the CUET dress code 2026, along with a list of allowed items and guidelines to be followed at the exam centres.
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Students appearing for the CUET 2026 exam are required to follow the exam day guidelines to ensure smooth entry at the exam centres. Candidates can also check the NTA’s advisory for CUET exam day instructions 2026 to check the list of prohibited items at the exam centre. Students are advised to go through the complete article to know more about CUET dress code 2026, list of items allowed & prohibited at exam centre, exam day instructions and more.
According to the advisory released by the NTA, students appearing for the exam are required to follow the instructions along with CUET dress code 2026 for male and female candidates to be allowed inside the exam centre. Candidates can check the CUET UG 2026 dress code given below.
Light-coloured clothes
Half-sleeve shirts or T-shirts
Simple trousers, lowers, or jeans
Slippers, sandals, or normal low-heeled footwear
Woollens, if required due to weather conditions
The NTA has also advised candidates to avoid clothes with large buttons, metallic accessories, heavy embroidery, or multiple layers.
Allowed footwear includes:
Slippers
Sandals
Low-heeled footwear
Heavy shoes may delay frisking at centres
Students wearing religious articles or objects of faith are advised to check the instructions to know about the religious items allowed to the CUET exam centre 2026. Candidates will be allowed to wear articles or objects of faith along with religious threads such as Kalava inside the exam centres according to CUET 2026 dress code. However, it is advised for students to reach the exam centre in advance to enable frisking.
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The NTA has announced the list of items allowed inside the CUET exam centres 2026. Students can check the list given below to know about the permitted items inside the exam centres.
Printed admit card
Valid photo ID proof
Transparent water bottle
Self-declaration form (if mentioned on admit card)
Simple stationery items permitted by NTA
Transparent water bottles have been specifically allowed considering the summer weather conditions during the examination period.
Students are required to go through the list of prohibited items given below before appearing for the CUET exam. Candidates may get disqualified or denied entry if they carry any of the CUET 2026 exam day prohibited items inside the examination hall.
Mobile phones
Smart watches
Bluetooth devices or earphones
Calculators
Wallets and handbags
Jewellery or metallic accessories
Belts, caps, and sunglasses
Notes, papers, books, or study material
The NTA has also released the set of instructions to be followed by the candidates at CUET exam centres 2026 on the exam day. Students should follow the instructions given below and cooperate with exam staff and follow the security procedures for smooth entry at exam centres on CUET exam day 2026.
Reach the exam centre early
Follow frisking instructions carefully
Avoid carrying unnecessary items
Check admit card instructions thoroughly before exam day
The NTA has also mentioned details of CUET help desk 2026 along with exam day instructions and dress code. Students can contact the officials for further clarification or queries related to CUET UG 2026 at 011- 40759000 or email at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates are advised to wear light-coloured, simple clothes with minimal metallic items. Half-sleeve outfits and comfortable footwear are recommended.
Students can wear slippers, sandals, or low-heeled footwear. Heavy shoes may lead to additional frisking.
Yes, NTA has allowed religious attire and faith-based objects. However, candidates should reach the exam centre early for proper security checks.
Yes, candidates can carry a transparent water bottle inside the examination centre.
Students are required to carry:
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