The Exam City Slip for the CUET UG 2026 examination has been released. In light of this, let us find out whether or not there will be negative marking in the CUET UG exam.

If you have applied for the CUET UG examination and are preparing to appear for it, then this news is specifically for you. First and foremost, please note that the Exam City Slip for the CUET UG examination has been released. Candidates appearing for the exam can visit the official website to check and download it. However, do you know whether or not there will be negative marking in the CUET UG exam? If you are unaware of this, don't worry; let us find the answer to this question through this article today.

Will There Be Negative Marking in the CUET UG Exam?

Regardless of the examination, every candidate invariably wonders whether or not there will be negative marking. So, let us clarify that there *will* be negative marking in the CUET UG examination. For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted in this exam—meaning, negative marking will be applicable.

Marking Scheme

5 marks for every correct answer in the exam

-1 mark (minus 1) for every incorrect answer

0 marks for unanswered/unattempted questions

How to Check and Download the Exam City Slip

Candidates can check and download their Exam City Slip by following the steps outlined below:

First, candidates must visit the official website: cuet.nta.nic.in.

Next, candidates need to click on the link titled "Advance City Intimation for CUET (UG) – 2026" located on the homepage.

Subsequently, candidates will be required to fill in the details requested on that page.

Once the details are entered, the Exam City information will appear on the screen.

Candidates should now review the details and proceed to download the slip.

Finally, take a printout of the document.

The CUET UG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted between May 11 and May 31, in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, across numerous centers in India and abroad. The examination schedule, based on subject and language, is provided in the 'City Intimation Slip' issued to the candidates. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for any latest updates.