CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule Released Check Dates Shift Timings and How to Download Timetable
The National Testing Agency has officially announced the examination schedule for the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate CUET PG 2026. The exam will be conducted from March 6 to March 27 2026 in Computer Based Test mode for admission into postgraduate courses across participating universities in India.
CUET PG has become a single window entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to MA MSc MCom MBA LLM MTech and other PG programmes. With the release of the schedule candidates must now check their subject wise exam dates and prepare accordingly.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates and Duration
As per the official notification the CUET PG 2026 examination will be held over multiple days between March 6 and March 27. Each paper will be conducted for 90 minutes and will carry objective type questions.
The examination will be conducted in three shifts daily to accommodate a large number of candidates and subjects.
Shift 1
9.00 AM to 10.30 AM
Shift 2
12.30 PM to 2.00 PM
Shift 3
4.00 PM to 5.30 PM
Candidates must carefully check their allotted shift mentioned later on the admit card and reach the exam centre well before reporting time.
CUET PG 2026 to Be Conducted for 157 Subjects
The entrance test will cover 157 subjects across disciplines such as
Science
Humanities
Commerce
Languages
MTech and Higher Sciences
Acharya Courses
More than four lakh candidates are expected to appear this year making CUET PG one of the largest national level postgraduate entrance exams.
Medium of Question Paper
NTA has also clarified the medium of examination for different categories
Most question papers will be bilingual in English and Hindi
Language subjects will be conducted in the respective language
MTech and Higher Science papers will be available only in English
Acharya papers will be conducted primarily in Sanskrit except select interdisciplinary subjects
This structure ensures fairness while maintaining academic relevance for specialised programmes.
City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Details
Before the release of admit cards NTA will issue a city intimation slip approximately 10 days before the exam. This slip helps candidates know the city of their examination centre in advance.
The admit card will be released separately a few days before the exam date. Candidates must download and carry the admit card along with valid ID proof to the examination centre.
How to Download CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule
Candidates can follow these steps to download the official timetable
Step 1 Visit the official NTA website
https://www.nta.ac.in/
Step 2 Open the CUET PG official portal
https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/
Step 3 Click on the link for CUET PG 2026 Schedule or Public Notice
Step 4 Download the subject wise timetable PDF
Direct Schedule PDF Link
https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260214150700.pdf
Candidates should carefully check subject code exam date and shift timing mentioned in the document.
Importance of Checking the Schedule Early
Knowing the exam date in advance helps candidates
Plan revision strategy effectively
Focus on high weightage topics
Avoid last minute confusion
Arrange travel and accommodation if required
Stay mentally prepared for the examination day
Experts advise candidates to start solving mock tests according to their actual shift timing to improve accuracy and time management.
What Happens After the Exam
After CUET PG 2026 concludes NTA will release
Provisional answer key
Objection window for challenges
Final answer key
Result and scorecard
Participating universities will then begin counselling and admission processes based on CUET PG scores.
FAQs on CUET PG 2026
Q1 When will CUET PG 2026 exam be conducted
The examination will be held from March 6 to March 27 2026.
Q2 In how many shifts will the exam take place
The exam will be conducted in three shifts each day morning afternoon and evening.
Q3 What is the duration of each paper
Each CUET PG paper will be of 90 minutes duration.
Q4 Where can I download the CUET PG 2026 schedule
You can download it from
https://www.nta.ac.in/
or directly from
https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260214150700.pdf
Q5 When will admit cards be released
Admit cards are expected to be released a few days before the examination while city intimation slips may be issued about 10 days prior.
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