CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule Released: Exams from March 6 to March 27 in CBT Mode Across 44 Shifts
The National Testing Agency has officially announced the subject wise schedule for the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate CUET PG 2026. The examination will be conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes in the academic session 2026–27 across participating universities in India.
Candidates who have registered for CUET PG 2026 can now check the detailed examination timetable and begin final preparation according to their subject specific exam dates.
CUET PG 2026 Registration and Application Timeline
As per the official notification, the CUET PG 2026 application process was conducted earlier this academic cycle.
- Registration Start Date 14 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply 25 January 2026
- Correction Window 28 January to 30 January 2026
The correction facility allowed applicants to edit necessary details before final submission of applications.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates
The CUET PG 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test CBT mode on multiple days spread across March 2026.
Exam Dates
06 March 2026
07 March 2026
08 March 2026
09 March 2026
10 March 2026
11 March 2026
12 March 2026
13 March 2026
16 March 2026
17 March 2026
18 March 2026
19 March 2026
24 March 2026
25 March 2026
27 March 2026
The examination will be conducted across 44 shifts, with each shift having a duration of 90 minutes.
Number of Subjects and Candidates Appearing
CUET PG 2026 will be conducted on a large scale this year.
- Total Subjects Covered 157
- Registered Candidates 4,11,366 unique applicants
- Candidates Allowed to Choose Up to Four Test Papers
This structure allows students to apply for multiple postgraduate programmes through a single entrance examination.
Exam Pattern and Mode of Examination
The examination will be held entirely in online Computer Based Test mode at designated centres across the country.
- Mode CBT Online
- Duration 90 Minutes Per Paper
- Multiple Shifts Per Day 2 to 3 shifts
- National Level Standardised Admission Test
The exam serves as a single window opportunity for admission into MA MSc MCom MBA MTech LLM and other postgraduate courses offered by central state deemed and participating universities.
Medium of Question Paper
The CUET PG 2026 question paper will be bilingual English and Hindi for most subjects. However, some exceptions have been specified by NTA.
Language and Medium Exceptions
- 41 Language Papers will follow their respective languages.
- MTech and Higher Sciences papers will be conducted in English only.
- Acharya papers will be conducted in Sanskrit only, except
- Indian Knowledge System
- Baudha Darshana
These will be trilingual Hindi Sanskrit English.
- Hindu Studies paper will be available in Hindi and English.
This ensures subject suitability while maintaining accessibility for candidates from diverse academic backgrounds.
CUET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip
The advance city intimation slip will be released approximately 10 days before the examination date. This document informs candidates about the city of their exam centre so they can make travel arrangements in advance.
Candidates can download the city intimation slip from
https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
It is important to note that the city slip is not the admit card. The exact examination centre address will be mentioned later on the admit card.
Where to Check CUET PG 2026 Official Updates
Candidates must rely only on official sources for accurate information, schedule updates, and further announcements.
Official Website
https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
Official NTA Portal
https://nta.ac.in
Official Notice PDF
https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260214150700.pdf
Why CUET PG is Important for Postgraduate Admissions
CUET PG has become a centralised admission gateway that simplifies the postgraduate admission process by allowing candidates to apply to multiple universities through one examination.
It ensures
- Standardised evaluation across institutions
- Transparency in admissions
- Reduced need for multiple entrance exams
- Equal opportunity for students nationwide
The exam plays a key role in admissions to postgraduate programmes in disciplines such as humanities sciences commerce engineering management and social sciences.
What Candidates Should Do Now
With the schedule released, candidates should now focus on:
- Checking their subject specific exam date carefully
- Planning revision strategy based on exam timeline
- Monitoring official website regularly for admit card updates
- Preparing required documents in advance
- Making travel arrangements after city slip release
FAQs on CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule
Q1 When will CUET PG 2026 be conducted
CUET PG 2026 will be held from 6 March to 27 March 2026.
Q2 In which mode will the examination take place
The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test CBT mode.
Q3 How many subjects are covered in CUET PG 2026
The examination will be conducted for 157 subjects.
Q4 How many candidates have registered this year
A total of 4,11,366 candidates have registered for CUET PG 2026.
Q5 When will the city intimation slip be released
It will be released approximately 10 days before the examination date on the official website.
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