CUET PG 2026 Exam Time Table Released, Exams from March 6 to 27 in CBT Mode
The National Testing Agency has officially released the CUET PG 2026 Examination Time Table, bringing clarity for over 4,11,366 registered candidates preparing for postgraduate admissions across India. The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes will be conducted between March 6 and March 27, 2026, in Computer-Based Test mode at multiple examination centres nationwide.
Candidates can now check the subject-wise schedule online through the official portal
https://exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates and Duration
According to NTA, the examination will be held on the following dates:
March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and March 27, 2026
The entire examination will be conducted across 44 shifts, with each paper having a duration of 90 minutes.
This staggered schedule has been designed to accommodate the large number of candidates and the wide range of postgraduate subjects offered under CUET PG.
Shift Timings for CUET PG 2026
The examination will be conducted in two to three shifts daily, depending on the number of subjects scheduled for that day:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Shift 2: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- Shift 3 (where applicable): 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Candidates must carefully verify their allotted shift mentioned in the admit card to avoid confusion on exam day.
First Day Schedule: March 6, 2026
The CUET PG 2026 examination will begin on March 6 with two shifts:
- Morning Shift (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM): Yoga
- Afternoon Shift (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM): Sports, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Textile Design
Further subjects will be conducted on subsequent days as per the detailed subject-wise timetable issued by NTA.
Medium of Examination
NTA has clarified that CUET PG 2026 question papers will be:
- Bilingual (English and Hindi) for most subjects
- Conducted in respective languages for the 41 language papers
- Entirely in English for M.Tech and Higher Sciences papers
- Acharya papers primarily in Sanskrit
- Hindu Studies paper in Hindi and English
This structure ensures accessibility while maintaining subject-specific academic standards.
CUET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip
The City Intimation Slip will be released approximately 10 days before the examination date.
For example:
- Candidates appearing on March 6 can expect the city slip around February 24 or 25, 2026.
The city slip informs candidates about the exam city only, while the exact exam centre details will be mentioned later in the admit card.
How to Download CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule
Candidates can download the subject-wise examination timetable by following these steps:
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Visit the official website
https://exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG -
Navigate to the CUET PG 2026 section
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Click on Subject-Wise Schedule of CUET PG 2026 under Candidate Activity
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The timetable PDF will open on the screen
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Download and save it for future reference
Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy to track their exam date and shift easily.
About CUET PG Examination
CUET PG is a national-level entrance examination conducted annually for admission into postgraduate programmes such as:
- MA
- MSc
- MCom
- MBA
- MTech
- Professional and interdisciplinary courses
The exam provides a single-window opportunity for admission to Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities across India.
The introduction of CUET PG has streamlined admissions, reduced multiple entrance exams, and ensured a standardized evaluation system.
What Candidates Should Do Now
With the timetable released, candidates should:
- Check subject-wise exam date carefully
- Start final revision according to the schedule
- Monitor official website regularly for city slip and admit card
- Plan travel arrangements in advance once city details are released
- Practice mock tests to adjust to CBT format
Proper time management during this final phase can significantly impact performance.
Upcoming Events After Time Table Release
Following the release of the schedule, the next major updates will include:
- City Intimation Slip release (late February 2026)
- Admit Card release (few days before exam)
- CUET PG Examination (March 6–27, 2026)
- Answer Key and Result announcement (post-exam phase)
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