Summary
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the examination schedule for the Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026.
The entrance examination for postgraduate admissions will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from March 6 to March 27, 2026, across multiple centres nationwide.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the examination schedule for the Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. The entrance examination for postgraduate admissions will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from March 6 to March 27, 2026, across multiple centres nationwide.
According to the detailed timetable released by NTA, the CUET PG 2026 examination will be held in three shifts daily, with each paper having a duration of 90 minutes. Shift 1 will take place from 9 AM to 10.30 AM, Shift 2 from 12.30 PM to 2 PM, and Shift 3 from 4 PM to 5.30PM. In total, the examination will be conducted over 44 shifts to accommodate the large number of subjects and candidates.
CUET PG 2026 will be conducted for 157 subjects, catering to 4,11,366 unique registered candidates. The examination will serve as a key gateway for admission to postgraduate programmes in participating universities across the country.
The question papers will be bilingual—available in both English and Hindi—for all subjects except specific categories. Language papers, numbering 41 in total, will follow their respective language formats. Papers for MTech and Higher Sciences will be available only in English. Acharya papers will be conducted exclusively in Sanskrit, except for the Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshana, which will be offered in Hindi, Sanskrit, and English. The Hindu Studies paper will be available in Hindi and English.
Subject-Wise Timetable
The NTA has also published a subject-wise schedule specifying exam dates, subject codes, and allotted shifts.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the subject-wise timetable to confirm their exact examination date and shift timing to avoid any confusion on the day of the test.
Read the detailed schedule here.
City Intimation Slip and Admit Card
As per the official schedule, NTA will release the CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip approximately 10 days before the examination begins. The slip will be made available on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG, enabling candidates to check their allotted exam city in advance.
The admit card will be issued separately before the respective examination dates. Candidates must download and carry their admit card to the exam centre and ensure they adhere to the reporting time mentioned on it.
Last updated on 16 Feb 2026
