CUET PG 2026 from March 6; NTA Releases Full Shift-Wise Schedule for All Subjects
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the detailed shift-wise schedule for the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) – CUET PG 2026. As per the latest notification, the CUET PG 2026 examination will commence from March 6, 2026, and will be conducted across multiple dates in March in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.
Candidates who have registered for CUET PG 2026 can now check the complete subject-wise and shift-wise timetable through the official notification released by NTA. The detailed schedule is available in Annexure-1 of the public notice issued by the agency .
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates and Overview
According to the official notice, CUET (PG) 2026 will be conducted on the following dates:
March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 27, 2026
The examination will be held in 44 shifts, with each shift having a duration of 90 minutes .
Key Highlights:
- Exam Name: CUET PG 2026
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Subjects: 157
- Total Registered Candidates: 4,11,366 unique candidates
- Maximum Papers Allowed per Candidate: Up to 4 subjects
- Duration of Each Paper: 90 minutes
This year, over 4.11 lakh candidates have registered for the entrance test across 157 subjects, making CUET PG 2026 one of the largest postgraduate entrance examinations in the country.
CUET PG 2026 Shift-Wise Schedule Details
The detailed subject-wise schedule has been provided in tabular format in Annexure-1 of the official notification . The examination spans multiple disciplines, including sciences, humanities, commerce, engineering, languages, and interdisciplinary subjects.
Some major subjects scheduled across different days include:
- Political Science
- Computer Science / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence
- Economics
- English
- Commerce
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Sociology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical, Power & Energy Engineering
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Botany
- Biochemistry
- Public Health
- Environmental Sciences / Studies
- Linguistics
- Philosophy
- Statistics
- Forensic Science
- Agricultural Science
- History of Art
- Geology / Applied Geology
- Nanoscience / Integrative Biosciences
In addition to mainstream subjects, several regional and classical language papers are also scheduled, including:
- Arabic
- French
- Japanese
- Italian
- Russian
- Gujarati
- Punjabi
- Telugu
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Nepali
- Manipuri
- Odia
- Santali
- Pashto
- Pali
The detailed subject codes and exact shift timings are available in the official PDF notice released by NTA .
Medium of Question Paper
NTA has clarified that the CUET PG 2026 question papers will generally be conducted in English and Hindi (Bilingual).
However, there are specific exceptions :
- 41 language papers will be conducted in their respective languages.
- M.Tech. / Higher Sciences papers will be in English only.
- Acharya Papers will be in Sanskrit only, except:
- Indian Knowledge System
- Bauddha Darshana
These will be conducted in Trilingual format (Hindi/Sanskrit/English).
- Hindu Studies will be conducted in Hindi and English.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the medium of their selected paper before appearing for the examination.
City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Update
As per the official notice, the City Intimation Slip will be made available on the official CUET PG portal approximately 10 days before the examination date .
Candidates can download it from:
👉 https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
The city intimation slip will inform candidates about the city where their exam centre is located. However, it is not the admit card.
The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card will be released separately after the city intimation slip. Candidates must regularly visit the official website for updates regarding:
- Admit Card Release
- Exam Day Guidelines
- Important Instructions
- Result Declaration
CUET PG 2026: Important Instructions for Candidates
NTA has advised all aspirants and stakeholders to carefully note the schedule and make necessary preparations accordingly .
Candidates Should:
- Verify their subject codes and exam dates.
- Keep track of shift timings.
- Regularly check the official website for updates.
- Ensure they meet reporting time requirements.
- Prepare required documents for exam day.
For any clarification regarding CUET PG 2026, candidates can contact:
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000
- Email: helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in
CUET PG 2026: Why This Exam is Important
The Common University Entrance Test (PG) serves as a single-window entrance examination for admission to postgraduate programmes in central universities and participating institutions across India.
With over 157 subjects and lakhs of applicants, CUET PG plays a crucial role in ensuring a transparent, standardized, and merit-based admission process.
The examination allows candidates to apply to multiple universities through a single entrance test, simplifying the postgraduate admission process nationwide.
What’s Next After the Exam?
After the completion of CUET PG 2026:
- NTA will release the provisional answer key.
- Candidates will be allowed to raise objections (if applicable).
- Final answer key will be published.
- CUET PG 2026 results will be declared.
- Participating universities will begin counselling and admission processes based on CUET PG scores.
Candidates are encouraged to stay updated through the official NTA portal and respective university websites for counselling schedules and cut-off announcements.
Direct Link to Download CUET PG 2026 Official Schedule PDF
Candidates can download the complete shift-wise subject schedule from the official NTA notification below:
👉 Download CUET PG 2026 Full Schedule PDF:
https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260214150700.pdf
The release of the CUET PG 2026 shift-wise schedule marks a significant step toward the smooth conduct of the national-level postgraduate entrance examination. With exams beginning from March 6, 2026, candidates should now focus on final revisions and exam-day readiness.
Stay tuned for further updates on CUET PG 2026 admit cards, answer keys, and results.
