CUET PG 2026 Exam Begins, Shift Timings, Dress Code, Analysis

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started conducting the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 from 06 March 2026 across multiple exam centres in India. The entrance test will continue until 27 March 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode for admission to postgraduate programmes in participating universities. The exam is conducted in multiple shifts each day to accommodate a large number of candidates. Students appearing for the test must follow strict exam-day instructions, including dress code rules and document verification guidelines issued by the testing agency.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule and Shift Timings

The CUET PG exam is organised in three sessions daily at different test centres across the country. Candidates should carefully check the shift mentioned on their admit card before reporting to the exam centre.

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Shift 2: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
• Shift 3: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Candidates are required to report at least one hour before the exam begins, and the entry gate closes before the start of the examination shift.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern and Mode

The examination is conducted online and follows a standard pattern for most subjects. Before appearing for the test, candidates should be familiar with the structure of the question paper.

• Mode of exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Total questions: 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Medium: Bilingual for most subjects

The questions are designed to assess subject knowledge and conceptual understanding relevant to postgraduate studies.

CUET PG 2026 Dress Code and Exam Day Guidelines

NTA has issued clear guidelines regarding the dress code to ensure smooth security checks at examination centres. Candidates must follow these instructions carefully on the exam day.

• Wear simple and comfortable clothing such as kurtas, shirts, or tops with trousers.
• Avoid metal jewellery, watches, belts, or heavy accessories.
• Do not wear clothes with metallic buttons or elaborate designs.
• Slippers or sandals are allowed; shoes are not permitted.
• Keep hairstyles simple and avoid large hair accessories.

Candidates must also carry the following documents to the examination centre:

• Printed CUET PG 2026 admit card
• Valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card or passport

Without these documents, entry to the examination hall will not be permitted

CUET PG 2026 Exam Analysis and Student Feedback

The detailed question paper analysis is being prepared based on student reactions and expert reviews after each exam shift. Initial feedback from candidates suggests that the overall difficulty level of the paper is moderate, with a balanced mix of conceptual and knowledge-based questions. Subject-wise analysis will be updated after every exam day as different disciplines appear for the test.