CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates Announced: 06 March to 27 March in Three Shifts
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• Updated on 17 Feb, 2026, 1:57 AM, by Disha Yadav
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CUET PG 2026 exam date and subject-wise timetable on its portal exams.nta.nic.in. The exams are scheduled from 06 March to 27 March 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across three daily shifts for 157 subjects. A city intimation slip and admit card will be released ahead of the respective exam for all registered candidates to confirm exam centres and reporting details.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the CUET PG 2026 exam dates and timetable for postgraduate admissions. The exam will be conducted in three shifts daily in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, covering as many as 157 subjects over the scheduled period. Candidates who have completed their registrations can now plan the final stage of their preparation using the official subject-wise timetable provided by NTA.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates & Shift Pattern
The examinations are scheduled between 06 March and 27 March 2026. NTA will conduct tests across three shifts each day to facilitate smooth conduct and accommodate the large number of subject papers.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Window:
- 06 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
Shift Timings:
- Shift 1: 09:00 am – 10:30 am
- Shift 2: 12:30 pm – 02:00 pm
- Shift 3: 04:00 pm – 05:30 pm
Each paper will be 90 minutes long, with the appropriate subject-specific scheduling shown in the official PDF.
What does the CUET PG 2026 Timetable include?
The released timetable details:
- Subject codes and full subject names
- Corresponding exam dates
- Assigned shift for each exam (Shift 1, Shift 2, or Shift 3)
For example:
- 06 March 2026 – Shift 1: Yoga (COQP21)
- 06 March 2026 – Shift 2: Sports-Physiology, Biochemistry, etc.
- 07 March 2026 – Shift 1: Anthropology(Actual detail may vary in the official PDF.)
Candidates should refer to the official timetable PDF available on exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg to ensure they know their exact slot and reporting times.
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card and City Intimation Slip
The city intimation slip will be released about 10–15 days before the scheduled exam date. It will inform candidates about the exam city, centre details, and shift timings. Shortly after that, the CUET PG 2026 admit card will be issued on the same portal. Candidates must download and verify the details on both documents to avoid discrepancies on exam day.
Preparation Strategy After CUET PG 2026 Schedule Release
With the schedule now officially out, students can:
- Finalise revision plans based on exam dates
- Focus on priority subjects first
- Attempt mock tests in real-time mode to build confidence
- Prepare documents such as admit cards and identification in advance
Effective time management and structured revision will be key to performing well in the CUET PG 2026 exam cycle.
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