The National Testing Agency (NTA) has formally released the CUET PG 2026 exam time table, including the subject-wise schedule, on the official examination website exams.nta.nic.in. Interested candidates can now download the detailed PDF of dates, shifts, subject names and subject codes directly from the portal. The official notice was published on 14 February 2026, giving students clarity on when each paper will be conducted and in which session.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates and Shifts
The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, covering 157 postgraduate subjects for admissions to various MA, MSc, MBA, MCom and other programmes across central, state and private universities.
Exam Window: 06 March to 27 March 2026Shift Timings:
- Shift 1: 09:00 am – 10:30 am
- Shift 2: 12:30 pm – 02:00 pm
- Shift 3: 04:00 pm – 05:30 pmEach paper will be 90 minutes long, and multiple shifts each day will allow efficient scheduling for large numbers of candidates.
CUET PG 2026: Subject-Wise Schedule Highlights
The subject-wise timetable details the date and specific shift for each paper based on the subject code. For example:
- On 06 March 2026, Yoga (COQP21) will be held in Shift 1, while subjects such as Sports – Physiology, Sanskrit, Urdu and Textile Design are scheduled in Shift 2 on the same day.
The full schedule PDF provides subject-wise breakdowns for all 157 subjects, allowing candidates to find their exact exam date and session well in advance.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Medium and Language Options
CUET PG exams are mainly available in English and Hindi for most subjects. However:
- Some language papers will be conducted only in their respective languages.
- MTech and higher science subjects will be offered solely in English.
- Certain Acharya papers are in Sanskrit, with some also offered in Hindi and English.
CUET PG 2026: Tips for Aspirants
- Candidates should download the official timetable PDF and note their subject-wise exam dates and shifts as early as possible.
- The city intimation slip will be released about 10 days before the respective exam date, informing candidates of their chosen exam city.
- Admit cards will also be published closer to the exam dates on exams.nta.nic.in.
With the schedule now officially out, CUET PG 2026 aspirants can refine their revision strategy, plan logistics and prepare to appear for their respective subjects with concrete dates and timings in hand.