In the CUET PG 2026 March 08 Exam, around 1.08 lakh candidates appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) 2026. The examination was organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in three shifts across various centres in India and select international locations.
The exam covered multiple subjects including BEd, General Management, and Puranetihas, and was conducted smoothly with coordinated arrangements at the exam centres.
CUET PG 2026 Shift-wise Exam Statistics
The examination was conducted in three separate shifts on the same day. Each shift covered specific subjects and recorded different numbers of scheduled and appearing candidates. The shift-wise exam details are provided below.
|
Shift |
Subject |
Scheduled Candidates |
Candidates Appeared |
Total Centres |
|
Shift I |
BEd |
29,809 |
20,800 |
335 |
|
Shift II |
General Management |
66,187 |
47,300 |
375 |
|
Shift III |
General – Puranetihas |
59,050 |
40,600 |
357 |
Across all three shifts, approximately 1,08,700 candidates appeared for the examination on the day.
CUET PG 2026 International Test Centres Participation
The CUET PG examination was also conducted at select international centres to accommodate candidates studying or residing abroad. Participation from these centres remained limited. The international centre-wise details are listed below.
|
International Centre |
Scheduled Candidates |
Candidates Appeared |
Centres |
|
Singapore |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Washington |
3 |
0 |
1 |
These centres ensured accessibility for overseas candidates appearing for postgraduate admissions through CUET PG.
CUET PG 2026 Examination Conduct and Coordination
According to the exam authorities, the examination process on 08 March 2026 was conducted smoothly across all centres. Candidates followed examination guidelines and the coordination between invigilators and examination staff ensured an organised testing environment. Multiple exam centres were activated nationwide to manage the large number of candidates appearing for different subjects in separate shifts.
The CUET PG examination serves as a centralised entrance test for postgraduate admissions in participating universities across India. Universities use CUET PG scores to prepare merit lists, admission cut-offs, and counselling schedules for various postgraduate programmes.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA examination portal for upcoming updates related to answer keys, results, and further admission procedures for CUET PG 2026.