The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the complete CUET PG 2026 examination schedule on its official portal exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg, marking a key milestone ahead of the postgraduate admission test. The timetable specifies the exam dates from 06 March to 27 March 2026 and detailed subject-wise timing for all papers. The announcement comes after months of registration and application processes for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. Candidates are advised to check the official schedule carefully to note their exact exam dates and shifts.
CUET PG 2026: Exam Dates & Shift Timings
The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, running across multiple shifts each day to cover a large volume of subjects and candidates nationwide. The exam will take place on the following dates:
CUET PG 2026 Exam Window:
- From: 06 March 2026
- To: 27 March 2026
Shift Timings:
- Shift 1: 09:00 am to 10:30 am
- Shift 2: 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm
- Shift 3: 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm
These shifts allow the examination of numerous subject papers spread across the schedule. Not all subjects will be held in every shift; candidates must match their chosen subjects with the exact shift and date received in the official timetable.
CUET PG 2026: Subject-Wise Timetable Details
The subject-wise schedule outlines the exam date, shift, and other details for each of the various postgraduate papers. A sample glimpse from the timetable includes:
- 06 March 2026 (Shift 1): Yoga (COQP21)
- 06 March 2026 (Shift 2): Sports-Physiology; Biochemistry; Nutrition; Biomechanics; Sanskrit; Urdu; Textile Design
- Other days feature core subjects such as Anthropology, Applied Geography, Cyber Security, English, Commerce, and Economics across respective shifts.
Candidates should refer to the official schedule PDF on the NTA website to check the full list of subjects, subject codes, and their exam slots, reducing the risk of confusion on exam days.
CUET PG 2026: Preparation and Additional Instructions
- Aspirants should download the official timetable from exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg and note their subject-wise dates and timings.
- The City Intimation Slip and admit card will be made available closer to the exam dates; candidates must check the website regularly for updates.
- Each exam paper is scheduled for 90 minutes duration within the assigned shift.
With the timetable now live, CUET PG 2026 aspirants can finalise preparation strategies and plan revision to align with their exam slot and subject schedule.