CUET PG 2026 exam has commenced on March 6 and will be held till March 27, 2026. The exam is being conducted in multiple phases. Candidates must be aware of the CUET PG dress code for smooth and stress-free exam experience. This article provides information on CUET PG 2026 dress code for male and female candidates, a list of banned items, and exam day instructions from here.
CUET PG 2026 Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates
National Testing Agency has not mentioned any dress code for CUET PG 2026. Candidates appearing for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG must wear a simple dress on exam day. The exam duration is 90 minutes, so wear something comfortable. Candidates must follow the CUET PG exam day guidelines and instructions for smooth conduct of the test. NTA will conduct CUET PG 2026 exam from March 6 to 27, 2026.
Candidates must carry the hall ticket for CUET PG 2026 and a valid photo id to the test centre. Avoid carrying prohibited items on exam day. Check the page for CUET PG 2026 dress code for male and female candidates, a list of banned items, and exam day instructions from here.
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Is there any specific CUET PG Dress Code mentioned by the exam authority?
As per the exam officials, there is no information provided on the official website and in the information brochure about the CUET PG dress 2026 for the candidates.
- CUET PG Dress Code 2026
- CUET PG 2026 Shift & Reporting Timings
- CUET PG 2026 Important Guidelines
- Banned Items at CUET PG 2026 Exam Centre
CUET PG Dress Code 2026
There are no official details regarding CUET PG dress code. However, students are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothes. They must avoid wearing inappropriate and distracting clothes. See below the guidelines for students' dress code:
CUET PG 2026 Dress Code for Male Candidates
Male candidates who are planning to take CUET PG exam 2026 must go through the dress code and guidelines mentioned below:
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Try wearing simple and comfortable clothes, such as half-sleeved shirts. If it's winter, wear a sweater with fewer pockets.
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Avoid wearing caps or mufflers. Sikh candidates may wear a turban instead of a cap. In such cases, students are advised to reach the exam centers a bit early to allow for hassle-free security checks.
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Try to avoid any sort of metallic objects like jewelry, rings, and belts.
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Candidates are advised to avoid jackets, hoodies, and extra layers of clothing.
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Students can opt to wear chappals or sandals rather than closed footwear.
CUET PG 2026 Dress Code for Female Candidates
Female candidates appearing for the CUET PG 2026 exam are encouraged to wear comfortable and simple attire. To ensure a smooth and secure examination process, please adhere to the following dress code guidelines:
- Choose simple and comfortable clothing options such as kurtas, simple dresses, tops, and trousers.
- Avoid wearing any metal jewelry, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and heavy earrings.
- Refrain from wearing belts or clothing with metallic buttons.
- Opt for open-toed footwear such as sandals or chappals.
- Keep hairstyles simple and avoid any elaborate hair accessories.
- Veils, caps, or headgear are generally not permitted. However, if required for religious reasons, prior clearance from the authorities is mandatory.
- Avoid applying henna or tattoos on your hands.
Commonly asked questions
The following items will be allowed to be carried inside the CUET PG exam centres:
- CUET PG admit card
- Valid photo identity card
- Few copies of passport-size photographs
- Transparent water bottle
- Ballpoint pen.
• A Central Control Room was opened to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the Examination on the ground. 02 National Coordinators, 19 Regional Coordinators, 303 City Coordinators, 1083 Observers, and 162 Deputy Observers were deployed.
• Live CCTV Surveillance was planned in all examination centres to curb malpractices in the examination. The NTA also made arrangements for live viewing of remote locations of all examination centres from the Control Room located in the NTA premises of New Delhi. Recording of CCTV Systems was also done.
• The examination centres were also monitored using AI-based Video Analytics and Virtual Observers.
• In order to stop cheating using mobile networks, Jammers were installed in all the Centres.
The CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam is conducted mainly in March. The exact dates of the exam are announced by the National Testing Agency a month before the exam.
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NTA which is known as National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, conduct of the test, hosting of answer key, inviting challenges, finalising Answer Keys, preparing and declaring result and hosting Score Card. Merit list will be prepared by participating Universities/ organisations. Universities may conduct their individual counselling on the basis of the score card of CUET (PG) provided by NTA.
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CUET PG 2026 Shift & Reporting Timings
The CUET 2026 shift-wise reporting timings are given in the below table.
| Dates of Examination |
March 6, 2026- March 27, 2026 (Exact date, shift, Subject and city of examination will be made available to the Candidates on their Admit Cards) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of Examination |
“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
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| Shift |
Shift-1 |
Shift-2 |
Shift-3 |
| Timing of Examination |
09.00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (IST) |
12:30 p.m. to 02:00 p.m. (IST) |
04:00 to 05:30 pm (IST) |
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Duration of Examination |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
CUET PG 2026 Important Guidelines
The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of the CUET PG 2026 exam.
- Reach the exam centre 90 minutes before the scheduled time for the test commencement.
- You will be permitted to enter the exam hall 40 minutes before the test and after candidate registration and photo capture, you will be allowed to log in 20 minutes before the test and go through the instructions.
- You will have to take the seat assigned to your Roll Number and no other seat or centre, which will lead to the cancellation of your candidature.
- You will not be allowed to enter the test centre 30 minutes after the start of the exam.
- You will not be allowed to leave the centre before the exam ends.
- During the examination, a virtual scientific calculator will be available on the computer screen.
- A scribble pad will be provided for rough work. Write your name and registration number before using it and return it to the invigilator at the end of the exam. Additional scribble pads may be obtained after returning the previous pad.
Banned Items at CUET PG 2026 Exam Centre
Students must not carry banned items on exam day. Check list of such items which can't be carried to CUET PG 2026 exam centre:
- Books, copies or papers of any kind.
- Mobile phones, calculators, watches or any other electronic or digital devices.
- Bags or wallets.
The exam authorities have also mentioned that there would not be any place to keep candidates’ personal belongings, hence you should ideally not carry any personal belongings, except the permitted items inside the exam hall.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
NTA has not yet announced the exam dates for CUET PG 2027. However, the exams are expected to be conducted in March-April 2027, in CBT mode.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2027, after the registration process is over and city intimation slips are released. The tentative release date for CUET PG hall ticket is last week of February 2027.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
As per last year, NTA will likely release the CUET PG city slip 2027 in the last week of February 2027. Once released, the details will be available on NTA CUET PG official website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
CUET PG application form 2027 will likely be released in the second week of December 2026. With CUET PG scores, candidates will be able to get admission to postgraduate degree programs like MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MFA, and other professional degrees like MBA, BEd, LLB, and LLM courses.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Galgotias University does not seem to have a single CUET PG cutoff for every postgraduate course. The score needed can vary based on the programme, merit, and seat availability. If you are applying for an M.Sc., M.Tech, MBA, or another PG course, check its the latest admission requirements before ap
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
If you mean 200 marks in JEE Main, then yes, you have a very strong chance of getting admission to Galgotias University, provided you meet the Class 12 eligibility criteria for your chosen B.Tech branch. For B.Tech CSE, Galgotias currently requires 60% in the specified Class 12 subjects, and JEE Mai
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CUET PG 2027 application date hasn't been officially announced yet; based on previous schedules, it may open around January 2027.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
NTA removed Part A from the CUET PG exam in 2025. As per the latest exam pattern, the NTA ask only subject-related questions in the CUET PG exam.
The following table presents the exam structure of the CUET PG question paper.
Part | Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
A | Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus | 75 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Both colleges are well-known for providing the best education to the students. For students aiming for admission to DU, the minimum score needed for MA in English programme by the General AI category was 199.
On the other hand, the minimum score needed for the same programme and category in JNU was
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Amity University Ranchi considers CUET-PG scores for admission in MBA. Aspirants must also complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate. However, mere passing CUET-PG won't guarantee admission. Candidates also need to pass English Language Test followed by GDPI for admission in MBA.
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