CUET PG 2026 Shift Timings (OUT): Check Exam Timing, Date Sheet & Exam Duration
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )
Exam On - 6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
CUET PG 2026 is conducted in three shifts each day from March 6 to March 27, 2026. The number of shifts has increased due to the increased number of applications over the years. The reporting time and duration for the shifts also vary from each other.
CUET PG 2026: Exam Shift And Timings
CUET PG 2026 Shift Timings has been released by NTA for 157 subjects for which the exam will be conducted in online mode. CUET PG 2026 exam will be held from March 6, 2026 till March 27, 2026 at exam centres across the nation and overseas. On an average CUET PG 2026 exam will be held in three shifts each day. Check out the CUET PG 2026 reporting timings, exam timings and exam date here. NTA is scheduled to release CUET PG 2026 city Intimation Slip by last week of February, 2026. Admit card will be followed by city slip for CUET PG exam 2026.
Also Read:
- CUET PG 2026 Shift Timings (Released)
- CUET PG 2026 Reporting Timings
- Also Read: How to Prepare for CUET PG 2026: Preparation Strategy, Tips & Important Topics
- CUET PG 2026 Exam Date Sheet
- CUET PG 2026 Important Instructions for the Candidates
CUET PG 2026 Shift Timings (Released)
With the change in the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern, the total duration of the exam has also changed. Earlier the maximum time or stipulated time for the candidates to attend the CUET PG exam was 90 minutes. However, this year the exam authority has reduced the exam timing, which is now 90 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes.
| CUET PG 2026 Shift |
CUET PG 2026 Shift Timing |
Duration (in hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM |
90 minutes or 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Shift 2 |
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM |
90 minutes or 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Shift 3 |
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
90 minutes or 1 hour, 30 minutes |
Commonly asked questions
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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The CUET PG exam is conducted in computer-based test mode. You can use a mouse and a keyboard to select answers on the computer screen.
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NTA doesn't release cutoff marks for each speciality for CUET PG exam. Cutoff depends upon difficulty level, number of students etc. Students do need to try to score maximum marks out of 300 to increase their chances of admission.
CUET PG 2026 Reporting Timings
The CUET PG Exam Timings 2026 for each shift varies. NTA will release shift timing along with CUET PG 2026 admit card. While the entry gates open an hour in some shifts, for others, the entry process begins almost 75 minutes before some shifts. 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) |
|
Duration of Examination |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
| *Note: Compensatory time for PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for every one-hour examination |
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| Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s) |
07.00 a.m. to 08.30 a.m. |
10.50 p.m. to 12.00 noon |
02.35 p.m 04.00 p.m |
|
07.00 a.m. to 08.30 a.m. |
10.50 p.m. to 12.00 noon |
02.35 p.m 03.30 p.m |
|
| Candidates log in to read instructions |
08.50 a.m. |
12.20 p.m. |
03:50 p.m |
| Test Commences |
09.00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
04.00 p.m |
| Test Concludes |
10:30 a.m |
02:00 p.m. |
05.30 p.m |
A PwD candidate may be allowed Compensatory/ Extra time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination, whether such candidate(having a physical limitation to write) uses the facility of Scribe or not.
Candidates are intimated about the CUET 2026 shift timings on their admit cards. CUET PG admit card 2026 phase 1 is expected to be released on March 2, 2026 which mentions shift or slot timings, reporting timing and the exam duration are mentioned.
Commonly asked questions
No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. CUET PG 2026 is expected to be held in March 2026. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.
CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam is typically held in March. The exact dates of the exam are announced by the NTA a month before the exam. The CUET PG 2026 application process is being conducted from December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026. The datesheet is expected to be released in February 2026.
The CUET PG intimation slip is the precursor to the admit card. In this document candidates will only be intimated about city where their CUET PG exam centre has been allotted. The objective of this document is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute.
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Date Sheet
NTA released the CUET PG datesheet 2026. The exam will be conducted for 157 courses and the exam authority will release the date sheet for the CUET PG masters degree courses offered by the examination.
| Dates | Shift 1 (09.00 AM - 10.30 AM) |
Shift 2 (12.30 PM - 02.00 PM) |
Shift 3 (04.00 PM - 05.30 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Mar-2026 | COQP21 Yoga | COQP20 Sports, Physiology; COQP20 Biochemistry; Nutrition; Biomechanics etc. LAQP03 Sanskrit LAQP37 Urdu HUQP23 Textile Design |
|
| 07-Mar-2026 | HUQP02 Anthropology | COQP02 Applied Geography, Geoinformatics
|
COQP22 Healthcare and Hospital Management |
| 08-Mar-2026 | COQP03 B.Ed.; B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated B.Ed. (HI); B.Ed. (ID); B.Ed. (V1) Lifelong Learning & Extension etc | COQP12 General Management | COQP11 General ACQP16 Puranetihas |
| 09-Mar-2026 | SCQP27 Statistics | COQP07 B.Ed. Mathematics LAQP10 French HUQP05 Dance |
SCQP10 Criminology LAQP36 Telugu |
| 10-Mar-2026 | MTQP04 Data Science; Artificial Intelligence; Cyber Security and Computer Science; Engineering/Technolog HUQP11 Home Science SCQP30 Animal Science (Poultry) |
COQP16 MA Education | COQP09 Disaster Studies |
| 11-Mar-2026 | HUQP18 Political Science SCQ P21 MPT/Master in Respiratory |
SCQP09 Computer Science /Information Technology /Artificial Intelligenc LAQP18 Khasi LAQP19 Kokborok HUQP13 Museology |
SCQP08 Chemistry COQP08 Commerce LAQP33 Punjabi ACQP18 Sahitya HUQP25 Music- Percussion |
| 12-Mar-2026 | COQP04 BEd; Humanities; social Sciences | COQP10 Economics | LAQP01 English MTQP12 Textile Engineering |
| 13-Mar-2026 | COQP13 Library & Information Science | HUQP09 History SCQP06 Biointormatic |
SCQP17 Life Science |
| 16-Mar-2026 | HUQP08 Geography SCQP23 Pharmacy |
SCQP28 Zoology | HUQP20 Psychology/ Applied Psychology |
| 17-Mar-2026 | SCQP15 Geophysics MTQP02 Civil and Structural Engineering |
COQP14 L.L.M MTQP06 Food Engineering and Technology |
SCQP03 Microbiology/Applied Microbio MTQP05 Electronic Communication and Technology |
| 18-Mar-2026 | SCQP12 Food Science and Technology SCQP04 Architecture and Planning |
SCQP19 Mathematics | SCQP07 Botany |
| 19-Mar-2026 | SCQP14 Geology/ Applied Geology SOQP19 Public Health MTQP03 Dairy Technology |
HUQP22 Sociology MTQP07 Mechanical Engineering |
COQP17 mass Communication and Journalism SCQP22 Nanoscience/Integrative Bioscience |
| 24-Mar-2026 | SCQP11 Environmental Sciences/Studies | HUQP04 Art and Aesthetics | SCQP24 Physics |
| 25-Mar-2026 | SCQP20 Medical Laboratory Technology | HUQP15 Painting | SCQP05 Biochemistry HUQP16 Philosophy MTQP10 Electrical; Power |
| 27-Mar-2026 | COOP15 COQP15 M.Ed. Master in Education | COQP18 Physical Education SCQP25 Plant Biotechnology |
LAQP02 Hindi MTQP08 Nano Science/Nano Technology |
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CUET PG 2026 Important Instructions for the Candidates
1. Candidates are advised to report at CUET PG 2026 Exam Center well in time i.e. 2 hours before commencement of the examination.
2. Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay, etc. they are likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.
3. The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in theexamination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card and authorized Photo ID shall not be permitted to take the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
4. A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.
5. The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of the Question Paper is other than his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
6. The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination. For any queries or issues regarding Computer Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline Numbers available on Common University Entrance Test website.
7. In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one shift/date, his candidature will be cancelled and his result will not be declared.
8. For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.
Note: Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the Date, Subject and timing of Examination as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances the choice of cities for the Centre and timing of examination provided in the Admit Card shall be changed.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website in phased manner.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Listed below are some o the top private MBA colleges in Kanpur accepting CUET PG score with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| PSIT Kanpur | INR 2.19 lakh |
| Kanpur Institute of Technology | INR 2.06 lakh |
| Axis Colleges | INR 1.33 lakh |
| Dr Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies | INR 1.19 lakh |
| Jagran Institute of Management | INR 1.33 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The admission to the PG MBA courses (except MBA MS) at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya is given through CUET (PG). In the CUET PG exam for MBA, candidates have to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. They get 90 minutes to complete answer all questions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya gives admission to its postgraduate MBA courses (except MBA Management Science) through CUET PG. The CUET PG exam dates 2026 are from 13th March to 1st April.
Note: The admission to only the MBA (Management Science) is giv
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The candidates need to login with their login credentials and download their admit card.
The Agency will soon release the next phase of admit cards.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students need to follow proces given below to download CUET PG admit card:
- Visit official website of CUET PG 2026
- Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2026 admit card download or Sign In tab
- Enter CUET PG 2026 application number and date of birth or password along with the Security Pin
- Select the checkb
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
NTA has reduced number of centres from 312 to 292 in CUET PG 2026. In addition, students can choose 4 city choices. Earlier they were provided only 2 options. This time, students will have to answer only A section which is domain specific.
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