CUET PG Shift Timing 2026: Check Shift-wise Reporting Time & Exam Schedule

CUET PG Exam Timing 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG shift timings and exam schedule for the upcoming postgraduate entrance exams, which will be held from March 06 to 27, 2026, in three shifts. The CUET PG exam 2026 will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 157 subjects. 

This year, approximately 4.11 lakh candidates registered for the CUET PG 2026 examination to seek admission into postgraduate programs across participating universities and institutions. Candidates can find the detailed CUET PG 2026 shift timings below.

CUET PG Shift Timings 2026 for Shift 1, 2 and 3 

CUET PG 2026 will be held from March 06 to 27, 2026, in three shifts- Shift 1 will be conducted from 9 AM to 10.30 AM, Shift 2 from 12.30 to 2.00 PM, and Shift 3 will be conducted from 4.00 PM to 5:30 PM. Check the table below for more clarity on it. 

CUET PG Reporting Time 2026: Shift-Wise Gate Entry & Closing Time 

CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in three shifts. Candidates should arrive early at the exam centre to allow ample time for security checks and verification. The table below shows the reporting and gate closing times to help you avoid being late. 

CUET PG Exam Day Guidelines: Check Important Instructions 

The candidates should read the instructions written on the admit card very carefully, such as reporting time, required documents, prohibited items, etc. Here we share some common instructions that every candidate should follow

• The candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof, such as PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, and Voter ID Card, along with the admit card.

• Electronic devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, etc, are prohibited at exam centres. 

• The candidates are allowed to carry transparent water bottles.

• Do not carry a wristwatch, camera, wallet, handbag, etc.

• Any other item which could be used as unfair means is prohibited

CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern 

The CUET PG exam has 75 questions based on the core subject knowledge with a total of 300 marks. The total allotted time for this online exam is 1055 minutes. The paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). All the important details about the CUET PG exam pattern are given in the table below.

CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme

The CUET PG exam follows a simple marking scheme. Every correct answer contributes to a positive score, and there is a penalty for every wrong response marked by the candidates. Check the detailed CUET PG marking scheme below for reference purposes.

• Four marks for each correct answer.

• For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as a penalty.

• If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

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