CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the CUET PG exam timetable shortly on its official website. Applicants who have completed their registration and are preparing for the examination can find the CUET PG exam dates here. As per the official notice, the CUET PG 2026 examination will take place in March 2026 at 324 specified centres nationwide. However, the exact dates have not yet been declared by the NTA. Continue visiting this page for the most recent updates and the full CUET PG 2026 schedule, including shift-wise timings.
CUET PG 2026: Overview
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) 2026 offers a unified platform and equal opportunity to students across India, particularly benefiting candidates from rural and remote regions, while strengthening their access to universities. Through a single application form, aspirants can apply to multiple Central and participating Universities, broadening their admission prospects. A brief overview of CUET PG 2026 is provided below:
CUET PG 2026: Overview
| Name of the Exam | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose of the Exam | For admission in PG courses in participating universities/institutes |
| Number of Participating Universities | Central Universities: 44 |
| State Universities: 35 | |
| Government Institutions/Fully Funded: 22 | |
| Deemed Universities/Private Universities: 86 | |
| Official Website | pgcuet.samarth.ac.in |
CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has been introduced for admission to postgraduate programmes in Central, State, and participating Universities/Institutions for the Academic Session 2026-25 under the Ministry of Education (MoE). The NTA conducts the CUET PG examination annually in online mode. For this year, the NTA has issued the exam schedule along with the official information bulletin. Candidates can review the complete schedule below, along with CUET PG 2026 shift timings:
CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule
| Month of Examination | March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 1 Hour and 30 minutes (90 Minutes) |
CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
The CUET PG examination
comprises 75 questions focused on core subject knowledge, carrying a total of
300 marks. The duration of the online examination is 1055 minutes. The question
paper includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Complete details regarding the
CUET PG 2026 exam pattern are outlined in the table below:
CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 75 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 |
| Time Allotted | 90 Minutes |
| Language of Paper | Bilingual (Hindi & English) except for languages, M. Tech Higher Sciences |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice Questions(MCQs) |
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