NTA Releases CUET PG 2026 Subject-wise Date Sheet: Exams Begin March 06
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the detailed subject-wise schedule for the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (PG)] 2026. According to the public notice dated February 14, 2026, the examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across a span of 15 days, commencing on March 06, 2026, and concluding on March 27, 2026. This schedule covers 157 specific subjects for over 4 lakh registered candidates.
- Notice Reference: NTA Public Notice Dated 14.02.2026
- Exam Dates: March 06 to March 27, 2026
- Total Shifts: 44 Shifts (3 Shifts per day)
- Duration: 90 Minutes per paper
Shift Timings and Daily Schedule
The NTA will conduct the exams in three distinct shifts daily. Candidates must verify their specific shift on their Admit Card, as entry gates close strictly 30 minutes before the exam starts.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Subject Dates (Popular Papers)
Based on the Annexure attached to the notice, here are the exam dates for high-volume subjects. Please verify your specific paper code (e.g., COQP11 vs COQP12) carefully, as similar sounding subjects are often in different shifts.
March 08: B.Ed (Shift 1), General MBA (Shift 2)
March 09: Statistics (Shift 1), French (Shift 2)
March 10: Political Science (Shift 1), Computer Science/IT (Shift 3)
March 11: Economics (Shift 2), English (Shift 3)
March 13: History (Shift 1), Life Science (Shift 3)
March 18: Mathematics (Shift 2)
March 27: Hindi (Shift 3)
Important Rule on Question Paper Medium
The NTA has strictly defined the language medium. While most papers are Bilingual (English and Hindi), candidates appearing for M.Tech and Higher Sciences must note that their question papers will be in English only. Similarly, Acharya papers will be in Sanskrit only, with specific exceptions for “Indian Knowledge System” (Trilingual).
Admit Card Alert: The City Intimation Slip will be released approximately 10 days before the exam. Do not wait for the Admit Card to book your travel; use the City Slip for reservations.
When will the City Intimation Slip be available?
The NTA notice states that the City Intimation Slip will be available on the official website (exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/) approximately 10 days prior to the examination date.
Is the General MBA (COQP12) exam in the morning or evening?
The General Management (MBA) paper, code COQP12, is scheduled for March 08, 2026, in Shift 2, which runs from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM.
What is the exam date for B.Ed subjects?
The main B.Ed paper (COQP03) is on March 08 (Shift 1). However, specific streams like B.Ed Mathematics (COQP07) are on March 08 (Shift 3), and B.Ed Humanities (COQP04) is on March 11 (Shift 2).
हिंदी सारांश
एनटीए ने सीयूईटी (पीजी) 2026 का फाइनल शेड्यूल जारी कर दिया है। परीक्षाएं 06 मार्च से 27 मार्च 2026 तक चलेंगी। परीक्षा कंप्यूटर मोड (CBT) में होगी और हर दिन तीन शिफ्ट निर्धारित की गई हैं। एमबीए, बी.एड और इतिहास जैसे प्रमुख विषयों की तारीखें ऊपर दी गई टेबल में उपलब्ध हैं। सिटी इंटिमेशन स्लिप परीक्षा से 10 दिन पहले वेबसाइट पर अपलोड की जाएगी।
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