CUET PG 2026 Admit Card OUT @exams.nta.nic.in Live Updates: Get Hall Ticket Link, Exam Day Instructions

Important pointers to keep in mind regarding CUET PG admit card:

1. Download and print all pages, including the "Self-Declaration (Undertaking)" 
2. Paste a passport-size photo (same as the one uploaded) in the designated space before leaving home
3. DO NOT sign the admit card at home
4. Try to take a a color printout on A4 paper to the test centre

No, CUET PG is not an offline exam. It is conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) wherein each paper will consist of 75 domain-specific questions.

Day 1 of the CUET PG 2026 exam is scheduled to start on March 6, 2026. On the maiden day, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct exams for six specific subjects across two shifts.

Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM): Yoga (COQP21)

Shift 2 (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM): Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics (COQP20), Sanskrit (LAQP03), Urdu (LAQP37), Textile Design (HUQP23)

Shift 3: There is no exam scheduled for the third shift on Day 1.

No, you cannot receive your CUET PG admit card via post as the National Testing Agency (NTA) issues admit cards in online mode only. No soft copies will be sent on mail or via post.

If your exam is scheduled on March 13, you can expect to receive your CUET PG 2026 admit card by March 10, 2026. But before that, the city intimation slip will be issued on the official website. 

NTA has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the exams to be held till March 10, 2026. For the exams scheduled for a later date, the hall ticket is expected to be released soon. 

NTA has not yet released a particular schedule/dates on which the Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City of CUET (PG)-2026 for the exams to be held after March 10 will be released. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the same.  

These are the shifts timings to appear for the exam:

CUET PG exam will not be held on March 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26, 2026. Candidates preparing to appear for the exam will get a respite for preparation on these dates. 

NTA will conduct the CUET PG exam on March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 27 in the academic year 2026-27. Candidates will have to attempt the question paper in 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes). 

Here are some last-minute tips for the exam:

1. Aim to complete all 75 questions within 90 minutes, allowing roughly 1.2 minutes per question.
2. Solve Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from the last 3–5 years.
3. Do not appear for the CUET PG mock tests 48 hours before your exam to prevent anxiety.

Any intentional modification or tampering with the CUET PG 2026 Admit Card is strictly prohibited and is considered an act of Unfair Means (UFM). If any information is changed, destroyed, or manually edited, the candidate may be disqualified from the current examination. 

Here is all about the CUET PG exam pattern:

• Total Questions: 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Marks: 300 marks.
• Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
• Medium: Bilingual (English and Hindi), except for language-specific and Acharya papers

No, once NTA releases the admit, candidates cannot request a change in the exam centre. The exam city and centre have been allotted based on preferences filled during registration and availability.

CUET PG 2026 Admit Cards are available on the NTA’s official website- exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg. Applicants can use their application number and password to download their hall ticket.

Follow these tips to prepare for the CUET PG exam day:

• Take a good sleep before the exam.
• Eat a healthy and light breakfast.
• Do final revision of the CUET PG Important topics 
• Pack a transparent water bottle for hydration between breaks.
• keep you admit card (2-3 printouts)
• Keep passport-size photos
• Also pack a givernment approved photo ID
• Stay calm and focused, dont overthink
• Travel for the exam on time, be punctual

Student may face these consequences after found engaging in any malpractice:

1. Candidature has been cancelled and candidates have been debarred for 3 years from appearing in the exams.
2. Criminal proceedings have been initiated in many cases where the candidates have tried to cheat/impersonate/adopt malpractices.
3. Strict action has also been taken including CBI Inquiry against the wrong-doers.

NTA is releasing the CUET PG admit card 2026 in phases. Candidates can download the CUET PG admit card 2026 by clicking on the direct link provided here: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

The hall ticket was released on March 3, 2026 on the official website for the candidates appearing for the exam from March 6 to March 10, 2026. 

No, NTA does not conduct the CUET PG exam twice a year. It is held once annually. CUET PG 2026 will be held from March 6, 2026. The exam is conducted in a computer-based format (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes. It will be held in 2-3 shifts on each day for admission to several courses.

There are several reasons that could be attributed to the drop in CUET PG exam registrations:

1. NTA has dropped the test centres from 312 locations to 292 test cities this year. The international locations have also been reduced from 27 to 16 in the current year.
2. Several Students also reported technical glitches during the application process, which did not motivate them to apply for the exam

CUET PG was earlier known as CUCET, which was first held in 2010 by 8 central universities. From 2021, NTA took charge of this exam. In 2022, the University Grants Commission (UGC) officially renamed the entrance exam and made it mandatory for admission to the Master's courses for the central universities.  

In case the candidate wishes to explore options in the MBA domain, then he/she can simultaneously apply for:

1. CAT exam
2. MAT exam
3. CMAT exam, and
4. XAT exam

CAT is a premier MBA entrance exam which is accepted by all IIMs.  

Candidates appearing for the commerce-related subjects can take note of this datesheet:

If you aim to score 250+ marks in CUET PG 2026, then you will have to target answering approximately 63–65 questions correctly out of 75 questions for whichever exam you will be appearing. As the question paper is of 300 marks, a 250+ score will put you in the 97–99 percentile scenario, which is excellent to seek admission to top-tier Central universities like DU, JNU, and BHU. Here are some strategies to follow:

1. Do not spend more than 1.2 minutes per question
2. Avoid choosing incorrect options to refrain from negative marking
3. Appear for 4-5 mock tests before the exam day

Yes, Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is a mandatory part of the security procedure at all CUET PG test centres. The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses these measures to verify your identity

Students should first confirm their CUET PG exam date. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing admit cards in phases; as of March 3, 2026, they are only available for candidates whose exams are scheduled between March 6 and March 10, 2026.

Please ensure that you carry your hall ticket to the test centre as this serves as your entry ticket to the exam centre. The candidates should ideally 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 the Computer-Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline Numbers available on Common University Entrance Test website.

A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Find your seat and sit in the allocated one only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her, he/she could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.

Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time for any reason, then they might miss out on some important instructions made by the authorities at the centre. NTA will not be responsible for any delay.

In case a candidate forgets their CUET PG application number or password, they can retrieve it by using the following steps:

• Visit exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG 
• Click on the “Forgot Application Number” or “Forgot Password” option on the student login page.
• Enter your registered email ID & mobile number and verify through OTP.
• Reset the password or retrieve the application number.

The CUET PG hall ticket will comprise following details such as:

• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• Exam centre address
• Reporting time
• Exam shift
• Important exam day instructions.

No candidate will be allowed to enter the CUET PG exam centre without a printed hall ticket and a government ID card. Students are advised to download and take at least 2-3 printouts of their admit cards. The CUET PG exam will be conducted from March 6 to March 27, 2026, in multiple shifts across the country.

Here are key dates of the event:

All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the Rough Sheet provided in the Examination Room/Hall at the Test Centre. The student must write their name and application number at the top of each Rough Sheet 

Candidates will have to appear at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the Date, Shift, time, and city of the Examination as indicated in their e-Admit Card issued by NTA. 

Candidates need to score the following passing marks in the exam for admission to these top tier-universities:

Candidates will not be allowed to carry books, copies, or papers of any kind. Items such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, or wallets are also banned at the examination hall.

Candidates will be permitted to enter the exam hall 90 minutes before the exam begins. Candidate registration and photo capture will begin around 20 minutes before the test. Candidates are advised to read the CUET PG hall ticket carefully to know the exam instructions.

Here is all about the negative marking scheme in the exam:

On the exam day, candidates are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothes. Sikh candidates are allowed to wear a turban instead of a cap. Avoid wearing any sort of metallic objects like jewelry, rings, and belts. Prefer wearing floaters or sandals rather than closed footwear.

Two papers, namely the Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshana, will be provided in Hindi/English/Sanskrit. There will be 41 language papers conducted by NTA for admission to different courses. 

NTA will not issue the hardcopy of the CUET PG admit card. Only those candidates who fill out the application form correctly will be able to download the hall ticket. NTA will not send the admit card to any candidate via email. 

The CUET PG exam will be conducted for a duration of 90 minutes. Each exam will comprise 75 questions. Candidates will not be able to attempt the exam after 90-minutes as they will automatically be logged out of the system. 

The CUET PG 2026 Question Paper will be in English and Hindi, except for the M.Tech and Acharya papers. The M.Tech exam question paper will only be in the English language.

Candidates are advised to carry the following documents on the CUET PG 2026 exam day. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted if these documents are missing: 

• A valid photo identity proof issued by Govt of India
• CUET PG 2026 admit card

A few of the following instructions are mentioned on the CUET PG admit card 2026: 

1. Candidates are advised to reach the test centre 1 hour before the exam begins.
2. It is important to carry the CUET PG 2026 admit card and an official photo ID to appear for the exam
3. Electronic devices are strictly forbidden at the test centre.

Yes, students will find image-based questions, primarily in the Science and Fine Arts streams. In the mathematics stream, questions related to graphs of functions, geometric figures, or vector representations are seen in the exam.  

Good Score in CUET PG for Science Stream:

CUET PG entrance exam interesting facts:

1. Around 300+ universities are Participating Institutions in the counselling
2. It will be conducted in 292 cities within India and 16 cities internationally.
3. Toppers in the previous years have scored 280 marks out of 300 raising the cutoff for admission

Find out the CUET PG admit card release date trends in the last five years:  

In case of foreign candidates, the Choice of Cities will be based on their Present and Permanent address in the CUET PG Exam. The centre will be allocated according to it in the CUET PG admit card. 

All these entrances open the gate for admission to the Master's courses in the domain of Science. Candidates appearing for the CUET PG can also apply for:

1. IIT JAM
2. JEST
3. TIFR GS
4. GAT-B

There is NO age limit for students appearing in the CUET PG 2026 exam. However, candidates are advised to verify the age requirements of the university in which they wish to apply before submitting their applications.

Visit this login window to download the CUET PG hall ticket 2026:

CUET PG hall ticket 2026

NTA has released the Admit Card of CUET (PG)-2026 examination for the Applicants who will be appearing for the exam on 06 07, 08, 09, & 10 March 2026. 

Candidates can write to the NTA in case of any queries related to the CUET PG exam at this email ID: helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in. This is an official email ID at which the conducting body replies to the students within 2-3 working days. 

Yes, just like the city intimation slip, NTA will release the admit card for different subjects in phases. For the exam to be held on March 6 and March 7, the admit card is expected to be released anytime soon.  

If you forget your CUET PG registration (application) number, you can retrieve it directly from the official NTA CUET PG website using the built-in recovery tool. 

For the CUET PG 2026 examination, over 4,11,366 unique candidates have applied for the exam. The exam will be held for admission to 157 courses and admission to 300+ participating colleges/universities. 

NTA has not mentioned any release time for the CUET PG hall ticket. Candidates will be able to download the admit card once it is issued on the official website. Keep the login details handy to access them.  

No, NTA has not yet released the CUET PG hall ticket. A direct link to download the admit card will be shared here so that candidates can access it easily. 

Candidates preparing for the Arts subjects can keep this datesheet with them:

NTA will not issue an e-Admit Card to the candidates whose applications are incomplete for any reason. These could be blurred photographs, or unsigned Application forms. Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination will not be able to download the hall ticket.

Here are some quick and easy steps that will guide you:

• Go to the official NTA CUET PG website, exams.nta.nic.in
• Select 'CUET PG' link which is activated under Public notices section
• Click on "Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City of CUET (PG)-2026 examination, to the Applicants scheduled to appear on 08, 09 & 10 March 2026" Notice
• Click on the ‘Login’ button
• Enter your CUET 2026 application number and password
• Check the exam city details and download the city allotment slip to make travel arrangements

As per the media reports, some students shared that the allotment is not done from the centres cities chosen at the time of the application process. The centre city is more than 500-600 kms away from their preferences. This is not a viable option for candidates in terms of travelling for the exam.  

NTA has already mentioned that "Though every effort will be made to allot a Centre in one of the cities selected by the candidate, however, the NTA reserves the right to allot a Centre in a city other than the candidate’s choice." It is because the centres are allotted to students on first-cum-first serve basis. 

There is an on-screen computer clock counter on the allotted systems. The countdown timer will be located at the top right corner of the computer screen. It will display the time remaining to complete the examination. This feature keeps the students informed about their speed of attempting the questions. 

Another popular university for which the seat intake details are mentioned below:

Here is a list of courses offered by BHU via CUET PG exam. Against ech course, the number of seats available in the college is also provided at the Banaras Hindu University here:

Download the CUET PG PYQ of different subjects for free: 

1. Food Science & Technology Previous Year Question Paper 
2. MBA Previous Year Question Paper
3. Biochemistry Previous Year Question Paper
4. Zoology Previous Year Question Paper 
5. Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper 

Aspirants must chase a good score between 250 to 270 out of 300 to secure seat in a top colleges. Students who score 200 to 250 will also get colleges of their choice. Candidates should aim to score at least 200 to get admission in CUET PG exam.

Download the CUET PG syllabus PDF for free through the links provided below:

1. CUET PG Food Science & Technology Syllabus 
2. CUET PG 2026 MBA Syllabus 
3. CUET PG 2026 Chemistry Syllabus
4. CUET PG 2026 Zoology Syllabus 
5. CUET PG 2026 Plant Biotechnology Syllabus 
6. CUET PG 2026 Data Science Syllabus 

A PwD candidate might avail Compensatory/ Extra time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination, whether such a candidate (having a physical limitation to write) uses the facility of a scribe not.

Here is the list of courses for which a candidate can target the CUET PG exam:

As per the shift timing, the reporting time will also differ:

Here are some exceptional cases which will be found in the CUET PG exam:

• Languages papers will be in concerned language except Linguistic which would be in English.
•  M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only.
• Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit 

Candidates can access the CUET PG mock tests as per the instructions provided below:

• Go to the website of NTA
• Click on the Examination tab, and then click on Mock Test Links’
• Click on the CUET PG subject
• Then press the Sign In button 
• Read instructions and click on 'Next' then check the box for 'agree to the terms and conditions'
• Click on I am ready to begin

Attempt the mock test to know your performance. 

Candidates will have to provide the following details to download the city intimation slip:

CUET PG City Intimation Window

Candidates must carry these documents on the CUET PG exam day:

1. Printed Hardcopy of the Admit Card
2. A recent passport-sized photograph affixed
3. Valid ID Proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license.

NTA will not conduct the CUET PG 2026 exam on March 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026. Overall, the PG-level entrance exam will be held in 44 shifts for admission to 157 courses. 

Yes, with 3 days left for the exam to begin, NTA can release the CUET PG hall ticket for the candidates anytime soon. Keep checking this space and the official website for latest updates. 

Here are some of the perks of scoring high in the exam:

1. Admission to Top-Tier Government Universities
2. Wider Choice to apply for colleges during counselling
3. Scholarship Opportunities after admission

Follow the practical tips mentioned here to crack the exam in your first attempt:

• Know exam-related information, such as exam dates, number of papers, exam duration, and syllabus.
• Focus on all the subjects/courses/papers for which you want to appear.
• Allocate time for study; you can spend 6 to 8 hours daily to prepare for the entrance
• Create a daily routine to prepare for the exam
• Be realistic and follow the timetable diligently

NTA has provided the CUET PG 2026 shifts for the exam to be held in three shifts: 

Shift 1: Starts at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 12:30 PM

Shift 2: Starts at 12:30 PM and will end at 2:00 PM

Shift 3: Starts at 4:00 PM and will finish at 5:30 PM

The CUET PG 2026 is a gateway for admission to Master's Degree courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MCA, and MFA. Some more Professional Degree courses in which you can seek admission through this entrance are: LLB, LLM, BEd, MEd, and MBA.

No, NTA did not ask the students to carry the city intimation slip to the CUET PG test centre. Only the CUET PG admit card 2026 will be required for entry to the examination hall.  

To download the CUET PG admit card candidates need to provide their Application Number, registered mobile number, and date of birth.  

NTA will not provide the admit card to any candidate who visits the NTA office for the purpose of collecting the CUET PG admit card. They do not offer, issue, or provide the admit card to the applicants in hardcopy/physical mode. It will only be available for download in online mode from the official website. 

The CUET PG Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document that will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process. Students must preserve it carefully after the exam concludes to present as a proof of verification during the counselling process. 

As per the trend of the exam in the previous years, students have reported that "CUET PG is generally an exam of easy to moderate difficulty level in terms of the questions asked. It cannot be denied that it is a highly competitive exam."

It cannot be commented on yet. In the last few years, the admit card has been released even two days before the CUET PG exam day. Candidates can expect the release of the CUET PG admit card anytime soon on the official website. 

The CUET PG City Intimation Slip and Admit Card are different. The city slip is an initial document used for travel planning, while the Admit Card is issued as the final hall ticket mandatory for entry into the exam hall. It is a verification document without which entry is banned. CUET PG City slip is not required at the exam centre. 

After downloading the CUET PG hall ticket, follow these steps:

1. Immediately check for all the details mentioned on it carefully
2. Inform the helpdesk if there is any deviation from the true information
3. Print the admit card and keep its hardcopy safe
4. Fill out the self-declaration form
5. Start planning for the exam day travel as it will have the test centre address
6. Check the reporting time and adhere to it

Candidates should appear for the exam because: 

1. It is accepted by multiple government universities
2. It is a gateway for admission to various courses masters courses in science, commerce, and humanities domains
3. It offers equal opportunities to students from across the country

No, NTA will not send the admit card to any candidate via email personally. The Admit Card in online mode for the applicants on the official website. Only those candidates who filled out the application form correctly will be able to download the admit card.

NTA will conduct the CUET PG 2026 exam in computer-based format in 44 shifts. The exam will be conducted for admission to 157 subjects from March 6 to March 27, 2026. On each day, 2-3 shifts will be conducted. 

The CUET PG 2026 score is calculated based Normalization Process used by NTA to convert raw marks into a percentile. The CUET PG question paper will be of 300 marks.