The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG Admit Card 2026 on 03 March 2026 on its official portal exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg. Candidates who registered for the Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 and are appearing for the exams scheduled between 06 March and 10 March 2026 can now download their hall ticket by logging in with their application number and password or date of birth. The CUET PG Admit Card 2026 is a mandatory document — candidates will not be permitted entry to the exam centre without a printed copy.
The CUET PG 2026 exam is being conducted across 44 shifts for 157 subjects from 06 March to 27 March 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Over 4,11,366 candidates have registered for the exam this year for admission to postgraduate programmes at more than 300 participating central universities and institutions across the country, including DU, JNU, and BHU. The admit card will be released in phases — separately for each batch of exam dates — so candidates should keep checking exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg for updates on their specific exam date.
CUET PG Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Subjects / Papers | 157 Subjects |
| Total Registered Candidates | 4,11,366 (Unique Registrations) |
| Exam Dates | 06 March to 27 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 03 March 2026 (Released for 06–10 March exams) |
| Login Credentials | Application Number + Password OR Date of Birth |
| Exam Cities | 292 Cities in India + 16 International Cities |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes per paper |
| Total Questions / Marks | 75 Questions / 300 Marks |
| NTA Helpdesk Email | helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg |
CUET PG 2026 – Important Dates
CUET PG 2026 Exam Schedule – Shift Timings
The CUET PG 2026 exam is being held across three shifts per day. Candidates must report at the exam centre at least 90 minutes before the exam begins to complete biometric verification and entry formalities on time:
| Shift | Exam Timing | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| Shift 3 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
How to Download CUET PG Admit Card 2026?
Follow the steps below to download the CUET PG Hall Ticket 2026 from the official NTA portal:
Details Mentioned on CUET PG Admit Card 2026
After downloading, candidates must carefully verify all the information printed on the CUET PG Hall Ticket. The following details are mentioned on the admit card:
| # | Detail on Admit Card |
|---|---|
| 1 | Candidate’s Name (as filled in the application form) |
| 2 | Application Number and Roll Number |
| 3 | Date of Birth and Gender |
| 4 | Photograph and Signature of the Candidate |
| 5 | Exam Paper Name, Paper Code and Question Paper Medium |
| 6 | Exam Date, Shift and Reporting Time |
| 7 | Exam Centre Name, Address and City |
| 8 | Important Exam Day Instructions |
| 9 | Space for Invigilator’s Signature |
| 10 | Space for Candidate’s Signature at Exam Centre |
Documents to Carry on CUET PG 2026 Exam Day
Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre on the day of their CUET PG 2026 exam. Entry will be denied without a printed admit card and a valid photo ID:
| # | Document | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printed CUET PG Admit Card 2026 | A4 size printout, mandatory |
| 2 | Self-Declaration Form | To be downloaded from NTA website, A4 printout |
| 3 | Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence | Any one valid government-issued photo ID (original) |
| 4 | PwBD Certificate | Only for candidates with disabilities, issued by a competent medical authority |
CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The CUET PG 2026 is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper consists of 75 domain-specific questions for a total of 300 marks. The exam duration has been reduced to 90 minutes this year compared to previous years:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 75 Questions |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
| Correct Answer | +4 Marks |
| Wrong Answer | –1 Mark (Negative Marking) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 Marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
City Intimation Slip vs Admit Card – Key Difference
Many candidates confuse the CUET PG City Intimation Slip with the Admit Card. These are two separate documents released by NTA at different times:
| Parameter | City Intimation Slip | Admit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Released By | NTA | NTA |
| Release Timing | 7 days before exam | 4–5 days before exam |
| Contents | Exam city and centre name only | Complete exam details including shift, roll number, instructions |
| Can Enter Exam Hall? | No – City Slip alone is NOT sufficient | Yes – Mandatory entry document |
| Printout Required? | Not mandatory | Yes – Must carry printed copy |
Admit Card Not Available? – What to Do
If your CUET PG 2026 admit card is not available after logging in, or you are facing issues downloading it, follow the steps below:
Frequently Asked Questions – CUET PG Admit Card 2026
Q1. When was the CUET PG Admit Card 2026 released?
Ans. The CUET PG Admit Card 2026 was released on 03 March 2026 by NTA at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg for candidates appearing in exams from 06 to 10 March 2026.
Q2. What is the login credential to download CUET PG Admit Card 2026?
Ans. Candidates need to enter their Application Number along with Password or Date of Birth and a security pin on the NTA CUET PG portal to download the hall ticket.
Q3. For which exam dates has the admit card been released on 03 March 2026?
Ans. The admit card released on 03 March 2026 is for candidates appearing in CUET PG 2026 exams scheduled from 06 March to 10 March 2026. Admit cards for remaining exam dates will be released in phases.
Q4. Is the CUET PG City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?
Ans. No. The City Intimation Slip only shows the exam city and centre name. The Admit Card is the official hall ticket required for entry to the exam hall and contains detailed information including roll number, shift, and exam instructions. Only the admit card is accepted at the centre.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for CUET PG 2026?
Ans. CUET PG 2026 consists of 75 MCQ questions for 300 marks in 90 minutes. Correct answer = +4 marks, Wrong answer = –1 mark, Unattempted = 0 marks.
Q6. How many exam cities are there for CUET PG 2026?
Ans. CUET PG 2026 is being conducted in 292 cities across India and 16 international cities. NTA reduced the total exam cities from 312 to 292 for this year.
Q7. What documents are required at the CUET PG exam centre?
Ans. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the CUET PG Admit Card 2026, a self-declaration form (downloaded from NTA website), and any one valid government-issued photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence in original.
Q8. How many shifts is CUET PG 2026 conducted in?
Ans. CUET PG 2026 is conducted in 3 shifts per day — Shift 1 (9:00 AM–10:30 AM), Shift 2 (12:30 PM–2:00 PM), and Shift 3 (4:00 PM–5:30 PM) — across a total of 44 shifts for 157 subjects.
