CUET PG 2026 Exam March 6 LIVE; Day 1 shift 1 ends; question paper analysis, timings

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded the Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 day 1 shift 1 exam for today, March 6. The agency will now conduct the second shift from 12:30 pm to 2 pm. The computer-based test will be held in three shifts until March 27 across the country.

The NTA has also issued an advisory for the CUET PG examination day, according to which, candidates have to undergo an Aadhaar-based biometric verification at the test centre. It also said that all the centres are under “strict CCTV surveillance” equipped with jammers.

The college entrance test - CUET PG 2026 will be held on March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 27 for 157 subjects across the country. Candidates can download the CUET PG 2026 admit card and city allotment slip for March 7 to 10 through the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.

Also read KCET 2026 application fee payment deadline extended to March 7; pay at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

CUET PG 2026: Documents for exam centre

No candidate will be allowed to enter the CUET PG 2026 examination centre without the exam hall ticket and other important documents as given below.

• Two passport-size photographs.
• Original valid photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar.
• PAN card
• Driving licence
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Aadhaar card (with photograph)
• e-Aadhaar
• Ration card
• Aadhaar enrolment number with photo

“No candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices as the examination centres are under surveillance of live surveillance CCTV and equipped with jammers,” the NTA said in its official advisory.

Moreover, several items are prohibited inside the CUET PG 2026 exam hall. Things such as electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators are prohibited inside the examination area.

The agency also stated that candidates with medical conditions can carry eatables and medicines. “Packed foods like chocolates or sandwiches are not permitted,” it added.