CUET PG 2026: Aadhaar-based biometric verification at entry; NTA advisory for exam-day

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for the CUET PG 2026 exam day. As per the guidelines, candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based biometric verification at the test centre and all the centres will be under strict CCTV surveillance equipped with jammers. NTA has also issued the CUET PG 2026 city slip for the exam scheduled from March 11 to 13.

The testing agency will conduct the Common University Entrance Test - Postgraduate (CUET PG 2026) exams on March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 27 for 157 subjects across the country.

As per the NTA guidelines, candidates should verify their test venue atleast one day before to avoid any inconvenience on exam day. Additionally, candidates who did not register through Aadhaar (or chose authentication through non-Aadhaar options) should report early for verification at the exam centre.

Candidates can also download the CUET PG admit card 2026 and city allotment slip for the March 6 to 10 exams on the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.

Candidates should check all the details mentioned in the CUET PG admit card 2026, including exam date, venue, reporting time, gate closing time, shift timings, and report if they find any discrepancies.

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CUET PG 2026: CCTV surveillance at exam centre

Candidates must not adopt any unfair means or engage in malpractices during the exam, as all examination centres are under live CCTV surveillance and equipped with jammers. Any form of misconduct, including the passing of chits, will invite strict disciplinary action, which may include debarment from future examinations conducted by NTA.

In addition to the biometric attendance and frisking at the time of entry, candidates who leave the hall for a bio-break/toilet must undergo mandatory frisking and biometric verification again upon re-entry.

Blank A4 sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination hall/room. Candidates must write their name and roll number at the top of each sheet and deposit all used sheets in the designated drop box before leaving the exam room. Failure to do so may lead to non-evaluation of the answer script.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the general instructions and the subject-specific instructions provided in the question paper and follow them strictly.

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CUET PG 2026: Things not to carry

Candidates are not permitted to bring any personal belongings, including mobile phones or other electronic devices, to the CUET PG exam centre 2026. The authorities will not be responsible for the safekeeping of any personal items, and no storage facility will be provided at the centre.

The list of documents to carry to the exam centre for verification purposes is as follows.

• CUET PG admit card
• At least 2 passport-sized photographs
• Valid and orginal photo ID
• PwD certificate, if applicable

Students with diabetes are permitted to bring eatables such as sugar tablets or fruits (bananas, apples, or oranges) and transparent water bottles into the examination hall/room. However, packed food items such as chocolates, candies, sandwiches, etc., are not allowed.