CUET PG 2027 Exam Date Announced: Check March Schedule, Registration Date and Latest Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the provisional examination schedule for CUET PG 2027.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the provisional examination schedule for CUET PG 2027. As per the calendar released on September 16, 2026, the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2027 will be conducted in March 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The provisional CUET PG 2027 exam schedule includes multiple dates between March 1 and March 25, 2027. NTA has also kept March 30 and March 31, 2027 as buffer dates. Candidates should note that the calendar is provisional and does not replace the official CUET PG 2027 notification or Information Bulletin. NTA will release the detailed bulletin separately with information on eligibility, syllabus, subject codes, application process and other examination requirements.
CUET PG 2027 Exam Date: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Provisional calendar released | September 16, 2026 |
| Exam month | March 2027 |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Main exam dates | March 1 to March 5, 2027 |
| Additional date | March 8, 2027 |
| Further exam dates | March 12 to March 20, 2027 |
| Final listed exam dates | March 24 and March 25, 2027 |
| Buffer dates | March 30 and March 31, 2027 |
| Expected notification/bulletin | December 2026, as per the provisional schedule |
| Official portal | exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg |
CUET PG 2027 Exam Schedule
According to the provisional calendar, NTA will conduct the CUET PG 2027 examination across several dates in March.
The currently announced dates are:
| Phase/Period | CUET PG 2027 Date |
|---|---|
| First examination window | March 1 to March 5, 2027 |
| Additional examination date | March 8, 2027 |
| Second major examination window | March 12 to March 20, 2027 |
| Additional examination dates | March 24 and March 25, 2027 |
| Buffer dates | March 30 and March 31, 2027 |
The dates above are from the provisional examination calendar. Candidates should wait for the detailed subject-wise schedule before treating a particular date as the examination date for their selected paper.
Is CUET PG 2027 Exam Schedule Final?
No. The CUET PG 2027 schedule announced through the provisional calendar should not be treated as the final subject-wise examination timetable. NTA has clarified that the detailed CUET PG 2027 Information Bulletin will be issued separately. The bulletin is expected to provide the complete examination and application-related information.
Candidates should therefore distinguish between:
- Provisional examination calendar: Provides the broad examination window.
- Information Bulletin: Will contain detailed examination and application instructions.
- Subject-wise schedule: The final schedule candidates should use to identify their particular test date and shift once released.
NTA's CUET PG portal separately publishes examination notices and Information Bulletin resources for the examination.
When Will CUET PG 2027 Registration Begin?
The CUET PG 2027 registration process is expected to begin in December 2026, according to the provisional schedule provided by NTA. The detailed notification and Information Bulletin are expected in the second week of December 2026, as per the supplied calendar. The exact registration opening and closing dates should be treated as tentative until NTA publishes the formal notification. Candidates will be able to access CUET PG application-related services through the official NTA CUET PG portal. CUET PG Official Portal The 2026 CUET PG portal currently provides examination notices, candidate services and links to examination-related documents, including the Information Bulletin section.
CUET PG 2027 Important Dates
Candidates can use the following timeline for initial planning:
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional exam calendar | September 16, 2026 |
| CUET PG 2027 notification/Information Bulletin | Second week of December 2026 |
| CUET PG 2027 registration | December 2026 |
| CUET PG 2027 main examination window | March 1 to March 5, 2027 |
| Additional examination date | March 8, 2027 |
| Examination window | March 12 to March 20, 2027 |
| Additional examination dates | March 24 and March 25, 2027 |
| Buffer dates | March 30 and March 31, 2027 |
Note: The dates are based on the provisional calendar and may be revised through subsequent NTA notices.
How to Apply for CUET PG 2027?
Once NTA activates the CUET PG 2027 application link, candidates are expected to complete the registration process online.
The application process can be followed through these broad steps:
- Visit the official CUET PG portal.
- Select the CUET PG 2027 registration/application link when activated.
- Create an account using the required contact details.
- Enter personal and academic information.
- Select the required test paper/subject options according to the official instructions.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.
The exact document specifications, fee structure, subject-selection rules and application deadlines should be checked in the CUET PG 2027 Information Bulletin once released.
What Is the CUET PG 2027 Exam Mode?
NTA will conduct CUET PG 2027 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, according to the provisional examination calendar. The test will be conducted at designated examination centres. The final details regarding shifts, examination duration, test papers and other examination-day requirements should be checked in the official Information Bulletin and subsequent NTA notices. For comparison, NTA's current CUET PG portal identifies the examination as a national postgraduate entrance test and publishes examination-specific notices, schedules and candidate instructions.
CUET PG Participating Universities
CUET PG scores are used by participating higher-education institutions for postgraduate admissions, subject to the admission rules of the respective university and programme. NTA maintains separate participating-university information for categories including Central Universities, State Universities, Government Institutions/Fully Funded institutions and Deemed/Private Universities. Candidates should check the individual university's admission requirements because eligibility can vary by programme and institution. NTA specifically advises applicants to verify the eligibility requirements of the university where they seek admission.
What Should CUET PG 2027 Candidates Do Now?
Candidates do not need to wait for the application window to begin before starting their preparation.
A practical preparation plan includes:
- Save the March 2027 examination window in your calendar.
- Follow the official NTA CUET PG portal for the Information Bulletin.
- Check the eligibility requirements of the postgraduate programmes you plan to apply for.
- Review the relevant syllabus once NTA publishes the 2027 version.
- Keep academic certificates and other required documents ready.
- Maintain an active email ID and mobile number for registration.
- Avoid relying on unofficial dates for application, admit card or examination shifts.
- Recheck the final subject-wise schedule after NTA publishes it.
CUET PG 2027 Official Website
The official CUET PG website is hosted by the National Testing Agency: CUET PG Official Website — NTA Candidates should use the official portal to check application links, examination notices, Information Bulletins, admit-card updates, answer-key notices and results.
What Happens Next for CUET PG 2027?
The next major update for aspirants will be the release of the CUET PG 2027 Information Bulletin and application form. Until that document is published, candidates should treat details such as the exact application dates, fee, eligibility criteria, subject codes and final subject-wise examination schedule as pending official confirmation. The provisional March dates provide candidates with an early planning window, but the formal NTA notification should be used as the authoritative source for the final examination and application requirements.
