CUET PG 2026 March 9 Exam Live: Question Paper Analysis, Shift Timing, and Dress Code

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, is ongoing from March 6 to March 27, 2026. Day 4 (March 9, 2026) features exams in three shifts for specific subjects.

Shift Timings and Subjects for March 9 (Day 4):

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM — Statistics (SCQP27). (Shift 1 has concluded or is ongoing depending on exact time; reporting by 7:30-8:30 AM, gates close around 8:30 AM.)

• Shift 2: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM — B.Ed. Mathematics (COQP07), French (LAQP10), and Dance (HUQP05).

• Shift 3: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Criminology (SCQP10) and Telugu (LAQP36).

Each paper is 90 minutes long with 75 MCQs (total 300 marks; +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect in most cases, but confirm per subject).

Question Paper Analysis (Live Updates & Student Reactions):

• Shift 1 (Statistics - SCQP27): Early feedback indicates a moderate difficulty level. Questions covered core topics like probability, statistical inference, sampling, and data analysis. Many students found it balanced but calculation-heavy; good attempts estimated 50-60+ for strong performers. 

• Shift 2 and 3: These are upcoming or ongoing; analysis will follow post-exam. Previous days showed moderate overall difficulty, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and application-based questions in subjects like Management, General papers, etc.

Dress Code and Exam Day Guidelines:

NTA enforces a strict dress code for security and fairness:

• Wear simple, light-colored clothes without pockets, logos, or heavy embroidery.

• Avoid metallic items, jewelry (except minimal like small earrings/rings if religious), watches, or accessories.

• No full-sleeve shirts/blouses; prefer half-sleeves or sleeveless (weather permitting).

• Footwear: Simple slippers/sandals (no shoes with thick soles or metal).

• Prohibited: Caps, scarves (unless religious and declared), stoles, belts with buckles, etc.

• For female candidates: No elaborate hairstyles or accessories that could conceal items.

• PwD candidates may have relaxations; carry admit card and PwD certificate.

• General advisory: Carry only admit card, photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID), passport-size photo, and transparent water bottle (label removed). No electronic devices, study material, or eatables allowed inside.