CUET PG exam-day guide
CUET PG · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket (printed)
Download from the official CUET PG portal once released and print a clear copy. Carry more than one printout. Verify that the details on it (name, roll number, subject, exam centre) are correct; if anything is wrong, contact the exam conducting body immediately rather than correcting it by hand. Confirm the exact download window and whether colour printing is required with the provider.
Valid photo ID in original
Carry the original government photo ID you declared in the application (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, driving licence, or similar). Photocopies and IDs on a phone are usually not accepted. Confirm the exact list of accepted IDs and whether a specific ID is mandatory for your category with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry two or three recent photographs matching the one uploaded in the application, in case the centre asks for pasting or verification. Confirm the exact number and specification with the provider.
Transparent water bottle
Many centres allow only a transparent bottle without a label. Check the current instruction sheet for your exam; rules on water and food vary by centre.
Simple pen (if paper-based) or nothing extra (if computer-based)
For a computer-based test, stationery is normally provided or not needed. For a paper-based test, carry a blue or black ballpoint pen. Confirm the mode for your subject and the permitted stationery with the provider.
Know your reporting time and centre location
Re-read the reporting time printed on the admit card and do a route check the day before. Plan to arrive well before the gate-closing time; late entry is commonly refused. Confirm the gate-closing rule with the provider.
Follow the dress and footwear instructions
Some centres restrict shoes, belts, or metal items and require open footwear. Read the current advisory for your exam and dress accordingly. Confirm specifics with the provider.
Leave prohibited items behind
Do not carry phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, or study material into the hall. Most centres have no secure storage, so arrange for someone to hold your belongings.
Check the calculator and rough-sheet policy
The on-screen calculator, if any, and rough sheets are usually provided and collected back. Do not assume a personal calculator is allowed; confirm with the provider.
Read the full instruction sheet once more
The instruction page of the admit card and the official information bulletin list conduct rules that override general advice. Read both in the final week.
Plan for biometric and security checks
Fingerprint or photo capture and frisking add time. Keep documents in a single transparent folder so checks are quick.
Medical or special-provision documents
If you requested a scribe, extra time, or another accommodation, carry the approval copy and any supporting medical certificate. Confirm the documentation requirement with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card if it has just been released, and check every detail on it. Confirm your centre, reporting time, and travel plan. Do a light revision of your strongest and weakest topics rather than starting new material. Sleep on a normal schedule and avoid all-nighters. Pack the document folder now and keep it in one place.
Rehearse the route or check the train or bus booking if the centre is in another city. Arrange accommodation close to the centre if needed. Tell a family member your schedule and keep a charged phone for the journey, knowing the phone stays outside the hall.
Do a final document check against the checklist: admit card, original ID, photographs, and any approval letters. Re-read the conduct instructions on the admit card. Stop heavy study by evening; skim formula sheets or summary notes only. Set two alarms, eat a normal dinner, and sleep early. Check the weather and local transport advisories.
Eat a proper breakfast and carry only permitted items. Leave early enough to absorb delays and reach the centre ahead of the reporting time. Keep the document folder in hand, not in a bag that will be taken away. Use the washroom before entering the hall, since breaks are usually not allowed.
Locate the notice board showing your roll number and room. Complete security and biometric checks calmly. Hand over prohibited items to whoever accompanied you before reaching the gate. Follow staff instructions on seating and rough sheets.
Read the on-screen instructions and confirm the paper and subject shown match your admit card. Note the total number of questions and time, and pace yourself; do not spend too long on one question. Attempt the sections you know first if the paper allows navigation. Mark doubtful questions for review and return to them. Keep an eye on the timer and reserve the last few minutes to check that every intended answer is saved and submitted.
Confirm the submission or auto-submit screen, collect your belongings, and keep the admit card safe for later stages. Note the answer-key and result dates from the official portal, and avoid discussing answers in a way that disturbs your focus on any remaining papers.
Rules to check
Carry the printed admit card and the original photo ID declared in your application. Entry is normally refused without both; confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
Reach the centre by the reporting time printed on the admit card. Gates usually close before the exam starts, and late candidates are commonly not admitted; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, calculators, and study material are prohibited in the hall. Possession can lead to disqualification, so leave them outside.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and the on-screen directions. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or look at another screen.
Breaks are generally not permitted once the test begins, so use the washroom before entry. Confirm any exception or accommodation with the provider.
Scoring and marking scheme, including negative marking if any, are set out in the official information bulletin for your subject. Read it before the exam rather than relying on memory or hearsay.
Rough sheets and any provided stationery are usually collected before you leave. Do not remove them from the hall.
Any request for re-evaluation, a change of centre, or a correction in your details must go through the official grievance channel within the stated window. Confirm the process and deadlines with the provider.