Published: March 18, 2026
CUET PG 2026 Exams From March 6–27; City Intimation Slips Out For March 16–27
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) 2026 is underway from March 6 to March 27, 2026, in computer-based mode across multiple shifts and centres in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled CUET PG 2026 for 157 subjects over 44 shifts, typically across three slots per day, with the official portal hosted at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
On March 12, 2026, NTA released the advance exam city intimation slips for candidates whose CUET PG exams are scheduled on March 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 27, 2026, allowing them to check the city of their allotted exam centre and plan travel. Candidates must log in with their application number and date of birth on the CUET PG website to download the city slip, which is only an advance intimation document and not a substitute for the admit card.
Key CUET PG 2026 dates around March 18
As per the detailed subject-wise schedule, CUET PG 2026 is being conducted on March 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 27, 2026. On March 18, 2026, papers such as Food Science and Technology, Mathematics, History of Art, Botany, and Development & Labour Studies are among those scheduled in different shifts, giving today particular importance for postgraduate aspirants in science, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields. NTA and leading portals have advised students to keep checking https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg and the NTA main site https://nta.ac.in for updates on admit cards, exam-city slips, and any shift-specific advisories.
NEET UG 2026: Registration Closed, Correction Window Ended; Focus Turns To May 3 Exam
For medical aspirants, the NEET UG 2026 registration window, originally set to close on March 8, 2026, was officially extended by NTA to March 11, 2026, up to 9:00 pm, with fee payment allowed until 11:50 pm on the same day at https://neet.nta.nic.in. This extension came via a formal public notice on the NTA and NEET portals and was widely reported by NDTV, Indian Express, Deccan Herald, and other national outlets.
Correction window from March 12–14 and exam date
After registrations closed, NTA opened the NEET UG 2026 correction window from March 12, 2026, at 12:00 pm to March 14, 2026, 11:50 pm, allowing candidates to edit specific fields such as educational details, category, sub-category (PwD), exam city, and medium via the candidate login on https://neet.nta.nic.in. The official information bulletin and coaching portals emphasise this was a one-time facility, with corrections becoming final only after payment of any additional fee and no changes permitted once the form was frozen.
NEET UG 2026 will be held on May 3, 2026 (Sunday), in offline pen-and-paper mode from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm across centres in India and abroad, as confirmed by NTA and reiterated by multiple news portals. With registration and corrections over by March 14, 2026, aspirants are now being advised to focus on final revisions aligned with the official syllabus and exam pattern, including the reversion to 180 compulsory questions in 180 minutes as per recent pattern updates.
CBSE 2026 Board Exams: Postponements And Cancellations In The Middle East Amid Regional Tensions
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued multiple circulars in March 2026 postponing and cancelling board exams for Classes 10 and 12 in several Middle Eastern countries due to regional security concerns. An official CBSE circular dated March 1, 2026, postponed Class 10 and Class 12 examinations scheduled for March 2, 2026, in CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, stating that new dates would be announced later after reviewing the situation.
Class 10 exams cancelled, Class 12 papers postponed in Middle East
A subsequent official notice, highlighted by Times of India Education, announced that all CBSE Class 10 board examinations scheduled between March 7 and March 11, 2026, in the affected Middle East regions were cancelled, while the Class 12 exam scheduled for March 7, 2026, was postponed, with revised dates to be communicated depending on local conditions. Additional updates and expert commentary note that CBSE has extended postponements to exams on March 5 and March 6, 2026, in some Middle East centres, with the Board conducting periodic high-level reviews in consultation with Indian missions.
On March 9, 2026, CBSE announced that Class 12 board examinations scheduled between March 12 and March 16, 2026, in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE would now start from March 16, 2026, or later, with a fresh schedule to be declared after another review around March 14. Students have been instructed to stay in close touch with their schools and to follow only official CBSE updates published on https://www.cbse.gov.in and via verified CBSE social media handles.
CBSE Class 12 Economics Paper Today; Domestic Board Timelines Continue In India
While CBSE manages disruptions abroad, the domestic 2026 board examination calendar in India is continuing broadly as per the revised date sheet. For Class 12 students, Economics is scheduled on March 18, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, as per the detailed timetable released earlier by CBSE and reflected in national education coverage. Careers360’s live updates underline that the theory paper carries 80 marks, with sections on introductory microeconomics, Indian economic development, and contemporary challenges, while 20 marks are reserved for internal assessment.
The CBSE Class 12 board exams 2026 run from February 17 to early April 2026, with major subjects such as English on March 12, Hindi on March 16, Economics on March 18, Political Science on March 23, and Informatics Practices/Computer Science on March 25, 2026, according to the final date sheet. CBSE has also issued broader reforms for 2026 including tighter unfair-means rules and proposed school grading changes, signalling a push towards stricter exam integrity and more holistic school evaluation from this session. Students appearing today are advised to reach their centres well before 10:00 am, carry physical admit cards, and follow all instructions printed on the hall ticket and reiterated on the CBSE website.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: Notification, 933 Vacancies And Key Dates
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification, opening the gateway for recruitment into prestigious services such as IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A and B posts. As per the notification and supporting analyses, UPSC CSE 2026 offers around 933 vacancies, with candidates required to clear the traditional three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test (Interview).
UPSC CSE 2026 schedule and application window
According to the UPSC exam calendar and guidance portals, the Preliminary Examination for UPSC CSE 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026 (Sunday), while the Main Examination will commence on August 21, 2026. The online application window has already opened via the official portal https://upsconline.nic.in, and candidates must complete form submission and fee payment by the notified last date in February 2026, after which a short correction period may be available. Various analyses highlight key changes and clarifications in the 2026 notification, including updates to eligibility norms, permissible attempts for certain categories, and service allocation rules, making it important for aspirants to read the official advertisement thoroughly on https://upsc.gov.in before applying.
With NEET and CUET timelines fixed around May 3 and March 6–27 respectively, the UPSC CSE schedule further crowds the 2026 exam calendar, underlining the need for integrated planning for candidates preparing for multiple national-level tests.
SSC Releases Revised 2026 Exam Calendar For CGL, CHSL & Other Recruitments
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a revised examination calendar for 2026 covering major recruitment exams including Combined Graduate Level (CGL), Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL), Stenographer Grade C & D, Junior Engineer (JE), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Constable (GD), and others. The updated schedule, reported by Times of India Education, confirms that these exams will continue to be conducted in computer-based mode (CBT) across multiple sessions and months as part of SSC’s annual recruitment cycle.
Key SSC 2026 windows and official portal
As per the revised calendar, the SSC CGL 2026 notification will precede a Tier I computer-based examination tentatively scheduled between May and June 2026. For SSC CHSL 2026, the notification is expected on April 30, 2026, with the last date to apply on May 31, 2026, and the Tier I examination slated between July and September 2026, while similar April–May notification and August–September exam windows are indicated for the Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026.
Candidates aiming for central government posts in ministries and departments are advised to download the detailed calendar and track updates on https://ssc.nic.in, where exam notices, application links, admit card downloads and result announcements are centrally hosted. With overlapping windows for SSC, UPSC, NEET and CUET in mid-2026, aspirants planning multiple examinations must pay close attention to individual registration deadlines and avoid clashes.
BSEB Class 12 Board Exams 2026 Conclude; Results Expected In March
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has successfully concluded the Class 12 (Intermediate) Board Exams 2026, which were held from February 2 to February 13, 2026, across 1,762 examination centres in the state. According to an official press note summarised by the Indian Express education section, over 13,17,800 students appeared for the Class 12 exams this year, with papers conducted in two daily shifts for Science, Commerce, Arts, and vocational streams.
Result timeline and what students should do now
Based on previous years’ trends, BSEB Class 12 results are expected to be announced in March 2026, although the exact result date will be confirmed via an official press conference and notices on the board’s website. Past sessions saw intermediate results released between March 21 and March 25, giving students and colleges a clear window for admission planning.
Students are being advised to preserve their BSEB admit cards, as the roll code and roll number printed on them will be required to download marksheets once results are declared. The official websites to monitor for Bihar Board updates include https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in and its result portal, while national education portals will host result-related news, toppers’ lists, and analysis soon after the announcement.
Sources Section
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- Times of India Education – CUET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip Released For March 16–27 Exams: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education
- The New Indian Express – NTA Releases Exam City Details For CUET PG Exams From March 16 To 27: https://www.newindianexpress.com
- Testbook – CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates, Schedule And Subject-Wise Timings: https://testbook.com/cuet-pg
- NEET UG 2026 Official Website – Public Notices And Information Bulletin: https://neet.nta.nic.in
- NDTV Education – NEET UG 2026 Registration Deadline Extended To March 11: https://www.ndtv.com/education
- Times of India Education – NEET UG 2026 Correction Window Announcements: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education
- Sarvgyan / Testbook / Other NEET UG 2026 Guides – Application, Correction And Exam Pattern Details: https://www.sarvgyan.com & https://testbook.com/neet
- CBSE – Official Circular On Middle East Board Exams (BoardExamMiddleEast_01032026.pdf): https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/BoardExamMiddleEast_01032026.pdf
- Times of India Education – CBSE Cancels Class 10 Board Exams And Postpones Class 12 Paper In Middle East: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education
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- CBSE Main Website – Date Sheets, Exam Guidelines And Policy Updates: https://www.cbse.gov.in
- UPSC Official Websites – UPSC CSE 2026 Calendar And Notification: https://upsc.gov.in & https://upsconline.nic.in
- Staff Selection Commission – SSC Exam Calendar And Notifications 2026: https://ssc.nic.in
- Bihar School Examination Board – BSEB Class 12 Exams 2026 Updates And Result Information: https://biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in
- Careers360 / Other National Portals – CBSE Class 12 Economics Exam 2026 Live Updates: https://news.careers360.com
