Common University Entrance Test For PostGraduates (CUET-PG) - Important Instructions and Unfair Means Practices

Candidates are advised to report at the Examination Center well in time i.e. 2 hours before commencement of the examination.

Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay, etc. they are likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.

The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card and authorized Photo ID shall not be permitted to take the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.

A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.

The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of the Question Paper is other than his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.

The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination. For any queries or issues regarding Computer Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline Numbers available on Common University Entrance Test website.

In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one shift/date, his candidature will be cancelled and his result will not be declared.

For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.

Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the Date, Subject and timing of the Examination as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances the choice of cities for the Centre and timing of examination provided in the Admit Card shall be changed.

Print copy of Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in

One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at Centre during the examination.

Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) –University/college Identity Card/ PAN card/Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ University Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.

PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category or PwBD Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examination to write as per Annexures given in Information Bulletin, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.

A simple transparent Ball Point Pen.

All calculations/writing work is to be done only in the Rough Sheet provided at the Test Centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test, candidates must hand over the Rough Sheets to the Invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.

Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited or can be used for unfair practices including any stationery item, communication device, accessories, eatable items, ornaments, or any other material or information relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned

Using someone to write examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying.

Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with CUET (PG) 2023 examination from time to time

Assisting other candidates to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving assistance of any kind directly or indirectly or attempting to do so

Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the Examination Staff, during the examination time in the Examination Centre

Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the examination or threatening any of the candidates

Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the examination

Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. Admit Card, Rank Letter, Self-Declaration, etc.

Forceful entry in /exit from Examination Centre/Hall.

Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre.

Affixing/uploading of wrong/morphed photographs/signatures on the Application Form/Admit Card/Proforma.

Creating obstacles in smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

Any other malpractices declared as Unfair Means by the NTA.

During the course of, before, or after the examination if a candidate indulges in any of the above or similar practices, he/she shall be deemed to have used unfair practices and booked under the UNFAIR MEANS (U.F.M.) case. The candidate could be debarred for 3 years in the future and shall also be liable for criminal action and /or any other action as deemed fit.

The result of CUET (PG) 2023 of the candidate(s) who indulge in Unfair means Practices will be cancelled and will not be declared. Similarly, the result of those candidates who appear from the Centre other than the one allotted to them or allow another candidate/person to write the exam on his behalf will be cancelled. No plea will be entertained in this regard.