National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online applications for the Common University Entrance Test (Post Graduation) – CUET (PG) 2026 for admission into Postgraduate programmes in Central and participating Universities for the academic session 2026–27.
CUET (PG) provides a single national-level entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to PG courses across multiple universities in India.
📌 CUET (PG) 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET (PG) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | NTA |
| Course Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
📅 CUET (PG) 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 14 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 January 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 January 2026 |
| Correction Window | 18 to 20 January 2026 |
| Exam Month | March 2026 |
(Exact exam dates and admit card schedule will be announced later.)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Candidates appearing in final year of Bachelor’s degree in 2026 are also eligible
- No age limit for appearing in CUET (PG) 2026
⚠️ Final admission eligibility will depend on university-specific criteria.
📝 Examination Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Questions: 75 MCQs
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for correct answer
- −1 mark for incorrect answer
- Question papers are bilingual (English & Hindi) except language and technical papers
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Up to 2 Papers) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1400 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1200 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | ₹1100 |
| PwBD | ₹1000 |
| Outside India | ₹7000 |
Additional fees apply for extra test papers.
🏫 Participating Universities
CUET (PG) 2026 scores will be used by:
- Central Universities
- State & Deemed Universities
- Other participating institutions
Admission counselling will be conducted individually by universities, not by NTA.
🖥️ How to Apply for CUET (PG) 2026
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg
- Complete online registration
- Fill application form & select test papers
- Upload photograph & signature
- Pay application fee
- Download confirmation page
🔔 Important Note for Candidates
Appearing in CUET (PG) 2026 does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on university-specific eligibility, merit list and counselling process.
🔗 Important Links
- CUET (PG) Official Website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
- NTA Official Website: https://www.nta.ac.in