The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration process for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Admissions (CUET PG) 2026. The application window began on December 14, 2025 and will remain open until January 14, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official websites exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg or nta.ac.in.
CUET PG is a crucial entrance examination for students seeking admission to postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Qualifying the exam allows candidates to apply to Central, State, private and Deemed Universities, along with other participating institutions across the country.
Application correction window and exam schedule
After the registration process closes, NTA will provide an application correction window from January 18 to January 20, 2026. During this period, candidates can make necessary corrections to their application forms. The CUET PG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted in March 2026.
Application fee structure:
| Category | Fee (Up to 2 Test Papers) | Additional Test Paper Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 1400 | Rs 700 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 1200 | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | Rs 1100 | Rs 600 |
| PwD | Rs 1000 | Rs 600 |
| Outside India | Rs 7000 | Rs 3500 |
CUET PG 2026 exam pattern explained
The CUET PG 2026 will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper will be 90 minutes long and will consist of 75 questions. For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect responses. No marks will be given for unattempted questions.
Candidates can choose up to four question paper codes depending on the postgraduate programmes offered by their preferred universities. Question papers will be available in English and Hindi, except for M.Tech/Higher Sciences, which will be conducted in English only and some language or Acharya papers. In case of any discrepancy, the English version will be considered final.
If a question has multiple correct answers, candidates selecting any correct option will receive full marks. If a question is dropped, all candidates will be awarded 4 marks.
Eligibility and admission process
Applicants must have completed or be in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in 2026. There is no age limit for CUET PG, but candidates must carefully check university-specific eligibility criteria.
It is important to note that appearing for CUET PG does not guarantee admission. Participating universities will conduct their own counselling processes based on CUET PG scores. Candidates are advised to review individual university policies regarding reservations, quotas and subject requirements before applying.
For detailed syllabus and question paper codes, candidates should visit the official CUET PG website.
