CUET-PG 2026 Application Deadline Nears; NTA Urges Candidates to Apply Before January 14

CUET-PG 2026 Application Deadline Nears; NTA Urges Candidates to Apply Before January 14

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CUET-PG entrance test serves as a common gateway for admission to postgraduate courses offered by central universities, state universities, private universities, deemed universities and other participating institutions across country. CUET-PG 2026 Registration deadline is Jan 14, 2026.

CUET-PG 2026 Registration deadline is approaching. NTA has requested candidates to apply by January 14 at exams.nta.nic.in. Check exam dates, correction window and important details.

The last date to complete CUET-PG 2026 Registration is January 14.

National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued reminder to candidates that registration window for Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate programmes (CUET-PG) 2026 will close soon. Eligible applicants need to complete online application process by January 14, 2026 through official website, exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.

NTA in its recent notice has advised candidates not to wait until last day to submit their forms to avoid technical issues or payment-related delays.

CUET-PG 2026: Application Process and Important Dates

As per official schedule, candidates are required to fill application form online, upload necessary documents and pay examination fee before CUET-PG 2026 Registration deadline. Applications submitted without successful fee payment will not be considered complete.

  • Last date to submit application and pay fee: January 14, 2026 (up to 11:50 pm)
  • Correction window: January 18 to January 20, 2026
  • CUET-PG 2026 exam: Expected to be conducted in March 2026

During correction window, candidates will be allowed to edit some of the details in their application forms as per NTA guidelines.

CUET-PG 2026 Exam Pattern and City Preferences

CUET-PG 2026 will be conducted for 157 postgraduate subjects, with close to 200 universities participating this time. Each paper will have a duration of 90 minutes. While filling form, applicants can select up to four preferred exam cities, providing flexibility in centre allocation.

This PG entrance exam serves as a common gateway for admission to post-graduate courses offered by central universities, state universities, private universities, deemed universities and other participating institutions across country.

NTA has advised candidates to verify all personal, academic and contact details before final submission and keep a copy of confirmation page and fee receipt for reference.

 

Read more:

CUET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria Explained: Who Can Apply and What to Check

CUET PG 2026 Application Ends on January 14; NTA Issues Advisory

Q:   How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?
A:

CUET PG 2026 examination will be scheduled in March 2026. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG exam can fill the online application form from December 14 to January 14, 2026. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.

Before choosing the multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimal education eligibility criteria for the particular course candidate has applied for. Also check the university specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.

Q:   When will the CUET PG 2026 application process starting?
A:

NTA has started the CUET PG 2026 application process on December 14, 2025, at the official website for admissions to the masters degree programmes offered at various participating institutes.

CUET PG registration process 2026 is completely online, and candidates can fill out the application form by creating a registered account at the official website. The last date for filling out the CUET PG application form 2026 is January 14, 2026.

Q:   How many exam cities can be selected while filling up the CUET PG application form?
A:

NTA released the CUET PG 2026 information brochure and exam notification on December 14, 2025. Candidates have to select four city choices while filling the CUET PG 2026 application form. The city choices have to be entered in order of preference within their present and permanent address. Based on this, NTA will allot the exam centre. NTA reserves the right to allot any exam city to the candidates that is not among the candidates' selected choices.

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