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.
Commonly asked questions
CUET PG 2026 examination was held in March 2026.The online applications were filled form from December 14 to January 23, 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 multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimum education eligibility criteria for the particular course they have applied for. Also, check the university-specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.
NTA had started the CUET PG 2026 application process on December 14, 2025, at the official website for admissions to the master's degree programmes offered at various participating institutes.
CUET PG registration process 2026 was completely online, and candidates could 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 was January 23, 2026. Originally, the last date of application was January 14, 2026, which was extended till January 20 and January 23. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 11.50 PM.
NTA released the CUET PG 2026 information brochure and exam notification on December 14, 2025. Candidates could select four city choices while filling the CUET PG 2026 application form. The city choices had 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.
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
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