National Testing Agency has opened CUET PG 2026 registration, which will remain open till January 14, 2026. While candidates can select multiple exam city preferences during the application process, the final allotment of exam centres is done by NTA based on availability and administrative considerations.
CUET PG 2026 Registration will close on January 14, exam will be held in March 2026.
With CUET PG 2026 registration underway, candidates applying for postgraduate admissions through this national level entrance exam are looking for clarity on exam city selection and centre allotment rules. National Testing Agency (NTA) shares details of how exam cities are allotted, how many preferences candidates can choose and when exam location details are communicated through city intimation slip.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Cities in India and Abroad
CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March 2026 in 292 cities, including 272 cities across India and 16 international locations. NTA has reduced number of exam cities compared to last year, citing operational feasibility and better management of exam centres.
Candidates opting to appear for CUET PG outside India will be allotted centers only in overseas cities notified in official information bulletin.
How CUET PG Exam City Allotment Is Done
During CUET PG application process, candidates are required to choose their preferred exam cities. Based on these choices, NTA allots exam centres after considering:
- availability of seats at test centres
- number of applicants in a city
- logistical and administrative requirements
NTA has clarified that it will try to allot centres as per preferences, but final centre allotment remains its prerogative.
How Many Exam City Preferences Can Candidates Choose
For CUET PG 2026, candidates are allowed to select up to four exam city preferences while filling the application form. These cities must be chosen based on candidate’s present or permanent address.
Candidates who have already submitted their application forms will be given an opportunity to edit exam city choices during correction window, as per NTA’s schedule.
Can NTA Allot an Exam City Outside the Preferences?
Yes. NTA has stated that it may allot an alternate exam city if sufficient seats are not available in preferred locations or if there are operational constraints. This means candidates may be assigned centres outside their selected city list, particularly in high demand locations.
CUET PG 2026 candidates are advised not to finalise travel plans until exam city is officially confirmed.
CUET PG City Intimation Slip vs Admit Card
Candidates should clearly understand the difference between city intimation slip and admit card, as both are released at different stages.
CUET PG City Intimation Slip
- Released before the admit card
- Provides information about the exam city
- Helps candidates plan travel in advance
- Not valid for exam day entry
CUET PG Admit Card
- Released closer to the exam date
- Contains full details such as exam centre address, exam date, shift and instructions
- Mandatory for entry to CUET PG 2026 exam centre
- Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID on exam day.
What CUET PG 2026 Candidates Should Note
- CUET PG 2026 registration closes on January 14
- Exam city preferences should be selected carefully
- City intimation slip should be checked once released
- Admit card must be downloaded before exam
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CUET PG admit card will be released in the fourth week of February 2026, tentatively. The admit card is a mandatory document that needs to be carried by the students.
In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the CUET-PG admit card, candidates should immediately approach the NTA Help Line between 10.00 A. M. and 5.00 P. M. NTA mentions, "In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later. Hence, candidates need not worry about the possibility of not getting allowed inside the CUET 2025 exam centre. However, they must follow up with NTA before the commencement of the admission process.
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Without admit card candidate will not allowed to attend exam. It contains important info about candidate like name,roll number, exam date, time, and center.