CUET PG 2026 Registration Begins; Apply Till January 14 at exams.nta.nic.in
CUET PG 2026 Application has started from December 14, and will continue till January 14, 2026 (11:50 PM) and it will be held in 292 cities, including 16 international locations. Candidates can choose up to two preferred exam cities while filling application form.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to postgraduate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutions. Candidates can submit the online application form from December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
CUET PG 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) for admissions in the 2026–27 academic session.
CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online applications | December 14, 2025 |
| Last date to apply | January 14, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last date to pay exam fee |
January 14, 2026 |
| Application correction window | January 18 to January 20, 2026 |
| City intimation slip |
To be announced |
| Admit card release | To be announced |
| CUET PG 2026 exam | March 2026 |
CUET PG 2026 Subjects and Exam Cities
According to official notice, CUET PG 2026 will be conducted for 157 subjects. The exam will be held in 292 cities, including 16 international locations. Candidates can choose up to two preferred exam cities while filling out the application form.
NTA has clarified that while efforts will be made to allot an exam centre in the selected city, the agency reserves the right to assign a different city due to administrative reasons. This year more than 200 universities are likely to participate in CUET PG 2026 process.
CUET PG Application Guidelines Issued by NTA
- Applications will be accepted only through online mode
- Multiple applications from a single candidate will be rejected
- Candidates must follow instructions given in the CUET PG 2026 Information Bulletin
- Registered email ID and mobile number will be used for all official communication
Eligibility and Participating Universities
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.
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CUET PG provides a single-window admission opportunity for postgraduate programmes offered by Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, Private Universities, and other participating institutions. Programme-wise eligibility criteria and admission rules are available on the respective university websites and the NTA portal.
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