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
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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