NTA has released the CUET PG application form 2026 on December 14, 2025. The CUET PG 2026 application form fee for various categories like General, OBC, SC and ST reserved candidates has remained the same as last year. Know the CUET PG 2026 category-wise application form fee here on this page.
The CUET PG 2026 exam notification was announced by the National Testing Agency on December 14, 2025, for candidates willing to take admission in master's degree programmes. In order to appear for the examination, interested applicants could fill and submit the CUET PG application form 2026 by January 23, 2026. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 2026, till 11.50 PM. The CUET PG 2026 application fee has remained the same as last year. Candidates' application process will be considered successful only when they pay the online CUET PG registration fee mentioned by NTA in the CUET PG Notification 2026.
CUET PG form fees 2026 vary for each category, including General, OBC, SC, and ST. The CUET PG registration fee amount depends on the category, the number of subjects selected, and the country of the exam centre. Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2026 form fee category-wise from here.
- CUET PG Registration 2026
- CUET PG Registration Fee 2026 Category-wise
- How to Pay CUET PG Registration Fee 2026
CUET PG Registration 2026
Filling out the form is the first and mandatory step to appearing for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) exam. Without a valid application, you won't be able to take the test and therefore, get admission to any participating university. In this Shiksha article, candidates will get in-depth details about how to fill the CUET PG 2026 application form, documents required to be uploaded, registration fee details, and other information.
- Visit the official website of CUET PG- https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
- Click on the tab New registration
- Enter personal details to create login credentials
- Fill the CUET PG 2026 application form
Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream: Check Subject-wise Eligibility Here
Commonly asked questions
The CUET PG application process for the academic session 2026-2027 was conducted from December 14 to January 23, 2026. While filling out the CUET PG application form, there was a high chance that the applicants might fill in some incorrect details mistakenly.
In order to correct the incorrect details filled by the applicants in the application form, NTA provided the application correction window from January 28 to January 30, 2026.
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.
CUET PG 2026 application form was released on December 14, 2025 online. Last date to submit application form for CUET PG 2026 was January 23, 2026. It must be noted NTA only accept online applications for CUET PG exam.
CUET PG Registration Fee 2026 Category-wise
The registration fee for the general category is INR 1,400, for the selection of up to two test papers. For an additional paper, INR 700 has to be paid. Also, the application fee outside India is INR 7,000 for the selection of up to two subjects, and INR 3,500 for additional papers. The complete details of the application fee for the CUET PG 2026 application form are given below:
CUET PG Fees 2026: General Category
General category students generally pay higher tuition fees compared to students from reserved categories. The fee structure typically consists of a base fee covering a specific number of core subjects, with additional charges applicable for any extra subjects chosen by the student.
| CUET PG 2026 fee for General Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
1400 |
| For each additional subject |
700 each |
CUET PG Fees 2026: OBC Category
Students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category typically pay lower tuition fees compared to those in the General category. The fee structure for OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories is determined in accordance with government policies and based on the supporting documentation provided by candidates during the application process.
| CUET PG 2026 fee for Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
1200 |
| For each additional subject |
600 each |
CUET PG Fees 2026: SC/ST/Third Gender Category
Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and the transgender community typically receive reduced tuition fees. This fee structure reflects the government's commitment to promoting educational inclusivity and ensuring equal access to higher education for all eligible students.
| CUET PG 2026 fee for SC/ST/Third Gender Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
1100 |
| For each additional subject |
600 each |
CUET PG Fees 2026: PwD Category
Candidates can check out the CUET PG form fees 2026 for PwD category from here:
| CUET PG 2026 fee for PwD Category |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subject |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
1000 |
| For each additional subject |
600 each |
Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Course List; Check Stream Wise Masters Subject Here
CUET PG Fees 2026: Foreign Nationals
Candidates can check out the CUET PG application form fees 2026 for outside India candidates from here:
| CUET PG 2026 fee Outside India |
|
|---|---|
| Number of Subjects |
General Fee in INR |
| Up to three subjects |
7000 |
| For each additional subject |
3500 each |
One of the important stages of filling out the CUET PG 2026 application form is the selection of the exam cities and test papers.
The CUET PG 2026 exam centres will be conducted in 292 cities in total. Out of this, 286 will be located in India, and 16 will be located outside India. Candidates have to select four cities in preferential order.
Candidates have to add up to four test paper subject codes from the drop-down menu. After adding all the respective test paper codes, save the details.
CUET PG Fee 2026: Mode of Payment
The CUET PG registration fee 2026 will be paid online through various options, which are listed below:
- Net banking
- Credit/debit cards, or
- UPI
Refund Policy
Understanding the refund policy is essential. In general, fees are non-refundable. CUET PG application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
How to Pay CUET PG Registration Fee 2026
After filling the CUET PG 2026 application form, candidates must pay the application fee in the following manner.
- Candidates must check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready while logging on to the website- cuet.samarth.ac.in to submit the CUET PG 2026 application form. The candidates must enter the information asked for and make payment through a Debit/ Credit Card.
- Through Net Banking, candidates must ensure to check the balance in their account and keep all credentials ready while logging in. The candidates should log in with his/her credentials of net banking and make payments accordingly.
- For payment through a UPI Service, students must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Bank Account / Wallet to which the concerned UPI is linked.
- For payment through Paytm, applicants must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Account / Wallet to which it is linked.
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
Yes, the National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip for all exam dates. The candidates can check their city of examination through the city intimation slip.
The CUET PG 2026 admit card will be released soon.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Yes you can apply for LLM at without competitive exams score as you may appear toh IILM's entrance test or interview based on competitive exam merit. The benefit of these include that you may avail to scholarships and get wavier on tuition fees according to laws of IILM's University. You can check f
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 5 days ago
The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for the candidates having their exam till March 19. The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website in phased manner.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Listed below are some o the top private MBA colleges in Kanpur accepting CUET PG score with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| PSIT Kanpur | INR 2.19 lakh |
| Kanpur Institute of Technology | INR 2.06 lakh |
| Axis Colleges | INR 1.33 lakh |
| Dr Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies | INR 1.19 lakh |
| Jagran Institute of Management | INR 1.33 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The admission to the PG MBA courses (except MBA MS) at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya is given through CUET (PG). In the CUET PG exam for MBA, candidates have to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. They get 90 minutes to complete answer all questions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya gives admission to its postgraduate MBA courses (except MBA Management Science) through CUET PG. The CUET PG exam dates 2026 are from 13th March to 1st April.
Note: The admission to only the MBA (Management Science) is giv
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The candidates need to login with their login credentials and download their admit card.
The Agency will soon release the next phase of admit cards.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA.
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Beginner-Level 5
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