CUET PG Registration Fee 2026: Check General, OBC, SC, ST, Foreign National Category

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2027 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative)

1 Mar '27 - 25 Mar '27

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Updated on Dec 26, 2025 01:24 IST
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.

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.

CUET PG form fees 2026

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.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG Registration 2026
  • CUET PG Registration Fee 2026 Category-wise
  • How to Pay CUET PG Registration Fee 2026

CUET PG Registration 2026

The CUET PG 2026 registration process is completely online. NTA has also mentioned the general eligibility and course-specific (in the particular university) CUET PG eligibility criteria in the information brochure.

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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is maximum marks to prepare CUET PG cutoff?
A: 

Since there is a change in the exam pattern of the CUET PG exam. Now the total marks for which the exam will be conducted has 300 marks as the total number of questions will be 75. 

Q:   How to Crack CUET PG Examination?
A: 

Here are the few tips:

  • Students should go through exam pattern and structure of the test.
  • Create monthly timetable.
  • students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.
  • After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.
Q:   Why is CUET PG Admit Card important?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What to do if there is a discrepancy in CUET-PG admit card?
A: 

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.

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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

CUET PG 2026 Application Form: Exam City and Paper Selection Process

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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Answered 3 days ago

The process of downloading the CUET PG MBA 2027 admit card is provided below:

  • Go to the official NTA website.

  • Click on the tab indicating CUET PG MBA 2027 admit card download.

  • Enter your login details, and the admit card will appear. 

  • Download and print it. 

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Shobha pant

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Answered 3 days ago

To score well in the CUET PG MBA 2027 exam, students need to prepare well for the examination. It is advised that students practice using the notified syllabus, previous year question papers, mock tests and more. 

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Shobha pant

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Answered 3 days ago

The exam is of 300 marks with 75 questions required to be completed in 90 minutes. +4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer. 

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Shobha pant

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

CUET PG MBA exam 2027 is a Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate programs conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). 

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Shobha pant

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Lucknow University does not accept CUET-PG scores for admission to its MCA program.

Key details regarding admissions for MCA at Lucknow University include:

Admission Process: Lucknow University conducts its own entrance test, the Lucknow University Post Graduate Entrance Test (LUPGET), for admission t

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Deepak Tiwari

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Answered a month ago

No, CUET is not required for admission in MA programme of IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University. Applicants are given admission based on their performance in entrance exam, essay and personal interview.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

After the challenge submission process is over, NTA will set up a panel of subject experts who will examine each and every challenge or objection and come up with the final answer keys. The CUET PG result will also be computed based on this.

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The payment of the processing fee for the CUET PG answer key challenge will have to be made through Debit card/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee. The Answer Key challenges will not be accepted through any other medium, i.e., fax, e

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Yatendra Singh

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Answered a month ago

Registration fee for CUET PG varies for each category. For General students, the registration fee is INR 1400, while for OBC, the fee is 1200. SC/ST category students have to pay INR 1100 as the application fee. This fee is for choosing a maximum of two test papers. In case the CUET PG 2027 form fee

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Shailja Singh

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Answered a month ago

The CUET PG application form confirmation page will be generated after the registration fee payment has been made successfully. In case the confirmation page is not generated, candidates have to check with their payment gateway for any technical error.

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Nupur Jain

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