Updated on Sep 29, 2025 14:08 IST

CUET PG 2026 is becoming an important platform as many of the central, state, private, and deemed colleges are adding to the CUET PG colleges list in order to get a larger pool of qualified CUET PG candidates with a more analytical and practical approach towards the PG programme of their respective colleges. For this academic session, 190+ universities/colleges participated in CUET PG 2026 exam. Read this Shiksha article to get the list of CUET PG 2026 participating universities and also the ownership-wise CUET PG colleges list.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG Participating Universities 2026: Check Complete List Of Colleges
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Ownership-Wise
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: State Universities
  • CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Things to Remember

CUET PG Participating Universities 2026: Check Complete List Of Colleges

CUET PG 2026 Participating University List is important for CUET PG 2026 aspirants to know the government, private, and deemed colleges that provide admissions to the academic session 2026-2027. Based on the participating university 2026 cut-off, candidates will get admission to the CUET PG courses offered by a list of colleges accepting the CUET PG 2026 scorecard. NTA has released the CUET PG Participating universities 2026 list on the official website. 

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Ownership-Wise

CUET PG 2026 is a platform for admission to various postgraduate programs across the various central, state, deemed, and private universities. CUET PG exam is beneficial to both the students and participating institutes as the institutes will receive a larger pool of qualified candidates and can streamline their admission process. Additionally, the data from the exam can help them evaluate their programs and make improvements. Similarly, the students have a wider range of universities to choose from and can apply with a single exam. They also benefit from a fair and merit-based selection process.

Q:   Who will determine the final merit list for CUET PG Admission?
A:

NTA will generate the Score Card only. After that the admission exercise (including counselling) shall be handled by the participating Universities/Institutions officials only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with all the participating Universities. The CUET PG 2024 Merit list or Cut off will be made after all the process of counselling is being conducted by the participating universities of CUET PG 2024.

Q:   What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?
A:

CUET PG 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to pursue their Masters degree from the central universities. From the past years, many other state, private, and deemed universities is participating in the CUET PG examination. The examination will offer admission to a range of master's courses including normal and professional degree courses:

PG CoursesProfessional Degree Courses
  • MA
  • MSc
  • MCA
  • MCom
  • MFA
  • MBA
  • LLB
  • LLM
  • BEd
  • MEd

 

Q:   What are the courses available at University of Delhi through CUET PG exam?
A:

Delhi University will be offering 88 PG courses in various domains like MSc, MA, MTech, MFA, MPH, and other PG degrees through the CUET PG examination:

Programme/ Course offeredTest Paper Code
M.A. ArabicLAQP05
M.A. BuddhistACQP04
M.A. EnglishLAQP01
M.A. French StudiesLAQP10
M.A. German StudiesLAQP12
M.A. Hispanic StudiesLAQP14
M.A. Italian StudiesLAQP41
M.A. HindiLAQP02
Bachelor in Library & Information SciencesCOQP11
Master in Library & InformationSciencesCOQP13
M.A. LinguisticsLAQP04
M.A. BengaliLAQP07
M.A. TamilLAQP35
M.A. Comparative Indian LiteratureLAQP01
M.A. PhilosophyHUQP16
M.A. PsychologyHUQP20
M.A. Applied PsychologyHUQP20
M.A. PunjabiLAQP33
M.A. SanskritLAQP03
M.A. RussianLAQP34
M.A. UrduLAQP37
M.Com.COQP08
Bachelor in EducationCOQP06
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Mathematics)COQP07
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Languages)COQP05
1B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Social Science)COQP04
Master of EducationCOQP15
M.Sc. BiophysicsSCQP17
M.Sc. ElectronicsMTQP05
M.Tech. (Microwave Electronics)MTQP05
M.Sc. GeneticsSCQP17
M.Sc. InformaticsMTQP05
M.Sc. MicbrobiologySCQP03
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)COQP11
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)COQP18
M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and BiotechnologySCQP17
LL.B.COQP11
LL.M.COQP14
Master of Computer ApplicationSCQP09
M.Sc. Computer ScienceSCQP09
M.A./M.Sc. MathematicsSCQP19
Master of Operational ResearchSCQP09
M.A. in Hindustani Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Veena/Violin/Guitar)HUQP14
M.A. in Karnatak Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/Violin)HUQP12
M.A. in Percussion (Tabla/Pakhawaj)HUQP25
M.Sc. AnthropologyHUQP02
M.Sc. Forensic ScienceSCQP13
M.Sc. BotanySCQP07
M.Sc. Biomedical SciencesSCQP17
M.Sc. ChemistrySCQP08
M.A. Environmental StudiesSCQP11/COQP02
M.Sc. Environmental StudiesSCQP11
M.Sc. GeologySCQP14
M.Sc. Food and NutritionHUQP11
M.Sc. Resource Management &Design ApplicationHUQP11
M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood StudiesHUQP11
M.Sc. Development , Communication & ExtensionHUQP11
M.Sc. PhysicsSCQP24
M.Sc. ZoologySCQP17
M.A. Life Long Learning &ExtensionCOQP03
M.A. East Asian StudiesCOQP11
M.A. JapaneseLAQP15
M.A. EconomicsCOQP10
M.A. GeographyHUQP08
M.A. HistoryHUQP09
M.A. Political ScienceHUQP18
M.A. Social WorkHUQP21
M.A. SociologyHUQP22
M.Sc. (Mathematics Education)COQP03/COQP06
M.A. JournalismCOQP17
Master in Respiratory TheorySCQP21
M.A. in Hindu StudiesACQP08
M.A. in ChineseLAQP09
M.A. Korean StudiesLAQP20
Master of PhysiotherapySCQP21
M.A. PersianLAQP30
M.Sc. BiochemistrySCQP17
M.A./M.Sc. StatisticsSCQP27
M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel ScienceHUQP11
M.A. African StudiesCOQP11
B.Ed. Special Education (ID)COQP03
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Commerce, Punjabi, Urdu, Home Science)COQP08, COQP03
Bachelor in Education (VI)COQP03
MFA (Applied Art)HUQP03
Master in Public HealthCOQP19
MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Visual Communication)HUQP07

Candidates can check out the categorization of CUET PG 2026 participating universities/ institutes from below:

Participating Institute Ownership

Number of Institutes

Central University/ Institution

53

State University

42

Deemed University

15

Private University

80

Other University

0

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University Name

Admission Process

Tata Institute of Fundamental Sciences

TIFR Admission Process 

Delhi University

DU Admission Process 

BHU

BHU Admission Process 

JNU

JNU Admission Process 

BBAU

BBAU Admission Process 

Central University of Haryana

Central University of Haryana Admission Process 

Central University of Gujarat

Central University of Gujarat Admission Process 

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: State Universities

Candidates can check the names of the state universities below that have been included in the CUET PG 2026 colleges list:

State University Name

State

Assam Down Town University

Assam

Assam Women's University

Assam

Baba Gulam Shah Badshah University

Jammu and Kashmir

Barkatullah University

Madhya Pradesh

Centre for Development Studies

New Delhi

Cluster University of Jammu

Jammu

Cluster University of Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir

Delhi Teachers University

New Delhi

Delhi Technological University

New Delhi

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Madhya Pradesh

Digital University Kerala

Kerala

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University

Uttar Pradesh

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University, Bengaluru

Karnataka

Dr. Ambedkar University, Delhi

Delhi

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University

Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University 

Jharkhand

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Delhi

Gurugram University

 

Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh

Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar

Gujarat

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

New Delhi

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Maharshtra

Islamia College of Science and Commerce

Srinagar

Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir

Kashmir

Jiwaji University

Madhya Pradesh

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University

Uttar Pradesh

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University

Assam

Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology

Uttar Pradesh

Maharaja Bir Bikram College

Tripura

Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith

Uttar Pradesh

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University

Rajasthan

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University

Uttar Pradesh

Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Delhi

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

Tamil Nadu

Ranchi University

Jharkhand

Sanchi University of Buddhist- Indic Studies

Rajasthan

Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice

Rajasthan

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University 

Jammu and Kashmir

Shri Vishwakarma Skill University

Haryana

Siddharth University

Uttar Pradesh

University of Jammu

Jammu

Vikram University

Madhya Pradesh

Vinoba Bhave University

Jharkhand

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CUET PG 2026 Colleges List: Things to Remember

The applicants shall ensure that they have read and understood the eligibility criteria, qualification/ other conditions, and the minimum required subjects of the program opted of the respective university for CUET (PG) - 2026 examination.

  • NTA or the respective university will not be under any circumstances held responsible for the selection of the subjects, opted program, or eligibility criteria/ conditions.
  • The applicant shall ensure to select the language, domain-specific subjects and general test as per the respective university/programme.
  • You are requested to visit the respective university website and confirm the eligibility criteria and other details.

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Q:   Does Faculty of Law, BHU accept CUET-PG score for LLM admission?
A:

Actually yes, faculty of Law BHU accept applicants CUET-PG scores for selection. Candidates seeking admission must a valid score in the national-level examination. 

Q:   What exactly is the role of NTA in CUET PG in the admission process?
A:

NTA (National Testing Agency) plays a very important role in the CUET PG admission process.

  • Conducts the Exam
  • Application Form
  • Question Paper Development
  • The Admit Card
  • Answer Key Release
  • Result Declaration
Q:   What is the procedure for seeking admission to postgraduate programs in University of Delhi?
A:

From the academic year 2024-24, admission to all programs of University of Delhi is through Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)- 2024 (CUET (PG)-2024) only. For admissions, you must:

  1. Read the PG Bulletin of Information carefully to familiarise yourself with all the policies.
  2. Ascertain you fulfil the Program-Specific eligibility for the program/s in which you wish to take admission.
  3. Apply and appear the Common University Entrance Test-Postgraduate 2023 (CUET (PG) 2024) in the Test paper (s) as per the Program Specific Eligibility of University of Delhi.
  4. Apply to Common Seat Allocation System – Postgraduate 2024 (CSAS (PG)-2024) of the University of Delhi.
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Answered 2 days ago

The most important thing is to analyse the important topics and go through the syallabus before starting CUET PG 2026 preparation.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 days ago

Well it all depends on the individual. Some students takes time to prepare for CUET PG exam, about 6 months. But yes you can do the preparation within 2 months also by executing a proper plan and making best of your ability.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

Some tips for  CUET PG exam prep:

Understand exam format, make sure you have good understanding of computer, choose test center that is convenient for you, arrive early on center.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

See, solve as many previous question papers and it is advised to allocate time to yourself while solving the paper.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

It is advisable to start solving CUET PG question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 4-5 months before the exam date. 

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

It is conducted once a year. And it typically held in month of March or April. The exact date is announced on NTA a few months before exam

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

It is important because you can be familiar with the exam pattern, identify important topics, boosts confidence, and helps in practice and revision.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

IIT JAM is for PG scientific and engineering courses in IITs and other premier institutons while CUET PG is a wider platform for admissions to postgraduate programs across private, state and central universities.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.

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Answered 2 months ago

No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.

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