The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG notification 2027, tentatively in the second week of December 2026. The notification will include details about CUET PG, dates, and list of question paper codes with courses. NTA will begin the CUET PG 2027 application process, along with the notification release. Aspirants who wish to apply and appear for CUET PG 2027 exam must keep an eye on the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ for any latest updates.
Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised university, or are in the final year of graduation, are eligible to appear for the CUET PG examination. Check the article for the latest CUET PG 2027 notifications.
- CUET PG Notification 2027 Overview
- CUET PG 2027 Important Dates
- CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download
- CUET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- CUET PG 2027 Application Process and Fees
- CUET PG Exam Notification 2027 FAQs
CUET PG Notification 2027 Overview
The CUET PG 2027 notification will include details such as important dates, exam papers or subjects, instructions and exam cities. As per last year's data, the exam will be conducted for 157 courses in 292 cities across India, including 16 cities abroad.
The following table brings the important features or highlights of the NTA CUET PG exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level |
Postgraduate |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam Mode |
Online or CBT |
| Total No. of Test Takers |
Around 4 lakh |
| Courses Offered Through CUET PG |
Masters Degree- MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MCA, MFA Professional Degree- LLB, LLM, BEd, MEd, MBA |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,200 (General) INR 1200 (OBC-NCL, EWS) INR 1100 (SC, ST and Transgender) INR 1000 (PwD) INR 7,000 (International centres) |
| Exam Duration |
90 Minutes |
| Total Marks |
300 Marks |
| Total Number of Questions |
75 Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Language of Exam |
English, Hindi and Sanskrit (Acharya papers) |
| Exam Centre Cities |
302 cities in India and 24 cities abroad |
| Accepting Colleges |
190+ institutions |
| Official Website |
exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/ |
| Contact Details |
011-40759000 011-69227700 |
Also Read: CUET PG Vs IIT JAM: Which is Better for Master’s Degree
CUET PG 2027 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Dec ' 26 | CUET PG 2027 Exam Notification TENTATIVE |
| Dec ' 26 - Jan ' 27 | CUET PG 2027 Application Process TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 27 | CUET PG 2027 Application Correction Window TENTATIVE |
| Feb ' 27 - Mar ' 27 | CUET PG 2027 Advance City Intimation Slip TENTATIVE |
| Feb ' 27 - Mar ' 27 | CUET PG 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 27 | CUET PG 2027 Exam Dates TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 27 | CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2027 TENTATIVE |
CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download
NTA will release the CUET UG 2027 notification PDF and CUET PG 2027 dates notification PDF on its official website, likely in December 2026 and February 2027 respectively. Once released, the direct link to download the same will be shared here. Until then, candidates can download last year's PDFs for reference.
CUET PG 2026 Exam dates notification
Take a look at the information present on the CUET PG Notification.
- Exam Overview: The CUET PG notification starts with the introduction of the exam, in terms of the exam conducting body, participating universities, and mode of conduct.
- Important Dates: The CUET PG notification document includes a table of important dates for events such as application, correction window, city intimation slip, admit card and exam dates. The dates for answer key and result will be announced later.
- Number of Papers and Medium: The CUET PG 2027 notification will include the total number of exam papers and the languages or mediums of the question papers. There are 157 papers across streams. The medium of the CUET PG question papers is bilingual, or English and Hindi. However, the Acharya subject question papers will be in Sanskrit. The Language papers will be in the respective languages.
- Important Instructions: The notification will carry important instructions regarding the application process and other details.
- List of Courses and Question Paper Codes: The next part of the CUET PG notification includes the list of courses or papers for which the entrance exam is conducted. It will be followed by the question paper codes.
- Exam Cities: The final section of the CUET PG notification carries the list of exam cities where the centres will be located across India and abroad. According to last year's notification, the CUET PG centres were located in 292 cities across India, including 16 cities outside India. Initially, candidates could select two exam cities, which has now been increased to four.
CUET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
CUET PG 2027 is a postgraduate-level entrance exam. The eligibility criteria laid down by NTA can be checked below.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in the subject they plan to opt for in the CUET PG exam.
- Those who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to appear for the exam, provided they obtain the degree within the stipulated date.
- There is no age limit to appear for the exam.
- The participating universities may have separate eligibility criteria, which must be complied with at the time of admission.
CUET PG 2027 Application Process and Fees
The CUET PG 2027 application process will be conducted online. Students will have to visit the official website to fill and submit the application form. Take a look at the process below.
- Visit the CUET PG exam website: First, visit the exam website and click on the Registration tab.
- Complete Registration process: Complete the registration process by filling up the form and creating a password.
- Complete Application process: Once the CUET PG 2027 registration process is completed and the login credentials are generated, click on the Login tab to proceed towards the application form. The form is divided into multiple sections, including personal and academic details, selection of exam paper, question paper medium and exam city choices. Students can choose up to four exam papers and cities in order of preference.
- Upload Documents: Applicants have to upload their scanned photograph, signature, and PWD or Reservation Category Certificate, if applicable, in the given format and dimensions.
- Pay the Application Fee: Lastly, the CUET PG application fee has to be paid. The amount depends on the candidate category, the number of papers selected and the exam centre location.
The table below shows the CUET PG application fee:
| Category | Application Fee (in INR - two test papers) |
Application Fee Outside India (in INR - two test papers) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,400 | 7,000 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL |
1,200 | |
| SC / ST / Third Gender |
1,100 | |
| PwD | 1,000 |
For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) | Application Fee Outside India (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 700 | 3,500 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL |
600 | |
| SC / ST / Third Gender |
600 | |
| PwD |
600 |
CUET PG Exam Notification 2027 FAQs
Candidates can check out the Frequently Asked Questions on CUET PG here.
Candidates can fill up to four cities as per their preferences in the CUET PG application form. In case of any change, NTA will specify the same on official website.
CUET PG 2027 application form has not yet been released by NTA. Based on previous year's timeline, National Testing Agency is expected to begin the application process by the end of second week of December 2026.
No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.
The CUET PG examination will be conducted by the National Testing Agency in the various examination centres across the nation a few cities outside India. The syllabus for the CUET PG papers will be set by the exam conducting authority. The subject experts, after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the PG level entrance exam on the basis of their undergraduate course curriculum.
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.
CUET PG 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 Courses | Professional Degree Courses |
|---|---|
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Understand exam structure, practice within time limit, prioritise and strategise challenging questions, read very carefully.
Candidates are advised to immediately contact the officials and the conducting body if the candidate is not able to download their CUET-PG admit cards. The contact details will be provided on exam website and the information bulletin as well. At the same time, they must ensure that they had completed the application process carefully by paying the application fee. Unless they have completed the application process successfully, they will not be issued the admit card of CUET-PG.
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.
Candidates should keep in mind the following information in mind during and after downloading the CUET PG admit card.
In case a candidate is unable to download his/ her CUET PG admit cards from the website, he or she may approach the Help Line 011 40759000 between 9.30 am to 5.30 pm or write an email to NTA. It is mandatory to get the admit card of CUET PG signed by a parent/guardian.
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo ID proof on the day of CUET PG.
Candidates have to carry a passport-sized photograph on the day of the examination. This photograph has to be affixed to the attendance sheet.
In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown on the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between the timings given above. In such cases, candidates 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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