What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG 2026 exam?

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025. However, there has not been any change in terms of exam pattern, syllabus or application process. The total number of exam cities has decreased.

How many subjects can candidates choose for the CUET PG exam?

Students can choose up to four subjects in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The choice of subjects would depend on the course studied in graduation and the universities opted for.

When did the CUET PG 2026 Application Form release?

CUET PG application form 2026 was released on December 14, 2025, to provide admissions to postgraduate degree programs like MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MFA, and other professional degrees like MBA, BEd, LLB, and LLM courses. The last date was January 23, 2026. Only one application had to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances will candidates be allowed to fill more than one Application Form.

How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?

CUET PG 2026 examination was held in March 2026.The online applications were filled form from December 14 to January 23, 2026. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all. Before choosing multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimum education eligibility criteria for the particular course they have applied for. Also, check the university-specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.

What is a good score in CUET PG?

Though good score varies for each stream and colleges, score of 270 out of 300 is considered good enough to get top colleges in CUET PG exam. Students who score 200 to 250 also get colleges of their choice. Students should aim to score at least 200 to get admission in CUET PG exam.

Does CUET PG Exam conducting body changes every year?

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.

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

Yes, the Faculty of Law, BHU accepts CUET-PG scores for admission to LLM courses. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the national-level examination. In 2025, the cutoff marks for the one-year LLM and two-year LLM courses stood at 187 and 185, respectively. The mentioned cutoff was for the applicants belonging to the General All-India category.

What is the eligibility criteria for the MSc courses offered by Banaras Hindu University?

Course Name Eligibility Criteria MSc Chemistry BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. MSc Computer Science BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Honos subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. MSc Mathematics BSc (Hons)/B A (Hons)/BSc/B A under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate considering all the three years of BSc/B A Courses). The candidate must have studied Mathematics Hons. or studied subject Mathematics in the all the three years at Graduate level. For BSc (Hons)/BSc only Science subjects and for BA (Hons)/B A all subjects except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet. MSc Physics BSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level. MSc Environmental Sciences A minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations. MSc Botany BSc (Hons) Botany MSc Zoology BSc (Hons) Zoology

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

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 offered Test Paper Code M.A. Arabic LAQP05 M.A. Buddhist ACQP04 M.A. English LAQP01 M.A. French Studies LAQP10 M.A. German Studies LAQP12 M.A. Hispanic Studies LAQP14 M.A. Italian Studies LAQP41 M.A. Hindi LAQP02 Bachelor in Library & Information Sciences COQP11 Master in Library & InformationSciences COQP13 M.A. Linguistics LAQP04 M.A. Bengali LAQP07 M.A. Tamil LAQP35 M.A. Comparative Indian Literature LAQP01 M.A. Philosophy HUQP16 M.A. Psychology HUQP20 M.A. Applied Psychology HUQP20 M.A. Punjabi LAQP33 M.A. Sanskrit LAQP03 M.A. Russian LAQP34 M.A. Urdu LAQP37 M.Com. COQP08 Bachelor in Education COQP06 B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Mathematics) COQP07 B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Languages) COQP05 1B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Social Science) COQP04 Master of Education COQP15 M.Sc. Biophysics SCQP17 M.Sc. Electronics MTQP05 M.Tech. (Microwave Electronics) MTQP05 M.Sc. Genetics SCQP17 M.Sc. Informatics MTQP05 M.Sc. Micbrobiology SCQP03 Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) COQP11 Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) COQP18 M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology SCQP17 LL.B. COQP11 LL.M. COQP14 Master of Computer Application SCQP09 M.Sc. Computer Science SCQP09 M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics SCQP19 Master of Operational Research SCQP09 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. Anthropology HUQP02 M.Sc. Forensic Science SCQP13 M.Sc. Botany SCQP07 M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences SCQP17 M.Sc. Chemistry SCQP08 M.A. Environmental Studies SCQP11/COQP02 M.Sc. Environmental Studies SCQP11 M.Sc. Geology SCQP14 M.Sc. Food and Nutrition HUQP11 M.Sc. Resource Management &Design Application HUQP11 M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies HUQP11 M.Sc. Development , Communication & Extension HUQP11 M.Sc. Physics SCQP24 M.Sc. Zoology SCQP17 M.A. Life Long Learning &Extension COQP03 M.A. East Asian Studies COQP11 M.A. Japanese LAQP15 M.A. Economics COQP10 M.A. Geography HUQP08 M.A. History HUQP09 M.A. Political Science HUQP18 M.A. Social Work HUQP21 M.A. Sociology HUQP22 M.Sc. (Mathematics Education) COQP03/COQP06 M.A. Journalism COQP17 Master in Respiratory Theory SCQP21 M.A. in Hindu Studies ACQP08 M.A. in Chinese LAQP09 M.A. Korean Studies LAQP20 Master of Physiotherapy SCQP21 M.A. Persian LAQP30 M.Sc. Biochemistry SCQP17 M.A./M.Sc. Statistics SCQP27 M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science HUQP11 M.A. African Studies COQP11 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 Health COQP19 MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Visual Communication) HUQP07

CUET-PG MCA Notification 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Vacancy, Results

Updated on May 19, 2026 00:15 IST

By Sreetama Datta Roy, Manager Content

Overview

The CUET PG notification 2026 was released on December 14. The candidates were given 20 days to fill their CUET PG 2026 applications. The last date for application correction was January 30 2026. The candidates were allowed to make changes in their registration form, but they were not allowed to make changes in their personal details. The candidates should note that the last saved application form was deemed final and the NTA considered the details mentioned in the last saved application form.

The CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The exam started on March 6. In the answer key, the NTA confirmed that the exam was held till March 30.

CUET PG exam dates 2026 were announced by NTA. 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 2026 notifications.

Table of contents

CUET PG Notification 2026 Overview
CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download
CUET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CUET PG 2026 Application Process and Fees
CUET PG Exam Notification 2026 FAQs

CUET PG Notification 2026 Overview

The CUET PG 2026 notification includes details such as important dates, exam papers or subjects, instructions and exam cities. The exam wascconducted 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 2026 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 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
May ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026
24 Apr ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Result
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CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download

NTA released CUET PG 2026 dates notification in PDF format on February 14, 2026. Earlier notification had CUET PG 2026 application dates and other information. For your reference, here we have provided the CUET PG 2026 notification PDFs.

CUET PG 2025 Exam dates notification

CUET PG 2026 Notification PDF

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 2026 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 2026 Eligibility Criteria

CUET PG 2026 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 2026 Application Process and Fees

The CUET PG 2026 application process was conducted online. Students had 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 2026 registration process is completed and the login credentials are generated, click on the Login tab to proceed towards the application form. The form was 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 had 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

Also Read: CUET UG and PG Fee Structure: Category-wise Application Fee and Outside Centres Fee

CUET PG Exam Notification 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check out the Frequently Asked Questions on CUET PG 2026 here.

Q: What is the difference between CUET PG and IIT JAM?

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.

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

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 Courses	Professional Degree Courses
MA MSc MCA MCom MFA	MBA LLB LLM BEd MEd

Q: How many city preferences one can fill out in CUET PG Application form?

Candidates can fill up to four cities as per their preferences in the CUET PG 2026 application form. Initially, two city choices could be entered, but later on, NTA increased the number to four for greater flexibility for students.

Q: Is CUET PG held twice a year?

No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. CUET PG 2026 was held in March 2026. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.

Q: Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

The CUET PG 2026 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.

Q: What are some strategies to manage time effectively during the CUET PG exam?

Understand exam structure, practice within time limit, prioritise and strategise challenging questions, read very carefully.

Q: If I do not receive my CUET-PG admit card, what should I do?

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.

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

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.

Q: What are some important instructions regarding CUET PG admit card?

Candidates should keep in mind the following information in mind during and after downloading the CUET PG 2026 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 2026 signed by a parent/guardian.
It is mandatory to carry a valid photo ID proof on the day of CUET PG 2026.
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.

Q: What was date of release of CUET PG Application Form 2026?

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.