
As per CUET PG 2026 Notification dated February 14, 2026, Exam will be held for a duration of 20 days, starting with March 6, 2026. Last exam is scheduled on March 27, 2026. NTA activated the application correction window on January 28, 2026, at 10 AM. The last date for the CUET PG 2026 application correction process was January 30, up to 11.50 PM.
The last date of CUET PG 2026 application form was January 23, 2026. Registered candidates could pay the application fee by January 25, 2026, up to 11.50 PM.
CUET PG exam dates 2026 have been 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.
- 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 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 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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Feb ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip TENTATIVE |
| Feb ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE |
| 06 Mar ' 26 - 27 Mar ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Exam Date |
| Apr ' 26 | CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | CUET PG Student Response Sheet 2026 TENTATIVE |
| Apr ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Application Correction Window |
| 14 Dec ' 25 | CUET PG Exam Notification |
| 14 Dec ' 25 - 23 Jan ' 26 | CUET PG 2026 Application Process |
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
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.
Commonly asked questions
| 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 |
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 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.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
|---|---|
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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.
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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
CUET PG 2026 examination will be scheduled in March 2026. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG exam could fill the online application 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.
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.
CUET PG Exam Notification 2026 FAQs
Candidates can check out the Frequently Asked Questions on CUET PG 2026 here.
Commonly asked questions
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 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 |
|---|---|
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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.
No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. CUET PG 2026 is expected to be held in March 2026. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.
CUET-PG Exam
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
CUET PG 2026 exam dates ahve been announced by NTa. As per schedule, exam will be held for a duration of 20 days, starting from March 6, 2026. Last exam is scheduled on March 27, 2026. Exam will be held in online mode in two languages, English and Hindi.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
Yes. NTA has announced CUET PG 2026 exam dates for various streams. Exam will begin on march 6, 2026. Last exam will be held on March 27, 2026. Exam will be ehld for a duration of 20 days. Exam will be held in computer-based mode for 157 subjects.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No. CUET PG applications are accepted in online mode only. NTA, the exam conducting body doesn't accept any offline application form for CUET exam. If someone sends application by any offline modes such as Fax or by hand, that will not be accepted.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
CUET PG 2026 application form was released on December 14, 2025 online. Students had to fill and submit application form for CUET PG 2026 till January 23, 2026. It must be noted NTA only accept online applications for CUET PG exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
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.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
NTA doesn't release cutoff marks for each speciality for CUET PG exam. Cutoff depends upon difficulty level, number of students etc. Students do need to try to score maximum marks out of 300 to increase their chances of admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
Students can download CUET PG syllabus of respective stream online. NTA uploads syllabus PDF at official website. Syllabus can be downloaded by visiting exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/syllabus and selecting respective stream.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
I think you first need to understand the pattern of the CUET PG exam for MSW. See the table below
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Mode | Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online |
Medium | English and Hindi |
Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total number of Questions | 75 |
Total Marks | 300 |
Negative marking | Yes |
Marking Scheme | 4 marks for a correct answer |
Total sections in the question paper | 1 |
Note - The information is taken from the official body of the exam.
You'll get topics like Social concepts, Economic concepts, Political concepts, Environmental concepts, Psychological concepts, Legal con
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
CUET coaching can really help with guidance and practice, but platforms like cuetmock are also great. They have previous years' papers, mock tests, and structured practice in one place, which makes preparation easier and helps track progress. For many aspirants, using it along with self-study really
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
As an IILM University student, the most effective way I found to revise multiple CUET subjects in a short time is to be smart, not exhaustive.
First, I focus only on high-weightage and frequently repeated topics from each subject instead of trying to cover everything. That alone saves a lot of time.
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Beginner-Level 4
195 Institutes accepting CUET-PG
Chandigarh • Private
- ₹ 3.00 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
LPU - Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar • Private
- ₹ 3.00 Lakh
- 3 years
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- Full Time
IIT Bhubaneswar - Indian Institute of Technology
Bhubaneswar • Public
Exam On - 6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
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