CUET PG 2026: The National Testing Agency – NTA is set to conduct the Common University Entrance Test PG 2026 for admission into all Post Graduate Programmes in Central Universities for the academic session 2026-27 under the Ministry of Education.
CUET PG Application Overview
| Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test – CUET 2026 |
| Session | CUET Post Graduate PG 2026 – 27 |
| Organization | National Testing Agency – NTA |
| Purpose | Admission to PG Programmes |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Application Date | 14 Dec 2025 -14 Jan 2026 |
CUET PG Application Details
Name of Exam: Common University Entrance Test Post Graduate 2026
Academic Session: CUET PG 2026 – 27
Name of Organization: National Testing Agency – NTA
Date of Exam: March 2026
Type of Exam: Entrance Exam
Mode of Exam: Online CBT
Type of Questions: Objective – MCQs
Medium of Exam: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
CUET PG Exam Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: For appearing in the CUET – PG 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates.
Educational Qualification: The candidates who have passed the bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2026 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET PG 2026 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission.
CUET PG 2026 Examination Scheme
The CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
- Duration: The total duration of the examination will be 90 minutes.
- Questions: Each question paper will comprise 75 questions.
- Paper Codes: Candidates may select up to FOUR question paper codes from the list provided in Appendix-II of the Information Bulletin.
- Medium: The medium of the Question Paper will be in English and Hindi (Bilingual) except for languages, M. Tech/Higher Sciences (English only), and specific Acharya papers. In case of any discrepancy in the bilingual papers, the English version will be taken as final.
CUET PG Marking Scheme
The exam will follow a consistent marking system:
| Action | Marks Awarded & Deducted |
|---|---|
| For each correct response | +4 (Four) marks |
| For each incorrect response | -1 (One) mark will be deducted |
| For unanswered/unattempted questions | 0 (Zero) marks |
CUET PG Application Important Dates
The schedule for CUET PG 2026 has been released by NTA along with the Information Bulletin. Candidates must note the important dates to avoid missing any deadline.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Form Submission Starts | 14th December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment | 14th January 2026 up to 11:50 P.M |
| Correction in Particulars | 18th – 20 January 2026 |
| Intimation of Exam Cities | To be Intimated Later |
| Downloading of e-Admit Card | To be Intimated Later |
| Month of Examination | March 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | To be Intimated Later |
CUET PG 2026 Application Fee
While submitting the CUET PG Online Form 2026, candidates have to pay an application fee.
| Category | Application Fee (for up to two Test Papers) | Additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹ 1400 | ₹ 700 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹ 1200 | ₹ 600 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | ₹ 1100 | ₹ 600 |
| Person with Disability (PwD/PWBD) | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 600 |
| Outside Bharat | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 3500 |
The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card and UPI Services. Processing charges and GST are applicable over and above the Examination Fee.
How To Apply For CUET PG
For filling up the online application form for CUET PG 2026 candidates can follow the given procedure:
- Step 1: Visit the official website – cuetpg.ntaonline.in
- Step 2: Click on the CUET PG registration link on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter your details such as Name, email address and phone number
- Step 4: Once registered, login using your application number and password
- Step 5: Fill the application form and upload the necessary documents
- Step 6: Save, submit and pay the fees
- Step 7: Download the application form for future reference
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