The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close registration for the Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET-PG 2026) on January 20 . Students seeking postgraduate admissions must complete their application and pay all required fees before this deadline. The official website for registration is exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.
NTA states that only applications with successful fee payment will be accepted. Candidates must review their forms carefully during the application process. No changes will be permitted after final submission, except during the dedicated correction window.
Key Dates and Application Process
The online registration portal for CUET PG 2026 closes on January 20 . Following this, NTA will open an application correction window. Candidates can make changes to their submitted forms from January 23 to January 25 . This period allows applicants to rectify any errors in their submissions.
To apply, candidates must visit the official CUET PG website. The application process involves filling out the online form, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee. Failure to complete these steps by the respective deadlines will invalidate an application.
CUET PG 2026 Examination Structure
The CUET PG 2026 examination will be conducted entirely in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The test paper will consist of 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will have four options, with only one correct answer. The examination carries a total of 300 marks.
The marking scheme awards 4 marks for every correct answer. One mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for questions left unattempted. Candidates should note this negative marking system.
Purpose of the Examination
CUET PG 2026 serves as a unified entrance examination for postgraduate admissions across India. It facilitates entry into various Central Universities (CUs). Additionally, several State, Deemed, and Private Universities also accept CUET PG scores for their postgraduate programs. This common test aims to standardize the admission process nationwide.
Previous Year’s Participation Data
In the previous examination cycle, CUET PG recorded significant participation. Over 6 lakh candidates initially registered for the exam. Of these, 5,23,032 candidates appeared for the test. This marked an overall attendance rate of approximately 80%.
CUET PG 2026 Application Fees
The application fee structure varies by candidate category and the number of test papers chosen. Candidates must pay the applicable fee online to complete their registration. The fee breakdown is as follows:
| Category | Registration fee for upto two test papers | Fees for additional Test Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 1400 | Rs 700 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs 1200 | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | Rs 1100 | Rs 600 |
| PwD | Rs 1000 | Rs 600 |
All candidates must ensure submission of their application and fee payment by the January 20 deadline. Visit the official NTA CUET PG website at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ for further information and to apply.