The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the CUET PG 2026 registration process for admission to postgraduate programmes across central, state, deemed, and private universities in India. Eligible candidates, including those appearing in their final-year undergraduate exams, can apply online through the official website exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
As per the official notification, the CUETPG 2026 application window will remain open till 14 January 2026 (11:50 PM). The NTA will also activate an application correction window from 18 to 20 January 2026 for editing permissible details.
The CUET PG 2026 examination is scheduled to be held in March 2026, with subject-wise dates, exam cities, and shift details to be announced later. This year, the entrance test will be conducted for 157 subjects across 292 exam cities, including 16 international centres.
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In the previous cycle, over 6 lakh candidates registered for CUET PG, while 5.23 lakh candidates appeared for the examination, recording an attendance rate of nearly 80%.
CUET PG 2026: Important Dates at a Glance
- Application Start Date: 14 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 14 January 2026
- Correction Window: 18 to 20 January 2026
- Exam Month: March 2026
Who Can Apply?
Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or are appearing in the final year of their UG programme in the current academic session are eligible, subject to the university’s admission criteria.
How to Apply
- Visit exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the online application form
- Upload required documents and photographs
- Pay the examination fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
FAQs:
Q1. When is the last date to apply for CUET PG 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the examination fee is 14 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
Q2. Who conducts the CUET PG examination?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET PG examination every year.
Q3. When will the CUET PG 2026 exam be held?
The CUET examination is scheduled for March 2026. Exact subject-wise dates will be announced later.
Q4. Can final-year undergraduate students apply for CUET PG, 26?
Yes, candidates appearing in their final-year undergraduate exams are eligible to apply.
Q5. How many subjects are covered under CUET PG?
CUET PG will be conducted for 157 subjects.
Q6. Is there a correction window for CUET PG 2026 applications?
Yes, NTA will provide a correction window from 18 to 20 January 2026.