CUET PG 2026 application last date today, apply online now for PG admissions before deadline

CUET PG 2026 applications close today as the National Testing Agency completes the registration window for postgraduate admissions. The entrance examination offers a single platform for graduates seeking admission to Central Universities and other participating institutions for the 2026–27 academic session.Notification details and application timelineThe NTA released the official CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025, and opened online applications the same day. Candidates can submit forms until January 23, 2026, 11:50 pm, while the fee payment window remains open until January 25, 2026, 11:50 pm.Application fees and eligibility conditionsThe application fee structure varies by category and paper count, with General category candidates paying Rs 1400 for up to two papers.

OBC-NCL and EWS applicants pay Rs 1200, while SC, ST and Third Gender candidates pay Rs 1100 for the same number of papers. PwD and PwBD candidates pay Rs 1000, and applicants outside India pay Rs 7000 for two papers.Exam pattern and qualification requirementsCUET PG 2026 uses a computer based test format with a 90 minute duration and 75 questions carrying 300 marks. The marking scheme awards four marks for each correct answer and deducts one mark for incorrect responses.

The papers are bilingual in English and Hindi, except for language subjects, M.Tech, Higher Sciences and Acharya disciplines.Steps to apply onlineStep 1 Visit the official CUET PG website at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.Step 2 Register using basic details and generate login credentials.Step 3 Complete the application form, select papers, and upload required documents.Step 4 Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes.Step 5 Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Admission process and counsellingAfter the written examination, participating universities conduct institution specific counselling, followed by document verification and medical examination.Additional examination detailsThere is no age limit for appearing in CUET PG 2026, but candidates must follow university specific eligibility rules. The application correction facility remains available from January 28 to January 30, 2026. The examination is scheduled for March 2026. Candidates answer all questions within the allotted time, and unanswered questions carry no marks. Universities release counselling schedules independently after results, based on merit lists prepared from CUET PG scores.

Document verification and medical examination follow counselling for shortlisted candidates at respective institutions as part of the standard admission procedure.