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The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 is the national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into postgraduate programmes across central, state and participating universities in India. The exam acts as a single gateway for PG admissions in institutes like DU, BHU, JNU and many others.
The official schedule released by NTA outlines the key dates aspirants must remember:
CUET PG 2026 application started: 14 December 2025
Last date to submit application form: 23 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date for application fee payment: 25 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Application correction window: 28 January 2026 – 30 January 2026
Note: The registration deadline was extended multiple times to accommodate aspirants facing difficulties completing their forms.
CUET PG 2026 exam is scheduled to be held in March 2026 (exact dates for specific subjects/papers will be announced by NTA soon).
Admit card release: Expected in March 2026, before the exam.
Answer key release: Tentatively April 2026.
Result declaration: Expected in April 2026.
Counselling & admissions: Likely to begin in May 2026.
CUET PG 2026 follows a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format and covers over 150 subjects with each paper typically of 90 minutes duration.
The number of test cities has been updated, with the exam to be conducted in around 292 cities across India and a few abroad.
The NTA extended the last date to apply to 23 January 2026 after earlier deadlines due to high demand, technical issues, and to give students more time for form completion.
Mark your calendar: With the exam likely in March, begin revision early — especially if you are applying to universities with specific cut-off requirements.
Keep documents ready: Ensure your qualifying degree certificate, valid ID and photographs meet official specifications.
Check official sources regularly: Exact subject-wise dates and city allotment slips are typically released a few weeks before the exam by NTA.
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CUET PG 2026 is a pivotal step for postgraduate admissions across India. With registrations closing on 23 January 2026 and an expected March 2026 exam, aspirants should focus on preparation while keeping track of official updates from the NTA CUET PG portal to avoid missing critical announcements.
