CUET PG 2026: Full form, Eligibility, Age Limit, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, PYQs

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CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates will be announced through online mode. The application form for the exam is expected to be released in January 2026. National Testing Agency (NTA) is known as the conducting authority of the CUET PG exam. You can know about exam dates, key events dates, exam pattern, CUET PG syllabus and other important details. 

What is CUET PG? 

CUET PG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency [ NTA ] to help candidates secure admissions in several postgraduate programs in central, state, and participating universities across India.you can take admissions in MSc/ M.Sc/ M.Com programs on the basis of your CUET PG score. The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March 2026. 

CUET PG Full form

The full form of CUET PG is the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programs. The exam is conducted at the national level  for admission to postgraduate (PG) courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, etc., in various central and participating universities. This exam is known as one of the toughest exams in the country. 

CUET PG 2026 

The official notifications regarding CUET PG 2026 are expected to be released in January 2026. The National Testing Agency ( NTA ) conducts this test to help candidates secure admissions in top postgraduate programs across various disciplines. CUET PG is called the Central University Entrance Test conducted on a National level to hire candidates aspiring to make careers in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts, Agriculture, and other disciplines. 

The exam is held separately for both UG and PG courses. CUET PG offers admissions in more than 40 Central and various other participating universities. These include 35 central universities, 6 state universities, and 1 deemed university. You can check about CUET PG 2026 latest notifications, eligibility criteria, exam dates and other important information.                                                                                                              

                                                       CUET PG 2026 
Exam Name Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
Exam Conducting Body National Testing Agency 
Exam Mode  Online 
Post Category  CUET PG 2026 
Exam Duration  90 Minutes 
CUET PG 2026 Application Date  January 2026
CUET PG Exam Date 2026 March 2026 
CUET PG Exam Language  English and Hindi 
CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme  +4 for each correct answer 

-1 for each wrong answer 

CUET PG 2026 Notifications 

The National Testing Agency is known to release all notifications in regards to CUET PG 2026. You can check all official notifications regarding the exam from the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/.  As all the official notifications regarding the exam are released, interested candidates can go through all important updates. Link to get all the latest updates is attached below:

CUET PG 2026 Notification Link  cover.cdr

CUET PG 2026 Important Dates 

The National Testing Agency ( NTA ) is regarded as the conducting body for CUET PG exam. NTA plans the official calendar for all important dates of the exam. Candidates who are planning to appear for CUET PG 2026 exam should know about all these important dates. These dates are vital to stay on track with application dates, exam dates and other important events. You should visit the official website regularly to check all updates.                                               

                                          CUET PG 2026 Important Dates 
                    Events          Important Dates 
CUET PG 2026 Application Form Start Date  January 2026 
Last Date to fill the Application Form  February 2026
CUET PG Application Fee Payment Last Date February 2026 
CUET PG Application Correction Last Date February 2026 
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card Date  March 2026 
CUET PG Exam Date 2026  March 2026 
CUET PG 2026 Answer Key  April 2026
CUET PG 2026 Result Date  April 2026 

 

CUET PG 2026 Registration

Candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps to register for CUET PG 2026 exam:

  • Candidates are required to upload scanned images of photographs and signatures with the application form to apply for CUET PG exam.
  • You need to fill the form carefully as any kind of error or misleading information can reject your application.
  • Rechecking all the details before submitting the form is necessary because incomplete information may also lead to rejection
  • You can take the printout of the complete application form to use it later. 

CUET PG 2026 Application Form 

The link for CUET PG 2026 application will be activated after the release of official notification on NTAs official website. CUET PG application form date will be released in January 2026. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria and all instructions related to application form. While filling the application form a candidate has to give all important details like personal details, educational form and other details. Moreover, you also need to upload scanned documents like your photograph and signatures. You should clearly fill the application form to avoid any mistakes. 

CUET PG 2026 Application Fee 

Application fee for CUET PG varies based on the category of candidates. Moreover, the application fee also varies on the basis of the number of papers you want to attempt. The applicant fee for this exam is not refundable. You can either pay through net banking services, debit card or credit card.                                                

                                              CUET PG 2026 Application Fee 
Category  Application Fee ( for up to two papers )  Additional Test Paper ( per test paper )  Fees ( for up to two test papers ) 
General  Rs 1400 Rs 700 Rs 7000 
OBC / Gen -EWS Rs 1200 Rs 600  Rs 7000 
SC / ST  Rs 1100  Rs 600  Rs 7000 
PwBD  Rs 1000  Rs 600  Rs 7000 

Steps to Apply for CUET PG 2026 Exam 

Follow these steps to apply for CUET PG 2026 exam:

  • Go to the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ and visit the application page
  • For creating an account, fill the registration form.
  • Add your personal details, phone numbers and other details to fill the application form.
  • Upload your recent photographs. Also, upload your scanned signature.
  • Pay online fee through online payment methods
  • Submit the application form to go to the confirmation page. 

CUET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

Before applying for the CUET PG exam, it is crucial for all the candidates to check the CUET PG eligibility criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Candidates in their final year can also appear for the CUET PG 2026 exam. 
  • Minimum Percentage: There is no minimum percentage set by NTA. However, you can check the individual university’s percentage requirements.
  • Age Limit; There is no age limit for the exam. However, you need to check the university-specific age limit. 

CUET PG 2026 Admit Card 

CUET PG admit cards will be released a few days before the exam. You can download the admit cards from the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. Candidates need to enter their valid registration number in order to download the admit card. The CUET PG 2026 admit card contains important information like exam date and time, exam’s venue and a candidate’s personal details. It is mandatory for candidates to carry the admit card alongside a valid proof to the exam hall. 

CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern 

Each candidate should know about the CUET PG exam pattern in order to start their exam preparation. The exam is known to be conducted online. It has 100 objective-type questions. The exam is conducted in Hindi and English language. Here are the key features of CUET PG exam pattern for the year 2026. 

  • Duration of Exam: 90 minutes per shift 
  • Number of Questions – 75 questions per exam
  • Question Type – Multiple Choice Questions
  • Shifts: Multiple Shifts ( shift 1, 2 and 3 ) 
  • Total Marks: Total 400 marks are distributed among different section papers                                               
                                              CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern 
          Paper Code      Question Paper Pattern 
PGQP01 75 questions related to language or verbal ability, domain-related knowledge questions related to technical ability, mathematics and science. 
PGQP02 to PGQP07

PGQP09 to PGQP37

PGQP39

PGQP41 to PGQP59

PGQP61 to PGQ73

PGQP75 to PGQ77

75 questions related to language comprehension or verbal ability, Mathematical/quantitative ability and analytical skill and general knowledge. 
PGQP08, PGQP74, PGQP78 75 questions related to language comprehension or verbal ability, Mathematical/quantitative ability and analytical skill and general knowledge. 
PGQP60  75 questions related to general knowledge or awareness, Mathematical ability or Logical reasoning questions. 
PGQP38 75 questions related to language comprehension, verbal ability, Mathematical ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. 
PGQP40 75 questions related to language comprehension, verbal ability, Mathematical ability, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning.

CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme 

The marking scheme for CUET PG 2026 is the same as the previous year. The paper pattern of the exam helps all candidates comprehend the test. In this exam, each question will be of four marks. However, candidates should know that the exam follows a negative marking pattern where one mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Applicants need to check the following marking scheme:

  • Each question carries a weightage of four marks.
  • You will be awarded with four marks for each correct answer
  • As negative marking, one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer 
  • The total marks for the exam are 300 
  • There will be zero marks for unanswered questions 
  • a 650 score or above is considered good for the exam. However, a score of 700 or above is considered excellent for the exam.

CUET PG 2026 Participating Universities

Get to know about the name of universities accepting CUET PG 2026 scores. Names of these participating universities are announced by the National Testing Agency.                       

                                        CUET PG 2026 Participating Universities
          Name of Universities              Type of University 
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Central University
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Central University
Central University of Andhra Pradesh  Central University
Central University of Gujarat  Central University
Central University of Jammu  Central University
Central University of Himachal Pradesh  Central University
Central University of karnataka Central University
Central University of Haryana Central University
Central University of Kerala Central University
Central University of Oddhisa  Central University
Manipur University  Central University
Central University of Punjab  Central University
Sikkim University  Central University
Tripura University  Central University 

CUET PG 2026 Syllabus 

You can check the syllabus for CUET PG 2026 on NTAs official website. To start your preparation, you can download the syllabus PDF and know about the exam pattern. The curriculum for this entrance exam can vary as per the program selected by candidates. Below, you can check details regarding CUET PG 2026 syllabus on the basis of 12th class syllabus.

  • Agriculture Science
  • Applied Arts 
  • Anthropology 
  • Botany 
  • Biochemistry 
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Data Science 
  • Fine Arts 
  • Mathematics 
  • Odia 
  • Physics 
  • Power and Energy Engineering 

CUET PG FAQ

In the CUET PG 2026 exam, four marks will be given for each right answer and one mark will be deducted in the exam for each wrong answer. However, no marks will be deducted for the unattempted answers.

The CUET PG 2026 exam pattern basically stays the same every year. However, any changes expected will be updated on the official website of the National Testing Agency.

In the CUET PG exam, the score of 650 or above is considered good. However, a score of 700 or 700+ is considered an excellent score for the CUET PG 2026 exam.