Common University Entrance Online Test [CUET (PG) 2026] for Admission to Postgraduate Programmes

Eligibilty

The detailed eligibility requirements for various Postgraduate Programmes offered through CUET (PG) 2026 are not explicitly stated in this public notice.

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Information Bulletin of CUET (PG) – 2026 available on the official NTA website for complete details on:

• Programme/Courses/Discipline-wise eligibility criteria.
• Scheme of examination.
• Timing and other relevant information.

Additionally, candidates must refer to the eligibility requirements specified by the individual Central Universities and participating Universities/Organizations for their respective programmes.

Vaccancy

The CUET (PG) – 2026 is an entrance examination for admission to various Postgraduate Programmes. The notification does not specify a fixed number of vacancies.

• A total of 157 subjects are being offered in CUET (PG) – 2026 (refer to Annexure I for the full list).
• The examination will be conducted in 292 cities, including 16 cities outside India (refer to Annexure II for the full list).

Candidates should refer to the specific university/programme websites for details on seat availability.

Important Links

Candidates can apply for CUET (PG) - 2026 only through the "Online" mode on the official website.

Click here to Apply Online for CUET (PG) 2026

Note: Application Forms submitted in any other mode will not be accepted. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate; multiple applications will be rejected.

This notification is for an entrance examination (CUET PG 2026) for admission to postgraduate programmes, and therefore, no salary is applicable or mentioned.

The primary selection criteria for admission to Postgraduate Programmes in Central Universities and other participating Universities/Institutions/Organizations/Autonomous Colleges is performance in the Common University Entrance Test [CUET (PG) 2026].

The examination will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Candidates are advised to refer to the Information Bulletin of CUET (PG) – 2026 for detailed scheme of examination and marking patterns. Further selection processes, such as counselling, interviews, or specific eligibility checks, will be conducted by the individual participating universities/institutions based on the CUET (PG) scores and their own admission policies.

Candidates must follow these instructions to apply for CUET (PG) - 2026:

1. Visit the official NTA CUET (PG) website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/.
2. Apply only through the "Online" mode. Application Forms in any other mode will not be accepted.
3. Submit only one application. Multiple applications by a single candidate will be rejected.
4. Carefully follow all instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the website. Non-compliance may lead to summary disqualification.
5. Ensure that the e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are your own or your Parents/Guardians', as all communication will be sent to these registered contacts.
6. The application period is from 14 December 2025 to 14 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.).
7. The last date for examination fee submission is 14 January 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.).
8. In case of any difficulty, candidates may contact 011 - 40759000 / 011 - 69227700 or e-mail at helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit NTA websites www.nta.ac.in and https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ for the latest updates.

The CUET (PG) 2026 offers a wide range of subjects across various disciplines. A total of 157 subjects are being offered. Candidates must refer to the official Information Bulletin of CUET (PG) – 2026 for the detailed syllabus of each Programme/Course/Discipline based on their respective QP Codes.

The subjects are broadly categorized into:

• Common Subjects: Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, B.Ed. (various specializations), Commerce, Disaster Studies, Economics, General, Management, Library and Information Science, L.L.M., M.Ed., M.A. Education, Mass Communication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Healthcare & Hospital Management (e.g., COQP01 to COQP22).
• Languages: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Gujarati, Japanese, Kannada, Kashmiri, Korean, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Pali, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, etc. (e.g., LAQP01 to LAQP41).
• Science: Agricultural Science, Microbiology, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science/IT/AI, Criminology, Environmental Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Geology, Geophysics, Horticulture, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmacy, Statistics, Zoology, etc. (e.g., SCQP01 to SCQP30).
• Humanities: Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance, Development and Labour Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Home Science, Music, Museology, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, etc. (e.g., HUQP01 to HUQP26).
• M. Tech./Higher Sciences: Chemical, Civil, Data Science, AI, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Electronics, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science/Technology, Electrical, Water Engineering, Textile Engineering (e.g., MTQP01 to MTQP12).
• Acharya: Shiksha Shastri B.Ed., Shiksha Acharya M.Ed., Agama, Baudha Darshan, Dharma Shastra, Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan, Jyotish, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya, Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda, Vedanta, Vyakaran, etc. (e.g., ACQP01 to ACQP26).

For precise details on the syllabus content for each QP Code, candidates must download and review the Information Bulletin from the official CUET (PG) website.

The public notice does not explicitly list the required documents for the online application. However, based on standard practice for NTA examinations, candidates are typically required to have:

• A valid e-mail address and mobile number (for communication).
• Scanned passport size photograph in specified format.
• Scanned signature in specified format.
• Category Certificate (if applicable, for reservation benefits).
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
• Educational qualification details and certificates.
• Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI details for online fee payment.

Candidates are strongly advised to consult the Information Bulletin of CUET (PG) – 2026 available on the official NTA website https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ for the definitive list of documents and their required specifications for the online application.