NTA Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Postgraduation (PG) - 2026

Common University Admission Test (CUET) PG 2026

• Passed / Appearing Final Year Bachelor Degree from any Recognized University.

Educational Requirements and Eligibility Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• No Age Limit : There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the CUET (PG) 2026.

• Qualifying Examination : Candidates who have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent examination, or those who are appearing in 2026, are eligible to apply for the CUET (PG) 2026.

• University-Specific Requirements : While there is no general age limit for the entrance test, candidates must fulfill the age criteria and other specific eligibility requirements of the particular university or institution they are seeking admission to.

• Degree and Subject Mapping : Applicants are advised to carefully check the specific degree, programme, and subject code requirements from the official NTA website as these are mapped to individual university offerings.

Application & Eligibility Checklist

• Single Application : Candidates are advised to fill only one application form using a unique mobile number and email address.
• Test Paper Selection : An applicant may apply for up to four test papers.
• Document Verification : Eligibility and the benefit of reservation are subject to document verification at the time of admission at the respective university.
• Finality of Information : Details provided in the application, such as name, category, and educational qualifications, are treated as final once the correction window closes

How to Apply

Step 1 : Registration Form

• Register : Sign up for the Online Application Form
• Generate Application Number : Provide required personal details, create a password, and choose a security question to generate a system-generated Application Number.
• Save Credentials : Note down the Application Number and password, as they will be required for all future logins and correspondence.

Step 2 : Application Form

• Login : Use your Application Number and pre-created Password to complete the rest of the form.
• Fill Details : Enter personal details, select your desired test papers (up to four), choose examination cities, and provide educational qualification details.
• Upload Documents :
  • Live Photograph : You must upload a live photograph taken at the time of filling the application
  • Scanned Photograph : Must be a recent JPEG/JPG file (10 kb to 200 kb) with 80% face visible against a white background.
  • Scanned Signature : Must be a JPEG/JPG file (4 kb to 30 kb)
  • Certificates : If applicable, upload a PwD/PwBD certificate in PDF format (50 kb to 300 kb).

Step 3 : Fee Payment

• Payment : Pay the requisite examination fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
• Confirmation Page : After a successful transaction, a "Confirmation Page" will be generated
• Final Save : Download, save, and print the Confirmation Page for your records. The application is considered incomplete and will be rejected if this step is not finished

Important Notes

• Single Application : Candidates should fill only one application form. Multiple submissions will not be accepted.

• Contact Info : Ensure the mobile number and email address provided are correct and active, as NTA will use these for all official communication.

• Finality of Information : Details like name, category, and choice of exam cities are treated as final once the correction window closes; no further changes will be allowed.

Selection Process

Entrance Examination (NTA Role)

The first major step is the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), which serves as a unified platform for admissions into postgraduate programs across various Central and participating Universities.

• Mode of Test : The exam is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) only.
• Exam Structure : Each question paper consists of 75 questions to be completed in 90 minutes.
• Scoring: * +4 marks for every correct answer.
  • -1 mark for every incorrect answer (negative marking).
  • 0 marks for unanswered or marked-for-review questions.
• Normalization : For subjects held in multiple shifts, NTA uses an Equi-percentile method to normalize raw scores into NTA scores to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

2. Results and Scorecards

• Answer Key Challenge : Before final results, NTA displays Provisional Answer Keys on its website, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies.
• Score Declaration : NTA prepares and declares the results and hosts individual scorecards for candidates.
• Finality : There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of the final NTA score.

3. University Admissions (Final Selection)

The role of NTA concludes with the delivery of scores. The actual "selection" or admission happens at the university level:

• Merit List: Each participating University or Organization prepares its own merit list based on the CUET (PG) scores.

• Counseling and Admission: Candidates must apply separately to their desired universities. The universities handle the counseling process and final seat allotment.

• Document Verification: Eligibility and reservation benefits (like PwBD status) are strictly verified by the respective university at the time of admission