CUET PG 2026

Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

About CUET PG 2026

CUET PG is a national-level postgraduate entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to Master's Degree, Professional Degree, and Postgraduate Diploma programs offered by Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, and other participating institutions across India. It provides a common platform for admission into hundreds of postgraduate courses through a single entrance examination. 

Key Highlights

• National-level postgraduate entrance examination.
• Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Admission to MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Ed., and various PG programmes.
• Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Accepted by Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities.
• Subject-specific question papers available.
• Single-window admission process for participating universities.
• Conducted once every year. 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates must satisfy the specific eligibility requirements prescribed by the participating university.
• No upper age limit is prescribed by NTA.
• Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals may apply as per university norms. 

Educational Qualification

Exam Pattern

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CUET PG 2026 Syllabus

Important Note

• CUET PG does not have a common syllabus for all candidates.
• The syllabus varies according to the course selected by the candidate.
• NTA releases separate syllabi for more than 150 subject papers.
• Questions are primarily based on undergraduate-level concepts of the chosen subject.

Common Subjects & Syllabus

General Aptitude Topics (Where Applicable)

Important Dates (Tentative for Next Cycle)

Previous CUET PG Cycle

Counselling Process

Unlike many national entrance examinations, CUET PG does not conduct centralized counselling.

Admission Process After CUET PG

• CUET PG Result Declaration
• University Registration
• Programme Selection
• Merit List Preparation
• Counselling by Individual Universities
• Document Verification
• Fee Submission
• Admission Confirmation

Universities Accepting CUET PG

• Central Universities
• State Universities
• Deemed Universities
• Private Universities
• Government Institutions

Popular Universities Accepting CUET PG

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• Aligarh Muslim University
• University of Hyderabad
• Jamia Millia Islamia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is CUET PG used for?

CUET PG is used for admission to postgraduate courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, LLM, M.Ed., and various other PG programs in participating universities.

2. Can final-year graduation students apply for CUET PG?

Yes. Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor's Degree are eligible to apply. 

3. Is there any age limit for CUET PG?

No. NTA does not prescribe any upper age limit for CUET PG. However, individual universities may have their own admission requirements. 

4. What is the marking scheme of CUET PG?

Candidates receive 4 marks for every correct answer, 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unanswered questions. 

5. Is the syllabus same for all CUET PG candidates?

No. The syllabus depends on the course selected by the candidate. NTA releases separate subject-wise syllabi for each test paper. 

Official Website

1. CUET PG Official Portal
2. National Testing Agency (NTA)