In its official advisory, the NTA stated that the CUET PG 2026 registration window will remain open only until January 14, 2026 (up to 11:50 pm). The Agency has reiterated that all applicants must ensure the following steps are completed before the deadline:

• Accurately fill in and submit the online application form along with payment of the prescribed examination fee

• Download and securely retain the confirmation page for future reference

The NTA further clarified thatonly candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee will be treated as having completed the application process. Applicants have also been advised to carefully verify all details before proceeding with fee payment, as no modifications will be permitted after payment. Additionally, candidates are encouraged to regularly visit the official NTA website at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pgfor the latest announcements, notifications, and updates related to the CUET PG 2026 examination.

Steps to Apply for CUET PG 2026

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process outlined below to complete their application:

Step 1: Visit the official website – exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the CUET PG 2026 registration link
Step 3: Complete the registration process and log in using the credentials generated
Step 4: Fill in the CUET PG 2026 application form with the required details
Step 5: Upload the necessary documents and pay the applicable examination fee
Step 6: Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference

After the closure of the application window on January 14, candidates will be provided a correction window from January 18 to January 20, 2026, during which they may edit specific details in their submitted application forms, if required.

As per the official examination schedule, CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in March 2026 for 157 subjects. The examination will take place across 292 cities, including 16 international locations. In case candidates face any difficulties during the application process, they may contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700, or send an email to helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in. Aspirants are also advised to regularly check the official websites nta.ac.inand exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg for the latest updates and notifications.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by Central Universities, as well as other participating universities, institutions, organisations, and autonomous colleges across the country.