The **National Testing Agency (NTA)** is expected to release the official announcement for the **CUET PG 2026** exam in **December 2025**. Students who want to study postgraduate (Master's) courses in central, state, and private universities should get ready. The online registration process is likely to start soon after the announcement, probably in **December 2025** and continue into **January 2026**.
CUET PG, or Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduate courses, is a single exam for admission to various Master's degree programs across India. Many well-known universities like **Delhi University (DU)**, **Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)**, **Banaras Hindu University (BHU)**, and **University of Hyderabad (HCU)** use CUET PG scores for their admissions. This means students only need to take one exam to apply to multiple universities.
Expected Key Dates and Information
Based on last year's schedule for CUET PG 2025, NTA is likely to follow a similar timeline for 2026. This means:
- **Notification Release:** Expected in **December 2025**.
- **Online Registration:** Likely to open in **December 2025** and close in **January 2026**.
- **Exam Dates:** Will be announced in the detailed information bulletin. Students can expect these dates a few months after registrations close.
Universities are waiting for NTA to confirm the exam schedule before they make their own admission announcements. This exam helps create a fair way for students from all over India to get into good postgraduate programs.
What the Official Notification Will Include
When NTA releases the full **CUET PG 2026 information bulletin**, it will have all important details. Students should carefully read this document. Key information in the bulletin will cover:
- **Subject-wise Syllabus:** What topics students need to study for each subject.
- **Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme:** How the exam will be conducted, types of questions, and how marks are given or deducted.
- **Eligibility Rules:** Who can apply for the exam, including age limits and educational qualifications.
- **Registration Fees:** The amount students need to pay to apply for the exam.
- **List of Participating Universities:** All central, state, and private universities that will accept CUET PG 2026 scores.
- **Tentative Exam Dates:** The expected dates when the exam will take place.
- **Advance City Intimation:** Information about exam centers, helping students plan their travel.
Anticipated Changes for CUET PG 2026
While NTA has not made any official announcements about changes yet, students and universities are expecting some improvements for CUET PG 2026. These likely changes aim to make the exam process smoother:
- **More Streamlined Subject Papers:** The exam might have simpler or fewer subject papers to make it easier for students to choose.
- **More Exam Centers:** NTA may set up more exam centers, especially in smaller cities (Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities). This will help students living outside big metropolitan areas.
- **Better Coordination for Counseling:** There might be improved coordination for counseling and seat allocation at different universities. This could make the admission process clearer and faster for students.
How to Find Official Updates
Students should only trust information from the official NTA website. All confirmed details and the final notification will be published on **pgcuet.samarth.ac.in**. It is important to check this website regularly for the latest news.
Students are advised to start preparing based on the previous year's syllabus and exam patterns. Staying updated with official announcements will be key for successful applications to postgraduate courses through CUET PG 2026.
