The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the application deadline for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Post-Graduate (PG) courses. Students can now apply online for CUET PG 2026 until January 20, 2026 . The previous deadline was January 14, 2026 .
This extension gives more students a chance to apply for admission to various post-graduate programs in central and other participating universities. No further extension is expected for the application period. The CUET PG 2026 exams will take place from March 13 to April 1, 2026 , covering a total of 157 subjects.
CUET PG 2026 Key Dates
Here are the important dates for CUET PG 2026 registration and application process:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | December 14, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register and Pay Fee | January 20, 2026 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window | January 23 to January 25, 2026 |
About CUET PG Exam
CUET PG is a single entrance exam for students who want to join Master's degree programs in universities across India. The NTA conducts this exam to make the admission process simpler for students applying to different universities after finishing their Bachelor's degree.
How to Apply for CUET PG 2026
Students must meet the eligibility rules before filling out the form. Follow these steps to complete your CUET PG 2026 registration:
- Step 1: Visit the official NTA CUET PG website. The address is exams.nta.ac.in/cuet-pg .
- Step 2: On the homepage, find the link for CUET PG 2026 registration.
- Step 3: Click on this registration link.
- Step 4: Read the important information and click on the declaration to proceed.
- Step 5: Fill in your personal details. This includes your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- Step 6: After you register, the system will send your login details (username and password) to your registered email ID.
- Step 7: Use these login details to sign in to the application portal and start filling out the detailed application form.
- Step 8: Upload all required documents, such as your photo and signature. Then, pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
- Step 9: Carefully check all the information you have entered in the form. Make sure there are no mistakes. Then, submit the form.
- Step 10: After submitting, take a printout of the filled application form. Keep this copy safe for future reference.
Remember, you must pay the required application fee by January 20, 2026 . If you do not pay the fee by this date, your application form will not be accepted by NTA.
