CUET PG 2026 Registration Open; CUK Admissions Begin

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started registrations for theCUET PG 2026exam. This exam is for students who want to join postgraduate (PG) courses in many universities across India. Students can apply online fromDecember 14, 2025, toJanuary 14, 2026. The exam itself will happen inMarch 2026. Over 200 universities, including central, state, private, and deemed universities, are expected to use CUET PG scores for admissions in the 2026-27 academic year.

TheCentral University of Karnataka (CUK)has confirmed that it will use CUET PG 2026 scores for all its postgraduate admissions for the upcoming academic year. This means students looking to study at CUK for their Master's degree must take the CUET PG exam first. Professor M. Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor of CUK, stated that this system helps make the admission process smoother for central universities and reduces the need for students to take many different entrance tests for various colleges.

CUET PG 2026 Key Dates

Here are the important dates for CUET PG 2026 registration and examination:

About CUET PG and Participating Universities

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Postgraduate courses is a single entrance exam for admission to various PG programs. It helps students apply to multiple universities without having to prepare for different exams. The NTA conducts this exam. For CUET PG 2026, more than 200 universities are expected to accept scores. This includes many top central universities, state universities, private universities, and institutions that have deemed university status. Students should check the official NTA website for the full list of participating universities.

Postgraduate Admissions at Central University of Karnataka

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) offers a wide range of postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. Admission to all these courses will be based on the scores obtained in CUET PG 2026. This system ensures a fair and clear admission process for all applicants.

Programmes Offered at CUK

CUK provides master's degrees in various subjects across different fields. Students can choose from courses in humanities, sciences, management, and professional studies. Some of the programmes available include:

• MA (Master of Arts) in subjects like English, Hindi, Economics, Political Science, History, and Sociology.
• MSc (Master of Science) in subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, and Life Sciences.
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) for students interested in management.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) for computer science enthusiasts.
• MTech (Master of Technology) in selected engineering fields.
• LLM (Master of Laws) for postgraduate law studies.

The university will release a separate official admission notification for the 2026-27 session. This notification will include detailed information about specific programmes, what qualifications students need (eligibility conditions), and any special subject requirements.

Seat Availability at CUK

While the Central University of Karnataka has not yet announced the exact number of seats for the upcoming academic year, it expects to keep the seat intake similar to previous years. Typically, most postgraduate programmes at CUK have around 30 seats each . Additional seats are reserved for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and other reserved categories, as per government rules. Overall, CUK expects to offer several hundred postgraduate seats through CUET PG 2026 across its many academic departments.

How to Apply and Next Steps

The application process has two main stages for students interested in CUK:

1. Apply for CUET PG 2026: First, students must register and take the CUET PG 2026 examination conducted by the NTA. The registration window is open from December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026.
2. Register with CUK: After clearing the CUET PG exam and once the results are out, students need to register separately on the Central University of Karnataka's admission website. CUK will release its counselling notifications for this step.

The final selection and seat allotment at CUK will depend on the student's CUET PG scores, their rank in the merit list, and the number of seats available in each chosen programme. Students must regularly check both the NTA and CUK official websites for all updates, eligibility criteria, and fee details.