CUET PG 2026 Notification in December; Applications from January

The CUET PG 2026 notification is expected to be released in the first week of December 2025 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam provides a common route to postgraduate admissions at over 190 universities, including Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and select IIT programmes.

CUET PG 2026 Tentative Schedule

Candidates planning for postgraduate admissions should note the tentative timeline for CUET PG 2026:

Nearly 4.6 lakh candidates appeared for CUET PG 2025, and a similar schedule this year will help students and universities plan their academic sessions efficiently.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern and Features

The CUET PG exam will consist of 75 multiple-choice questions, of which candidates must answer 60 within 90 minutes. The test will be bilingual (English and Hindi), except for language papers.

• Each correct answer: +4 marks
• Each wrong answer: −1 mark
• Subjects: Candidates can choose up to four subjects
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
• Exam centres: Expected to expand beyond 312 centres, including select international locations

The syllabus will largely be based on undergraduate-level NCERT topics across 157+ subjects. The application fee is expected around INR 2,000 per subject for general category candidates, with concessions for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories.

Key Updates and Student Concerns

CUET PG has become one of India’s largest postgraduate entrance exams. Students have recently raised concerns on social media regarding normalisation, regional language options, and technical issues faced during the previous exam cycle, prompting the authorities to consider improvements in exam infrastructure and processes. Applicants are advised to regularly check the official website and stay updated on all notifications to ensure smooth registration and preparation for CUET PG 2026.