The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a crucial final reminder for aspirants seeking admission to postgraduate programmes across central and participating universities. The agency has firmly stated that the registration window for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 will definitively close on January 14, 2026, at 11:50 PM. No extension beyond this deadline has been announced, making it imperative for candidates to act immediately.
NTA's Final Advisory: Complete All Steps Before Deadline
In an official advisory, the NTA has explicitly warned that only applications completed in full, including the successful payment of the examination fee, will be considered valid. The agency clarified that merely filling the form is insufficient. Candidates must ensure they complete the entire cycle: submission of the online application, payment of the prescribed fee, and downloading of the confirmation page for their records. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected, and such candidates will not be permitted to appear for the examination scheduled for March 2026.
The NTA strongly advises applicants to double-check all personal, academic, and other details carefully before proceeding to the payment gateway. Once paid, corrections will only be possible during a designated correction window, making initial accuracy paramount.
CUET PG 2026: Complete Schedule and Key Dates
Prospective students must meticulously track the following timeline released by the NTA to avoid missing any critical stage of the admission process:
Registration Begins: December 14, 2025 onwards
Last Date for Application & Fee Payment: January 14, 2026 (until 11:50 PM)
Correction Window: January 18 to January 20, 2026
Admit Card Release: February 2026 (tentative)
Examination Dates: March 2026
Result Declaration: April 2026 (tentative)
Eligibility and Application Process Simplified
While specific eligibility conditions for admission will be determined by the individual participating universities, the basic criterion to appear for CUET PG 2026 is clear. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Students in their final year of undergraduate study who are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Most universities require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at the graduation level, with applicable relaxations for candidates from reserved categories. Notably, there is no upper age limit unless specified by a particular institution.
The entire CUET PG 2026 registration process is conducted online through the official NTA portal at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg. The step-by-step procedure involves:
- Creating a login account on the portal.
- Filling in personal and educational details accurately.
- Uploading required documents in specified formats.
- Paying the application fee via available online payment modes.
Candidates are urged to complete their registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches or server overload. After final submission, it is crucial to print and safely store the confirmation page. All future updates regarding admit cards, exam city intimation, and results will be communicated through the official CUET PG website, which candidates should monitor regularly.
