CUET PG 2026 Registration: Deadline Approaching, Documents & How to Apply
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reminded candidates that the registration process for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) 2026 is set to close soon, giving students a final opportunity to apply for this year’s centralised entrance exam.
📅 Registration Deadline
The CUET PG 2026 application window will close on January 20, 2026, with the portal shutting down at 11:50 PM. Candidates must ensure that they not only fill out the form but also upload all required documents and complete the application fee payment before this deadline to be considered for the exam.
🧾 Documents Candidates Must Prepare
To successfully submit the CUET PG application, candidates should keep the following scanned documents ready before beginning the online process:
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar card or other government-issued ID proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
These documents must meet the size and format specifications as prescribed by the NTA, otherwise the application could be rejected.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Process
Prospective candidates can follow these steps to complete the CUET PG 2026 registration:
- Visit the official CUET PG portal: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
- Click the registration link and enter basic personal details to create an account.
- Log in using the created credentials to access the application form.
- Fill out personal, academic and contact details as required.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature and IDs).
- Pay the application fee online through UPI, credit/debit card or net banking.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to double-check all details before final submission, as corrections may not be permitted after fee payment.
📍 Important Notes
- The CUET PG exam is used for admissions to postgraduate programmes at central universities and other participating institutions across India.
- While the original deadline was mid-January, the NTA has extended it to January 20 to give candidates extra time to complete their applications.
- Applicants should regularly check the official portal for updates on admit cards, exam dates and related announcements.
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