CUET PG 2027 is a national-level computer-based entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate programmes at central, state, deemed, and private universities across India. The exam is tentatively scheduled for March 2027, with the official notification and application form expected in December 2026. More than 4 lakh candidates are expected to register for CUET PG 2027, competing for PG seats across 200+ participating universities through more than 157 subject-specific test papers.

  • Notification & Registration: The CUET PG 2027 official notification is expected in December 2026. In 2026, NTA opened registration on November 30, 2025, and extended the last date to January 20, 2026.
  • Exam Date: CUET PG 2027 is tentatively scheduled from March 1 to March 25, 2027, in CBT mode across 292+ cities. NTA published this tentative calendar in September 2026.
  • Result: CUET PG 2027 result is expected in April 2027. In 2026, NTA declared the CUET PG result on April 24, 2026, roughly 4–5 weeks after the exam concluded.
  • University Admissions: Participating universities like DU, JNU, and BHU open their PG admission portals from May–June 2027 using CUET PG scores. In 2026, BHU opened its portal by June 4, 2026, and JNU opened on May 25, 2026.

What is CUET PG 2027?

CUET PG stands for Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate. NTA conducts this exam every year to give students a single national platform to apply for PG programmes across multiple universities. Before CUET PG was introduced in 2022, each university held its own separate entrance test, making it difficult and expensive for students to apply broadly.

The exam covers more than 157 subject-specific test papers, from humanities and social sciences to sciences, commerce, and language papers. You can select up to 4 test papers during registration, based on the courses you want to apply for. In 2026, 4,11,366 unique candidates registered for CUET PG, and 3,45,220 appeared for the exam across 292 cities in India. More than 200 universities and institutions across India accept CUET PG scores.

Here is a quick summary of CUET PG 2027:

Particulars Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG 2027)
Full Form CUET PG
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level National
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 90 minutes per paper
Total Questions 75 MCQs per paper
Total Marks 300 per paper
Number of Subject Papers 157 (based on 2026 cycle; 2027 number to be confirmed)
Maximum Papers Per Candidate 4
Participating Universities 200+ (as per 2026 data)
Exam Cities 292 (as per 2026)
Tentative Exam Dates March 1–25, 2027
Official Website exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG

Source: NTA Official CUET PG Portal

CUET PG 2027 Important Dates

NTA has tentatively released the CUET PG 2027 exam calendar. As of October 2026, the official notification and application form are yet to be released. All 2027 dates below are based on the tentative calendar and the 2026 cycle pattern. Keep checking exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG for official announcements.

Event 2027 Expected Date 2026 Actual Date (Reference) Status
Official Notification / Information Bulletin December 2026 (Expected) November 2025 (Upcoming)
Application Form Start December 2026 (Expected) November 30, 2025 (Upcoming)
Application Form Last Date January 2027 (Expected) January 20, 2026 (Upcoming)
Form Correction Window January 2027 (Expected) January 23–30, 2026 (Upcoming)
City Intimation Slip February 2027 (Expected) February 2026 (Upcoming)
Admit Card Release Late February – Early March 2027 (Expected) 7–10 days before exam (Upcoming)
Exam Dates March 1–25, 2027 (Tentative) March 6–27, 2026 (Upcoming)
Provisional Answer Key March–April 2027 (Expected) April 11, 2026 (Upcoming)
Final Answer Key April 2027 (Expected) April 24, 2026 (Upcoming)
Result Declaration April 2027 (Expected) April 24, 2026 (Upcoming)
University Counselling / Admission May–June 2027 (Expected) May–June 2026 (Upcoming)

All CUET PG 2027 dates are based on the tentative NTA exam calendar released September 16, 2026. The confirmed schedule will be published in the official Information Bulletin. Always verify at the official NTA portal before planning.

CUET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria

NTA sets the basic eligibility for CUET PG 2027. But each participating university may have additional requirements for specific programmes. You must check eligibility conditions for each university you plan to apply to — clearing CUET PG alone does not guarantee admission.

Academic Qualification

  • You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or institution.
  • Most central universities require a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying degree for the General/EWS category. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) usually need 45%.
  • Students appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree can also apply for CUET PG 2027, subject to producing the final marksheet at the time of admission confirmation.
  • Some professional programmes such as MBA, LLM, or MCA may have specific eligibility conditions — check the individual university prospectus for these.

Age Limit

  • NTA does not prescribe any upper age limit for CUET PG 2027.
  • Individual universities may have their own age restrictions for specific programmes. Check the admission brochure of each target university before applying.

Number of Attempts

  • NTA does not cap the number of times you can appear for CUET PG. You can attempt it every year as long as you meet the basic eligibility criteria.

Nationality

  • CUET PG is open to Indian nationals. NRI and foreign candidates may apply for specific programmes at select universities, subject to a separate fee and distinct admission criteria.

Note: The final eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2027 will be confirmed in the official Information Bulletin released by NTA. The criteria above are based on the 2026 cycle and may be revised.

CUET PG 2027 Application Form and Fee

The CUET PG 2027 application form will be available online at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG. Based on the 2026 cycle, the form is expected to open in December 2026. There is no offline application — you must apply through the NTA portal only.

How to Fill the CUET PG 2027 Application Form

  • Step 1 — Register: Visit the official CUET PG portal and create a new account using your email ID and mobile number. You will get a registration ID and password.
  • Step 2 — Fill Personal and Academic Details: Enter your name, date of birth, category, qualifying degree details, and contact information. Choose the subject test papers you want to appear for. You can select up to 4 papers.
  • Step 3 — Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and Class 10 certificate as date of birth proof. Ensure the file size and format match NTA specifications.
  • Step 4 — Choose Exam Cities: Select your preferred exam cities. In 2026, NTA offered only two city choices and reduced the total list to 292 cities. Pick carefully — changes after submission may only be possible during the correction window.
  • Step 5 — Pay the Application Fee: Pay through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
  • Step 6 — Submit and Save: Submit the form and download the confirmation page. Keep a printed copy for future reference.

CUET PG 2027 Application Fee (Expected)

The 2027 fee is yet to be announced. Based on 2026, here is the expected fee structure:

Category Fee for 1–2 Papers Fee for Each Additional Paper (3rd / 4th)
General / Unreserved ₹1,400 ₹700
OBC-NCL / GEN-EWS ₹1,200 ₹600
SC / ST / Third Gender ₹1,100 ₹550
PwBD ₹1,000 ₹500
Candidates Appearing from Outside India ₹3,500 per paper ₹3,500

Note: The above fee is from the 2026 cycle. NTA will confirm the exact 2027 fee in the official notification. Always pay only through the official NTA portal.

The CUET PG application fee is non-refundable. Double-check all your details — category, paper selection, and city choices — before making payment and submitting the form.

CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2027 will be in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Each paper lasts 90 minutes and has 75 MCQs. The exam has negative marking, so avoid random guessing. The pattern for 2027 is expected to remain the same as 2026 — NTA will confirm any changes in the official Information Bulletin.

Feature Details
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Questions 75 per paper
Total Marks 300 per paper
Duration 90 minutes per paper
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marks for Correct Answer +4 marks
Marks for Wrong Answer -1 mark (negative marking)
Unattempted Question 0 marks
Maximum Papers a Candidate Can Choose 4
Medium of Paper English and Hindi (most papers); language papers in the concerned language
Exam Shifts Multiple shifts per day (schedule released with admit card)

Types of Test Papers in CUET PG 2027

CUET PG has three broad categories of test papers. In 2026, there were 157 papers in total — including 22 common papers, 41 language papers, and 30 science papers, plus other domain-specific papers. The 2027 structure is expected to be similar.

  • Domain-Specific Papers: Subject papers for your target PG specialisation — for example, MA Economics, MSc Physics, MCom, or MA History. These are the most commonly selected papers.
  • Language Papers: Papers for PG programmes in specific languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Sanskrit, Urdu, English, Bengali, and others. Select the language paper that matches the programme you are applying for.
  • General / Common Papers: Some universities require a general aptitude or common paper alongside the domain paper. Check the university’s admission notification for the specific paper codes required.

How NTA Calculates Your CUET PG Score

Since the exam runs across multiple shifts and days, NTA uses normalization to arrive at the final NTA score. Raw marks are adjusted to account for differences in difficulty across shifts. Universities use the NTA percentile score — not raw marks — to prepare their merit lists. This means a raw score of 200 in one shift may translate to a different percentile than 200 in another, depending on how that shift performed overall.

CUET PG 2027 Syllabus

The CUET PG 2027 syllabus is subject-specific. NTA designs each paper’s syllabus based on the UGC-prescribed UG-level curriculum for that discipline. The official 2027 syllabus PDFs will be available on the NTA portal once the Information Bulletin is released in December 2026.

Here is a subject-wise overview of key topics for some of the most popular CUET PG papers:

Paper / Programme Key Topics / Units
MA Economics Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics and Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Indian Economy and Development
MA English British Literature, American Literature, Indian Writing in English, Literary Theory and Criticism, Language and Linguistics
MA History Ancient Indian History, Medieval India, Modern India, World History, Historiography and Historical Methods
MA Political Science Political Theory, Indian Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Public Administration
MSc Physics Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Electrodynamics, Mathematical Physics
MSc Chemistry Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy
MSc Mathematics Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Topology
MCom Financial Accounting, Business Laws, Direct and Indirect Taxation, Financial Management, Business Economics
MA Hindi Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas, Gadya Sahitya, Kavya Sahitya, Bhasha Vigyan, Hindi Vyakaran
MBA (select universities) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, English Language, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning

Note: This overview is based on the 2026 syllabus. The official CUET PG 2027 syllabus will be published in the NTA Information Bulletin. Always refer to the official subject-wise syllabus PDF for the exact unit-wise breakdown of your paper.

How to Approach the CUET PG 2027 Syllabus

  • Download the official syllabus PDF from the NTA portal once it is published. Do not rely on third-party syllabus lists — the official NTA document is the only authoritative source.
  • The CUET PG syllabus closely matches the UGC-NET syllabus for the same subject. Using UGC-NET study material alongside your UG textbooks is an efficient preparation strategy.
  • Solve previous year CUET PG papers to identify which topics appear most frequently. Some units carry more questions consistently across years.
  • For language papers, focus on both literary history and prescribed texts, since CUET PG questions test both theoretical knowledge and text-based comprehension.

CUET PG 2027 Admit Card

NTA will release the CUET PG 2027 admit card online at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG. Based on the 2026 cycle, the admit card is expected 7–10 days before the exam, i.e., in late February or early March 2027. Before the admit card, NTA releases a city intimation slip about 10–15 days earlier, which tells you which city your exam will be held in. NTA does not send the admit card by post — you must download it yourself.

How to Download CUET PG 2027 Admit Card

  • Visit exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.
  • Click on the "Download Admit Card" link when it becomes active.
  • Log in with your application number and date of birth.
  • Download and print the admit card. Carry a printout on every day of your exam.

What the Admit Card Contains

  • Candidate’s name and application number
  • Roll number and photograph
  • Exam date, time, and shift
  • Name and full address of the exam centre
  • Subject paper(s) you selected
  • Reporting time and exam day instructions

Important Exam Day Rules

  • Reach the exam centre at least 30–45 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
  • Carry one valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, or passport) along with the admit card.
  • Mobile phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices are not allowed inside the exam hall.

Entry to the exam hall is not allowed without a valid printed admit card. Download it immediately when NTA releases it — do not wait until the exam day.

CUET PG 2027 Result

NTA will declare the CUET PG 2027 result online. Based on the 2026 pattern, the result is expected in April 2027 — roughly 4–5 weeks after the exam ends. In 2026, NTA declared the CUET PG result on April 24, 2026, with 3,45,220 candidates having appeared out of 4,11,366 registered. There is no re-evaluation or rechecking of CUET PG answer sheets. No grievances about the final answer key are accepted after its release.

What the CUET PG 2027 Scorecard Contains

  • Raw marks obtained in each paper (out of 300)
  • NTA percentile score for each paper — this is what universities use for merit lists
  • All-India rank for the subject paper you appeared for
  • Number of candidates who appeared for the same paper
  • Qualifying status for each paper

How to Download CUET PG 2027 Scorecard

  • Visit exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.
  • Click on "CUET PG 2027 Result / Scorecard".
  • Log in with your application number and date of birth.
  • Download and save your scorecard. You will need to submit it to each university during the admission process.

Each participating university uses the CUET PG score independently to prepare its own merit list. NTA does not run any centralised counselling or seat allotment for CUET PG. In 2026, NTA also released a subject-wise topper list alongside the result.

CUET PG 2027 Marks vs Rank

The official marks vs rank data for CUET PG 2027 will be available only after the result is declared. The rank in CUET PG is subject-specific — the same score in MA Economics places you at a completely different rank compared to the same score in MSc Chemistry, because the number of candidates and difficulty levels differ across papers.

Based on analysis of the 2026 cycle for popular subject papers with large candidate pools, here is an expected marks vs rank and percentile estimate:

Marks Range (out of 300) Expected Percentile Expected Rank Range (Popular Papers)
270–300 99–100 Top 100
250–269 97–99 101–500
230–249 93–97 501–1,500
210–229 88–93 1,501–3,500
180–209 80–88 3,501–8,000
150–179 65–80 8,001–18,000
Below 150 Below 65 18,000+

Note: These are estimates based on 2026 third-party analysis for high-volume papers. Actual rank depends on the number of candidates in your specific paper, paper difficulty, and NTA normalization. For niche papers with fewer candidates, the same marks may yield a far lower numerical rank.

For competitive PG programmes at DU and BHU, most successful candidates had percentiles in the 90–95 range, broadly corresponding to 205–235 marks. For law programmes (LLM at DU, BHU), the competitive range is higher — around 250–280 marks.

CUET PG 2027 Cutoff

CUET PG has two types of cutoffs. First, NTA releases a qualifying cutoff — the minimum marks needed to pass the test and receive a scorecard. Second, each participating university independently sets its own admission cutoff, based on the number of seats, programme demand, and the applicant pool for that year.

The official CUET PG 2027 cutoffs will be released by individual universities after the result in April 2027. Based on 2026 analysis, top universities typically demand a 90–95 percentile for competitive PG programmes.

Expected CUET PG 2027 Cutoff for Top Universities

University Programme Expected Cutoff Marks (out of 300) Expected Percentile
Delhi University (DU) MA English 205–235 90–95
MA Hindi 205–235 90–95
MCom 192–218 88–93
MSc Chemistry 223–247 92–97
JNU MA / MSc Social Sciences 70–100 80–90
MSc Life Sciences 80–120 82–92
BHU Various PG Programmes 180–240 85–95
DU / BHU LLB / LLM 250–280+ 96–99

Note: These are estimated cutoffs based on 2026 third-party analysis. JNU’s cutoff in raw marks appears lower because JNU factors in a departmental written test or interview alongside the CUET PG score. DU and BHU rely more directly on CUET PG percentile. Official 2027 cutoffs will be released by each university after the result declaration.

The cutoff also varies significantly between categories. SC/ST candidates can generally expect the admission cutoff to be 10–20 percentile points lower than the General category at most universities.

CUET PG 2027 Counselling and Admission Process

NTA does not run a central CUET PG counselling. Each participating university conducts its own independent admission process using the CUET PG score. Once the result is declared in April 2027, you need to apply separately to every university where you want to seek admission.

General University Admission Timeline

  • April 2027: CUET PG result and scorecard released by NTA.
  • May 2027: Most universities open their PG admission portals. JNU and DU typically open in the third or fourth week of May.
  • May–June 2027: Candidates register on individual university portals with their CUET PG scorecard and other required documents.
  • June–July 2027: Universities release merit lists and seat allotment schedules for different rounds.
  • July–August 2027: Document verification and fee payment at allotted universities to confirm admission.

Steps to Secure Admission After CUET PG 2027

  • Step 1 — University Registration: Apply on each university’s PG admission portal with your CUET PG scorecard, graduation marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
  • Step 2 — Merit List: Each university prepares a merit list based on your CUET PG percentile for the relevant paper. Some universities also factor in graduation marks, a departmental test, or an interview for specific programmes.
  • Step 3 — Counselling Rounds: Universities run 2–3 rounds of counselling. Do not wait for later rounds if you are allotted a seat in your desired programme — vacancies in top programmes are usually absorbed in the first round.
  • Step 4 — Document Verification: Visit the university with original certificates for verification after seat allotment.
  • Step 5 — Fee Payment: Pay the university’s admission fee within the stipulated deadline to lock in your seat. Missing this deadline means forfeiting the allotted seat.

Key University Admission Portals (Based on 2026)

  • Delhi University: CSAS PG portal — du.ac.in
  • BHU: CAP PG portal — bhucuetpg.samarth.edu.in (In 2026, BHU’s last date was June 4, 2026)
  • JNU: jnuee.jnu.ac.in (In 2026, JNU portal opened May 25, 2026)
  • University of Hyderabad (HCU): uohyd.ac.in
  • Jamia Millia Islamia: jmicoe.in

Note: These portals are based on the 2026 cycle. Check each university’s official website for the 2027 admission calendar, as portal URLs and schedules may change between cycles.

Apply to all target universities within their individual deadlines. Missing a university’s registration window means losing that seat even if your CUET PG score qualifies — there is no extension.

Top Colleges Accepting CUET PG 2027 Score

More than 200 universities and institutions accepted CUET PG scores in 2026, including major central universities, state universities, deemed universities, and select private institutions. The official list of participating universities for 2027 will be confirmed in the NTA Information Bulletin — some institutions may join or exit each cycle.

University Location Popular PG Programmes Type
Delhi University (DU) New Delhi MA, MCom, MSc, LLM, MBA Central University
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) New Delhi MA, MSc, MPhil Central University
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi, UP MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, LLM Central University
University of Hyderabad (HCU) Hyderabad MA, MSc, MBA, MCA Central University
Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, MTech Central University
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Aligarh, UP MA, MSc, MCom, MBA Central University
University of Allahabad Prayagraj, UP MA, MSc, MCom, LLM Central University
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) Lucknow, UP MA, MSc, MCom, MBA Central University
Delhi Technological University (DTU) New Delhi MTech, MBA, MSc State Technical University
Central University of Rajasthan Ajmer, Rajasthan MA, MSc, MCom Central University

Note: This list is based on 2026 participation data. TISS does not participate in CUET PG — it conducts its own TISSNET entrance test. The full official list for 2027 will be in the NTA notification.

How Many PG Seats Are Available Through CUET PG?

The total PG seats available across CUET PG participating universities add up to thousands, spread across hundreds of programmes. However, seats in popular programmes at top institutions like DU and JNU are limited and extremely competitive. Delhi University alone offers PG admissions across dozens of departments and affiliated colleges, making it one of the largest consumers of CUET PG scores. BHU similarly offers a wide range of MA, MSc, and MCom programmes to CUET PG candidates.

CUET PG 2027 Preparation Tips

With CUET PG 2027 tentatively scheduled for March 2027, you have around 5 months from October 2026. Here is how to make the most of this preparation window:

1. Start with the Official Syllabus

  • Once NTA releases the 2027 Information Bulletin (expected December 2026), download the official syllabus PDF for your chosen subject paper immediately.
  • Do not rely on third-party syllabus lists — NTA’s official document is the only authoritative reference. Topics outside the official syllabus will not be tested.
  • Map each syllabus unit against your graduation textbooks. Topics not covered in your UG course need extra study time.

2. Use UG Textbooks and UGC-NET Material

  • The CUET PG syllabus is based on UG-level curriculum. Your graduation textbooks are the best primary resource for most papers.
  • The UGC-NET syllabus for the same subject has significant overlap with CUET PG. UGC-NET study guides provide structured topic coverage and practice MCQs at the right level of difficulty.

3. Solve Previous Year CUET PG Papers

  • CUET PG has been conducted since 2022 — you have multiple years of question papers available for practice.
  • Solving past papers reveals topic frequency, question difficulty, and the types of MCQs asked. Certain topics appear across multiple years — prioritise these.
  • Always time yourself while solving past papers. You have 90 minutes for 75 questions, which is roughly 1.2 minutes per question.

4. Be Strategic About Negative Marking

  • CUET PG deducts 1 mark for every wrong answer. Attempting every question without care can actually lower your score.
  • Attempt only questions where you are reasonably confident. An unattempted question costs nothing. Use the final few minutes to revisit skipped questions.
  • Track your accuracy in mock tests. If you are getting more than 30% of a topic’s questions wrong, it is better to skip those questions in the actual exam.

5. Take Full-Length Mock Tests

  • Take at least 2–3 full mock tests per week in the final month before the exam. Analyse your performance after each test — focus on areas where you dropped marks, not sections you already know well.
  • NTA usually releases a free demo test on the official portal a few weeks before the exam. Attempt it to get familiar with the CBT interface, question navigation, and the on-screen timer.

6. Research Your Target Universities Early

  • Start researching the admission process of your target universities now. Each university has its own deadline, portal, additional documents, and in some cases a departmental test or interview.
  • DU uses CUET PG percentile as the primary criterion for most programmes. JNU also conducts its own written test or viva in many departments. BHU and other universities have their own counselling rounds. Knowing this in advance lets you prepare for every stage.

FAQs on CUET PG 2027

Ques. What is CUET PG 2027 exam date?

Ans. CUET PG 2027 is tentatively scheduled from March 1 to March 25, 2027, with buffer days on March 30–31. NTA published this tentative calendar in September 2026. The confirmed dates will appear in the official Information Bulletin, expected in December 2026.

Ques. Who conducts CUET PG and what is the full form?

Ans. CUET PG stands for Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year for admission to PG programmes at central, state, deemed, and private universities across India. The official portal is exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.

Ques. How many universities accept CUET PG score?

Ans. More than 200 universities and institutions accepted CUET PG scores in 2026. These include DU, JNU, BHU, HCU, Jamia Millia Islamia, AMU, University of Allahabad, DTU, and BBAU, among others. The confirmed list for 2027 will be available in the NTA notification.

Ques. What is the CUET PG 2027 exam pattern?

Ans. CUET PG 2027 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 75 MCQs per paper, 90-minute duration, and 300 total marks. Marking scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted. You can select up to 4 subject papers.

Ques. Is there negative marking in CUET PG?

Ans. Yes. CUET PG carries -1 mark for each wrong answer and +4 marks for each correct answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Avoid guessing randomly — one wrong answer cancels out four marks earned from a correct one.

Ques. What is the eligibility for CUET PG 2027?

Ans. You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. Most universities require at least 50% in graduation (45% for reserved categories). Final-year UG students can also apply. Individual universities may have additional programme-specific eligibility conditions.

Ques. When will CUET PG 2027 registration start?

Ans. CUET PG 2027 registration is expected to start in December 2026. In 2026, NTA opened registration on November 30, 2025, and extended the last date to January 20, 2026. Watch the official NTA portal for the 2027 announcement.

Ques. What is the CUET PG application fee?

Ans. The 2027 fee is not yet announced. In 2026, the fee was ₹1,400 for General category (for 1–2 papers) and ₹700 for each additional paper. OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS paid ₹1,200, and SC/ST candidates paid ₹1,100 for 1–2 papers. PwBD candidates paid ₹1,000. NTA will confirm the 2027 fee in the official notification.

Ques. Is there central counselling for CUET PG?

Ans. No. NTA does not conduct central counselling for CUET PG. Each participating university runs its own admission process independently using your CUET PG scorecard. You must register separately on each university’s admission portal after the result.

Ques. How many times can I appear for CUET PG?

Ans. NTA does not limit the number of attempts for CUET PG. You can appear every year as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. Some individual universities may have their own rules about repeated applications through CUET PG scores — check their prospectus.

Ques. When was CUET PG 2026 result declared?

Ans. NTA declared the CUET PG 2026 result on April 24, 2026. A total of 4,11,366 unique candidates had registered, out of which 3,45,220 appeared. Based on this timeline, CUET PG 2027 result is expected in April 2027 — roughly 4–5 weeks after the March 2027 exam dates.

Ques. What is a good score in CUET PG for DU and JNU?

Ans. A score of 230–250 out of 300 (around 93–97 percentile) is generally considered strong for competitive programmes at DU and BHU. For JNU, raw score requirements can be lower since JNU also holds a departmental test or interview. For law programmes (LLM at DU or BHU), you generally need 250–280+ marks. The "good" score ultimately depends on the specific paper and target university.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is based on the CUET PG 2026 cycle and the tentative CUET PG 2027 exam calendar published by NTA in September 2026. All dates, fees, cutoffs, and details are subject to change once NTA releases the official Information Bulletin for CUET PG 2027. Always verify the latest information from the official NTA portal at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG before taking any action.