NTA CUET PG 2026 Admission Counseling Registration

NTA CUET PG 2026 Admission Counseling Registration

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the online counseling registration portal for the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG 2026). Candidates who have qualified in the CUET PG 2026 entrance examination are eligible to participate in the centralized and university-level admission counseling process. This admission drive facilitates entry into various Master's degree programs (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, MBA, LLM, etc.) across participating Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities across India.

Interested candidates are advised to complete their choice filling and university registration before the deadline. Below are the comprehensive details regarding key dates, eligibility standards, application fees, and the step-by-step registration procedure.

CUET PG 2026 Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Course Name	Postgraduate Courses (MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MBA, MCA, etc.)
Vacancies / Seats	Multiple Seats across Participating Universities
Academic Session	2026 – 2027
Official Website	pgcuet.samarth.ac.in / nta.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	10th January 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	10th February 2026
CUET PG Examination Date	20th March 2026
Counseling Registration Start Date	25th August 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	15th September 2026

Application & Counseling Fee Structure

Counseling registration fees vary depending on the participating university and category. Below is the general fee structure applicable for entrance registration and counseling processing:

• General (Unreserved): ₹1,000/- (for up to 2 test papers)
• OBC-NCL / General-EWS: ₹800/-
• SC / ST / Third Gender: ₹750/-
• PwBD Candidates: ₹700/-
• Counseling Registration Fee: As prescribed by respective participating universities during choice filling.

Note: Application fees can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI interface.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have Passed or be Appearing in a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Minimum percentage requirement in Graduation varies according to individual participating university norms (typically 50% for General and 45% for Reserved Categories).

Age Limit

• No Upper Age Limit: For appearing in the CUET PG 2026 exam, there is no age restriction for candidates.
• Candidates must, however, fulfill the specific age requirements (if any) of the university to which they are seeking admission.

Selection & Admission Process

Admission into postgraduate programs through CUET PG 2026 follows a multi-stage process:

1. Entrance Examination: Candidates appear for the computer-based test (CBT) conducted by NTA.
2. NTA Scorecard Declaration: Release of subject-wise Normalized Score/Percentile.
3. Counseling Registration: Applying to individual participating universities using the CUET PG Application Number and Roll Number.
4. Merit List & Seat Allotment: Release of merit lists and allotment results based on CUET scores and university preferences.
5. Document Verification & Fee Payment: Submission of original certificates for verification followed by admission fee payment to secure the seat.

How to Register for CUET PG 2026 Counseling

Follow these step-by-step instructions to register for the post-exam admission counseling process:

1. Visit the official portal of the respective participating university or the centralized CUET PG portal (pgcuet.samarth.ac.in).
2. Click on the "CUET PG 2026 Admission Counseling Registration" link.
3. Log in using your CUET PG Application Number and Password / Date of Birth.
4. Fill in the required academic details, enter your CUET PG scorecard marks, and upload mandatory documents (Graduation Marksheets, Category Certificate, CUET Scorecard, Photo, Signature).
5. Proceed to the Choice Filling section and select your preferred courses and college departments in order of priority.
6. Pay the required counseling processing fee through online payment gateways.
7. Review all entered information carefully and click on the Submit button.
8. Download and print a copy of the counseling registration form and fee receipt for future reference during document verification.