The National Testing Agency has officially released the extension of the CUET PG 2026 registration deadline. Candidates must pass the CUET {Common University Entrance Test} in order to be admitted to PG programmes at Central Universities and other participating institutions for the academic year 2026–2027. The revised notification states that aspirants must submit their online application forms and pay the application fees on or before 20/January/2026 at 11:50 PM. In addition to this the NTA has announced a correction window that will run from January 23 to 25 of the year of 2026 during which the applicants will be able to make changes to certain details in the forms they have submitted. This extension makes sure that there is greater participation of candidates in CUET PG 2026 by giving aspirants who have faced the technical difficulties or missed the earlier deadline more time.
Key Details:-
| Points | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam | Common University Entrance Test – PG 2026 |
| Admission Purpose | PG Programmes for 2026–2027 Session |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Extended deadline | 20/January/2026. |
| Correction Window | 23 to 25/January/2026 |
Revised Important Dates:-
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Submission | Till 20/January/2026 |
| Deadline for Fee Payment | 20/January/2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 23 to 25/January/2026 |
| Admit Card Publication | will be announced |
| Examination Dates | According to NTA schedule |
How to Apply With Extended Deadline:
Those who haven’t applied yet can still finish the online registration process during the extended period by following the official procedure that is described below: –
Step 1: Go through the official CUET PG website https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ and tap on the link for “CUET (PG) 2026 Application Form”
Step 2: Put some of your details that are asked in order to get the application number.
Step 3: log in and fill all the details that are related to your academics and programmes in addition to the personal-related details.
Step 4: Choose the desired question paper set for PG programmes and upload your Photograph along with signature and the documents you are asked for.
Step 5: pay the application charges online through the payment modes that are available.
Step 7: Check all the details and submit the application form – Download and submit the application .
Application Fee Structure:-
| Category | Fee for Up to Two Papers | Fee per Additional Charges |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1400 | ₹700 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1200 | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/Third Gender | ₹1100 | ₹600 |
| PwBD | ₹1000 | ₹600 |
| Outside the India | ₹7000 | ₹3500 |
Important Instructions for Aspirants:
- Aspirants had to follow the instructions that are mentioned in order to prevent themselves from getting disqualified. Some of the important instructions are listed below:-
- Only one application form should be submitted per candidate as multiple submissions of applications by a single person may result in rejection.
- Aspirants must carefully select the test paper set based on the PG programmes they want to choose.
- All the documents that are asked should be uploaded in a manner that they meet the required format and size.
- An applicant may be disqualified at any point during the admissions process if they provide any inaccurate/false information.
- For updates on exam city slips or admit cards and results the candidates should visit the CUET PG official website.
FAQs on Registration Deadline Extended:-
1. When will the application forms of candidates for the CUET PG 2026 be accepted?
Answer:- The new deadline for submitting the application forms and paying charges for the CUET PG 2026 is on :- 20/January/2026 at 11:50 PM.
2. When will the window for CUET PG 2026 corrections activate on the official website?
Answer:- From the date of January 23 to January 25 of the year 2026 the correction window will open on the official website
3. In CUET PG 2026 how many test papers are available for the selection in participating universities?
Answer:- The candidates can select up to four question paper sets depending on the PG programmes they have chosen
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notice | CHECK DATE EXTENSION NOTICE |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ |








