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NTA has released the CUET PG application form 2026 on December 14, 2025. The CUET PG 2026 application form fee for various categories like General, OBC, SC and ST reserved candidates has remained the same as last year. Know the CUET PG 2026 category-wise application form fee here on this page.

NTA has released the CUET PG application form 2026 on December 14, 2025. The CUET PG 2026 application form fee for various categories like General, OBC, SC and ST reserved candidates has remained the same as last year. Know the CUET PG 2026 category-wise application form fee here on this page.

CUET PG form fees 2026

The CUET PG 2026 exam notification was announced by the National Testing Agency on December 14, 2025, for candidates willing to take admission in master's degree programmes. In order to appear for the examination, interested applicants could fill and submit the CUET PG application form 2026 by January 23, 2026. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 2026, till 11.50 PM. The CUET PG 2026 application fee has remained the same as last year. Candidates' application process will be considered successful only when they pay the online CUET PG registration fee mentioned by NTA in the CUET PG Notification 2026.

CUET PG form fees 2026 vary for each category, including General, OBC, SC, and ST. The CUET PG registration fee amount depends on the category, the number of subjects selected, and the country of the exam centre. Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2026 form fee category-wise from here.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG Registration 2026
  • CUET PG Registration Fee 2026 Category-wise
  • How to Pay CUET PG Registration Fee 2026

CUET PG Registration 2026

The CUET PG 2026 registration process is completely online. NTA has also mentioned the general eligibility and course-specific (in the particular university) CUET PG eligibility criteria in the information brochure.

Filling out the form is the first and mandatory step to appearing for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) exam. Without a valid application, you won't be able to take the test and therefore, get admission to any participating university. In this Shiksha article, candidates will get in-depth details about how to fill the CUET PG 2026 application form, documents required to be uploaded, registration fee details, and other information.

  • Visit the official website of CUET PG- https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
  • Click on the tab New registration
  • Enter personal details to create login credentials
  • Fill the CUET PG 2026 application form

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Science Stream: Check Subject-wise Eligibility Here 

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Q:   What are the dates for CUET PG application correction window?
A: 

The CUET PG application process for the academic session 2026-2027 was conducted from December 14 to January 23, 2026. While filling out the CUET PG application form, there was a high chance that the applicants might fill in some incorrect details mistakenly. 

In order to correct the incorrect details filled by the applicants in the application form, NTA provided the application correction window from January 28 to January 30, 2026.

Q:   How many exam cities can be selected while filling up the CUET PG application form?
A: 

NTA released the CUET PG 2026 information brochure and exam notification on December 14, 2025. Candidates could select four city choices while filling the CUET PG 2026 application form. The city choices had to be entered in order of preference within their present and permanent address. Based on this, NTA will allot the exam centre. NTA reserves the right to allot any exam city to the candidates that is not among the candidates' selected choices.

Q:   How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?
A: 

CUET PG 2026 examination will be scheduled in March 2026. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG exam could fill the online application form from December 14 to January 23, 2026. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.

Before choosing multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimum education eligibility criteria for the particular course they have applied for. Also, check the university-specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.

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CUET PG Registration Fee 2026 Category-wise

The registration fee for the general category is INR 1,400, for the selection of up to two test papers. For an additional paper, INR 700 has to be paid. Also, the application fee outside India is INR 7,000 for the selection of up to two subjects, and INR 3,500 for additional papers. The complete details of the application fee for the CUET PG 2026 application form are given below:

CUET PG Fees 2026: General Category 

General category students generally pay higher tuition fees compared to students from reserved categories. The fee structure typically consists of a base fee covering a specific number of core subjects, with additional charges applicable for any extra subjects chosen by the student.

CUET PG 2026 fee for General Category

Number of Subjects

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

1400

For each additional subject

700 each

CUET PG Fees 2026: OBC Category

Students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category typically pay lower tuition fees compared to those in the General category. The fee structure for OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories is determined in accordance with government policies and based on the supporting documentation provided by candidates during the application process.

CUET PG 2026 fee for Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL Category

Number of Subjects

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

1200

For each additional subject

600 each

CUET PG Fees 2026: SC/ST/Third Gender Category

Students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and the transgender community typically receive reduced tuition fees. This fee structure reflects the government's commitment to promoting educational inclusivity and ensuring equal access to higher education for all eligible students.

CUET PG 2026 fee for SC/ST/Third Gender Category

Number of Subjects

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

1100

For each additional subject

600 each

CUET PG Fees 2026: PwD Category

Candidates can check out the CUET PG form fees 2026 for PwD category from here:

CUET PG 2026 fee for PwD Category

Number of Subject

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

1000

For each additional subject

600 each

Also Read: CUET PG 2025 Course List; Check Stream Wise Masters Subject Here  

CUET PG Fees 2026: Foreign Nationals

Candidates can check out the CUET PG application form fees 2026 for outside India candidates from here:

CUET PG 2026 fee Outside India

Number of Subjects

General Fee in INR

Up to three subjects

7000

For each additional subject

3500 each

CUET PG 2026 Application Form: Exam City and Paper Selection Process

One of the important stages of filling out the CUET PG 2026 application form is the selection of the exam cities and test papers. 

The CUET PG 2026 exam centres will be conducted in 292 cities in total. Out of this, 286 will be located in India, and 16 will be located outside India. Candidates have to select four cities in preferential order.

Candidates have to add up to four test paper subject codes from the drop-down menu. After adding all the respective test paper codes, save the details.

CUET PG Fee 2026: Mode of Payment

The CUET PG registration fee 2026 will be paid online through various options, which are listed below:

  • Net banking
  • Credit/debit cards, or
  • UPI

Refund Policy

Understanding the refund policy is essential. In general, fees are non-refundable. CUET PG application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Pay CUET PG Registration Fee 2026

After filling the CUET PG 2026 application form, candidates must pay the application fee in the following manner.

  • Candidates must check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready while logging on to the website- cuet.samarth.ac.in to submit the CUET PG 2026 application form. The candidates must enter the information asked for and make payment through a Debit/ Credit Card.
  • Through Net Banking, candidates must ensure to check the balance in their account and keep all credentials ready while logging in. The candidates should log in with his/her credentials of net banking and make payments accordingly.
  • For payment through a UPI Service, students must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Bank Account / Wallet to which the concerned UPI is linked.
  • For payment through Paytm, applicants must check whether there is a requisite balance in the Account / Wallet to which it is linked.

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