CUET PG 2026 Latest Updates: Final Answer Key (Soon), Result & Cutoff Marks

CUET PG 2026 Latest Updates

The NTA has released the CUET PG 2026 notification updates regarding the exam date, application process, and more. The CUET PG 2026 latest updates and changes have been mentioned below.

• April 14, 2026: The CUET PG 2026 final answer key and resilt will likely be out by April 26, based on previous years trends.
  
• April 11, 2026: The CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key will be released anytime soon with challenge window.

CUET PG 2026 Changes and Updates

Reduction of exam centres - The CUET PG test centres have been reduced from 312 to 292. Out of which, 276 exam centres are from India and 16 centres are from outside of India.

Selection of preferred test cities - The NTA has updated the number of preferred test cities from 2 to 4. Applicants who have already registered could edit their CUET PG application form 2026 during the correction window.

CUET PG Exam Dates 2026

The NTA has announced the exact CUET PG 2026 exam date at exams.nta.nic.in. The NTA CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted for around 6 to 7 lakh students based on the number of students every year. The CUET PG exam 2026 was held across 44 shifts and across multiple days.

CUET PG Registration Dates 2026

The NTA closed the CUET PG 2026 registration process on January 23. Students were required to fill and submit the CUET PG application form 2026 before the deadline. Candidates are advised to go through the CUET PG 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for admissions. The CUET PG 2026 application form was released on December 14, 2025 at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.

CUET PG 2026 University List

Candidates appearing for the CUET PG examination must know the participating universities. NTA has shared the participating universities in the CUET PG official portal. There are around 203 CUET PG participating universities offering admission to post graduate programmes through this entrance exam, out of which there are 53 central, 42 state, 1 international, 15 deemed and 80 private universities. Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Islamia University, and many other prestigious universities offer admission through CUET PG exam. Aspirants can check some of the CUET PG 2026 central universities list from the below table:

CUET PG 2026 Central Universities List

What are the Expected Changes in CUET PG 2026?

Change in Application Fee - The NTA might increase the CUET PG 2026 registration fee for students applying for admissions. Aspirants can find out about the fee increase through the CUET PG 2026 latest news. NTA increased the CUET PG registration fee earlier in the past years.

Addition of new participating institutions - Every year, the number of CUET PG participating universities is increasing. Many universities are opting for CUET PG exam to simplify the admission process.

Change in test centres - The NTA might also change the number of test centres in which the CUET PG 2026 exam is held.

Revamp of exam pattern - Based on the previous year, NTA might change the CUET PG 2026 paper pattern this year as well. Students are advised to visit the CUET PG 2026 official website regularly to keep a track of latest updates regarding the CUET PG exam 2026.