CUET PG 2026 New Guidelines: Key Changes & Reduced Exam Centre List

Understanding the CUET PG Exam

Before diving into the new guidelines, let's first understand what CUET PG is all about. CUET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various postgraduate programmes across India.

CUET PG 2026 New Guidelines

• Number of cities - The CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in 292 cities, which include 16 cities outside India, as per the latest NTA CUET PG 2026 changes.
• Application Fee - The students who wish to appear for CUET PG 2026 outside India have to pay registration fee of Rs 7000.

Also Check:

• CUET PG notification 2026

Key Changes in the CUET PG Guidelines (2025)

Students should check NTA CUET PG 2026 changes below. By reviewing the updated CUET PG guidelines, candidates can ensure they prepare well to succeed in the examination.

1. Mode of Examination: The CUET PG exam will be conducted in an online mode.

2. Syllabus: The exam syllabus of CUET PG might be changed to align with current academic standards, ensuring that candidates are tested on relevant topics.

3. Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, candidates will receive +4 marks, and for each incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted.

4. Duration: The CUET PG exam duration has been reduced to 90 minutes per subject, down from the previous 105 minutes.

5. Subject Selection: Students can choose only 4 domain subjects out of all the options provided.

6. General Test: It is now not mandatory to take the general test, the students will have to check the eligibility criteria of the colleges they want to apply to, according to which they can take the general test.

7. Form Fees: The application fees for the general category have increased by Rs.200 and for foreign students by Rs.1000.

8. Medium Of CUET PG Exam: Bilingual

CUET PG 2026 Exam Structure

The CUET PG exam pattern consists of two sections:

• Section 1: General Knowledge and Aptitude (for all candidates)

• Section 2: Subject-specific questions based on the candidate's chosen field.

CUET PG 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are advised to know about the CUET PG 2026 fees before submitting the application form. Students can go through the CUET PG registration 2026 fees in the table given below:

CUET PG Registration Fees 2026

CUET PG 2026 Exam Instructions

Given below are the CUET PG exam day guidelines which candidates should be aware of before appearing for the entrance test.

1. Candidates are advised to bring their AADHAAR Card as verification of the candidates will be carried out through the verification process.

2. Aspirants should check the reporting time at the centre, gate closing time, shift timings on the admit card.

3. Candidates should carry the following items:

• Personal transparent water bottle.

• A simple transparent ball point pen

• CUET PG admit card along with the self declaration form.

• Additional passport size photograph.

• Original valid ID proof.

4. Before reaching the CUET PG exam venue, aspirants must enter the required details, paste the photograph, and put a thumb impression at the appropriate place on the admit card.

5. Aspirants are not allowed to carry any other personal belongings including electronic devices or mobile phones to the CUET PG examination centre.

6. Blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the CUET PG 2026 exam hall.