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    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Marks

    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Marks

    Shankha GhoshUpdated on 15 Dec 2025, 02:35 PM IST

    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026: The NTA released the CUET PG 2026 eligibility criteria along with the information bulletin at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. Students preparing for the Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduate are required to fulfill the CUET PG 2026 eligibility criteria. The National Testing Agency conducts the CUET PG exam every year to offer admissions to various PG courses to some of the top universities in India. The CUET PG eligibility 2026 showcases the minimum requirements that a candidate must have in order to appear for the exam.

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    1. CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026
    2. CUET PG Age Limit
    3. CUET PG Reservation Criteria 2026
    4. Documents Required For CUET 2026 Relaxation of Reservation
    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Marks
    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

    Students who have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised university are eligible to appear for CUET PG 2026. There is no CUET PG age limit, as students who fulfil the other criteria can appear for the exam. It is mandatory for the candidates to meet the eligibility otherwise, it may result in the cancellation of candidature later in the NTA CUET PG admission process. Thus, it is important that candidates check the eligibility criteria of CUET PG exam carefully before registering for the application form of CUET PG 2026. To learn more about the CUET PG exam eligibility, application form and many other important details, read the entire article.

    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Candidate's age is not a barrier for appearing in CUET PG 2026. Students who have qualified the bachelor’s degree/equivalent examination or are appearing in 2026 can appear in CUET PG. Applicants who fulfil the requirements mentioned below, are eligible to apply for NTA CUET PG 2026 registration. Candidates who have successfully submitted the form within the CUET PG 2026 registration date, are eligible to appear for the exam. It is, however, necessary for the candidates to satisfy the CUET PG eligibility criteria 2026 of the individual universities where they wish to apply.

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    • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or any other equivalent degree from a recognised college in order to be admitted to the university.

    • Considering the fact that admissions criteria for each university may be different, it is recommended that candidates visit the website of the university to which they are applying.

    • Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility criteria for CUET PG laid down by the university they are applying to.

    • A candidate's mere participation in the entrance test, or their passing marks in the test, does not entitle them to consideration for admission to the programme, unless they meet the programme-wise CUET PG criteria requirements of the university.

    • CUET (PG) 2026 follows the existing policies in regards to quota, categories, relaxation, reservations, qualifications, subject combinations, preferences, etc.

    • There is no age limit to become eligible for the CUET PG 2026, as indexed by the NTA.

    • Students who are in the middle of their degree programme may also apply.

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    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    AMITY UNIVERSITY NOIDA

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions)

    COQP08

    Bachelor's Degree in commerce/Finance (agg. 50%)& Class XII (agg. 60%)


    CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH


    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions


    COQP08


    B.Com/B.Com (Hons.)/BBA/BA (with Economics or Math/BBS or B.Voc in Marketing or retails or financial services, from a recognised Indian or Foreign University or an equivalent examination with at least 50% marks an equivalent grade

    UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP08


    Candidates should earn a recognised Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Studies, such as B.Com. (Hons.), B.Com. (Pass/Program), B.M.S., B.B.S., B.B.A., B.B.A-F.I.A., B.F.I.A., B.B.E., or B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics, from a reputable university.

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    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH


    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP10

    A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in a bachelor's or UG degree from a recognised university or an equivalent examination.


    K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY


    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions


    COQP10


    Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the respective subject or relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

    CUET MSc Environmental Science Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH


    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    SCQP11

    A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in bachelors or UG degree in science stream from a recognised university or an equivalent examination.

    CUET M.A Philosophy Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    HUQP16

    Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

    CUET MA Education Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP16

    Bachelors' degree of 10+2+3 pattern in any discipline from recognised university. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing in the final year examination of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply provisionally.

    CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP16

    A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in bachelors/UG degree from a recognised university or an equivalent examination.


    IILM University, Greater Noida

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP16

    A minimum of 50% marks in graduation from a recognised university.

    CUET MA English Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Universities

    Test Pattern

    Paper Code

    Eligibility Criteria

    K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    COQP10

    Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the respective subject or relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

    Central University of Himachal Pradesh

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions


    LAQP01

    50% marks in graduation from a recognised university.


    Noida International University

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions

    LAQP01

    Minimum 50% marks in Graduation with relevant subjects

    SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY

    75 General and Domain Specific Knowledge Questions


    LAQP01

    Minimum 50% marks in Graduation with relevant subjects

    CUET PG Age Limit

    All the candidates who are appearing in the examination should be aware of the age limit for admission through CUET PG 2026. Candidates do not have an age limit to apply in the examination. Category, Relaxation, Reservations, Qualifications, Subject Combinations, and Preferences will apply to the university for which the candidate has applied. Every university has its own eligibility for CUET PG exam. Candidates should check the tables mentioned above for individual criteria for concerned universities.

    CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2026: Nationality

    The CUET PG applicants must go through the nationality eligibility criteria.

    • The first and foremost criteria is the applicants must be a Indian citizen.

    • Constituent subjects of Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible.

    • Tibetan refugees who arrived (on and before January 1, 1962) and reside permanently in India are also eligible.

    • Some foreign nationalists like Sri Lanka, Burma, Kenya, Pakistan, Burma, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Zaire who permanently moved to India are also eligible to appear in the CUET PG exam.

    CUET PG Reservation Criteria 2026

    According to the CUET PG 2026 reservation criteria, candidates who belong to SC/ST categories will be given 5% of relaxation. If they qualify the CUET PG exam they will be qualified to take admission in any participating universities. The table given below consists of the percentage of seats reserved for candidates belonging to the reserved category according to eligibility for CUET PG.

    CUET PG Reservation Criteria 2026

    Category

    Seats Reservation

    General (EWS)

    10%

    Other backward classes (OBC)

    27%

    Physically Challenged (PC)

    5%

    Scheduled Caste (SC)

    15%

    Scheduled Tribe (ST)

    7.5%

    Documents Required For CUET 2026 Relaxation of Reservation

    Applicants aspiring for relaxation of CUET 2026 reservation should know about the requirements for CUET 2026 relaxation for various categories mentioned below.

    GEN-EWS Category

    Candidates belonging to the GEN-EWS category should submit their required category document in the CUET PG 2026 application form in online mode within the scheduled date.

    OBC-NCL Category

    Candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL category should submit their required category document in the CUET PG 2026 application form in online mode within the deadline.

    SC / ST Category

    SC/ST category students should submit their required category document in the CUET PG 2026 application form in online mode before the last date.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit of CUET PG 2026?
    A:

    NTA has set no specific age limit for CUET PG exam 2026. However, it's essential to check the official notification for any changes.

    Q: Is CUET compulsory for PG admission?
    A:

    To take admission in PG courses at the top universities in India like Delhi University, Hyderabad Univerisity, JNU and more, the CUET PG exam is a must.

    Q: Can final-year undergraduate students apply for CUET PG 2026?
    A:

    Yes, in most cases, final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply for CUET PG 2026, provided they meet the other criteria.

    Q: Do universities consider reservation categories in CUET PG 2026?
    A:

    Yes, universities typically offer reservations for various categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwD, etc., as per government regulations.

    Q: What is the eligibility for CUET PG 2026?
    A:

    Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, from a recognized university are eligible to appear for CUET PG exam 2026.

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