CUET PG 2027 (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by participating central, state, deemed and private universities across India.
As of 1 November 2026, NTA has announced the examination schedule for CUET PG 2027 but has not yet released the application form or official notification. Candidates should monitor official sources and prepare using the 2026 syllabus and exam pattern until new details are announced.
Official CUET PG Website: exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/
CUET PG 2027: Latest Update
- 27 October 2026: NTA announced the revised examination schedule for CUET PG 2027. The exam will be held across multiple dates in March 2027: 2 to 5, 8 to 9, 12, 15 to 19, 24 to 25, and 29 to 31.
- Application form opening date and official notification release are still pending.
- These dates and details reflect the latest official information as of November 2026.
- Registration opening dates for prior cycles were mid-December; candidates should watch for similar timelines.
- NTA has included CUET PG in its released 2026-27 exam calendar covering December 2026 to March 2027.
NTA has not announced full CUET PG 2027 details yet. The 2026 examination was conducted from 6 to 30 March 2026, with results declared on 24 April 2026.
CUET PG 2027 Important Dates
| Event | 2027 | 2026 (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Released | To be announced | 14 December 2025 |
| Online Registration Started | To be announced | 14 December 2025 |
| Final Application Submission Deadline | To be announced | 23 January 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 2 to 5, 8 to 9, 12, 15 to 19, 24 to 25, 29 to 31 March 2027 | 6 to 30 March 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Challenge | To be announced | 11 to 14 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be announced | 24 April 2026 |
| University Admission and Counselling | As per universities’ notifications | As per universities’ notifications |
CUET PG 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Subjects | 157 (estimated, as in 2026) |
| Questions per Paper | 75 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect (following 2026 pattern) |
| Number of Papers Allowed | Up to four |
CUET PG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2027 are expected to be similar to 2026, where candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Final-year students of bachelor’s degrees are also eligible.
Specific eligibility, including minimum marks, subject relevance, and age limits, are set by participating universities. Candidates must consult individual university prospectuses once available.
CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Component | Details (Based on 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +4 |
| Negative Marking | −1 per wrong answer |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
| Maximum Raw Marks | 300 |
NTA may apply normalization for multi-session papers as in previous years.
CUET PG 2027 Syllabus and Subject Codes
The syllabi and subject codes are currently unchanged from 2026, covering 157 subjects across various disciplines. Candidates should select paper codes as accepted by their target universities.
Official syllabus documents for 2026 are available for reference on the NTA website at CUET PG Syllabus, NTA. New syllabi for 2027 will be released with the official notification.
CUET PG 2027 Application Fees
The 2026 application fees ranged from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,400 for up to two papers, with additional fees for more papers and international centres. The 2027 fees will be announced with the registration notification.
Participating Universities and Courses
Universities participating in CUET PG 2027 are expected to remain largely unchanged from 2026, including central universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and University of Delhi among others.
Admission to specific programmes depends on university rules, eligibility, and merit lists based on CUET PG scores.
CUET PG 2027 Counselling and Admission
Post-exam counselling and admission are managed independently by each participating university. Candidates should consult the admission portals of their preferred universities for counselling dates and procedures.
CUET PG 2026 Recap: Dates, Result and Key Facts
| Event | 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 December 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 6 to 30 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | 11 to 14 April 2026 |
| Result Declared | 24 April 2026 |
- 4,11,366 candidates registered; 3,45,220 appeared.
- The exam covered 157 subjects in 50 shifts.
- Candidates could select up to four papers.
- Score validity for 2026 exam was only for the 2026-27 session.
How to Check CUET PG 2027 Result
Once declared, candidates can download their scorecard from the official NTA CUET PG website by logging into their accounts with application credentials.
Official Links
| Resource | Official Website |
|---|---|
| CUET PG Official Portal | https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ |
| NTA Main Website | https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
