CUET-PG

CUET-PG, the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Postgraduate admission (MA, M.Sc, M.Com and more) at central universities and other participating universities.

  • Level Postgraduate
  • Mode Computer-based
  • Usually held Once a year, usually in March

At a glance

Full name
Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
Conducted by
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Used for
PG at central and participating universities
Level
Postgraduate
Mode
Computer-based.
Usually held
Once a year, usually in March.
After the result
Each university runs its own admission process with CUET-PG scores.
Official website
nta.ac.in

How CUET-PG fits into admission

  1. Check each programme's test paper
  2. Register and choose your papers
  3. Sit CUET-PG
  4. Apply on each university's admission portal
  5. Merit lists and admission

Streams that use CUET-PG

Colleges in our directory that use CUET-PG

5 institutions use CUET-PG for at least one programme.

CUET-PG: common questions

Who conducts CUET-PG?

CUET-PG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

What is CUET-PG used for?

Postgraduate admission (MA, M.Sc, M.Com and more) at central universities and other participating universities.

When is CUET-PG usually held?

Once a year, usually in March. Exact dates are announced every year on the official website.

Is CUET-PG online or on paper?

Computer-based.

What happens after the CUET-PG result?

Each university runs its own admission process with CUET-PG scores.

Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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