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- Full name
- Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Level
- National
- Mode
- Online (computer-based test), multiple shifts
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Official website
- exams.nta.ac.in
Overview
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET-PG) is a computer-based national entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate programmes, including MA, MSc, MCom and several management-related programmes. The NTA has indicated that CUET-PG 2027 will be held in March 2027; the application window is expected in December 2026 to January 2027.
What CUET-PG is used for
- Participating universities: central universities and other participating state, deemed and private universities use CUET-PG scores for PG admission.
- Subject-wise papers: candidates choose subject papers as required by the programme they are applying for; each university lists its own paper codes and criteria.
Pattern and eligibility at a glance
CUET-PG is a computer-based test held in multiple shifts. Eligibility depends on the programme and the admitting university, so check each university’s admission notice along with the NTA information bulletin on exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG.
Important dates
NTA's published Examination Calendar (up to March 2027, released mid-September 2026) lists CUET (PG) 2027 for 1-5, 8, 12-20 and 24-25 March 2027, with buffer days on 30-31 March 2027. These are proposed dates; the exam date shown is the first day. The application window (expected December 2026 to January 2027) and results (expected April 2027) are not yet officially announced. Source: NTA calendar PDF (copy at careerpower.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/16212531/NTA_Exam_Calendar.pdf), verified 7 Oct 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | To be announced |
| Application closes | To be announced |
| Exam date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Result | To be announced |
Eligibility
Depends on the programme and the admitting university: generally a bachelor's degree (final-year students may be allowed) with the subject-specific requirements set by each university. See the NTA information bulletin and the university's own notice.
Syllabus
Subject-wise computer-based papers; candidates pick the papers required by the university programme they want. The syllabus, number of questions and marking scheme are given in the NTA information bulletin for CUET-PG 2027.
Colleges accepting CUET-PG 2027 (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate)
IIHMR University, Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
When is CUET-PG 2027?
NTA's published examination calendar proposes 1 March 2027 onwards (1-5, 8, 12-20 and 24-25 March, with buffer days on 30-31 March). Confirm on exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG.
Who conducts CUET-PG?
The National Testing Agency (NTA).
Is CUET-PG used for management admission?
Some universities use CUET-PG for MBA and other management programmes, and some institutes such as TISS use it for selected programmes. Check each institute's admission notice.
When does CUET-PG 2027 registration start?
The registration dates are not yet announced; reports expect December 2026 to January 2027.