CUET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the participating universities of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to Postgraduate (PG) programmes. Candidates mentioned in the rank list are required to register themselves on the official website of participating universities.
Expected timeline for the declaration of results are second week of April 2026 and counselling rounds are expected to begin in late April or early May 2026.
There are generally three rounds of counselling but numbers may vary depending upon number of seats left after each round.
Note Only candidates who will meet the CUET PG 2026 Cut-off criteria will be eligible for admission to participating universities
This is the expected timeline for CUET PG Counselling 2026
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates | March 2026 |
| CUET PG 2026 Result Declaration | Second week of April 2026 |
| Release of Merit Lists by Universities | Mid to Late April 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Begins | Late April to Early May 2026 |
| First Round of Seat Allotment | May 2026 |
| Document Verification & Admission Confirmation (Round 1) | May 2026 |
| Second Round of Seat Allotment (if required) | Late May to Early June 2026 |
| Third Round/Mop-Up Round (if required) | June 2026 |
| Final Admission Deadline | June-July 2026 |
These are university specific tentative Dates for Top Universities participating in CUET PG 2026 counselling
| University | Tentative Counselling Start Date | Mode of Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi University (DU) | April 2026 | Online |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | May 2026 | Online |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | May 2026 | Online |
| Hyderabad University | May 2026 | Online |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | May 2026 | Online |
| Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) | May 2026 | Online/Offline |
| Visva-Bharati University | May 2026 | Online |
| Tezpur University | May 2026 | Online |
The counselling process is conducted to allocate seats in various participating institutions for postgraduate courses. Below is a detailed overview of the CUET PG Counselling process, including important dates, document verification, and seat allocation

After registering into CUET PG 2026 counselling candidates need to verify their document verification process.
This is done to ensure candidates authenticity of candidate’s academic and personal details.
Documents required are
Acceptance of Seat and Fee Payment: Candidates who are allocated seats must indicate their acceptance within the specified period and pay the admission fee to confirm their admission. Failure to do so will result in the dismissal of the allotted seat.
Reporting at the Allotted Institution: After the seat acceptance and fee payment, candidates must report to the allotted institution within the stipulated time frame. They need to carry all the necessary documents for verification, and the admission process will be completed at the respective institution.
CUET PG Spot Counselling 2026 (if applicable)
Institutes organize the spot vacancy round for the candidates who have not been allotted a seat in earlier rounds of counselling. The spot round is announced by participating universities only if the seats remain vacant after the completion of the regular rounds of seat allocation. Candidates can apply for a spot round of CUET PG counselling 2025 by visiting the respective institute in person. Candidates are required to remain present at the institute on the scheduled date for the document verification and fee payment to confirm their seat for admission.
CUET PG 2026 Counselling fees may vary according to different universities. Fees payable is non refundable after the counselling process if candidate does not get information in the desired university.
| Category | Application Fee per Program |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹250 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 |
These are the expected fees for JNU, The exact fees will be declared after results on JNU Portal.
| Category | Expected Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹250 – ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹100 – ₹25 |
These are the expected fees under the Combined Allotment Program for Postgraduate Programs for BHU. Candidates must note that these fees are subjected to vary.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹200 |
| OBC-NCL | ₹200 |
| EWS | ₹200 |
| SC | ₹100 |
| ST | ₹100 |
| PwBD | ₹100 |
This is a general overview of expected cut off range, however universities release their own cut-off depending upon the competition.
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Range (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 230 – 240 |
| OBC | 220 – 230 |
| SC | 210 – 218 |
| ST | 198 – 210 |
The General category consistently shows the highest cut-offs across all courses, reflecting intense competition.
Science courses (e.g., MSc Chemistry, MSc Physics) maintain higher cut-offs than arts and humanities, showing their strong demand.
| Course | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Computer Science. | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 150-170 | 140-160 | 160-180 |
| M.Sc. Botany | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 155 -175 | 145 -165 | 165 -185 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 150 -170 | 170 -190 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 185 -205 | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 155 -175 | 175 -195 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 190 -210 | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 180 -200 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 195 -215 | 185 -205 | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 185 -205 |
| M.Com. | 190 -210 | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 180 -200 |
| M.A. Sociology | 135-150 | 125-140 | 115-130 | 105-120 | 125-140 |
| M.A. History | 140-160 | 120-140 | 100-120 | 100-120 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | 80-100 | 60-70 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Hindi | 200-230 | 150-170 | 200-220 | 80-100 | 130-150 |
| M.A. Economics | 100-130 | 70-90 | 50-80 | 40-70 | 100-120 |
| M.A. Urdu | 80-100 | 40-50 | 60-70 | 40-50 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Philosophy | 110-130 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 30-50 | 100-120 |
| M.A. English | 200-220 | 160-200 | 150-180 | 150-175 | 160-180 |
| Course | Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| M.A English | 270+ |
| M.A Hindi | 270+ |
| M.A Philosophy | 275+ |
| M.A Sociology | 260+ |
| M.A Economics | 280+ |
| M.A Political Science | 260+ |
| M.A Linguistics | 240-260 |
| M.A French | 250-270 |
| M.A German Literature | 180-190 |
| M.A Korean | 240-260 |
| M.A Spanish | 270-280 |
| M.A Japanese | 270-290 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 270-280 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 270-280 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 250-265 |
There are a total of 194 CUET PG participating Universities offering admission to their postgraduate programs.Below is the provided list of CUET PG Participating universities 2026
| Name of State University |
|---|
| Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Bilaspur |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
| Manipur University |
| North Eastern Hill University |
| Pondicherry University |
| Sikkim University |
| Delhi Technological University |
| Madan Mohan Malviya University |
| Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya |
| Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, UP |
| Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Indore |
| M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly |
| Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi |
| University of Delhi |
| University of Jammu |
| Cluster University of Jammu |
| Cluster University of Srinagar |
| Jamia Millia Islamia |
| University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee |
| Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka, Jharkhand |
| Digital University Kerala |
| Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi |
You are required to contact the college to which you are applying. However, you can contact the authorities for general CUET queries using the information below.
The number of counselling rounds depend upon the availability of seats and it may vary depending upon the specific university.Generally there are 3 rounds for CUET 2026 and one on spot counselling round if any seats are left.
Counselling Rounds for CUET PG 2026 ( Expected )
| Counselling Round | Expected Timeline | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Late April – Early May 2026 | First merit list released based on CUET PG scores. Candidates must accept seats and pay the admission fee. |
| Round 2 | Mid-May 2026 | Second merit list released for remaining vacant seats. |
| Round 3 (if required) | Late May – Early June 2026 | Universities may conduct additional rounds based on seat availability. |
| Mop-Up Round | June 2026 | Final counselling round for vacant seats. Last chance for admission. |
To complete choices in the CUET 2026 counselling process, you must log on to the official CUET website, navigate to the "choice filling" option, choose your preferred universities and courses within a university in a list of preference, keeping in mind aspects such as cut-off marks, suitability of the course, and your CUET score, and submit your choices within the deadline; ensure to double-check your choices prior to final submission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.