CUET PG 2026 gains wider reach with 170 participating institutions
As many as 170 universities/institutions will be admitting students to their postgraduate programs for 2026-27 based on the Common University Entrance Test-Postgraduate [CUET-PG] 2026.
The list includes 42 Central Universities, 31 State Universities, 20 Government Institutions/Fully Funded/Deemed to be Universities, and 77 Deemed to be Universities/Private Universities.
The Central Universities include the following: Assam University; Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow; Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Satellite Centre, Amethi; Banaras Hindu University; Central Sanskrit University; Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh; Central University of Andhra Pradesh; Central University of Gujarat; Central University of Haryana; Central University of Himachal Pradesh; Central University of Jammu; Central University of Jharkhand, Central University of Karnataka, Central University of Kashmir, Central University of Kerala; Central University of Odisha; Central University of Punjab; Central University of Rajasthan; Central University of South Bihar; Central University of Tamil Nadu; Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya; Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh; Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak; Jamia Milia Islamia; Jawaharlal Nehru University; Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha; Mahatma Gandhi Central University Bihar; Manipuri University; Nalanda University; National Sanskrit University, Tirupati; North-Eastern Hill University; Pondicherry University; Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh; Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (SSCTU); Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University; South Asian University; Tezpur University; The English and Foreign Languages University; Tripura University; University of Delhi (DU); University of Hyderabad; Visva Bharati.
Some of the Government institutions/fully funded/deemed to be universities include: Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM); Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women; Centre for Development Studies (Affiliated to JNU); Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI); Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow (IIIT Lucknow); Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi; Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management; Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai; Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education; National Forensic Sciences University; NIFTEM-K; Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais (Amethi); Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development; Tata Institute of Social Science University’ The Gandhigram Rural Institute; The International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai (IIPS)
The full list of universities/institutions, along with courses, tests to be taken, eligibility, etc., is given at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The list is dynamic.
A total of 5 universities/institutions in Kerala will admit students for their PG programs based on CUET PG 2026. The universities/institutions and the courses offered by each are as follows:
Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram (Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi): MA Applied Economics
Digital University Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram: M.Tech: Computer Science and Engineering; Electronics Engineering with specialization in VLSI Design; M.Sc.: Electronics with specialization in VLSI and Embedded Systems; Computer Science with specialization in Cybersecurity; Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science with specialisation in Quantum Computing; Computer Science with specialization in Data Analytics; Data Science and Bio-AI; Data Science and Computational Modelling; Data Science and Geoinformatics
CUSAT, Kochi: LLM Regular; Two Year LLM (IPR); M.A: Hindi Language and Literature; Applied Economics; M.C.A.; M.F. Sc. Seafood Safety and Trade; M.Sc.: Meteorology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, Econometrics and Financial Technology, Hydrochemistry, Chemistry, Electronic Science, Environmental Science and Technology, Marine Biology; Marine Genomics, Marine Geology, Mathematics; Physics, Statistics, Bioethics, Computer Science with specialization in Data Science; Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Fisheries, Marine Geophysics, Oceanography; M.Tech: Opto Electonics & Laser Technology; Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security; Industrial Safety; Mechanical Engg (Thermal Engg); Data Science and Analytics; Microwave and Communication Engineering; Polymer Technology; Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design; Computer Science & Engineering with Specialization in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering); VLSI and Embedded Systems; Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Information Technology with specialization in Business Analytics and Intelligence; Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering; M.Voc.: Software Application Development; Banking and Finance
Central University Kerala, Kasaragod: M.A. Economics; English & Comparative Literature; Linguistics & Language Technology; Hindi & Comparative Literature; International Relations & Political Science; Malayalam; Kannada Public Administration& Policy Studies; Master of Social Work; Master of Education; M.Sc. Zoology; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer Science; Environmental Science; Genomic Science; Geology; Mathematics; Botany; Physics; Yoga Therapy; LLM (Master of Law); Master of Public Health, Master of Business Administration General; MBA Tourism and Travel Management; Master of Commerce
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kottayam Centre: Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (English)
The last date to apply for CUET PG is 14th January, 2026 (11.50 pm).
Website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/