CUET PG Counselling 2026: Registration Process, Dates, Cut Off & Merit List

The CUET PG Counselling 2026 is expected to begin in the month of June and the process will be done online for a duration of three to four months.The counselling process is conducted by each university separately. Those candidates who have cleared the CUET PG exam wait for the counselling as it is the most important stage of the admission process. Counselling decides the final seat allotment based on candidates' score, rank, course preference and availability of seats in participating universities. This process involves registration, choice filling, paying the counselling fee and document verification for almost 200 universities taking part. Proper planning at this stage can greatly increase the chances of securing admission to a preferred postgraduate course and university. Scroll through the article to know the complete detail about the counselling process.

CUET PG Counselling Overview

NTA conducts the CUET PG exam but the counselling process is carried out by almost 200 universities offering admission to eligible candidates who have cleared the CUET PG Cut offs.Candidates can check the table given below for more details on counselling and seat allotment 

CUET PG Counselling Link

There is no common link to register for CUET PG counselling. Each institute accepting CUET PG scores conducts its own counselling process separately to shortlist candidates. Students need to visit the official website of the respective institute to find the counselling link and other registration details and admission schedule. Since the counselling norms and dates vary across institutes. Candidates should regularly check the official college websites to stay updated and not miss any important admission notices.

How to Register for CUET PG Counselling?

Candidates who have cleared the CUET PG Cut-offs can register for counselling at various CUET PG colleges. The entire counselling process for CUET PG is held online. Candidates can check the steps given below to register for the seat allocation procedure and secure a seat without any issues. 

• Visit the official counselling portal of the respective university/college
• Register new user using CUET PG application number and other personal details
• Fill in the course and college preferences
• Upload required documents (like CUET PG scorecard, Marksheet for 10,12, UG, Govt ID Proof etc)
• Pay the counselling fee as per the college selected 
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Documents Required for CUET PG Counselling 2026

Candidates who have cleared the CUET PG Cutoffs are advised to keep all the required documents ready to present at the time of counselling procedure. The documents for all the CUET PG colleges remain the same. Candidates must read the checklist given below:-

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets
• CUET PG Admit Card
• CUET PG Scorecard
• Graduation Mark Sheets & Provisional Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Passport-size Photographs
• Valid Photo ID Proof

CUET PG 2026 Cut Offs

CUET PG cut offs are the minimum scores candidates need to score to in order to qualify for admission in any particular course and university. Cut offs mary vary every year based on factors such as number of applicants, seat availability, difficulty level of the exam and reservation norms as set by the conducting body.

CUET PG Merit List 2026

The CUET PG Merit List is prepared every year by all the participating universities based on CUET PG Cut-offs, reservation criteria and course specific eligibility. Candidates listed in the merit list are invited to appear in the counselling rounds, complete their document verification and the seat allotment process at the preferred college. Universities participating in the CUET PG counselling will then release multiple merit lists depending on seat availability and the names mentioned in the merit list will be offered seats to that college for the PG course.