NTA Issues Clarification on Four Exam City Choices for CUET PG 2026: Correction Window Opens January 18
New Delhi, December 19, 2025 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important clarification on exam city preferences for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programmes (CUET-PG) for the academic year 2026.
The clarification aims to provide greater flexibility to students applying for postgraduate admissions across participating universities and institutes under the CUET-PG framework.
The public notice, dated December 19, 2025, confirms that candidates will now be able to select up to four examination city choices, based on the availability of examination centers within the state of their permanent or present residence.
This update comes at a time when students had been requesting more clarity regarding selection of test centre cities due to increased applications and geographical constraints.
Why Has the NTA Issued This Clarification?
With CUET-PG evolving into a national-level mass entrance examination involving lakhs of applicants from across states and UTs, concerns related to ease of travel and availability of exam centres have increased.
The NTA's decision to allow multiple exam city preferences seeks to reduce travel inconvenience and ensure more equitable distribution of candidates across available examination centres.
The move is also aligned with the government’s policy of promoting wider access to higher education and ensuring procedural fairness for applicants.
What Does the Public Notice Say? Key Points Explained
According to the NTA, the following major clarifications and provisions have been announced:
1. Candidates Can Select Up to Four City Preferences
Candidates applying for CUET-PG 2026 can select maximum four cities within the same state where they permanently or presently reside.
This ensures that city preferences remain region-specific and practically manageable.
2. Examination City Allocation Subject to Availability
While the option of selecting four city choices is permitted, the final allocation of exam centres will depend on the following:
- Total number of applicants opting for a city
- Infrastructure and seating capacity of centres
- Operational feasibility
3. Correction Window from January 18 to 20, 2026
Candidates who have already submitted their CUET-PG application forms will be able to exercise or update their exam city choices between:
🗓 January 18–20, 2026
This correction facility will be available only during the specified dates and only through the online portal.
4. All Other Terms Remain Unchanged
The NTA has confirmed that all other procedural rules and guidelines mentioned in the Information Bulletin for CUET-PG 2026 remain applicable and unchanged.
How Will This Change Help Students?
The revised provision for four exam city choices is expected to benefit aspirants in several ways:
- reduces travel distance for examination
- increases chances of securing a nearby exam centre
- decreases logistical and financial burden
- supports candidates from rural and semi-urban areas
- enhances transparency and fairness in allocation
Students from states with limited exam centres in the past may especially welcome the move.
Advisory to Candidates
The NTA has urged all candidates, especially those who have already completed registration, to:
✔ visit the NTA website regularly for official notices
✔ utilize the correction window responsibly
✔ verify form details carefully before final submission
Candidates must ensure that the exam city preferences are selected based on convenience and accessibility to avoid travel difficulties on the exam day.
About CUET PG 2026
The CUET PG examination is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency for admissions to postgraduate courses across Central Universities, various State Universities, and participating institutions.
With CUET gaining national importance, the number of applicants grows every year, prompting the NTA to expand test centre capacity and issue clarifications wherever required.
The exam aims to:
- standardize the entrance process
- provide equal opportunity for candidates across India
- simplify admissions into PG programmes
Important Dates (as per current notice)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public Notice on City Choices | December 19, 2025 |
| Correction Window Opens | January 18, 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | January 20, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Candidates awaiting exam schedule and admit card details must keep visiting the NTA website.
Where to Check Official Updates?
Candidates can check CUET-PG 2026 notifications and notices only on the official platforms of the NTA:
- Official Website: nta.ac.in
- Exam Portal: cuet.nta.ac.in
- Public Notice Section
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The uploaded PDF contains complete official details for reference.
The NTA’s clarification regarding the provision for selecting four exam city choices for CUET-PG 2026 marks a positive step toward facilitating smooth conduct of the examination and addressing logistical concerns of lakhs of aspirants.
With the correction window opening from January 18 to 20, 2026, candidates who have already registered should review and update their preferences carefully.
More announcements regarding admit cards, exam dates and schedules are expected soon.
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