CUET PG 2026 Application Fees Explained: Category-Wise Charges, Additional Paper Cost and Payment Rules
New Delhi | Education Desk
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has detailed the application fee structure for CUET PG 2026, clarifying category-wise charges, fees for additional test papers, and payment guidelines. Candidates applying for the Common University Entrance Test–Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026 must complete fee payment by January 14, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) through the official portal exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
Understanding the fee slab in advance can help applicants plan their registrations—especially those opting for multiple test papers or applying from outside India.
CUET PG 2026 Fees: Category-Wise Breakdown (Up to Two Test Papers)
For candidates selecting up to two test papers, the application fee is as follows:
- General Category: ₹1,400
- Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1,200
- SC / ST / Third Gender: ₹1,100
- PwD / PwBD: ₹1,000
- Candidates Outside India: ₹7,000
These fees apply per application for the first two papers combined.
Additional Test Paper Fee: What You Pay Extra
Candidates opting to appear for more than two test papers must pay an additional fee per extra paper:
- General Category: ₹700 per additional paper
- Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / Third Gender / PwD: ₹600 per additional paper
- Candidates Outside India: ₹3,500 per additional paper
Applicants should calculate the total payable amount carefully based on the number of papers selected.
Payment Modes and Extra Charges
- Accepted Payment Methods: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
- Additional Costs: Applicable service/processing charges and GST will be levied separately by the bank or payment gateway.
- Deadline: Fee payment must be completed by January 14, 2026. Incomplete payments will lead to application rejection.
Important Fee-Related Guidelines
- Fees once paid are non-refundable.
- Category claims must be supported by valid certificates; incorrect category selection may lead to fee discrepancies or rejection.
- Candidates should retain the payment receipt and confirmation page for future reference.
Correction Window: Fee Impact
NTA will open the application correction window from January 18 to January 20, 2026. While certain details can be edited, changes that affect the fee (such as category or number of test papers) may require additional payment, subject to portal rules.
Where to Pay and Track Fee Status
- Official Portal: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg
- Candidates should verify the “Payment Status: Successful” message after checkout and download the confirmation page.
Need Help? NTA Helpline
For fee or payment-related issues, candidates can contact:
- Helpline: 011-40759000
- Email: helpdesk-cuetpg@nta.ac.in
The CUET PG 2026 fee structure is clearly defined by NTA, with differential slabs for categories, additional papers, and overseas applicants. Candidates are advised to review the fee table carefully, choose test papers judiciously, and complete payments well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
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