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CUET PG, Eligibility, Syllabus, Counselling, Exam Centre

CUET PG Notification will be released by the NTA on its official website @pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. Check here for the CUET PG Application Process, Eligibility, Syllabus, exam pattern, Counselling, etc.
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CUET PG

CUET PG : The Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduate (CUET PG) exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CUET PG 2025 registration process will start with the release of the CUET PG 2025 notification in December 2024 (tentatively). This article provides comprehensive information about the CUET PG exam, including important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.

CUET PG

The NTA is introducing an all-India level entrance exam for admission into PG programs in Central and participating Universities. The exam will be conducted online in 105 minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes. Previously, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode, but it has since switched to a computer-based mode.

CUET PG Overview

The NTA conducts the CUET PG exam once a year, offering postgraduate courses through this test. The exam is held online. The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi languages. Here is an overview of the CUET PG exam.
CUET PG Overview
Exam Name CUET PG
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level Postgraduate
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Online
Exam Duration 105 Minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Marks 300 Marks
Total Number of Questions 75 Questions
Marking Scheme
  • +4 for each correct answer
  • -1 for each incorrect answer
Exam Language English and Hindi
Official Website pgcuet.samarth.ac.in

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for CUET PG, candidates must meet the following CUET PG Eligibility Criteria :
  • Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized educational institution.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates must have obtained the minimum percentage of marks required by the concerned institute.
  • Additional Requirements: Candidates must fulfill specific eligibility requirements set by the participating colleges.

CUET PG Application Form

To apply for the CUET PG, candidates must follow these steps:
  1. Complete the Application Form :
    • Provide personal details.
    • Apply for the desired test papers.
    • Choose examination cities.
    • Enter educational qualifications.
  2. Upload Required Documents :
    • Scanned images of photographs.
    • Scanned images of signature.
  3. Pay the Application Fee : Fees should be paid in Indian Rupees (INR) and payment modes include Net-Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Wallet.
Category Application Fee (for up to two Test Papers) Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper)
General ₹ 1200 ₹ 600
OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS ₹ 1000 ₹ 500
SC/ST/Third Gender ₹ 900 ₹ 500
PwBD ₹ 800 ₹ 500

CUET PG Exam Pattern

The NTA has published the CUET PG Exam Pattern on its official website. The pattern varies for courses such as MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, LLM, and others. The CUET PG exam pattern is designed to test students' knowledge and skills, with a total of 100 questions divided into two sections: Section A and Section B. The National Testing Agency will include 25 general questions in Section A and 75 domain-specific questions in Section B.

CUET PG Syllabus

The CUET PG Syllabus pdf for all subjects, including Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, and General Test and languages, is available on this page for candidates appearing for the Common Universities Entrance Test. The admissions to more than 345 universities, including Central Universities, State and Private Universities, are based on the CUET scores. The NTA has provided the CUET PG Syllabus on its official website.

CUET PG Result

The CUET PG Result will be published, featuring details such as candidate's name, parent's name, roll number, gender, and qualifying marks. Following the publication of the CUET PG exam result, each participating university will release its own CUET PG merit list. The National Testing Agency will also announce the CUET PG Toppers list online. After the declaration of the CUET PG Result , candidates will need to attend CUET PG counselling at the participating universities.

CUET PG Cut Off

CUET PG Cut Off are the minimum marks that applicants need to secure to get admission in colleges/universities. Each participating university will release a separate CUET PG Cut Off for a particular subject. NTA does not release subject-wise or university-wise CUET PG cut-offs separately. The CUET PG cut-off for famous universities like Delhi University, BHU, JNU, etc., is likely to be high compared to other CUET PG participating institutes.

CUET PG Counselling

The participating universities of CUET PG are conducting their counselling process separately. The counselling process for CUET PG will be carried out separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG Examination. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official websites of participating universities to gather information about the CUET PG Counselling rounds.

CUET PG Exam Centre

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the addition of two new cities as CUET PG exam centres - Gurugram (Haryana) and Srinagar (Uttarakhand).  Aspirant candidates can now access the comprehensive CUET PG Exam Centre list, available at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. The NTA will conduct the CUET PG exam in a total of 302 exam centres in India and 24 exam centres outside India.

CUET PG FAQs

Who conducts the CUET PG exam?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET PG exam.

What is the duration of the CUET PG exam?

The duration of the CUET PG exam is 105 minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes.

What is the minimum educational qualification required for CUET PG eligibility?

A bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized educational institution.

Where can candidates find the CUET PG syllabus?

The CUET PG syllabus is available on the NTA’s official website, pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.

Where will the CUET PG counselling process be conducted?

The CUET PG counselling process will be conducted separately by each participating university.
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