
CUET - PG
CUET-PG (Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate)
CUET-PG is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate (PG) programs across Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities in India.
It aims to standardize PG admissions and provide one common platform for students to apply to multiple universities with a single exam.
✅ Purpose of CUET-PG
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To replace multiple university-level entrance tests
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To offer fair, transparent, and centralized admissions
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To enable students to apply to top universities like DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Allahabad University, etc. with one score
📌 Courses Covered Under CUET-PG
CUET-PG is held for 70+ postgraduate course domains, including:
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MA (Arts & Humanities) – English, History, Political Science, Psychology, etc.
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MSc (Science) – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture, etc.
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MCom (Commerce), MBA, MCA
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MTech / MEd / MSW / LLM / BEd-MEd integrated, depending on university offerings
🏛️ Participating Universities
Over 200 universities use CUET-PG scores, including:
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Central Universities – DU, BHU, JNU, AMU, Hyderabad University, etc.
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State Universities – MGKVP, GTU, BBAU, Baba Farid University, etc.
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Deemed & Private Universities – TISS, JAIN University, Galgotias, Amity (select courses)
📚 Exam Pattern
Feature | Details |
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Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Total Questions | 75 or 100 (depending on subject) |
Question Type | MCQs (Multiple Choice) |
Duration | 1.5 to 2 Hours |
Marking Scheme | +4 marks for correct, -1 mark for wrong |
Most papers include:
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General Questions – English, Logical Reasoning, GK (for management/commerce courses)
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Subject-Specific Questions – Based on graduation syllabus
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Parameter | Requirement |
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Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field |
Minimum Marks | 50–55% (Relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD) |
Age Limit | No upper age limit |
📝 Application Process
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Register on NTA CUET PG Portal
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Choose Course & University Preferences
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Upload Documents & Pay Fee
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Download Admit Card
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Appear for Exam
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Participate in University-specific Counselling
Note: Scoring high in CUET-PG does NOT guarantee admission; each university releases its own merit list and cut-off.