CUET PG Exam Analysis 2027: Get Subject-Wise Analysis Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2027 ( CUET-PG )

Nupur Jain
Updated on Sep 2, 2026 17:05 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CUET PG Analysis 2027: The National Testing Agency will conduct CUET PG exam, tentatively in March 2027. As per past trends, the exam will be conducted for 157 subjects. Candidates planning to appear for CUET PG exam can check this page for CUET PG subject-wise analysis, including difficulty levelof exam, important topics covered in question paper, memory-based questions, good attempts, and so on. 

Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2027 Exam Analysis
  • CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern
  • CUET PG 2027 Syllabus
  • CUET PG Question Paper Analysis
  • FAQs Regarding CUET PG Analysis
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CUET PG 2027 Exam Analysis

Once National Testing Agency conducts CUET PG 2027 exam, candidates who appeared for the exam or are preparing for future session of the entrance examination can check out this section for CUET PG subject-wise exam analysis. Until then, get expected difficulty level for CUET PG subjects here. 

CUET PG Subject

Difficulty Level (Expected)

Yoga

Easy to Moderate

Sports (Physiology; Biochemistry; Nutrition; Biomechanics)

Moderate

Sanskrit

Easy to Moderate

Urdu

Easy

Textile Design

Easy to Moderate

Anthropology

Moderate

Applied Geography / Geoinformatics

Moderate to Difficult

Healthcare & Hospital Management

Moderate

B.Ed.; B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated Lifelong Learning & extension, etc

Easy to Moderate

General - Management

Moderate to Difficult

General

Moderate

Puranetihasa

Moderate

Statistics

Moderate

B.Ed. Mathematics

Moderate

French

Moderate

Dance

Easy to Moderate

Criminology

Moderate

Telugu

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Data Science

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Home Science

Easy to Moderate

Animal Science

Moderate

MA. Education

Moderate

Forensic Science

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Disaster Studies

Moderate

Fine Arts

Easy to Moderate

Political Science

Moderate

MPT / MRT

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Soil Science

Moderate

Sahitya (Sanskrit)

Moderate

Jyotisha

Moderate to difficult

Music- Carnatic

Easy to Moderate

Agama

Moderate

Shukla Yajurveda

Moderate

Kashmiri

Easy to Moderate

Nyaya

Moderate to Difficult

Bhutia

Moderate

Limbu

Easy to Moderate

Samveda

Moderate

Prakrit

Moderate

Computer Science/IT/AI

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Khasi

Easy to Moderate

Kokborok

Moderate

Museology

Moderate

Chemistry

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Commerce

Moderate

Punjabi

Easy to Moderate

Sahitya

Moderate

Music-Percussion

Easy to Moderate

Agriculture Science

Moderate

B.Ed Humanities

Moderate

Pottery and Ceramics

Moderate

Vedanta (Sanskrit)

Moderate to Difficult

Economics

Moderate to Difficult

Korean

Moderate

Shiksha Shastri B.Ed

Moderate

Urdu Journalism

Moderate

Prayojanmoolak Hindi

Moderate

Water Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Chemical Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

English

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Shiksha Acharya M.Ed

Moderate

Vedanta (ACQP23)

Moderate to Difficult

Textile Engineering

Moderate

Indo-Tibetan

Moderate

Library and Information Science

Moderate

History

Moderate

Bioinformatics

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Nanoelectronics/Material Sciences

Moderate to Difficult

Vyakarana and Sabdabodha Systems

Moderate

Zoology

Moderate to Difficult

German

Moderate to Difficult

B.Ed Languages

Moderate

Horticulture

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Geophysics

Moderate to Difficult

Civil and Structural Engineering

Moderate

LLM

Moderate

Food Engineering

Moderate

Arabic

Easy to Moderate

Food Science and Technology

Moderate

Baudha Darshan/Buddhist Studies

Easy to Moderate

Architecture and Planning

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Mathematics

Moderate to Difficult

History of Art

Easy to Moderate

Geology/Applied Geology

Moderate

Theatre

Easy to Moderate

Public Health

Moderate

Dairy Technology

Moderate

Japanese

Easy to Moderate

Sociology

Moderate

Mechanical Engineering

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Atmospheric Science

Moderate

Mass Communication and Journalism

Moderate

Nanoscience

Moderate to Slightly Difficult

Odia

Easy to Moderate

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CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern

The following table presents the exam structure of the CUET PG 2027 question paper.

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2027

75

CUET PG 2027 Detailed Exam Structure 

Below is the table mentioned for the detailed CUET PG 2027 examination structure for all the subjects for which the examination will be conducted. Aspirants preparing for CUET PG 2027 exam can take the table below for reference:

Exam Pattern And Important Topics Examination Subjects

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of: 

  • Teaching Aptitude
  •  G.K related to School/ Education/ Books/ Films/ Institutions/ Awards.
  •  Mathematics
  • Science & Environment
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts, Music, Yoga, Theatre, Sports.

Common:

BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI),B Ed (ID),B Ed (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc.

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Science Stream) questions

Science:

Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Bio Science, Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutrition, Bio Science - Bioinformatics, Botany, Bio Science, Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry etc. Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc. Criminology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology, etc. Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing and Management, Food Safety and Quality Control etc. Forensic Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Horticulture, Forestry & Biodiversity, Seed Science & Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc. Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science, Virology and Immunology, Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science, Material Science Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc. MPT, Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences, Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation, Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc, Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics,  Atmospheric Science, Animal Science(Poultry).

 

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Humanities Stream) questions

Humanities

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. Anthropology,  Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,
Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc.
Dev. and Labour Studies, Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc. Geography, History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc. History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc. Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc. 

 

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (MTeach/Higher Sciences) questions

MTech/ Higher Sciences

Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences &
Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc. Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro
Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, Food Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc. Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Nanoelectronics/Material Sciencs Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc. Water Engineering and Management,Agricultural Engineering etc.Textile Engineering.

 


No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Literature Stream) questions

Literature:

English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria)
Hindi,Hindi translation,Hindi and Comparative Literature,Hindi and Modern Indian Languages etc, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & Tribal
Languages, Computational Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese,  Bengali, Bhutia
, Chinese, French, Garo, German, Gujarati, Hispanic, Japanese,  Kannada, Kashmiri, Khasi, Kokborok, Korean, Lepcha, Limbu, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Pali, Pashto, Persian,Prakrit, Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita),  Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Urdu Journalism, Indo-Tibetan, Santali, Italian.


75 Domain Knowledge questions in Acharya.

Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. 

Acharya:

Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)),  Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU),  Nyaya Vaisheshika, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), Veda
Vedanta (BHU), Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc.
Vyakaran (BHU), Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems

75 Domain Knowledge questions 

Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. 

Acharya:

Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd

75 MCQ Questions Comprising:

  • Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
  • Verbal Ability
  • Mathematical
  • Quantitative ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.

75 MCQ Questions Comprising

  • Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
  • Verbal Ability
  • General Knowledge
  • Awareness, Computer Basics
  • Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management,Gender Studies etc. 

75 Domain Knowledge questions 

Common:

Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management.

 

Note

  •  Language papers will be in the concerned language except Linguistic, which would be in English.
  •  M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only.
  • Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan.
  •  Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi).
  •  Examination would be conducted in three shifts.
  • The English version of the questions in the question papers, except for languages and Acharya, will be taken as final.

Also Read: 

CUET PG Shift Timings

CUET PG Course List

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET PG exam pattern?
A: 

NTA has done some minor changes in the CUET PG exam pattern. Now the exam duration of the CUET PG exam will be 90 minutes instead of 105. There will be 75 MCQ questions asked from the candidates' domain knowledge. The exam will be conducted in online/CBT mode in a bilingual medium.

Q:   What is the format of the CUET PG exam?
A: 

The CUET PG exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. The format of the questions is objective type. There are 75 multiple choice questions with four options. With the help of a mouse, students have to mark the correct answer option and click on Save and Next to move to the next question. They can also mark a question for review. The CUET PG exam screen will show the total number of attempted, unattempted, and marked for review questions. Candidates can also move forward and backward with the help of mouse.

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CUET PG 2027 Syllabus

Candidates can find the CUET PG 2027 Syllabus in the table below.

Domain PDF Download
Acharya Download Here
Common Download Here
Humanities Download Here
Languages Download Here
MTech Download Here
Science Download Here
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Q:   Did CUET PG MCA syllabus 2026 change?
A: 

The CUET PG 2026 syllabus for MCA has remained the same as last year. Last year, NTA added some new topics in the CUET PG MCA syllabus for the academic session 2025-2026. There are three major subjects in the CUET PG MCA syllabus, namely, Decision Making and Thinking Skills, Mathematics and Computers. The exam officials added a few more topics in the Computer subject.

The added topics are mentioned below:

  • Computer networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables, fibre-optic cables, Flow and error control techniques,
  • Routing algorithms, Congestion control, IP (v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http); Sliding window protocols; Internetworking: Switch /Hub, Bridge, Router, Gateways,
  • Concatenated virtual circuits, Firewalls: Network Security; Cryptography- public key, secret key.
  • Domain Name System (DNS)-Electronic Mail and World Wide Web (WWW). 
  • Database Management System: Data Models, Schemas, and Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS, Functional Dependencies and Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques, Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and
    Authorization. Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints, Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.
Q:   Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?
A: 

The CUET PG examination will be conducted by the National Testing Agency in the various examination centres across the nation a few cities outside India. The syllabus for the CUET PG papers will be set by the exam conducting authority. The subject experts, after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the PG level entrance exam on the basis of their undergraduate course curriculum.

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CUET PG Question Paper Analysis

Candidates can check the CUET PG Exam subject-wise and day-wise analysis of past few years in this section.

CUET PG 2026 Analysis

CUET PG 2026 exam analysis is available here for CUET PG B.Ed and General Management Paper. According to the students, the General MBA paper was moderate to difficult, while B.Ed paper was moderate to easy.

CUET PG General MBA Paper Analysis

  • Accoridng to the students General MBA paper was moderate.
  • 40 to 55 question were dobale.
  • More questions were from Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation and Data System sections.
  • Question were based on Ratio, percentage, Time and work, Time & Distance, and Sets. CUET PG General Management cutoff is expected to be low.

CUET PG 2025 Exam Analysis

This section provides CUET PG 2025 subject and shift-wise exam analysis:

CUET PG 2025 Botany Exam Analysis

The overall difficulty level of the CUET PG 2025 Botany exam was easy to moderate. More questions were asked about genetics and plant molecular biology. The exam officials also asked a few questions on scientific names of some plants (angiosperms and gymnosperms). There were a few questions which were one-liners, and to answer other questions, conceptual and practical domain knowledge was required.

Good Attempt: 55-60 questions.

CUET PG 2025 Electronics and Communication Exam Analysis 

Candidates can find the students' reaction and CUET PG 2025 exam analysis based on the candidates' output from below:

Esha: Exam difficulty level was easy to moderate. The main part of the contained question paper is from the Physics domain. Questions from Maths and computer domains were asked less. Only 4-5 maths questions were asked.

Suggestion from the Candidate: The command over the subject must be strong for candidates to have a good score in the Electronics and Communication Paper. Candidates having their basics clear will help them to gain an extra edge in the CUET PG scorecard. Taking online and offline coaching for the CUET PG 2025 exam will definitely help the candidates to get their basics clear, and also in solving the higher-order thinking and practical questions which are coming in the examination.

Maths Question (Memory-Based Questions): Questions were asked from the Probability Topic

  1. A, B and C are racing in a competition. Winning probability of Aand B are the same and twice of C. Find the winning probabilities of B and C.

 Both the physics subjects, numerical and theoretical questions were asked in the examination. Very few were direct. Most of the questions were designed to test the analytical and critical abilities of the candidates.

Good Attempt- 60 to 65

Ashwat: The physics part of the questions was more difficult in solve than the maths and computer application questions. 40 per cent of the questions in the exam were numerical, and 60 per cent of the questions were theoretical.

Ananya: Overall exam difficulty level was easy to moderate and the difficult part of the exam was Numericals, and they were time-consuming.

CUET PG 2025 Mathematics Exam: Student Reaction

The overall CUET PG 2025 Mathematics exam difficulty level was moderate to tough. There was an equal distribution of numerical and theory-based questions in the examination. Based on the previous year exam difficulty level, this year the CUET PG Mathematics 2025 exam was slightly difficult to attempt. The time duration given to attempt 75 questions seemed to be very short.

CUET PG 2025 Statistics Analysis

The overall CUET PG 2025 Statistics exam difficulty level was moderate. Questions were found to be lengthy as per the amount of time given by the exam officials. Maximum questions that were asked in the CUET PG 2025 exam had required a practical and analytical approach by the test takers. Only 1-2 questions were one liners.

Topics asked: Standard Deviation, Variation, Regression, Hypothesis

Good Attempt- 40-45 questions.

Candidates can also check out CUET PG 2025 Exam Student Reaction Video here.

CUET PG 2024 Pharmacy Exam Analysis 

Few students who had appeared for Pharmacy subject in the CUET PG 2024 exam found the exam difficulty level as moderate to tough. Among the appeared students they have found that the questions were more of analytical based and merely just studying the concepts won’t solve the questions coming in the CUET PG 2024 pharmacy question paper.

No numerical-based questions were asked. Questions were based on Theoretical knowledge of the subject domain. Candidates are expecting the low cut off in the CUET PG 2024 cut off.

Swati: Level of difficulty in the examination was moderate to easy. Question which were coming from Pharmacy cognosy were little difficult to attempt. Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics , Anatomics topics were easy to attempt. Organic pharmacy questions were taking much time to solve and were analytical in approach.

Good score- 55 to 60

CUET PG 2023 Analysis

CUET PG 2023 Section 1 or the General section was found to be easy to moderate by maximum number of candidates in the examination centres. The questions were on Language Comprehension had questions from unseen passages.The questions were based on Reading Comprehension and the types of questions were direct from the passage, and others were vocabulary and synonym-antonym, idioms and phrases and basic grammatical based.

In Verbal Ability, some basic and simple questions were asked on spotting errors, blood relationships, sentence equivalence and many more. Some other questions were asked from analytical skills and from GK section.

In terms of the subject-wise CUET 2023 analysis, the difficulty level was moderate to tough. The subject-wise topics and chapters along with the weightages are given below.

The following table brings the structure of the expected CUET PG question paper.

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

25

B

Domain knowledge

75

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section was compulsory. The General Test also had to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

CUET 2023 Chemistry Question Paper (Memory-based)

  •  Find the angular momentum 4s orbital
  • Finding the order of reaction when 2-bromo 2-methyl propane reacts with C2H50¯
  • Which is more basic in Pyrol and Pyridine
  • Find the Vant's hoff factor for the following:

         a. KCL

         b. NaCl

         c. K2SO4

  • Structure of C2B5H7 and its vertices
  • Which of the following is non-radioactive

          a. Internal Conversion

          b. Intersystem crossing

          c. fluorescence

          d. Phosphorescence

  • What will be A and B in the following reaction- XeF4 + H2O → A + B + HF + O2
  • Find X in the following reactions

         a. Al4C3 + H2O →  X

         b. Be2C + H2O → X

  • Metalloprotein and Metal present in Arthropoda and Mollusca
  • Cyclohexane stability

Source: Memory-based questions shared by candidates and experts on social media platforms.

Also Read: CUET PG 2023 June 6 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis

CUET PG 2023 Analysis for Mathematics

as per the student's review the CUET PG 2023 Mathematics exam was found to be moderately easy.

Questions were asked from Real analysis, Complex Analysis, Algebra and Vector Analysis. Many of the questions that were asked in the examination had the analytical approach to answer the questions. Very few questions were direct from the King theory, Group theory. Here is the list of important topics from which the questions were asked in the examination, along with their weightage.

Topics Number of Questions Asked
Real Analysis 12-14
Complex Analysis 9
Vector Calculus 11
Integral Calculus 9
Group Theory 5
Ring Theory 1
Linear Programming 6
Algebra 10
Ordinary Differential Equation 8

CUET PG 2023 Analysis for Economics

CUET PG 2023 questions from Economics were found to be moderate to difficult. There were many questions that came direct from micro, macro-economics and money and inflation. Some questions were numerical and also from the domain of statistical methods of economics.

Some of the important topics which were important from the CUET PG 2023 Economics subject examination are given below.

  • Micro/ Macro- Economics
  • Mathematical methods in economics
  • Indian Economy
  • Money and inflation.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many candidates appear for CUET PG?
A: 

As per the statistics shared by the exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency, approximately four Lacs candidates appear for the CUET PG every year. Science, Humanities and Linguistics have the highest number of candidates. 

Q:   What are the factors upon which CUET PG exam difficulty level depends?
A: 

The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects. However, the exam difficulty level varies from subject to subject. Here are some factors upon which the CUET PG examination level depends:

First and foremost, the exam difficulty level depends on the preparation done by the appearing candidates. The level of questions asked by the exam authority during the examination. Some questions asked in the examination are highly miscellaneous, which increases the difficulty level of the question paper. Difficulty level factors also depend upon the number of seats the participating university is offering, or whether the number of applicants for the particular subjects is high. Difficulty level also depends on the demand for the course among the students across the country.

For example- MSc Mathematics course is highly popular among the BSc undergraduates; therefore, the number of applicants for the same will be high, and the cut off of MSc Maths will be high of reputed/High NIRF ranking institutes.

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FAQs Regarding CUET PG Analysis

Read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on CUET PG analysis.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of MSc Microbiology entrance exam?
A: 

The MSc Microbiology entrance exam difficulty can be described in the range of moderate to high. For instance, the CUET PG examination is conducted in numerous streams and master's subjects; therefore, it is tricky to determine the difficulty of the examination subject-wise. The difficulty level of the exam differs widely across various subjects and slots. As compared to other national-level entrance exams like CUET PG, IIT JAM, ISI Admission Test, GAT-B, IISER Entrance exam, JEST, NEST examination, Candidates can expect a moderate to tough exam in comparison to state-level entrance examinations like GNDU, UPCATET, SHIATS, MCAER-CET, RUASAT, and OUAT.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of CUET PG?
A: 

As per the CUET PG marking scheme, four marks are awarded for each correct answer. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions. 

Q:   What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG exam?
A: 

If there are any changes in the General Paper of CUET PG exam, the same will be updated by the National Testing Agency in CUET PG notification. As per last year's structure, no changes are expected in the exam pattern, syllabus or application process.

Q:   What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?
A: 

CUET PG is a national-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to pursue their Masters degree from the central universities. From the past years, many other state, private, and deemed universities is participating in the CUET PG examination. The examination will offer admission to a range of master's courses including normal and professional degree courses:

PG CoursesProfessional Degree Courses
  • MA
  • MSc
  • MCA
  • MCom
  • MFA
  • MBA
  • LLB
  • LLM
  • BEd
  • MEd

 

Q:   What skills and abilities are tested in CUET PG MBA exam?
A: 

The CUET PG MBA syllabus tests student ability in the following areas:

  • Verbal Ability/Language Comprehension
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning
Q:   What factors determine the CUET PG Cut off?
A: 

CUET PG cutoff mainly depends on the following -

  • difficulty level
  • number of seats available
  • total number of test takers
  • NIRF rankings
  • category of student

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q:   How can I get CUET PG Syllabus PDF?
A: 

Students can download the CUET PG syllabus for their respective stream online. NTA uploads the syllabus PDF at official website. The syllabus can be downloaded by selecting the respective stream. 

Q:   When will CUET PG cutoff marks be out?
A: 

CUET PG cutoff marks are not declared by single authority, but the universities set their own cutoff for specific courses right after the results are declared.

Q:   What are the disadvantages of CUET PG negative marking scheme?
A: 

It has some negative impact: Increase anxiety, the fear of losing marks. The disadvantage of less confident applicants Unfairness in some situations.

Q:   What is the frequency of CUET PG exam?
A: 

See, solve as many previous question papers and it is advised to allocate time to yourself while solving the paper.

Q:   What are the benefits of giving CUET PG exam?
A: 

The Common University Entrance Test CUET PG is a single entrance exam for admission to postgraduate programs in various universities across India. Here are some of the key benefits of taking the CUET PG exam: 

  • Uniform Evaluation: CUET PG ensures a consistent assessment process across all participating universities, promoting fairness and transparency. 
  • Reduced Burden: Students need to prepare for only one exam instead of multiple university-specific entrance tests, saving time and effort. 
  • Multiple Universities: CUET PG opens doors to a variety of postgraduate programs in central, state, deemed, and private universities.   
  • Diverse Courses: Students can explore a wider range of courses aligned with their interests and career goals. 
  • Fair Selection: CUET PG prioritizes merit and academic performance, ensuring that deserving candidates get admission to their preferred programs. 
  • Equal Opportunities: The exam provides a level playing field for students from different backgrounds.   
Q:   Where can I get the CUET PG Mock Test?
A: 

CUET PG Mock Test will be available at NTA official website.  The CUET PG mock test is designed in such a way that the candidates can experience the actual exam as closely as possible. 

Q:   What is a good score in CUET PG?
A: 

Though good score varies for each stream and colleges, score of 270 out of 300 is considered good enough to get top colleges in CUET PG exam. Students who score 200 to 250 also get colleges of their choice. Students should aim to score at least 200 to get admission in CUET PG exam.

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CUET-PG Exam

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Answered 3 days ago

No, CUET is not required for admission in MA programme of IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University. Applicants are given admission based on their performance in entrance exam, essay and personal interview.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 4 days ago

After the challenge submission process is over, NTA will set up a panel of subject experts who will examine each and every challenge or objection and come up with the final answer keys. The CUET PG result will also be computed based on this.

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Shiksha Vimal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

The payment of the processing fee for the CUET PG answer key challenge will have to be made through Debit card/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. No challenge will be accepted without receipt of the processing fee. The Answer Key challenges will not be accepted through any other medium, i.e., fax, e

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Registration fee for CUET PG varies for each category. For General students, the registration fee is INR 1400, while for OBC, the fee is 1200. SC/ST category students have to pay INR 1100 as the application fee. This fee is for choosing a maximum of two test papers. In case the CUET PG 2027 form fee

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

The CUET PG application form confirmation page will be generated after the registration fee payment has been made successfully. In case the confirmation page is not generated, candidates have to check with their payment gateway for any technical error.

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Nupur Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

After the CUET PG 2027 result is declared, the Participating Universities will separately release their merit list or shortlisted candidates' list who are selected to participate in the counselling process for that college. Candidates will then have to register and pay the requiste or asked registra

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

CUET PG 2027 counselling process will be conducted by the participating universities separately. The majority of the CUET PG 2027 exam participating universities will be conducting their counselling process online. Candidates have to visit the official websites of participating universities to get i

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, the CUET-PG counselling and admission process for Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya has already started and advanced rounds, including spot/offline counselling, are currently underway. The university is conducting special offline and spot counselling sessions for remaining vacant seats till late Au

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the provisional answer key for CUET PG 2027 exam by the second week of April 2027.

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

NTA has not yet announced the exam dates for CUET PG 2027. However, the exams are expected to be conducted in March-April 2027, in CBT mode.

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

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