What are the advantages of the CUET PG negative marking scheme?

The CUET PG negative marking scheme aims to discourage random guessing and encourage thoughtful consideration of answers. Here's a breakdown of its potential advantages: Reduced Guesswork: By deducting marks for incorrect answers, candidates are less likely to randomly guess, promoting a more accurate assessment of their knowledge. Focus on Accuracy: The scheme incentivizes candidates to focus on answering questions they are confident about, rather than attempting all questions regardless of their understanding. Fairer Competition: Negative marking can create a more level playing field by reducing the impact of lucky guesses and emphasizing genuine understanding of the subject matter. Strategic Decision-Making: It encourages candidates to develop strategic test-taking skills, such as identifying and skipping questions they are unsure about.

What is the total marks in the CUET PG exam?

Total marks of the CUET PG exam is 300. The number of questions in the exam is 75. Each question carries four marks. One mark is removed for each wrong answer. There is a single section. All questions are asked from the subject or paper opted for.

What are the login credentials required for downloading the CUET PG Results?

To check the CUET PG result, candidates need to enter the following details. Application Number Password or Date of Birth

What is CUET PG passing marks?

CUET PG Passing Marks are the scores or marks to be obtained to qualify for admission to the universities. If the candidate wants to know whether they have passed the CUET PG exam or not, they are required to check the cutoff marks released by the participating universities and colleges. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, all participating universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET PG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for the counselling process.

What is CUET PG Scorecard?

The scorecard of the CUET PG is a document released along with the result, showing the scores and ranks obtained by test-takers. The CUET PG scorecard will carry the following details. Candidate Name Roll number Father’s name Photograph and signature Sectional score Overall score Overall percentile All India Rank (AIR) Qualifying rank Qualifying marks Category Subject code Qualifying status Subjects or papers Students should preserve the scorecard till the admission process is completed.

Will there be separate CUET PG scorecards for different papers appeared for?

No, separate CUET PG scorecards will not be issued for different subjects or test papers. Candidates will be issued a common scorecard or result wherein the scores obtained in all papers appeared for, along with the All India Rank, will be mentioned. A candidate can appear for a maximum of four test papers.

What is maximum marks to prepare CUET PG cutoff?

Since there is a change in the exam pattern of the CUET PG exam. Now the total marks for which the exam will be conducted has 300 marks as the total number of questions will be 75.

How to download CUET PG Result?

Students need to follow the process given below to check the CUET PG result. Go to the website of CUET PG Click on the link indicating the CUET PG scorecard Log in with your CUET PG Application Number, password and date of Birth Enter the Security Pin and click on Submit Now you can download the CUET PG scorecard The CUET PG scorecard has to be preserved till the admission or counselling process is over. The validity of the CUET PG result is one year.

Can Test takers raise objection against CUET PG answer key?

Yes, test takers of CUET PG examination will get the oppurtunity to raise objection against the CUET PG provisional answer key. NTA will release the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key on the official webiste of CUET PG 2026 within two weeks of the exam conclusion. The provisional answer key is released for all the subjects for which the CUET PG examination is conducted. Test-takers can visit the official website of CUET PG and login to their accounts using the username and password to see the Provisional answer key and CUET PG 2026 candidate's response sheet.

What is a good score in CUET PG for DU admissions?

Delhi University has not released the MSc course wise cut off for the academic session . However, candidates can go through the table below for the expected good score in CUET PG examination in order to get the seat in the MSc courses offered by DU. DU PG Courses Expected Cut Offs Course GEN OBC SC ST EWS 1. M.A. Arabic 170-180 150-160 130-138 100-110 160 2. M.A. Buddhist Studies 165-170 155-160 120-130 115-125 150 3. M.A. English 200-220 170-180 150-170 145-160 190 4. M.A. French Studies 5. M.A. German Studies 6. M.A. Hispanic Studies 7. M.A. Italian Studies - - - - - 8. M.A. Hindi 200-230 215-225 198-215 170-180 178 9. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (PG) 10. Master of Library & Information Science 190-200 180-195 180-192 170-182 160-176 155-170 150-160 144-160 180 170 11. M.A. Linguistics 200-210 185-199 172-185 160 185 12. M.A. Bengali 13. M.A. Comparative Indian Literature 14. M.A. Tamil 180-195 185-199 172-185 160 185 15. M.A. Persian 175-195 166-179 155-170 140-150 160 16. M.A. Philosophy 130-150 100-120 80-95 60-79 100-110 17. M.A. Psychology 18. M.A. Applied Psychology 170-180 155-175 155-175 140-150 130 19. M.A. Punjabi 130-140 120-132 100-110 85-98 110 20. M.A. Sanskrit 150-160 140-155 125-140 112-125 130 21. M.A. Russian Studies 120-135 110-127 90-105 75-90 105 22. M.A. Urdu 180-195 155-175 155-175 140-150 130 23. M.Com. 24. MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD) 25. MBA - International Business (MBA - IB) 200-210 190-210 175-190 160-180 170 26. MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM) 210-220 190-210 175-190 160-180 170 27. B.Ed. 28. B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) 29. B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment) 30. M.Ed. 180-210 175-190 155-175 140-150 130 31. M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry 270-290 250-265 245-260 230-245 250 32. M.Sc. Electronics 33. M. Tech. Microwave Electronics 240-265 230-240 200-210 180-200 220 34. M.Sc. Genetics 270-290 250-265 245-260 230-245 250 35. M.Sc. Informatics 280-290 250-265 245-260 230-245 250 36. M.Sc. Microbiology 250-265 230-255 215-260 190-210 220 37. Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.) 38. Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED. 220-230 200-210 180-190 160-180 200 39. M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 250-260 235-255 215-230 190-210 235 40. LL.B. 41. LL.M. 210-230 200-210 180-190 160-180 200 42. M.C.A. 43. M.Sc. Computer Science 210-225 200-210 180-190 160-180 200 44. M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics 180-190 175 155-175 140-150 130 45. M.Sc. Operational Research 46. M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research 190-210 175-190 155-175 140-150 130 47. M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics 220-230 175-190 155-175 140-150 130 48. M.A. Music (Hindustani: Vocal / Instrumental) 49. M.A. Karnataka (Music: Vocal / Instrumental) 50. M.A. Music (Percussion Tabla / Pakhawaj) 160-170 140-155 125-140 112-125 130 51. M.Sc. Anthropology 52. M.Sc. Forensic Science 190-210 175-180 155-170 132-155 170 53. M.Sc. Botany 220-250 200-210 180-190 160-180 200 54. M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences 250-260 230-240 210-230 190-200 230 55. M.Sc. Chemistry 200-220 190-200 170-190 155-180 190 56. M.A. Environmental Studies 57. M.Sc. Environmental Studies 210-225 200-210 180-190 160-170 190 58. M.Sc. Geology 190-215 175-190 160-180 150-170 180 59. M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies 60. M.Sc. Food & Nutrition 61. M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science 62. M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension 63. M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application 200-220 195-210 180-190 170-180 190 64. M.Sc. Physics 185-200 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 65. M.Sc. Zoology 230-245 218-230 200-220 190-210 220 66. M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension 190-200 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 67. M.A. East Asian Studies 68. M.A. Japanese 160-170 150-170 130-150 120-130 170 69. M.A. Economics 190-210 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 70. M.A. Geography 175-190 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 71. M.A. History 190-210 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 72. M.A. Political Science 175-187 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 73. M.A. Social Work 188-200 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 74. M.A. Sociology 175-190 160-170 140-150 120-130 160 75. M.Sc. Mathematics Education 200-210 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 76. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL) 190-210 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 77. Master of Business Administration (MBA) 195-225 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 78. MBA - Business Economics (MBA – BE) 180-195 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 79. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) 160-180 - - - - 80. M.Sc. Nursing 210-220 170-180 150-160 130-150 170 81. Masters in Journalism 180-195 170-180 150-160 130-150 170

Who conducts CUET PG Counselling?

Although NTA, National Testing Agency is the CUET PG 2026 examination conducting body but the CUET PG 2026 Counselling process is not conducted by NTA. As per the previous year trend, candidates can expect the counselling process for CUET PG 2026 will be held separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 Examination. It is expected that this year's counselling process will not be a combined counselling process.

How to Calculate Scores Based on CUET PG Answer Keys?

Candidates will have to calculate their estimated scores based on the following method. Specifics Marks Awarded Each question carry Four marks Total number of questions- 75 300- Total/ Maximum Marks For correct response 4 marks awarded For incorrect response 1 mark will be deducted Unanswered/un-attempted answers 0 marks awarded

What is spot round in CUET PG Counselling process?

The seats for many of the courses might get vacant because the candidates got upgraded to other courses or might leave the seat, which causes the conduction of one more round, which is called CUET PG Spot Round/ Spot Counselling/ Spot Round.

When will CUET PG cutoff marks be out?

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.

How to download CUET PG Result?

Students need to follow the process given below to check the CUET PG result. Go to the website of CUET PG Click on the link indicating the CUET PG scorecard Log in with your CUET PG Application Number, password and date of Birth Enter the Security Pin and click on Submit Now you can download the CUET PG scorecard The CUET PG scorecard has to be preserved till the admission or counselling process is over. The validity of the CUET PG result is one year.

What is a good score in CUET PG exam?

CUET PG Good Score will also enable candidates to strategically allocate time and resources for different subjects based on their difficulty level and weightage. Many of the top NIRF Ranking institutes like JNU, University of Delhi, BHU, TISS, and Central University of Hyderabad will require a score higher than the average score in CUET PG, due to the high competition level for these universities. On average, 180-195 will be considered to be a good score in the CUET PG exam. General- 180-190 OBC- 170-180 SC/ST- 155-170

When will CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key release?

CUET PG 2026 Answer Key will be released by NTA on the official website in April 2026, tentatively. Candidates should know that at first the exam officials will release the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates will get the opportunity to raise objections against the answer key if they are not satisfied.

In how many rounds will CUET PG 2026 counselling be concluded?

The counselling process for CUET PG 2026 will be held separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 Examination. Therefore, the CUET PG 2026 Counselling Rounds are not specific to any number. Depending on the availability of vacant seats at that particular university of any course, the CUET PG counselling rounds will vary. But as per the previous year trend, candidates can expect at least two rounds of counselling for any course at one of the participating universities.

CUET PG 2026 Result: Download Link, Scorecard PDF, Toppers & Merit List

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CUET PG 2026 result will be released by the National Testing Agency tentatively in the first week of May 2026. Test takers will have to download the CUET PG Scorecard 2026 from the exam portal by logging in through their Application Number or User ID and password. Along with the result, NTA will also release the detailed result statistics. The role of NTA is limited till the declaration of the result of CUET PG. The exam authorities do not conduct the counselling process for the CUET PG participating institutes.

According to the CUET PG 2026 dates, the exam will be conducted in March. The actual dates of the exam, or the CUET PG 2026 datesheet, will be announced by the first week of February. The application process was conducted from December 14, 2025, to January 23, 2026. Accordingly, the CUET PG result is expected to be out by May 2026. Before the result declaration, NTA will release the CUET PG final answer key. The result will be computed based on this. There will not be any opportunity to challenge or recheck the CUET PG result 2026. Test-takers will have to preserve the CUET PG scorecard till the admission process is concluded. The CUET PG Counselling process will tentatively begin in the first week of June 2026.

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How to Check CUET PG 2026 Result
CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
How is CUET PG 2026 Score Calculated
What Will CUET PG Scorecard 2026 Contain?
What After CUET PG Result 2026?
CUET PG 2025 Result Statistics
FAQs Regarding CUET PG Result 2026

How to Check CUET PG 2026 Result

CUET PG 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	CUET PG Student Response Sheet 2026 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Result TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Answer Key Objection Window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process TENTATIVE