The CUET PG 2023 examination, which commenced on June 6, will end on June 17. CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Exam was conducted successfully in the second slot of June 6, 2023. Here is the CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper based on candidates' memory and expert reviews. The official CUET PG 2023 Chemistry question paper will be released by the NTA later this year.
The CUET PG 2023 examination is undergoing for admissions to PG courses in Universities (central, state, deemed, private) across the country. CUET PG 2023 examination commenced on June 5, 2023, and will conclude on June 17, 2023. CUET PG 2023 Chemistry paper was scheduled on June 6, 2023. Pursing a master's degree in Chemistry subject is highly desired by BSc students. MSc Chemistry offers scientific and professional entry-level competency along with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in specialized fields.
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The CUET PG Chemistry exam was scheduled in the second slot of the second day of CUET PG 2023 Examination (June 6, 2023). According to the student reactions and the expert reviews, the difficulty level of the CUET PG Chemistry Question paper was moderately tough.
Commonly asked questions
The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 response sheet on its official website on April 11. NTA also released the CUET UG provisional answer key along with the response sheet for students to calculate their estimated NTA CUET PG scores.
As per the previous exam pattern of the CUET PG exam, there were 25 questions in Section A. As per the latest or the revised CUET PG pattern, there is only one section, carrying 75 questions. The Section A or the General section has been removed since CUET PG 2025.
As per the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern, there is only one section, carrying 75 questions in total. Hence, the Section B will not be there.
Here is the list of important topics from which the question s were asked in the examination along with its 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 |
As NTA will release the official CUET 2023 Chemistry question paper later this year, here in this Shiksha Article, we bring to you the CUET 2023 Chemistry questions based on candidate memory and expert reviews.
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- CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Test Pattern and Structure
- CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Test Analysis
- CUET 2023 Chemistry Question Paper (Memory-based)
- CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper PDF
CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Test Pattern and Structure
The following table brings the CUET exam pattern and structure for the Chemistry Test.
| 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 is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).
CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Test Analysis
Here is the analysis given for both Sections A and B of the CUET PG 2023 Chemistry Test which was conducted on June 6, 2023.
Section A
The section 1 of the examination was general paper was found to be easy to moderate to solve. The main topics from which questions in Section A asked were:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| English/ Hindi Comprehension | Unseen passage, Direct/ Indirect Speech, Parts of speech, Omission, Antonyms, Synonyms |
| Reasoning & Aptitude | Basic Maths Numericals (profit and loss, percentage, time and distance, Algebra), Blood relation, Alphabet and picture, odd one out, Verbal reasoning |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | History, Geography, Polity, Sports, Science |
The students who has mathematics in their graduation has found section A more easier than the students who has Biology subjects in their UG courses. The following table shows the distribution of marks or the weightage of the questions which came from different domains Section A
| Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| English/ Hindi Comprehension | 8 |
| Reasoning and Aptitude | 8-9 |
| GK and Current Affiars | 7-8 |
Section B
Coming to Section B analysis of the chemistry paper, as per the student's review the CUET PG 2023 Chemistry exam was found to be moderately difficult. Candidates can expect a lower cut-off as compared to last year's cut-off. Questions were asked from physical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. 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 organic and inorganic chemistry like finding out the angular momentum, naming reactions or acidic, and the basic nature of the chemical compounds. Here is the list of important topics from organic, inorganic or physical chemistry, from which the questions were asked.
| Organic Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Physical Chemistry |
|---|---|---|
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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.
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CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper PDF
CUET PG 2023 examination is conducted online or in computer mode from June 6 to June 17, 2023. Due to this reason candidates were not given the CUET 2023 question papers to get carried out from the exam centre. NTA is yet to upload the CUET 2023question papers. We will provide the last year's CUET PG question paper PDFs here on this page as and when it would be released. Students can also download the question papers of CUET at the NTA website. Candidates planning to appear for the exam can download the previous years' CUET question papers (named as CUCET) here on this page.
Download Last Year's CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper PDF here
The CUET PG 2023 examination is proposed to be held in 37 shifts in total. There are three shifts each day for a duration of two hours at each slot. The CUET 2023 exam centres are located in over 245 cities across India and abroad for phase 1 for CUET PG 2023 examination. CUET PG 2023 is scheduled to be held from June 5, 2023 to June 17, 2023 for admissions to various PG courses in the participating universities across the nation. NTA has rescheduled CUET PG 2023 examination for 60 courses to another shift and day.
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I went through the same confusion when I was preparing for CUET.
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What PYQs actually helped me with
When I started solving CUET previous year question papers, I realized:
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Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) accepts CUET PG scores for MCA admissions starting from the 2023 cycle onward. For the 2026–27 session, MCA admissions at JMI are routed through CUET PG conducted by NTA, and candidates must apply via the university's admission portal after appearing for CUET PG.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
With a CUET PG MCA score of 118, admission to top central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, or premier NITs/IITs is unlikely, as their MCA cutoffs generally range between 170–200+ for the General category. However, you still have realistic chances in newer central universities, state universities, and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, you are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry at most Central Universities through CUET PG, provided you meet their subject requirements.
Eligibility Criteria (Typical for Central Universities)
Academic Background
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Bioche
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
| University | OBC Cutoff (Expected) | Your Score (105) | Admission Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Univ. of Karnataka (CUK) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Central Univ. of Kerala (CUKrl) | ~179–220 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| BHU (FMS) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| DU / JNU | ~220–240 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Pondicherry Univ. | ~180–200 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 final answer key soon after the declaration of CUET PG result. The candidates should note that the final answer key will be released openly under the public domain.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The CUET PG 2026 result has been released at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The National Testing Agency released the candidates' scorecard and final answer keys with the result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
MBA students who wish to apply for Goel Group of Institutions scholarships through CUET-PG scores will need to secure a rank of 5000 at best.
After 5,000, candidates will witness an increase of scholarship if they score either 2,100 or above in CUET-PG.
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Contributor-Level 10
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With a CUET PG score of 110, admission to M.Sc. Mathematics at Delhi University is very unlikely. DU's CUET PG cutoffs for Science courses, including Mathematics, generally range much higher—often above 200–250 marks out of 300 for the General category.
Why 110 Is Not Enough
- CUET PG is scored out of
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