CUET PG 2025 Changes Introduced: Registration Fee (Increased), Centre (New Added), Pattern (Revised)

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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NTA has increased the CUET PG 2025 Registration fee, added some new exam centres and increased exam city choices. Earlier CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, marking scheme, general paper, and examination mode have been revised for the test takers. Read this Shiksha article to know about the latest changes introduced in CUET PG by NTA.

NTA has increased the CUET PG 2025 Registration fee, added some new exam centres and increased exam city choices. Earlier CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, marking scheme, general paper, and examination mode have been revised for the test takers. Read this Shiksha article to know about the latest changes introduced in CUET PG by NTA.

CUET PG 2025 New Changes Introduced

The CUET PG 2025 exam for the 2025-2026 academic session has undergone significant changes. CUET PG 2025 registration process has been started on January 2, 2025 along with the release in the CUET PG information brochure 2025. NTA has again increase the CUET PG registration fee 2025, added some new exam centres across the nation and overseas. 

The exam officials has initiated a step toward standardizing the admission process for postgraduate (PG) programmes across CUET PG participating universities 2025. To implement the CUET PG 2025 new changes for the coming session, NTA has set up an expert committee to examine various aspects of the test, such as the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics.

Also Read: How to Prepare for CUET PG 2025; Preparation Strategy, Tips & Important Topics 

Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2025 Exam Events
  • CUET PG Application Fee 2025 Increased
  • CUET PG Exam Centres 2025 choice selection Increased
  • CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern (Revised)
  • CUET PG 2025 Admission Process

CUET PG 2025 Exam Events

NTA announced the CUET PG 2025 exam dates today, January 2, 2025, on the official website. The CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted from March 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025, at centers across the nation and overseas. In order to enrol in the CUET PG 2025 participating universities, candidates need to fill out the registration form. CUET PG application form 2025 has been released on February 2, 2025 at the official website ie., cuetpg.ntaonline.in. The last date to fill out the CUET PG registration form 2025 will be February 1, 2025 tilll 11:50 pm. 

Students who completed their UG degree in a relevant field of applied course from a recognized university come under the CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025.

Candidates can check out the tentative CUET PG 2025 exam dates from below:

CUET PG 2025 Events

CUET PG 2025 Dates

CUET PG 2025 Exam Notification January 2, 2025
CUET PG 2025 Application Form Start Date January 2, 2025
CUET PG 2025 Application Form End  February 1, 2025
CUET PG 2025 Application Form Correction Window February 2, 2025 to February 3, 2025
CUET PG 2025 Advance City Intimation Slip Released Date Second week of March 2025
CUET PG 2025 Admit Card Release Date Second week of March 2025
CUET PG 2025 Exam Dates March 13, 2025 to March 31, 2025
CUET PG 2025 Answer Key Release Date Second week of May 2025
CUET PG 2025 Result Date Third week of May 2025

Also Read: How Many Students Appear for CUET PG; Check Subject, Category and Gender Wise Statistics Here 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is CUET PG examination structure?
A: 

The structure of the CUET PG question paper is here. Take a look

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

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

25

B

Domain knowledge

75

Note - The information is taken from the official site of the exam.

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).

Q:   What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG 2026 exam?
A: 

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025. However, there has not been any change in terms of exam pattern, syllabus or application process. The total number of exam cities has decreased. 

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.

CUET PG Application Fee 2025 Increased

NTA has increased the CUET PG registration fee 2025 for candidates enrolling for the application form. The registrtaion fees for the general category was INR 1200, for the selection of up to three test papers. This year, the application fee has increased by INR 200, which is now INR 1400 for the general category for the selection of up to two subjects. Also, the application fee outside India has increased by INR 1000, which is now INR 7000 for the selection of up to two subjects. The complete details of the application fee for the CUET PG 2024 application form are given below:

CUET PG registartion fee has been increased and candidates can check out from here:

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

(For upto two test papers)

Application Fee Outside India (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

General 1400 7,000

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

1200

SC / ST / Third Gender

1100
PwD 1000

Candidates can check out the category wise additional CUET PG registration fee 2025 from here:

Category Application Fee (in INR) Application Fee Outside India (in INR)
General 700 3,500

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

600

SC / ST / Third Gender

600

PwD

600
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CUET PG Exam Centres 2025 choice selection Increased

Last year, candidates were required to select any two CUET PG exam city choices among the centres provided by the exam officials. For 2025 onwards, candidates will be able to select four exam city choicesCUET PG 2025 exam centres in India has been reduced to 285 whereas, internationally the exam centres has been increased. Frankfurt/Berlin (Germany), Oslo (Norway), and Abu Dhabi (UAE) are among the new international centres.

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

NTA will do 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.

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

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.

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CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern (Revised)

NTA has reduced the CUET PG 2025 exam duration for all the subjects. Earlier, 105 minutes were given to the test takers to answer 75 questions in the examination. For the coming cycle, the CUET PG 2025 exam duration will be 90 minutesThe exam will be conducted once a year in online mode for all the 157 masters degree programmes.The medium of the question paper will be bilingual, and candidates need to attempt all the questions asked in the examination.

Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2025 new exam pattern highlights from here:

Specifications CUET PG Changes Introduced
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Duration 90 Minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes
Negative Marking Yes or 1/4 of maximum marks
CUET PG Question Paper Medium Bilingual
Exam Standard as of CUET PG 2024 exam
CUET PG General Paper General Paper is recommended for redesign to cater to skill-based and certain professions based on UG knowledge so that universities can use it for programmes in those areas.

Also Read: Major Changes in CUET PG 2024: Check New Exam Centres & Registration Details 

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CUET PG 2025 Admission Process

CUET PG exam provides admissions to the postgraduate programmes at more than 190 participating universities in the exam. In order to get admissions in any of these institutes, candidates are required to follow the CUET PG 2025 exam events, like filling out the application form, CUET PG registration fee 2025, university programme selection, downloading the admit card, and taking the CUET PG exam. For all the participating universities, the CUET PG admission process till the declaration of the results is the same.

In order to take admission in the desired CUET PG 2025 participating university, a candidate needs to appear or register for the specific university counselling process. Candidates must note that NTA is not liable for conducting the CUET PG 2025 counselling process. The admissions will be made using CUET PG scores and in compliance with the UGC guidelines in this regard. However, a university may decide the weightage of the CUET PG 2025 score for admission to specialized courses.

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Yes, the National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip for all exam dates. The candidates can check their city of examination through the city intimation slip.

The CUET PG 2026 admit card will be released soon.

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Raj Shukla

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes you can apply for LLM at without competitive exams score as you may appear toh IILM's entrance test or interview based on competitive exam merit. The benefit of these include that you may avail to scholarships and get wavier on tuition fees according to laws of IILM's University. You can check f

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Rikshita

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Answered 3 days ago

The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website in phased manner.

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Mamona Gupta

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Answered 6 days ago

Listed below are some o the top private MBA colleges in Kanpur accepting CUET PG score with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
PSIT KanpurINR 2.19 lakh
Kanpur Institute of TechnologyINR 2.06 lakh
Axis CollegesINR 1.33 lakh
Dr Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer StudiesINR 1.19 lakh
Jagran Institute of ManagementINR 1.33 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

The admission to the PG MBA courses (except MBA MS) at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya is given through CUET (PG). In the CUET PG exam for MBA, candidates have to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. They get 90 minutes to complete answer all questions.

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered a week ago

International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya gives admission to its postgraduate MBA courses  (except MBA Management Science) through CUET PG. The CUET PG exam dates 2026 are from 13th March to 1st April.

Note: The admission to only the MBA (Management Science) is giv

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go

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Abhishek Rastogi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The candidates need to login with their login credentials and download their admit card. 

The Agency will soon release the next phase of admit cards.

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Kritika Sharma

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea

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Anushree Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA. 

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