CUET PG 2027: Tentative Dates (OUT), Bulletin, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2027 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG 2027 Exam Dates (Tentative)

1 Mar '27 - 25 Mar '27

Updated on Sep 16, 2026 21:57 IST
The NTA will release the CUET PG 2027 information bulletin in December 2026. The candidates will be allowed to fill the applications online in December 2026/January 2027. The candidates will be required to select the subject codes and exam centres in the CUET PG 2027 exam. The exam will be held in March 2027.

National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET PG 2027 exam in March next year. The tentative schedule for CUET PG 2027 has been released by NTA on its official website. It is high time that the candidates start preparing for the exam. The candidates can see the important details of CUET PG 2027 on this page.

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CUET PG 2027

CUET PG 2027: The National Testing Agency has announced the tentative CUET PG 2027 exam dates on its official website. According to the schedule, the entrance test will be conducted between March 01 and March 25, 2027, in CBT mode. NTA has also announced March 30 and March 31, 2027 as buffer dates for the test. The exams are distributed across 17 days.

With the release of tentative dates, NTA is expected to release the CUET PG 2027 information brochure soon. The CUET PG application link will also be shared along with the bulletin. The candidates are advised to read the CUET 2027 Information brochure to get all the information about the participating universities, courses offered, paper codes and the courses mapped to paper codes. 

LATEST UPDATE: NTA announced CUET PG 2027 Dates at nta.ac.in; Check Tentative Schedule for CUET PG Exam

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  • Full Form of CUET PG
  • CUET PG 2027 Dates
  • CUET 2027 Information Brochure
  • CUET PG 2027 Eligibility
  • CUET PG 2027 Application Form
  • CUET PG 2027 City Intimation Slip
  • CUET PG 2027 Admit Card
  • CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern
  • CUET PG 2027 Syllabus
  • CUET PG 2027 Preparation
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Full Form of CUET PG

The full form of CUET PG is Common University of Entrance Test (Post Graduate). It is a centralised and common exam conducted to select candidates for the Post Graduate Courses offered by the participating universities. The exam results in a common merit list for each subject, which is considered by the participating universities.

It is the gateway for admission to the Post Graduate Courses in Science, Humanities and Commerce streams in the top Central and State Universities.

CUET PG 2027 Dates

The National Testing Agency is the nodal agency for the CUET PG exam. The NTA does not release the dates for the upcoming exams. We are providing the CUET PG dates 2027 based on the previous years' trends

CUET PG 2027 Particular Tentative Dates
Information Bulletin December 2026
Application Start Date

December 2026

Application End Date January 2027
Application Correction Dates January 2027
CUET PG 2027 Examination Schedule January 2027
CUET PG 2027 City Intimation Slip February/March 2027
CUET PG 2027 Admit Card  March 2027
CUET PG 2027 Exam March 01 to March 25, 2027 (Tentatve)

The above dates are mentioned based on the current exam trend. It will be updated with the official announcement.

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CUET 2027 Information Brochure

The CUET 2027 Information bulletin will notify all the details such as the participating universities, important dates, application process, eligibility criteria, courses offered and exam process. The candidates are advised to read all the clauses given in the information bulletin to get a clear understanding of the CUET 2027.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will CUET PG 2027 application start?
A: 

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2027 exam information bulletin in December 2026. With its release, the CUET PG 2027 application form will also be available for the candidates.

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

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

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

CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam was held in March. The CUET PG result 2026 was released on May 23. The participating universities started the Counselling soon. 

 

Q:   What is CUET PG passing marks?
A: 

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.

CUET PG 2027 Eligibility

The NTA will mention all the eligibility criteria in the CUET 2027 information bulletin. The important conditions are given below:

  • Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institute
  • Final year students will also be eligible to apply, provided they pass the qualifying exam before the counselling process
  • There is no age limit for applying for the CUET PG exam. However, universities may have separate eligibility criteria regarding age limit or other factors.
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CUET PG 2027 Application Form

The NTA will release the CUET 2027 application form with the release of the Information Bulletin. The candidates will get around 30 days to fill the online applications at - https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The candidates can select the subject groups based on their Graduation subjects.

After filling the application form, the candidates will be asked to submit the application fee based on their category. We are providing the CUET PG application fee based on the last year's information bulletin.

The NTA will also provide the facility to make corrections in the CUET PG applications in case of any error.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I apply to universities for admission based on my CUET PG scores?
A: 

To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG scores, you need to follow the process given below.

  • Check the eligibility criteria for the universities and courses you are interested in. 
  • Visit the university website and register for the admission process. 
  • Upload your CUET PG scorecard and other required documents. 
  • Pay the application fee. 

In case the students are shortlisted for admission, they have to visit the campus to verify their documents and pay the admission fee. The participating universities conduct the admission process separately. Students also need to apply separately for each course, even for the same university. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, students should check the university websites separately to track the counselling dates and events.

Q:   What are the age limit criteria for PU CET (UG) exam?
A: 

Age limit criteria for PU CET UG exam is as follows:

  •  Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission.
  • There is no upper age limit for the exam.
Q:   What is the age limit to apply for CUET PG examination?
A: 

For CUET PG there is no age limit for candidates.

Candidates who have passed the UG degree or are appearing in 2026 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (PG) 2026.

But candidates need to fulfill age criteria of the university.

Candidates care suggested to visit the website of college for more information on age limit.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

 

Q:   What miscellaneous information about eligibility criteria that CUET PG aspirants should be aware of?
A: 

For admission in Universities through CUET (PG)-2026, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.

As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.

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There will be over 150 subject exams in the CUET PG. The NTA conduct the exam in three shifts daily based on the exam schedule released by the exam conducting body. The span of examination will be more than 25 days. The NTA will release the date-wise city intimation slip for the candidates as per their exam date. It will be followed by the date-wise admit card release.

CUET PG 2027 Admit Card

The NTA will release the CUET PG 2027 admit card in phases. The candidates will be asked to login to download their CUET PG 2027 admit card. The City Intimation is different from the admit card as it only notifies the city of examination and date of examination. 

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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:   How to select courses and university in the CUET PG exam?
A: 
Check out the steps to selct the university programme selection in CUET PG application process:

Step 1: After adding the exam centre city preferences, candidates will then have to select the University/Programme selection.

Step 2: In this section, candidates are required to select the university name first and then select the programme name. Likewise, candidates can select up to four universities and its allied programmes offered. After adding the university programme choices, save the details and move on to the next sections.

Step 3: In this section, candidates need to add the test details. Add the test paper subject code from the drop-down options mentioned in the window. After adding all the respective test paper codes of the university programme list which was selected in the previous step, save the details.

Q:   What is the total marks in the CUET PG exam?
A: 

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.

CUET PG 2027 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The NTA will ask subject-related questions in the exam. The CUET PG 2027 exam pattern is given below:

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Commonly asked questions
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 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 many subjects can candidates choose for the CUET PG exam?
A: 

Students can choose up to four subjects in the CUET PG exam. The choice of subjects would depend on the course studied in graduation and the universities opted for. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the MSc courses offered by Banaras Hindu University?
A: 

 

Course NameEligibility Criteria
MSc ChemistryBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc Computer ScienceBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Honos subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc MathematicsBSc (Hons)/B A (Hons)/BSc/B A under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate considering all the three years of BSc/B A Courses). The candidate must have studied Mathematics Hons. or studied subject Mathematics in the all the three years at Graduate level. For BSc (Hons)/BSc only Science subjects and for BA (Hons)/B A all subjects except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet.
MSc PhysicsBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc Environmental SciencesA minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations.
MSc BotanyBSc (Hons) Botany
MSc ZoologyBSc (Hons) Zoology

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Online as a CBT

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

90 minutes

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for a correct answer

-1 for an incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

1

Type of Questions

Domain Specific Questions

The above details are based on the existing CUET PG exam pattern. The exam pattern will be notified in the information bulletin.

CUET PG 2027 Syllabus

There will be over 157 subjects in the exam. The CUET PG syllabus for each of the subject will be notified on - https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The NTA will ask questions at the graduation level. The CUET PG will test the conceptual clarity of the candidates.

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Answered 3 days ago

Lucknow University does not accept CUET-PG scores for admission to its MCA program.

Key details regarding admissions for MCA at Lucknow University include:

Admission Process: Lucknow University conducts its own entrance test, the Lucknow University Post Graduate Entrance Test (LUPGET), for admission t

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Deepak Tiwari

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 weeks 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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