CUET PG 2027: Dates, Information Bulletin, Applications, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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Updated on Jun 29, 2026 19:02 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 April.

National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET PG 2027 exam in March/April next year. It is high time that the candidates should start preparation 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 will release the CUET PG 2027 information brochure and the application form link in December 2026.  The CUET PG 2027 exam will be conducted in March/April next year. The NTA will also release the list of participating universities with the information brochure.

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. 

Table of contents
  • 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 the 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.

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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 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/April 2027

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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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 2026 exam. The choice of subjects would depend on the course studied in graduation and the universities opted for. 

Q:   What will be the CUET PG Cut off 2026 marks?
A: 

CUET PG 2026 is a nation-level exam conducted for admissions to the master's degree and professional degree courses for around 200 participating universities. NTA, the exam conducting body, conducts the exam every year, and the role of NTA is till the declaration of results. The exam officials don't release any specific CUET PG cut-offs.
CUET PG cut-off 2026 will be released by the participating universities individually, depending upon the number of registrations made by the candidates and the availability of seats.
Since the CUET PG 2026 results and university-wise cutoffs are yet to be released. Based on the input taken by the candidates on the CUET PG exam difficulty level, candidates can check out the expected cut-off below:

  • General Category: 190-210
  • OBC Category: 180-200
  • SC Category: 170-185
  • ST Category: 165-175

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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.

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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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
Q:   Government university/college in Delhi that we can get with 90 marks in CUET PG EWS category.
A: 

Score of 90 marks in CUET PG, considering you are under the EWS category, your admission will be based on several factors. Given below are some of the Government Universities/Colleges in Delhi you may opt for:

1. University of Delhi
Under its constituent colleges, the University of Delhi offers a large number of postgraduate programs.
CUET PG admissions in various courses are offered in different colleges and departments at DU, each differing regarding cut-offs for a particular course or department.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University
JNU offers a wide range of postgraduate courses through its schools.
It also offers many of the programs that CUET PG was used as an entry criterion for. Cut-offs for EWS candidates may be marginally lower than those of the general category.

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.

CUET PG 2027 City Intimation Slip

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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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.

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:

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.

CUET PG 2027 Preparation

The candidates should start preparing for the CUET PG 2027 exam because the competition will be fierce. The syllabus will be the key for CUET PG preparation. Higher marks in the CUET PG exam can ensure a better course in a better educational institution. Preparation is the only way to get high marks in the CUET PG 2027.

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Galgotias University does not seem to have a single CUET PG cutoff for every postgraduate course. The score needed can vary based on the programme, merit, and seat availability. If you are applying for an M.Sc., M.Tech, MBA, or another PG course, check its the latest admission requirements before ap

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If you mean 200 marks in JEE Main, then yes, you have a very strong chance of getting admission to Galgotias University, provided you meet the Class 12 eligibility criteria for your chosen B.Tech branch. For B.Tech CSE, Galgotias currently requires 60% in the specified Class 12 subjects, and JEE Mai

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CUET PG 2027 application date hasn't been officially announced yet; based on previous schedules, it may open around January 2027.

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Prachi Katiyar

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Answered 3 weeks ago

NTA removed Part A from the CUET PG exam in 2025. As per the latest exam pattern, the NTA ask only subject-related questions in the CUET PG exam.

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

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Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus

75

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Vipra Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Both colleges are well-known for providing the best education to the students. For students aiming for admission to DU, the minimum score needed for MA in English programme by the General AI category was 199.  

On the other hand, the minimum score needed for the same programme and category in JNU was

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Amity University Ranchi considers CUET-PG scores for admission in MBA. Aspirants must also complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate. However, mere passing CUET-PG won't guarantee admission. Candidates also need to pass English Language Test followed by GDPI for admission in MBA.

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With a CUET PG 2026 score of 164 and a B.A. Economics from GITAM University, your chances of getting into top universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), or the University of Hyderabad are likely to be limited in the General category, as their M.A. Economics cut-offs are

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No, CUET-PG is not accepted for PP Savani University MBA admissions. Candidates who wish to skip appearing in SLMET during MBA admission process need a score in either CAT, MAT, XAT or CMAT.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The score required to take admission at BHU depends on the category you belong to and the course chosen. For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260 for different PG-level programmes as per the BHU CUET PG cutoff 2026. So, yes, General AI category students can get admission

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The CUET PG admit card 2027 will be released in February/March 2027 under the candidate's login.

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