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Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is for admission to all PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. Read here to know the CUET PG course list. Similar to Central University Entrance Test Undergraduate, CUET PG is a national-level entrance exam for admission to various PG courses offered in universities.

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is for admission to all PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. Read here to know the CUET PG course list.

CUET PG Course List; Know about various courses

CUET PG is a national entrance exam for admission to many postgraduate courses in Central and other universities. The application fee for CUET PG 2026 will be higher for all categories, so students should check the official notice and learn how to fill out the form. The whole process is online. You need to upload scanned photos and documents, pay the fee online, and print the confirmation page and admit card.

Do not send any documents to NTA by post, fax, WhatsApp, email, or by hand. The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) held on different days and shifts. The NTA will manage registration, conduct the test, release answer keys, and declare results. Universities will prepare the merit list based on scores.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG Course List
  • CUET PG Question Paper Structure
  • CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme

CUET PG Course List

There are multiple subjects for which the CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted. The detailed description is provided in the table below.  

S. No QP Code Subjects
1 COQP01 Agri-Business Management, etc.
2 COQP02 Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems
3 COQP03 B.Ed., B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B.Ed. (HI), B.Ed. (ID), B.Ed. (VI),
Lifelong Learning & Extension etc.
4 COQP04 B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences
5 COQP05 B.Ed. Languages
6 COQP06 B.Ed. Science
7 COQP07 B.Ed. Mathematics
8 COQP08 Commerce, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc.
9 COQP09 Disaster Studies
10 COQP10 Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Rural Economics etc.
11 COQP11 General, L.L.B., Bachelor of Library & Information Science, Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies, Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society, Finance & Taxation, Physical Education, Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Gender Studies etc.
12 COQP12 General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management, Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.
13 COQP13 Library & Information Science
14 COQP14 L.L.M.
15 COQP15 M.Ed.
16 COQP16 MA Education
17 COQP17 Mass Communication and Journalism
18 COQP18 Physical Education
19 COQP19 Public Health
20 COQP20 Sports - Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics etc.
21 COQP21 Yoga
22 COQP22 Healthcare & Hospital Management

                                                                              CUET PG Languages Subjects

S. No QP Code Subjects
1 LAQP01 English, Comparative Literature, English & Cultural Studies, English, Modern European etc.
2 LAQP02 Hindi, Hindi Translation, Hindi and Comparative Literature, Hindi, and Modern Indian Languages etc.
3 LAQP03 Sanskrit
4 LAQP04 Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & Tribal Languages, Computational Linguistics
5 LAQP05 Arabic
6 LAQP06 Assamese
7 LAQP07 Bengali
8 LAQP08 Bhutia
9 LAQP09 Chinese
10 LAQP10 French
11 LAQP11 Garo
12 LAQP12 German
13 LAQP13 Gujarati
14 LAQP14 Hispanic
15 LAQP15 Japanese
16 LAQP16 Kannada
17 LAQP17 Kashmiri
18 LAQP18 Khasi
19 LAQP19 Kokborok
20 LAQP20 Korean
21 LAQP21 Lepcha
22 LAQP22 Limbu
23 LAQP23 Malayalam
24 LAQP24 Manipuri
25 LAQP25 Marathi
26 LAQP26 Nepali
27 LAQP27 Odia
28 LAQP28 Pali
29 LAQP29 Pashto
30 LAQP30 Persian
31 LAQP31 Prakrit
32 LAQP32 Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita)
33 LAQP33 Punjabi
34 LAQP34 Russian
35 LAQP35 Tamil
36 LAQP36 Telugu
37 LAQP37 Urdu
38 LAQP38 Urdu Journalism
39 LAQP39 Indo-Tibetan
40 LAQP40 Santali
41 LAQP41 Italian

                                                                          CUET PG Science Course Subjects

S. No QP Code Subjects
1 SCQP01 Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics) etc.
2 SCQP02 Agro-forestry
3 SCQP03 Microbiology/Applied Microbiology
4 SCQP04 Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning,
5 SCQP05 Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Bio Science,
6 SCQP06 Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutrition, Bio Science – Bioinformatics etc.
7 SCQP07 Botany, Bio Science
8 SCQP08 Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry etc.
9 SCQP09 Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Operational Research etc.
10 SCQP10 Criminology
11 SCQP11 Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology etc.
12 SCQP12 Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing and Management, Food Safety and Quality Control etc.
13 SCQP13 Forensic Science.
14 SCQP14 Geology, Earth Sciences, Applied Geology
15 SCQP15 Geophysics
16 SCQP16 Horticulture, Forestry & Biodiversity, Seed Science & Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc.
17 SCQP17 Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science, Virology and Immunology, Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science etc.
18 SCQP18 Material Science
19 SCQP19 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics
20 SCQP20 Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc.
21 SCQP21 MPT/Master in Respiratory Theory (MRT)
22 SCQP22 Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences
23 SCQP23 Pharmacy-Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc.
24 SCQP24 Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering
25 SCQP25 Plant Biotechnology
26 SCQP26 Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation
27 SCQP27 Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc.
28 SCQP28 Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics
29 SCQP29 Atmospheric Science
30 SCQP30 Animal Science (Poultry)

                                                                CUET PG Humanities Subjects

S. No QP Code Subject
1 HUQP01 Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc.
2 HUQP02 Anthropology
3 HUQP03 Applied Arts
4 HUQP04 Art and Aesthetics
5 HUQP05 Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc.
6 HUQP06 Development and Labour Studies
7 HUQP07 Fine Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc.
8 HUQP08 Geography
9 HUQP09 History
10 HUQP10 History of Art
11 HUQP11 Home Science-Food & Nutrition, Nutrition and Health, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science, Resource Management & Design Application, Development Communication & Extension etc.
12 HUQP12 Music- Karnatak/Carnatic
13 HUQP13 Museology
14 HUQP14 Music – Hindustani
15 HUQP15 Painting
16 HUQP16 Philosophy
17 HUQP17 Plastic Arts
18 HUQP18 Political Science, Public Administration, Human Rights, Politics and International Relations etc.
19 HUQP19 Pottery & Ceramics
20 HUQP20 Psychology, Applied Psychology, Health Psychology etc.
21 HUQP21 Social Work, Urban & Rural Community Development etc.
22 HUQP22 Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies and Management
23 HUQP23 Textile Design, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture etc.
24 HUQP24 Theatre
25 HUQP25 Music- Percussion
26 HUQP26 Rabindra Sangit

                                                              CUET PG MTech/ Higher Sciences Subjects

S. No QP Code Subjects
1 MTQP01 Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering, Thermal Engineering
2 MTQP02 Civil, Structural & Transport Engineering
3 MTQP03 Dairy Technology
4 MTQP04 Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science, Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology, Information Technology etc.
5 MTQP05 Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering, Digital Communication, Micro Electronics Engineering, VLSI Design, Microwave Electronics,
6 MTQP06 Food Engineering and Technology
7 MTQP07 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial, Tool Engineering etc.
8 MTQP08 Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing,
9 MTQP09 Nanoelectronics/Material Sciences
10 MTQP10 Electrical, Power, Energy Engineering, Green Energy Technology etc.
11 MTQP11 Water Engineering and Management, Agricultural Engineering etc.
12 MTQP12 Textile Engineering

 CUET PG Acharya Subjects 

S. No QP Code Subjects
1 ACQP01 Shiksha Shastri B.Ed.
2 ACQP02 Shiksha Acharya M.Ed.
3 ACQP03 Agama
4 ACQP04 Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Trilingual - Hindi/Sanskrit/English)
5 ACQP05 Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda
6 ACQP06 Dharma Vijnan
7 ACQP07 Dharmashastra (BHU)
8 ACQP08 Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)
9 ACQP09 Indian Knowledge System (Bilingual - Hindi/English)
10 ACQP10 Jain Darshan (BHU)
11 ACQP11 Jyotish - Falit (BHU)
12 ACQP12 Jyotish - Ganit (BHU)
13 ACQP13 Krishna Yajurveda (BHU)
14 ACQP14 Nyaya Vaisheshika
15 ACQP15 Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha
16 ACQP16 Puranetihas
17 ACQP17 Rigveda
18 ACQP18 Sahitya (BHU)
19 ACQP19 Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya Varga)
20 ACQP20 Samveda
21 ACQP21 Shukla Yajurveda (BHU)
22 ACQP22 Veda etc.
23 ACQP23 Vedanta (BHU)
24 ACQP24 Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa, Nyaya etc.
25 ACQP25 Vyakaran (BHU)
26 ACQP26 Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of the CUET exam?
A: 

The difficulty level of the CUET exam varies between moderate and tough. Since the CUET UG exam is held for multiple subjects and slots, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Sometimes, the difficulty level may also vary for different slots. While for the well-prepared candidates, the difficulty level will be low, for the underprepared students, the level of difficulty will be on the higher side.  

Q:   What is a good score in CUET UG?
A: 

On analysing the CUET UG cut off for the academic year 2025-26, scoring above 700 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 95+ percentile. Candidates can get admission to top central  universities like University of Delhi, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and other universities in the desired course. Given below is the range that is considered good for admission:

  • Very Good Score: 700 and above
  • Good Score: 650 and above
Q:   How do I prepare for CUET UG and Board examinations?
A: 

To prepare well for the CUET UG and board examinations, candidates must:

  • Start their preparations for CUET UG along with class 12th board examination. This will help students to cover the maximum syllabus for CUET.
  • Candidates must make sure to be familiar with the CUET exam pattern and syllabus for the subjects they are planning to opt for.
  • Candidates must know weak and strong topics by solving CUET mock tests or previous year question papers.
  • Students must make sure to download the CUET question papers and analyse difficulty level of the exam
  • Aspirants must select the best books for CUET UG preparation.
Q:   In which courses can I secure admission through CUET?
A: 

More than 200 CUET participating universities, including central, state, government, private, and deemed institutes offer admission to various undergraduate and integrated courses through Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). Each CUET college offers the courses across Science, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Law, Engineering, and other streams. Students planning to get admission through CUET exam have to check the courses offered by their target university on their official website, NTA official website, or at Shiksha page.

CUET PG Question Paper Structure

Applicants can check the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern mentioned below, which will help them to prepare in a better way before appearing in the exam. 

  • Candidates can choose a maximum of four question paper codes from the list mentioned above.
  • The duration of the CUET PG exam will be 90 Minutes.
  • The Question paper will have 75 Questions.
  • Language papers will be in the concerned language, except Linguistics, which would be in English.
  • M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only.
  • Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan.
  • Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi).
  • The CUET PG syllabus for the question paper codes are available on the exam website. 
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4 will be awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

No marks will be calculated for those questions which are left unanswered.

In case a question is dropped/omitted due to any technical error, then full marks will be given to everyone irrespective of the fact who has attempted it or not. 

The CUET PG syllabus 2026 will be the same as the graduation level, and candidates can expect some questions with a higher analytical and practical approach. 

NTA provide extra option to students to download their documents through Umang and DigiLocker. They can get their Confirmation Page, Admit Card, Score Card, and other documents from these platforms. They should go to the NTA portal often and check their emails regularly for new updates.

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