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CUET PG 2025 examination is all ready to be conducted in the time period between March 13 to April 1, 2025 at 312 exam centres both across the nation and overseas. Before stepping in the examination hall, candidates can go through the CUET PG 2025 important guidelines and exam day instructions, do’s and don’ts, and other information from here to not get confused on their examination day.

CUET PG Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions

CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted from March 13 to April 1, 2025 for admissions to the PG courses and professional degrees. Candidates who have been preparing for CUET PG 2025 for months now, must be aware of how crucial the examination is, and knowing the CUET PG 2025 shift timings that allows you to plan your travel and arrival at the exam center efficiently. This avoids last-minute rushes and unnecessary stress. After months of rigorous CUET PG 2025 preparation, on the coming Sunday, all their knowledge in their domain subject will be put to test their analytical, scientific and practical approach in the form of various CUET PG 2025 exam question pattern.

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Being unfamiliar with the CUET PG 2025 guidelines can lead to unintentional mistakes that could disqualify you from the exam. For instance, carrying prohibited items or arriving late can have serious consequences. Here are some CUET PG 2025 Exam days instructions, important guidelines that candidates must go through before stepping into the CUET PG 2025 examination hall. Candidates must also go through the CUET PG do's and don'ts and CUET PG 2025 last important tips meticulously. 

Q:   When is the CUET PG 2025 exam notification releasing?
A:

CUET PG exam is being conducted by NTA, national testing agency every year. For the academic session 2025-2026, CUET PG exam schedule released by the examination body on January 2, 2025.

The CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted from March 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025, at centers across the nation and overseas.  candidates need to fill out the registration form. CUET PG application form 2025 has been released on February 2, 2025 at the official website. The last date to fill out the CUET PG registration form 2025 will be February 1, 2025 tilll 11:50 pm

Q:   What is the schedule for JNU PG admissions 2024?
A:
EventsDates
Pre-enrolment registration and payment  of fee with blocking of seats of First Merit List 10-Jun-2024 to 12-Jun-2024
Publication of Second Merit List for Admissions18-Jun-2024
Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with the blocking of seats of the Second Merit List 18-Jun-2024 to 20-Jun-2024
Publication of third Merit List & Supernumerary Seats for Admissions 26-Jun-2024
Pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of third Merit List (Tentative) & Supernumerary Seats 26-Jun-2024 to 27-Jun-2024
Physical Verification of documents for Admission/Registration of selected candidates2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10th July, 2024 
Release of Final Merit List after registration wherever considered necessaryBy 18th July, 2024 (Tentative)

 

Q:   How to select courses and university in the CUET PG 2025 exam?
A:
Check out the steps to selct the university programme selection in CUET PG 2025 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.

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Q:   When will DU CUET PG 2024 Second Merit List Releasing?
A:

DU PG 2024 Round 2 counselling/merit list was released on July 02, 2024 on the CSAS portal for the candidates who had applied for the University of Delhi PG 2024 online registrtaion cum counselling process. Candidates will be able to check out the Round 2 DU CUET PG 2024 cut off by visiting their registered account. Earlier University of Delhi, admission branch released the DU PG 2024 First merit list on June 22, 2024. 

Seat allotment and admission to all the postgraduate programmes will be done through a Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS PG 2024). The University of Delhi had sucessfully conducted the online DU CUET PG 2024 registration for the counselling process.

Candidates can check the complete schedule to DU PG 2024 seat allotment from here:

Events

Dates

DU PG Seat Allotment (Round 1)

June 22, 2024 

Acceptance of Allocated Seats

June 22 to 26, 2024 

Document verification and approval of admission

June 22 to 27, 2024 

DU PG fee payment last date (Round 1) 

June 28, 2024

DU PG Seat Allotment (Round 2)

July 2, 2024 

Acceptance of Allocated Seats

July 2 to 6, 2024

DU PG Seat Allotment (Round 3)

July 16, 2024

Acceptance of Allocated Seats

July 16 to 19, 2024

 

Q:   How to select CUET-PG exam City?
A:

Candidates will have to select the CUET PG 2025 exam centre city while filling out the application form. They will have to enter as many as two exam cities in preferential order. NTA will try to allot the exam centre according to candidates preferences. However, the final decision will be made by the exam authorities.

Candidates has to follow the steps given below to select the exam city of CUET-PG 2025:

 1. Visit the CUET-PG 2025 website.

2. In the Exam City Preference section of the CUET 2025 application form, select two cities in preferential order.

3. Complete the application process by paying the requisite application fee. The exam city preference can be changed during the application correction window.

Q:   Will CUET PG be conducted in 2025?
A:

Yes, the CUET PG exam is scheduled to happen for the academic session 2025-2026. CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various postgraduate programmes in Central and State Universities/Institutions and participating Deemed/Private Universities/Institutions. 

The CUET PG 2025 exam dates have been released on January 2, 2025, by the exam officials, NTA. Interested applicants can fill out the CUET PG 2025 application form from January 2, 2025, onwards. NTA will conduct the CUET PG 2025 exam for admissions to the master's degree program from March 13, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 

 

Q:   Has CUET PG 2025 official website link been activated?
A:

The official website link for CUET PG 2025 has been activated for making registrations. The CUET PG 2025 notification and application process were released on January 2, 2025. 

CUET PG 2025 official website will contain all the necessary information that the candidates are seeking during the CUET PG admission process 2025, like the syllabus, participating universities, FAQs, question papers, important dates, and many more. 

Q:   What is the DU CUET PG 2024 candidates's statistics for round 2 seat allotment?
A:

For DU CSAS PG counselling round 2, a total of 5415 allocations were made, out of which 3833 allocations were fresh allocations. Further,  1386 candidates got upgraded seats and 3436 students opted for freeze during round 1 counselling. 

ParticularsDetails 
Total Allocations5415
Fresh allocations3833
Candidates who have got upgraded seat 1386
Candidates who had opted for freeze in Round 13436
Candidates who have accepted their seat ( till 5:25 pm)1914

CUET PG 2025 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

The following points bring the Dos and Don’ts to be followed on the day of the CUET PG 2025 exam.

Early Arrival: Arrive at the exam center at least 90 minutes before the exam start time. This allows for security checks, settling in, and familiarizing yourself with the exam environment. Latecomers will not be permitted to enter the exam hall.

Reporting Time: Reach the exam center at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam. This allows for time for security checks and settling in.
Documents to Carry: Printed Admit Card: Download and print a clear copy of your admit card from the NTA/Samarth PG website. Ensure it's filled in and has a recent passport-sized photograph affixed.
Valid ID Proof: Bring a valid photo ID proof like Aadhaar card, passport, or driver's license.
Additional Photograph: Carry an extra photograph (same as the one on the admit card) to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
Prohibited Items: Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, earphones, calculators, cameras, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
Stationery: Avoid bringing notebooks, pens (except a transparent ballpoint pen), pencils, geometry boxes, or any other writing materials.
Other Items: Food, water, handbags, purses, and any textual material are not allowed.
Dress Code: Dress comfortably and modestly. Avoid wearing clothes with elaborate designs, jewelry, or any items that could be used for unfair means.

CUET PG 2025 Important Instructions

  •  Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay, etc. they are likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.
  • The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in theexamination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials. Candidates are requested to extend their full cooperation. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card and authorized Photo ID shall not be permitted to take the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
  •  A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature. No plea would be entertained in this regard.
  • The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted subject indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of the Question Paper is other than his/her opted subject, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
  • The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination. For any queries or issues regarding Computer Based Test, the candidates may contact on Helpline Numbers available on Common University Entrance Test website.
  •  In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one shift/date, his candidature will be cancelled and his result will not be declared.
  • For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, re-test shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances.
    Note: Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on the Date, Subject and timing of Examination as indicated in their CUET PG admit Card issued by the NTA. Under no circumstances the choice of cities for the Centre and timing of examination provided in the Admit Card shall be changed. 

CUET PG 2025 Exam Day: Additional Tips

  • Get a good night's sleep before the exam.
  • Eat a healthy and light breakfast on the exam day.
  • Try to give a final revision to CUET PG Important topics by going through the weightage- wise importance
  • Carry a transparent water bottle (if allowed by the exam center) for hydration between breaks.
  • Stay calm and focused during the exam.
  • Carefully read the instructions on the question paper and manage your time effectively.
  • Review your answers thoroughly before submitting the final answer sheet.

What Happens if Malpractices found by the Candidates?

The main purpose of this Advisory is to make you aware that the National Testing Agency aims to conduct fair and transparent examinations so that deserving candidates only get the right admissions or jobs. Therefore, it is advisable to refrain from using any Unfair means practices to gain any unfair advantage over other candidates.

1.Kindly note that in many cases;

  1. i) Candidature has been cancelled and candidates have been debarred for 3 years from appearing in the exams.
  2. ii) Criminal proceedings have been initiated in many cases where the candidates have tried to cheat/impersonate/adopt malpractices.
  3. iii) Strict action has also been taken including CBI Inquiry against the wrong-doers.

What if There is a Discrepancy in CUET PG 2025 Admit Card?

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the CUET PG 2025 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the NTA Help Line between 10.00 A.M. and 5.00 P.M. NTA mentions, "In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later."

Hence, candidates need not worry about the possibility of not getting allowed inside the CUET 2025 exam centre. However, they must follow up with the NTA before the commencement of the admissions process. 

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