CUET PG 2025 FAQs: Check Frequently Asked Questions for Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility

CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted in the time period between March 13 , 2025 to March 31, 2025 at 312 CUET PG exam centres across the nation and overseas. CUET PG 2025 registration process is underway. The last date for filling out the CUET PG 2025 application form is February 1, 2025. Shiksha article will provide section-wise frequently asked questions for the candidates in order to solve the confusion and queries related to CUET PG 2025 registration form, process, admit card, pattern syllabus, admit card, results, and other related sections of the CUET PG 2025 admission process.

FAQs on CUET PG 2025 Admission Process

NTA has released the CUET PG notification 2025 in the pdf format on January 2, 2025 mentioning the exam dates and application process dates. CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted from March 13, 2025 till March 31, 2025 for admisisons to the masters degree programmes. In order to appear for the exam, candidates need to fill out the CUET PG application form 2025 which started from January 2, 2025. The last date for making registrations will be February 1, 2025 till 11:50 pm.

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

CUET PG 2025 exam is offering admissions to post gradute degrees like MSc, MA, MCA, MCom, MTech and professional degree like MBA, LLB, LLM , BEd courses. The CUET PG 2025 admission process is quite lengthy and extensive, which can create many confusions among the CUET PG 2025 aspirants. In order to avoid these mistakes at the stages of the CUET PG 2025 admission process, candidates can go through this Shiksha article to get their queries solved. CUET PG 2025 admission process can be confusing to the aspirants at many stages like application form, eligibility criteria, programme-university selection and many more.

This article will provide information on the CUET PG 2025 exam in the form of frequently asked questions, which are the genuine queries raised by the CUET PG aspirants. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) can be incredibly helpful for candidates preparing for the CUET PG examination in several ways:

• Clarifies Eligibility and Application Process: FAQs often cover basic eligibility criteria, important dates, application procedures, fee details, and exam patterns. This helps candidates understand their eligibility, avoid confusion during application, and plan their preparation effectively.
• Provides Important Exam Information: FAQs can address aspects like syllabus breakdown, question types, marking scheme, negative marking, test centers, and exam duration. This knowledge lets candidates focus on the right study areas and strategize their time management during the exam.
• Addresses Common Doubts and Concerns: Many FAQs offer answers to recurring concerns about scoring, normalization of marks, reservation policies, and admission procedures. This alleviates anxiety and allows candidates to focus on their preparation with a clear mind.

FAQs on CUET PG Registration Form 2025

If a candidate is planning to appear in the CUET PG 2025 examination, then filling out the CUET PG 2025 application form is most important and crucial part to do. Interested applicants can visit the official website of CUET PG 2025 i.e., pgcuet.samarth.ac.in to fill out the CUET PG 2025 registration form. NTA, the exam conducting authority has started the CUET PG 2025 application process on January 2, 2025. The application process will be completely online and the last date for filling out the CUET PG 2025 application form will be February 1, 2025 till 11:50 pm

To get more inside details about CUET PG 2025 registration process, canddiates can check the frequently asked questions from below:

Q: How to fill CUET PG 2025 Online Application Form

A: For filling up the online application form for CUET PG 2025 candidates can follow the given procedure:

Step 1: Visit the official website — exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG

Step 2: Click on the CUET PG registration link on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter your details such as Name, email address and phone number

Step 4: Once registered, login using your application number and password

Step 5: Fill the application form and upload the necessary documents

Step 6: Save, submit and pay the fees

Step 7: Download the application form for future reference

A: Candidates will be able to correct the details in CUET PG applictaion form 2025 which were earlier incorrectly filled by candidates. The last date for making the CUET PG 2025 registration fee will be February 2, 2025 till 11:50 pm. The fee will be paid through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking/UPI.

Q: What is the increased CUET PG registration fee 2025 for various categories?

A: Candidates can apply for two papers and the application fees are given in the following table:

The below table shows the increased CUET PG 2025 application fee:

For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.

Also Read: CUET PG Registration Fee 2025 Increased: Check General, OBC, SC, ST, Foreign National Category 

Q: What are the dates for CUET PG 2025 application correction window?

A: NTA, the exam conducting authority, will open the CUET PG 2025 Application Form Correction window from February 3, 2025. Candidates who had earlier filled out the CUET PG 2025 application form and committed some mistakes will get the opportunity to edit the CUET PG registration form in 2025. The last date for doing the CUET PG Application Form Correction will be February 15, 2025, up to 11:50 PM. 

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

A: For admission in Universities through CUET (PG)-2025, 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.

Q: Does the Candidate need to select Universities of his/her choice?

A: No, Candidate must only select the test paper code. As the list of universities is dynamic and keeps on changing during the registration period.

Q: Can a Candidates apply in more than one Test Paper?

A: Candidates can apply for two (02) Test Papers by paying the application fee. A candidate can further apply for (02) additional Test Papers by paying additional application fees as applicable.

Q: What are the different modes to apply for CUET PG 2025?

A: Application Forms can only be submitted through online mode on the website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted. 

Q: Can I submit two CUET PG application form 2025 for two courses at a time?

A: Applicants as per eligibility can apply for multiple test paper codes in one registration form. Candidates should not apply through duplicate or multiple forms, which may lead to the cancellation of all his/her CUET PG 2025 Application Forms.

Q: Can I change or edit my mobile number or email address IN CUET PG Application Form 2025?

A: You will not be able to change or edit the mobile number and email address on the application form later as these particulars are fixed.

Q: How can I pay the CUET PG Application Fee 2025?

A: CUET PG Registration Fee 2205 can be paid using SBI, IDBI Bank, or HDFC Bank payment gateways through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet. Candidates need to keep proof of fee paid. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of the fee, the transaction stands cancelled, and the amount will be refunded into the candidate’s account after reconciliation with the bank. This process takes place after the declaration of results. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

Q: Is it different if I apply for more programmes at participating Universities?

A: The fee payable is course-wise irrespective of the number of Universities applied for.

Q: Do I need to send the CUET PG Applictaion form 2025 Confirmation Page to NTA?

A: The Candidates are NOT required to send/ submit the Confirmation Page of the Online Application Form (or any document) to NTA. However, they are advised to retain the following documents with them for any future
reference/correspondence:
• Copy of the Confirmation Page of the Online Application Form (Download and save for future reference)
• Proof of fee paid (Download and save for future reference)
• Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form as it would be required for verification at the time of examination)

Q: I have made the online payment but my confirmation page has not been generated. What to do?

A: If, such a problem occurs you are advised to wait forsome time. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated even after waiting some time then the transaction is cancelled, and the amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account after reconciliation with the bank. In such cases, the candidate must make another transaction, to confirm and complete the application process.

Q: I have made a double payment of the exam fee. When will I get the refund of the extra payment made by me?

A: Any extra payment made by you will be refunded to you after reconciliation with the bank.

FAQs on CUET PG 2025 Important Dates

The CUET PG important dates 2025 listed on this page is the complete schedule for the important events such as application, admit card, exam, answer key and result. The exam is conducted for admission to Central Universities of India for admission to undergraduate (UG) and Integrated courses. Candidates can refer to the CUET PG 2025 dates mentioned in the table below:

Q: Can I use my friend’s email address when registering for? 

A: No, the applicant should use only their own valid and unique email address as all communications will be made on the registered e-mail id or SMS. 

Q: What documents or certificates do I need to upload along with the Application Form? 

A: Candidates need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature with the Application Form. No certificates are required to be uploaded along with the Application Form at the time of online submission. The documents / certificates etc., shall be verified directly at the time of admission by the concerned University. 

The CUET PG important dates 2025 listed on this page is the complete schedule for the important events such as application, admit card, exam, answer key and result. CUET or Central University Entrance Test was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) till 2020. Last year, the exam was renamed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam is conducted for admission to Central Universities of India for admission to undergraduate (UG) and Integrated courses. Candidates can refer to the CUET PG 2025 dates mentioned in the table below:

Q: What are the CUET PG 2025 exam dates?

A: CUET PG 2025 exam will be held in the time period between March 13 to March 31, 2025 in 312 CUET PG 2025 exam centres across the nation and outside the country.

Q: Which will CUET PG 2025 application correction window starting?

A: NTA, the exam conducting authority, will open the CUET PG 2025 Application Form Correction window on February 2, 2025. Candidates who had earlier filled out the CUET PG 2025 application form and committed some mistakes will get the opportunity to edit the CUET PG registration form in 2025. The last date for doing the CUET PG Application Form Correction will be February 05, 2025, up to 11:50 PM. 

Q: When will CUET PG 2025 City intimation slip releasing?

A: NTA, will be releasing CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip in a phase-wise manner. The first phase of city intimation slip will release on First week of March on the official website of CUET PG 2025. 

Q:  When will CUET PG 2025 admit card releasing?

A: Candidates who have successfully filled and submit the application form will be able to download the CUET PG 2025 admit card from the official website from March 9, 2025, tentatively. The admit card carries candidates' personal information such as name, roll number, photograph and signature, along with exam date and time, paper or subject,  exam centre and test day guidelines. 

Q: When will CUET PG 2025 provisional answer key releasing?

A: CUET PG 2025 Provisional Answer Key will be released by NTA on the official website of CUET PG 2025. The provisional answer key is expected to be released in the second week of April, 2025. The provisional answer key will be released for all the subjects for which the CUET PG 2025 examination was conducted. Test-takers can visit the official website of CUET PG and login to their accounts using the username and password to see the Provisional answer key and CUET PG 2025 candidate's response sheet.

Q: When will CUET PG 2025 Counselling process starting?

A: The CUET PG 2025 counselling or admission process would be conducted tentatively in June, after the declaration of the result. The counselling process is being conducted by the universities individually and it would not be a central process.

Q: Is there a specific time slot or schedule for the CUET PG exam for different courses?

A: The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for postgraduate (PG) programs typically included specific time slots or schedules for different courses or disciplines. The schedule was organized in a way that allowed candidates to appear for the CUET PG exam for their chosen course at the designated time.

However, it's important to note that the specific CUET PG exam schedule, including the time slots for different courses, may vary from year to year and depend on the policies and procedures established by the conducting body for that particular academic year.

Q: Can a Candidates apply in more than one course? 

A: An applicant can apply for two (02) Test Papers by paying application fee. An applicant can further apply for (02) additional Test Papers by paying additional application fees as applicable. 

FAQs on CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2025 exam pattern for the academic session 2025-2026 has been amended. NTA released its information brochure for the CUET PG 2025 examination. As per the information brochure, the CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted for the duration of 90 minutes which was earlier 105 minutes. 

Q: Is there a specific time slot or schedule for the CUET PG exam for different courses?

A: The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for postgraduate (PG) programs typically included specific time slots or schedules for different courses or disciplines. The schedule was organized in a way that allowed candidates to appear for the CUET PG exam for their chosen course at the designated time.

However, it's important to note that the specific CUET PG exam schedule, including the time slots for different courses, may vary from year to year and depend on the policies and procedures established by the conducting body for that particular academic year.

Q: Can a Candidates apply in more than one course? 

A:  An applicant can apply for two (02) Test Papers by paying application fee. An applicant can further apply for (02) additional Test Papers by paying additional application fees as applicable. 

Q: What is the new CUET PG 2025 exam pattern?

A: The general section/ Part A of CUET PG exam has been removed from here on. There will be only 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about the particular course to which the candidate has applied will be asked. The domain-specific questions will now be there to test the candidate's analytical and cognitive approach towards the applied course in the CUET PG 2025 examination.

Q: What is the new CUET PG 2025 exam duration?

A: The CUET PG exam duration has also been reduced by the exam authority. Earlier, 105 minutes were given to the candidates to attempt 75 questions in the CUET PG exam. But from this year onwards, 90 minutes, or 1 hour 30 minutes, will be given to the candidates to attempt 75 questions in the CUET PG 2025 examination. 

Q: What are the CUET PG 2025 exam shift timings?

A: CUET PG 2025 slot timings and session schedule will be announced in due course time. Candidates can check the expected exam slot timing, reporting and gate close timings from below:

The CUET PG 2025 admit card is a mandatory document that must be carried to the exam centre, and preserved till the admission process is complete. The CUET 2025 admit card will be released online on the official website and candidates will have to log in and download it in PDF format. The CUET PG admit card 2025 will act as the hall ticket, and is a mandatory document to be carried to the CUET PG 2025 Exam Centres. 

Q: How will I get CUET PG 2025 admit card? 

A: The admit card will be uploaded on Samarth website https://pgcuet.samarth.ac.in/ as per the schedule communicated through the website. Candidates need to check the admit card carefully for all particulars e.g. Roll No. Name, Question Paper Code, Date of Birth, Gender, Examination Centre Name, City, and Category etc. Kindly note that the Admit Card will not be sent through post/ mail etc.

Q: If I do not get my Admit Card and in case my admit card has some issue, whom should I contact? 

A: In case of any problem related to Admit Card, you may contact our Helpdesk No. 011 40759000 between 09:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. or write to us at cuet-pg@nta.ac.in. 

Q: Where can I get the name of CUET PG 2025 test centres? 

A: The name of test centre will be mentioned on the Admit Card. 

Q: How many CUET PG 2025 exam city prefernce can be choosen by candidates?

A: While applying candidates have to select any FOUR cities of their choice, based on their permanent and correspondence address only. The efforts will be made to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application form. Please select your preferred choices carefully. However, NTA reserves the right to change the test city based on administrative feasibility. Choice of exam cities displayed to the candidates will be based on permanent and correspondence addresses only filled during online application form of CUET (PG) – 2025. The Examination City Centre, once opted, shall not be changed. 

Q: What is the reporting time at the centre? 

A: Reporting time starts 1 hours 40 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of the exam. However, candidates are advised to report as mentioned on their admit Card for verification of the admit cards, registration, frisking, etc. 

Q: What is the last time for entry? 

A: Candidates are required to be in the exam centre at least half an hour before the commencement of the exam.

Q: What documents do I need to carry to the examination centre on the day of examination? 

A: Candidates MUST bring the following documents (in hard copy) on the day of examination at the test centre:
1. Admit Card along with Undertaking downloaded from the Samarth website (a clear printout on A4 size paper)

2. Any one of the original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued by the government – PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ EAadhaar/ Ration Card./ Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo. All other ID/Photocopies of IDs even if attested/scanned photo of IDs in mobile phone will NOT be considered as valid ID Proof.
3. PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming relaxation under PwBD category. The scribe must also carry an Undertaking regarding educational qualification, etc, passport size photograph, valid
government identity proof.

Q: What precaution should I take while carrying document? 

A: The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document like
Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document at the time of examination. 

Q: Should I carry a paper to the exam hall for doing some rough work? 

A: No, blank sheets for doing rough work/calculations will be provided to the candidates at the exam centre and all calculations/rough work are to be done only in the blank sheets. On completion of the test, candidates must drop these rough sheets along with Admit card and Undertaking in the designated box, as instructed by the invigilator on duty.

Q: Will the question paper be bi-lingual or only in English?

A: The CUET (PG) 2025 will be bi-lingual English and Hindi except for Languages, M. Tech/ Higher Science and Acharya papers. 

Q: Can I take the exam from any computer?

A: No, a candidate will have to appear for the exam on a preassigned workstation of the test centre allocated to him/her mentioned in the admit card.

Q: Can I move back and forth between the questions? 

A: Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the questions by following instructions available on the User Interface.They may change even answer options, any-time before they enter submit button. 

Q: What precautions do I need to take during the examination? 

A: Please ensure that name of the subject on the screen is the same as per your admit card. In case of any discrepancy please inform Invigilators immediately. The candidates must attempt subjects as per their choice in the Application, so they must exercise choice carefully. Once printed on the Admit Card it will not be changed. 

Q: What if I could not appear in the examination on scheduled date? 

A: No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre/date/timings other than that allotted to them on their Admit card.

Important: For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, retest shall not be held by the NTA under any circumstances neither any refund of fee would be granted. 

Q: In case of any technical problems with the computer system, at the exam centre, what should I do? Will I lose time? 

A: In case of any technical problems with the computer at the exam centre due to which you are not able to continue the exam, inform the invigilator. He/ She would fix the issue or will map you to another PC through a proper process. Your exam time in the next session will commence from the time you discontinued your exam on the first system. There would be no loss of time for you. 

Q: Who will determine the final merit list for Admission? How would the results be declared? 

A: NTA will generate the Score Card only. After that the admission exercise (including counselling) shall be handled by the participating University officials only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with all the
participating Universities/ Institutions. 

The Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG, is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from North East and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities.

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