CUET PG General Paper Syllabus 2025 (Revised); Check MBA and LLB Topic Wise Syllabus Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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NTA to redesign the CUET PG 2025 General Paper for the candidates who will be appearing for MBA, LLB programmes to cater to skill based. CUET PG 2025 exam duration for the same has also been reduced. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the changes made in the CUET PG 2025 General syllabus, exam pattern, and other new upcoming amendments in the

NTA to redesign the CUET PG 2025 General Paper for the candidates who will be appearing for MBA, and LLB programmes to cater to skill-based. CUET PG 2025 exam duration for the same has also been reduced. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the changes made in the CUET PG 2025 General syllabus, exam pattern, and other upcoming amendments in the CUET PG 2025 examination.

CUET PG 2025 General Paper

Recently, NTA has amended the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, with further changes expected to be announced. The exam officials initiated a step toward standardizing the admission process for postgraduate (PG) programmes across CUET PG participating universities 2025. The committee has examined various aspects of the test, such as its structure, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics. 

Also Read: How to Prepare for CUET PG 2025; Preparation Strategy, Tips & Important Topics 

CUET PG General Paper syllabus for courses like MBA and LLB will be redesigned to cater to skill-based and certain professions based on UG knowledge so that universities can use it for programmes in those areas. NTA has not mentioned the changes made in the General paper syllabus 2025; however, candidates can expect the revised CUET PG general paper syllabus soon on the official website. To gather feedback on these changes, NTA is inviting input from candidates, participating universities, and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Feedback can be submitted through a Google Form within 15 days of this public notice, by December 26, 2024. Candidates can learn more about the CUET PG 2025 changes implemented by NTA by UGC guidelines by reading this Shiksha article."

Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2025 General Paper to be Revised
  • New Changes in CUET PG 2025 Exam
  • CUET PG General Paper Syllabus: MBA (COQP12)
  • CUET PG 2025 General Paper Syllabus: LLB (COQP11)
  • CUET PG 2024 MBA Exam: Difficulty Level

CUET PG 2025 General Paper to be Revised

Instead of having a domain/subject-specific syllabus, there are a few CUET PG 2025 courses that have general CUET PG syllabi like LLB and MBA courses. The general syllabus comprises:

  • English Comprehension
  • Hindi Comprehension
  • Mathematics/Quantitative Ability
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation

NTA will soon be redesigning the CUET PG General paper syllabus and further amendments will be made and updated soon on the NTA and CUET PG official website.

Q:   Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?
A:

The CUET PG 2026 examination will be conducted by the National Testing Agency in the various examination centres across the nation a few cities outside India. The syllabus for the CUET PG papers will be set by the exam conducting authority. The subject experts, after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the PG level entrance exam on the basis of their undergraduate course curriculum.

Q:   Did CUET PG MCA syllabus 2026 change?
A:

The CUET PG 2026 syllabus for MCA has remained the same as last year. Last year, NTA added some new topics in the CUET PG MCA syllabus for the academic session 2025-2026. There are three major subjects in the CUET PG MCA syllabus, namely, Decision Making and Thinking Skills, Mathematics and Computers. The exam officials added a few more topics in the Computer subject.

The added topics are mentioned below:

  • Computer networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables, fibre-optic cables, Flow and error control techniques,
  • Routing algorithms, Congestion control, IP (v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http); Sliding window protocols; Internetworking: Switch /Hub, Bridge, Router, Gateways,
  • Concatenated virtual circuits, Firewalls: Network Security; Cryptography- public key, secret key.
  • Domain Name System (DNS)-Electronic Mail and World Wide Web (WWW). 
  • Database Management System: Data Models, Schemas, and Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS, Functional Dependencies and Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques, Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and
    Authorization. Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints, Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.
Q:   Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?
A:

Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less. The applicants of CUET PG can download and check the previous year syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.

Factors upon which the CUET PG syllabus might change:

  • One of the most important reasons that the CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under the NEP- New Education Policy by the Ministry of Education.
  • Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
  • NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination, can change if the exam authorities feel the significance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject. 

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New Changes in CUET PG 2025 Exam

Recently NTA, in compliance with UGC, Union Grant Commission, has introduced recommendations for the CUET PG exam for the academic session 2025. An expert committee has been constituted to review the conduct of the exam. The committee has examined various aspects of the test, such as its structure, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus, and operational logistics. 

CUET PG exam is highly competitive for admissions to the masters degree programmes. Last year, a total number of 4 lakh, 62 thousand candidates participated who were administered 7,68,414 tests. Candidates can check out the latest changes introduced by NTA from here:

  • Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Frequency: Once a year
  • Duration: 90 minutes per subject per paper
  • Question Type: Compulsory with negative marking
  • Language: Bilingual
  • Difficulty Level: Similar to CUET PG 2024
  • CUET PG General Question Paper: Redesigned to assess skill-based knowledge relevant to specific professions and UG programmes.

Admission Process:

  • Admission Criteria: Based on CUET PG scores and UGC guidelines.
  • Specialized Courses: Universities may assign specific weightage to CUET PG scores for admission to specialized programmes.

CUET PG General Paper Syllabus: MBA (COQP12)

Here we bring the CUET MBA Syllabus 2025 (expected) for the various subjects that would be tested through this exam across domains

English Comprehension

  • English Grammar
  • English Usage Errors
  • Jumbled Para
  • Sentence Correction
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paragraph Completion
  • One-word Substitution
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases

Also Read: CUET PG MBA 2025: Exam Pattern (Revised), Notification (Soon), Application, Syllabus & Admission Process Details 

Hindi Comprehension

  • हिन्दी व्याकरण
  • अशुद्ध प्रयोग
  • पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
  • वाक्य शुहद्ध
  • वाक्य पररष्कार
  • पाठ बोधन
  • वाक्य की पूणणता
  • अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
  • समानाथी एवंहविोम
  •  मुिावरेएवंकिावते

Maths/Quantitative Ability

  • Partnership
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Percentages
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Problems on Train
  • Work and Wages
  • Time and Work

Logical Reasoning

  • Ranking Tests
  • Linear
  • Arrangements
  • Matrix Arrangements
  • Sequencing
  • Statements Arguments
  • Cause and Effects
  • Statements Assumptions
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Number Series
  • Blood Relationship Tests
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Inferences
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogy Test
  • Symbol Based Problems
  • Direction and Distance Test

Also Read: CUET PG MBA Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Memory Based Questions And Expected Cut Off 

Data Interpretation

  • Pie Charts
  • Line Charts
  • Bar Graphs
  • Tabular Charts
  • Mixed Graphs
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Graph Number Systems
  • Tabulation
  • Sets and Venn Diagrams

 CUET PG 2025 General Paper Syllabus: LLB (COQP11)

Aspirants preparing for the CUET LLB aspirants should start their preparation according to the syllabus mentioned below:

English Comprehension

Candidates can check out the syllabus of English which they need to study for their CUET LLB exam preparation:

  • English Grammar
  • English Usage Errors
  • Jumbled Para
  • Sentence Correction
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paragraph Completion
  • One-word Substitution
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases

Hindi Comprehension

Candidates can check out the syllabus of Hindi which they need to study for their CUET LLB exam preparation:

  • हिन्दी व्याकरण
  • अशुद्ध प्रयोग
  • पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
  • वाक्य शुहद्ध
  • वाक्य पररष्कार
  • पाठ बोधन
  • वाक्य की पूणणता
  • अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
  • समानाथी एवंहविोम
  •  मुिावरेएवंकिावते

Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis 

General Knowledge/Awareness

  • Literature
  • History
  • Indian Constitution
  • Personalities
  • Sports
  • National and International Economy
  • Economics
  • Science
  • Politics
  • Legal Awareness
  • Trade Awareness
  • Geography
  • Culture 

Computer Basics

  • Fundamentals of Computer
  • Computer Abbreviations
  • Computer Shortcut Keys
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Office
  • MS Word
  • Types of Computer
  • Storage Devices
  • Hardware and Software
  • Input and Output Devices
  • Internet Computer Networks
  • Websites
  • Web Browsers
  • Computer Virus
  • Important Computer-related Terms 

Also Read: 7 Reasons Why to Give CUET PG 2024 Exam 

General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning/ General Aptitude

  •  Clocks
  • Calendar
  • Average
  • Simplification
  • Problems with Ages/Numbers/Train  
  • LCM and HCF
  • Percentage, Profit & Loss
  • Partnerships
  • Compound Interest
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple Interest
  • Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance, Stock & Shares, Discount/Bankers Discount
  • Geometry & Mensuration
  • Sets & Union
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Mixture & Allegation
  • Area, Volume and Surface Area 

Logical Reasoning

  • Ranking Tests
  • Linear
  • Arrangements, Matrix Arrangements
  • Sequencing, Statements Arguments
  • Cause and Effects, Statements Assumptions
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Number Series
  • Blood Relationship Tests, Coding and Decoding
  • Inferences
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogy Test
  • Symbol Based Problems
  • Direction and Distance Test
  • Analytical Reasoning

Also Read:

CUET PG General Paper: Candidates Statistics

Candidates can check out the MBA and LLB candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:

Course Name 2024 2023
Registered Candidates Appeared Candidates Registered Candidates Appeared Candidates
MBA

97880

74116

65166 31764
LLB

66696

48251

50149 37815

Also Read: How Many Students Appear for CUET PG; Check Subject, Category and Gender Wise Statistics Here 

CUET PG 2024 MBA Exam: Difficulty Level

Candidates can go through the comparison of CUET PG 2024 MBA exam difficulty level of each section:

Section Name Difficulty Level
Englsih Comprehension Easy
Quantitative Aptitude Moderate
Logical Reasoning Moderate
Data Interpretation and Data System Easy

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