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.
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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."
- 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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
The specific topics covered vary widely depending on the subject. However, common themes may include:
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian and World History, key historical figures, historical movements, etc.
- Sociology: Social structures, institutions, social change, culture, social problems, research methods, etc.
- Political Science: Political theory, Indian political system, comparative politics, international relations, etc.
- Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, Indian economy, development economics, etc.
- Literature: Literary genres, critical analysis, literary movements, authors, and their works.
- Philosophy: Major philosophical schools of thought, ethical theories, epistemology, metaphysics, etc.
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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
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
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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
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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
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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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CUET PG admit card 2027 will be released in February/March 2027 under the candidate's login.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can get into BHU with a score of 50 if you belong to the General AI category. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different PG-level courses based on the CUET PG entrance exam.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 11 to 250. Students can see the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The required score would depend on the category, course and round. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for admission to several PG-level courses. The cutoff was out for different AI quota categories.
For the General AI category, the round 4 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260. Hence, student
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
I went through the same confusion when I was preparing for CUET.
From my experience, CUET previous year question paper and mock tests both played different roles, and neither alone was enough.
What PYQs actually helped me with
When I started solving CUET previous year question papers, I realized:
- The ex
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 months ago
Hi,
To get the admission in the participating universities, you will be required to fill the admission form of the desired institution/university. If your marks breach their cutoff, you will get the admission. You can predict the college based on your marks here - https://www.shiksha.com/science/cue
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) accepts CUET PG scores for MCA admissions starting from the 2023 cycle onward. For the 2026–27 session, MCA admissions at JMI are routed through CUET PG conducted by NTA, and candidates must apply via the university's admission portal after appearing for CUET PG.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
With a CUET PG MCA score of 118, admission to top central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, or premier NITs/IITs is unlikely, as their MCA cutoffs generally range between 170–200+ for the General category. However, you still have realistic chances in newer central universities, state universities, and
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Contributor-Level 10