Are you preparing for CUET PG 2026 examination? Confused about which master's degree programme is available in a particular domain enlisted by NTA for CUET PG? NTA has released the CUET PG Course/ Subject list where a total of 157 courses are being offered through CUET PG 2026 exam. Read this Shiksha article to get information on the CUET PG course list on the basis of the domains differentiated by the exam authority.
Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) was initiated in the year 2022. It has very quickly changed the face of postgraduate admissions across India. Especially for tests such as CUET PG, which are looking to grab seats in high-profile central universities, the importance cannot be denied. CUET PG 2026 offera postgradute degree admissions to many CUET PG 2026 postgraduate courses such as MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MFA as well as professional courses such as MBA, LLB, LLM, BEd and MEd.
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NTA has provided CUET PG Course listing 2026 to the candidates who are taking admission in theses post graduate programmes. These CUET PG 2026 Courses caters to the diverse academic interests of students and allows them to pursue their desired specializations without being restricted by limited options. For convenience NTA has divided the CUET PG Courses list 2026 in six domains namely Science, Humanities, Literature, Acharya, Mtech, and Common courses.
Interested applicants must understand the complete CUET PG 2026 admission process to not get confused about any exam event at any stage of the process. Candidates will be able to apply for the desired CUET PG 2026 courses from January 2, 2026 till February 1, 2026. This Shiksha article will provide a detailed listing of stream-wise CUET PG programmes that can be opted by aspirants preparing for the CUET PG 2026 examination.
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- List of CUET PG 2026 Language Courses
- List of CUET PG 2026 Humanities Courses
- List of CUET PG 2026 MTech/ Higher Studies Courses
- List of CUET PG 2026 Acharya Studies Courses
- CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
CUET PG 2026: List of MSc Science Courses
Go through the following table to check all the CUET PG 2026 MSc subjects, as the exam is held for the same. The table also includes the MSc subject codes. These codes help students download last year’s question papers and to choose subjects while filling the CUET PG application form.
| Science Domain | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
| 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. |
| SCQP02 | Agro-forestry |
| SCQP03 | Microbiology/Applied Microbiology |
| SCQP04 | Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning |
| SCQP05 | Biochemistry, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Bio Science |
| SCQP06 | Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutrition, Science - Bioinformatics, |
| SCQP07 | Botany, Bio Sciences |
| SCQP08 | Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science |
| SCQP09 | Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber, Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc. |
| SCQP10 | Criminology |
| SCQP11 | Environmental Sciences/Studies,Ecology etc |
| SCQP12 | Food Science and Technology, Nutrition,Food Processing and Management,Food Safety and Quality Control etc. |
| SCQP13 | Forensic Science |
| SCQP14 | Geology , Earth Sciences,Applied Geology |
| SCQP15 | Geophysics |
| SCQP16 | Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant Breeding,Agronomy,Genetics,Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc |
| 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, |
| SCQP18 | Material Science |
| SCQP19 | Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,Electronics |
| SCQP20 | Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc |
| SCQP21 | MPT |
| SCQP22 | Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences |
| SCQP23 | Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. |
| SCQP24 | Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering |
| SCQP25 | Plant Biotechnology |
| SCQP26 | Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation |
| SCQP27 | Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc |
| SCQP28 | Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics |
| SCQP29 | Atmospheric Science |
| SCQP30 | Animal Science (Poultry) |
Also Read: CUET PG Seat Intake: Check University Wise PG Seat Matrix for All Category Here
Commonly asked questions
The following items will be allowed to be carried inside the CUET PG exam centres:
- CUET PG admit card
- Valid photo identity card
- Few copies of passport-size photographs
- Transparent water bottle
- Ballpoint pen.
The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for postgraduate (PG) programs typically included specific time slots or schedules for different courses or disciplines.
Time slots vary according to the different courses so please check on this please.
The total duration of the CUET PG 2026 exam will be 90 minutes. There will be 75 questions. Each question is expected to take around 90 seconds to answer.
List of CUET PG 2026 Common Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG courses that the exam-conducting authority has divided into the domain of common courses. Candidates, while filling out the CUET PG 2026 application, must check their desired courses available and their subject ID.
| Common Courses | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
| COQP01 |
Agri-Business Management |
| COQP02 |
Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems |
| COQP03 |
B.Ed, B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B. Ed. (HI),B. Ed. (ID),B. Ed. (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc. |
| COQP04 |
B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences |
| COQP05 |
B.Ed. Languages |
| COQP06 |
B.Ed. Science |
| COQP07 |
B.Ed.Mathematics |
| COQP08 |
Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc. |
| COQP09 |
Disaster Studies |
| COQP10 |
Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc. |
| COQP11 |
General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year),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. |
| COQP12 |
General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc. |
| COQP13 |
Library & Information Science |
| COQP14 |
LLM |
| COQP15 |
M.Ed. |
| COQP16 |
MA Education |
| COQP17 |
Mass Communication and Journalism |
| COQP18 |
Physical Education |
| COQP19 |
Public Health |
| COQP20 |
Sports- Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics etc. |
| COQP21 |
Yoga |
| COQP22 |
Hospital Management |
Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis
List of CUET PG 2026 Language Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG courses that the exam-conducting authority has divided into the domain of language courses. Candidates, while filling out the CUET PG 2026 application, must check their desired courses available and their subject ID.
| Language Courses | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
|
LAQP01 |
English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English (Cafeteria) |
|
LAQP02 |
Hindi,Hindi translation,Hindi and Comparative Literature,Hindi and Modern Indian Languages etc. |
| LAQP03 |
Sanskrit |
|
LAQP04 |
Linguistics, Applied Linguistics,Linguistics and Language Technology,Linguistics & Tribal Languages,Computational Linguistics |
| LAQP05 |
Arabic |
| LAQP06 |
Assamese |
| LAQP07 |
Bengali |
| LAQP08 |
Bhutia |
| LAQP09 |
Chinese |
| LAQP10 |
French |
| LAQP11 |
Garo |
| LAQP12 |
German |
| LAQP13 |
Gujarati |
| LAQP14 |
Hispanic |
| LAQP15 |
Japanese |
| LAQP16 |
Kannada |
| LAQP17 |
Kashmiri |
| LAQP18 |
Khasi |
| LAQP19 |
Kokborok |
| LAQP20 |
Korean |
| LAQP21 |
Lepcha |
| LAQP22 |
Limbu |
| LAQP23 |
Malayalam |
| LAQP24 |
Manipuri |
| LAQP25 |
Marathi |
| LAQP26 |
Nepali |
| LAQP27 |
Odia |
| LAQP28 |
Pali |
| LAQP29 |
Pashto |
| LAQP30 |
Persian |
| LAQP31 |
Prakrit |
| LAQP32 |
Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita) |
| LAQP33 |
Punjabi |
| LAQP34 |
Russian |
| LAQP35 |
Tamil |
| LAQP36 |
Telugu |
| LAQP37 |
Urdu |
| LAQP38 |
Urdu Journalism |
| LAQP39 |
Indo-Tibetan |
| LAQP40 |
Santali |
| LAQP41 |
Italian |
Also Read: Delhi University PG Courses: Check Scorecard, Cut Off, Topper List and Counselling
Commonly asked questions
The reporting time for the CUET PG exam depends on the exam center and the shift allotted to the candidates. There are 3 shifts which start at:
1. 8.30 AM
2. 12.30 PM
3. 3.00 PM
Please arrive 1 hour before your exam.
Reporting time has been divided into 3 shifts which starts from 8.30 AM, 12.00 PM and 3.00 PM.
Yes, CUET PG exam 2026 is being held from march 6 till March 27, 2026. National Testing Agency announced CUET PG exam dates 2026 online for 157 subjects.
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List of CUET PG 2026 Humanities Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG courses that the exam-conducting authority has divided into the domain of humaties courses. Candidates, while filling out the CUET PG 2026 application, must check their desired courses available and their subject ID.
| Humanities Courses | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
|
HUQP01 |
Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management,Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. |
| HUQP02 |
Anthropology |
| HUQP03 |
Applied Arts |
| HUQP04 |
Art and Aesthetics |
|
HUQP05 |
Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc. |
| HUQP06 |
Dev. and Labour Studies |
| HUQP07 |
Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc. |
| HUQP08 |
Geography |
| HUQP09 |
History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc. |
| HUQP10 |
History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc. |
|
HUQP11 |
Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc. |
| HUQP12 |
Music- Karnatak |
| HUQP13 |
Museology |
| HUQP14 |
Music - Hindustani |
| HUQP15 |
Painting |
| HUQP16 |
Philosohy |
| HUQP17 |
Plastic Arts |
| HUQP18 |
Political Science,Public Administration,Human Rights,Politics and International Relations etc. |
| HUQP19 |
Pottery & Ceramics |
| HUQP20 |
Psychology ,Applied Psychology,Health Psychology etc. |
| HUQP21 |
Social Work , Urban & Rural Community Development etc. |
| HUQP22 |
Sociology,Peace and Conflict Studies and Management, |
| HUQP23 |
Textile Design,Folk and Performing Arts and Culture etc. |
| HUQP24 |
Theatre |
| HUQP25 |
Music- Percussion |
| HUQP26 |
Rabindra Sangit |
Also Read: CUET PG 2024 Best Books: Check Subject Wise Books for Preparation
List of CUET PG 2026 MTech/ Higher Studies Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG courses that the exam-conducting authority has divided into the domain of language courses. Candidates, while filling out the CUET PG 2026 application, must check their desired courses available and their subject ID.
| MTech/ Higher Studies Courses | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
| MTQP01 |
Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, |
| MTQP02 |
Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. |
| MTQP03 |
Dairy Technology |
|
MTQP04 |
Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc. |
|
MTQP05 |
Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, |
| MTQP06 |
Food Engineering and Technology |
| MTQP07 |
Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc. |
| MTQP08 |
Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, |
| MTQP09 |
Nanoelectronics/Material Sciencs |
| MTQP10 |
Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc. |
| MTQP11 |
Water Engineering and Management,Agricultural Engineering etc. |
| MTQP12 |
Textile Engneering |
Also Read: Top Engineering Colleges Accepting CUET PG Score; Check NIRF Ranking and Topper List
List of CUET PG 2026 Acharya Studies Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG courses that the exam-conducting authority has divided into the domain of Acharya courses. Candidates, while filling out the CUET PG 2026 application, must check their desired courses available and their subject ID.
| Acharya Courses | |
|---|---|
| QP Code | Subjects |
| ACQP01 |
Shiksha Shastri B.Ed. |
| ACQP02 |
Shiksha Acharya M.Ed. |
| ACQP03 |
Agama |
| ACQP04 |
Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English) |
| ACQP05 |
Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda |
| ACQP06 |
Dharma Vijnan |
| ACQP07 |
Dharmashastra (BHU) |
| ACQP08 |
Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)) |
| ACQP09 |
Indian Knowledge System |
| ACQP10 |
Jain Darshan (BHU) |
| ACQP11 |
Jyotish -Falit (BHU) |
| ACQP12 |
Jyotish -Ganit (BHU) |
| ACQP13 |
Krishna Yajurveda (BHU) |
| ACQP14 |
Nyaya Vaisheshika |
| ACQP15 |
Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha |
| ACQP16 |
Puranetihas |
| ACQP17 |
Rigveda |
| ACQP18 |
Sahitya (BHU) |
| ACQP19 |
Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga) |
| ACQP20 |
Samveda |
| ACQP21 |
Shukla Yajurveda (BHU) |
| ACQP22 |
Veda |
| ACQP23 |
Vedanta (BHU) |
| ACQP24 |
Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc. |
| ACQP25 |
Vyakaran (BHU) |
| ACQP26 |
Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems |
Also Read: CUET PG Chapter Wise Weightage
CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
NTA is yet to release the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern for the academic session 2026-2026. Candidates preparing for the exam can check out the previous year exam pattern from here.
The following table brings the structure of CUET PG 2026 question paper.
| Part |
Sections/Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A |
Domain knowledge |
75 |
Candidates must note that for the academic session 2024-2026, Section A, i.e., Language Comprehension and GA Test, which had 25 questions, has been removed. Now, candidates will have 75 questions from Domain Knowledge.
The marking scheme of the CUET PG 2026 exam is as follows:
-
Each question carries four marks.
-
For each correct response, candidates will get four marks.
-
For every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted from the total score.
-
Unanswered/un-attempted answers will be given no marks.
If you want to do well in the CUET PG exam, one should create a preparation plan. A good plan will help you score better. The CUET PG is a national exam for admission to postgraduate (PG) courses in Central Universities and other participating universities. This exam gives the same opportunity to students across India. The exam is an opportunity for students from the North East, rural areas, and faraway places get equal opportunities. With one exam, students can apply to many Central Universities at the same time.
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BHU CUET PG cutoff 2025 was published for various All India categories including the OBC AI. For this category, the overall cutoff fell in the ranges of 10 to 596 for various courses, like MA, MTech, MFA, MSc, etc. According to the last round, the most the toughest course was MPA in Instrumental Mus
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Yes, the National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip for all exam dates. The candidates can check their city of examination through the city intimation slip.
The CUET PG 2026 admit card will be released soon.
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The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for the candidates having their exam till March 19. The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website in phased manner.
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Answered a week ago
Listed below are some o the top private MBA colleges in Kanpur accepting CUET PG score with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| PSIT Kanpur | INR 2.19 lakh |
| Kanpur Institute of Technology | INR 2.06 lakh |
| Axis Colleges | INR 1.33 lakh |
| Dr Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies | INR 1.19 lakh |
| Jagran Institute of Management | INR 1.33 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
The admission to the PG MBA courses (except MBA MS) at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya is given through CUET (PG). In the CUET PG exam for MBA, candidates have to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. They get 90 minutes to complete answer all questions.
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Answered a week ago
International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya gives admission to its postgraduate MBA courses (except MBA Management Science) through CUET PG. The CUET PG exam dates 2026 are from 13th March to 1st April.
Note: The admission to only the MBA (Management Science) is giv
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Answered 3 weeks ago
There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go
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The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The candidates need to login with their login credentials and download their admit card.
The Agency will soon release the next phase of admit cards.
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