CUET PG 2026 Course List OUT; Check Stream Wise Masters Subject Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG 2026 Result

24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 18:04 IST
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.

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.

CUET PG 2026 Course List

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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Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2026: List of MSc Science Courses
  • List of CUET PG 2026 Common Courses
  • 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
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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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the permissible items at CUET PG exam centres?
A: 

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.
Q:   How much time will be required to solve one question in CUET PG 2026 exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Has NTA announced dates for CUET PG 2026?
A: 

Yes. NTA announced CUET PG 2026 exam dates for various streams. The exam began on March 6, 2026. The last exam was  held on March 27, 2026. The exam was held for a duration of 21 days. The exam was held in computer-based mode for 157 subjects.

Q:   Is CUET PG held twice a year?
A: 

No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. CUET PG 2026 is expected to be held in March 2026. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.

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

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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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is CUET PG examination monitored at the exam centres?
A: 

• A Central Control Room was opened to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the Examination on the ground. 02 National Coordinators, 19 Regional Coordinators, 303 City Coordinators, 1083 Observers, and 162 Deputy Observers were deployed.

• Live CCTV Surveillance was planned in all examination centres to curb malpractices in the examination. The NTA also made arrangements for live viewing of remote locations of all examination centres from the Control Room located in the NTA premises of New Delhi. Recording of CCTV Systems was also done.

• The examination centres were also monitored using AI-based Video Analytics and Virtual Observers.

• In order to stop cheating using mobile networks, Jammers were installed in all the Centres.

Q:   What is the frequency of CUET PG exam?
A: 

The CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam is conducted mainly in March. The exact dates of the exam are announced by the National Testing Agency a month before the exam.

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Q:   What is the role of NTA in the CUET PG examination?
A: 

NTA which is known as National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, conduct of the test, hosting of answer key, inviting challenges, finalising Answer Keys, preparing and declaring result and hosting Score Card. Merit list will be prepared by participating Universities/ organisations. Universities may conduct their individual counselling on the basis of the score card of CUET (PG)-2023 provided by NTA. 

Q:   What is CUET PG-year-wise candidates statistics?
A: 

Candidates can check out the stream-wise CUET PG 2024 candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:

Stream Name20242023
Registered CandidatesAppeared CandidatesRegistered CandidatesAppeared Candidates
Acharya10,5748,32038,00025,675
Common3,02,6672,30,3523,23,9092,64,988
Humanities1,35,8421,00,1011,56,02394,316
Languages57,72840,97256,87535,531
Science2,35,9011,91,0743,03,3362,40,669
Mtech and Higher Studies13,6027,57121,4007936

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How has the CUET PG exam duration changed compared to previous years?
A: 

The CUET PG 2025 exam duration has been reduced from 105 minutes in previous years to 90 minutes. This change was implemented for the 2025-2026 academic session.

Q:   What is CUET PG Advance City Intimation Slip?
A: 

The CUET PG intimation slip is the precursor to the admit card. In this document candidates will only be intimated about city where their CUET PG exam centre has been allotted. The objective of this document is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute.

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

Reporting time has been divided into 3 shifts which starts from 8.30 AM, 12.00 PM and 3.00 PM.

Q:   Does CUET PG Exam conducting body changes every year?
A: 

No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.

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

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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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Answered 3 days 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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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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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, you are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry at most Central Universities through CUET PG, provided you meet their subject requirements.

 

 Eligibility Criteria (Typical for Central Universities)

  1. Academic Background

    • B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Bioche

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Answered 4 days ago

UniversityOBC Cutoff (Expected)Your Score (105)Admission Chance
Central Univ. of Karnataka (CUK)~220–235 marks105❌ Not possible
Central Univ. of Kerala (CUKrl)~179–220 marks105❌ Not possible
BHU (FMS)~220–235 marks105❌ Not possible
DU / JNU~220–240 marks105❌ Not possible
Pondicherry Univ.~180–200 marks105❌ Not possible

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Sidhartha Singh

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Answered a week ago

The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 final answer key soon after the declaration of CUET PG result. The candidates should note that the final answer key will be released openly under the public domain.

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Aashi Tiwari

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Answered a week ago

The CUET PG 2026 result has been released at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The National Testing Agency released the candidates' scorecard and final answer keys with the result.

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Raj Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

MBA students who wish to apply for Goel Group of Institutions scholarships through CUET-PG scores will need to secure a rank of 5000 at best.

After 5,000, candidates will witness an increase of scholarship if they score either 2,100 or above in CUET-PG.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

With a CUET PG score of 110, admission to M.Sc. Mathematics at Delhi University is very unlikely. DU's CUET PG cutoffs for Science courses, including Mathematics, generally range much higher—often above 200–250 marks out of 300 for the General category. 


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Answered 2 weeks ago

With 59 marks out of 300 in CUET PG 2026 as a General Category student, securing a seat for MA English in top-tier Central Universities like DU, JNU, or BHU is highly unlikely.

 

For a General category student, 180+ is considered a "Good Score" for MA English, while below 100 typically limits options

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Answered 3 weeks ago

CUET PG 2026 Answer Key was released on the official website. The last date to send objections was April 14. Candidates should know that at first, the CUET PG 2026 provisional answer key is released and after considering the objections, the NTA will release the final answer key. 

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