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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- CUET PG 2026 Exam Date Released @exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG; Registration Start from January 2
- CUET PG 2026 Changes: Exam Pattern (Revised), General Paper (Redesigned) and Other Details
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.
Also Read:
- 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
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 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.
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.
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 |
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
• 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.
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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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.
Candidates can check out the stream-wise CUET PG 2024 candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:
| Stream Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | |
| Acharya | 10,574 | 8,320 | 38,000 | 25,675 |
| Common | 3,02,667 | 2,30,352 | 3,23,909 | 2,64,988 |
| Humanities | 1,35,842 | 1,00,101 | 1,56,023 | 94,316 |
| Languages | 57,728 | 40,972 | 56,875 | 35,531 |
| Science | 2,35,901 | 1,91,074 | 3,03,336 | 2,40,669 |
| Mtech and Higher Studies | 13,602 | 7,571 | 21,400 | 7936 |
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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
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Reporting time has been divided into 3 shifts which starts from 8.30 AM, 12.00 PM and 3.00 PM.
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 |
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:
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Each question carries four marks.
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For each correct response, candidates will get four marks.
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For every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted from the total score.
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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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Student Forum
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days 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
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)
Academic Background
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Bioche
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
| University | OBC Cutoff (Expected) | Your Score (105) | Admission Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Univ. of Karnataka (CUK) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Central Univ. of Kerala (CUKrl) | ~179–220 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| BHU (FMS) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| DU / JNU | ~220–240 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Pondicherry Univ. | ~180–200 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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.
Why 110 Is Not Enough
- CUET PG is scored out of
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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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