How to Prepare for CUET PG 2026; Preparation Strategy, Tips & Important Topics
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )
Exam On - 6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
Do you plan to take part in the CUET PG 2026 examination? If you want to achieve success in the CUET PG examination and get admission into a wish-listed participating university or college, a candidate must possess a preparation plan for study. Check out this Shiksha article to get a detailed CUET PG preparation study plan and important factors on which candidates must be focused. Also, get the latest important dates about the CUET PG 2026 academic session.
CUET PG 2026 Preparation Strategy: Tips, Guide, and Important Topics
CUET PG 2026 registration process has started on December 14, 2025. The last date to register, fill and submit the application form is January 14, 2026, by 11.50 PM. The CUET PG 2026 registration and application process is completely online. Before proceeding to register for the CUET PG 2026 exam, students must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Check here: CUET PG 2026 Registration Date Live: Application Process, Fees and Direct Link
The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various master's degrees, like MSc, MA, MBA, MTech, etc., in various central universities or participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 examination. With the amount of time remaining for the CUET PG 2026 examination, aspirants preparing for the exam should start their preparation immediately to get admission to their desired CUET PG participating universities.
Know the CUET PG existing Exam Pattern
Before starting the CUET PG prep for any of the subjects, students should focus on the CUET PG exam pattern. Also, they must be aware of the total number of questions, the CUET PG Exam time, and the marking scheme. Go through the CUET PG exam pattern in the table, which can give you an idea about the structure of the examination.
| Part |
Sections/Subjects |
Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A |
Domain knowledge |
75 |
Students should note that Section A, i.e., Language Comprehension & general ability test, with 25 questions in total, was withdrawn. So students will have 75 questions from Domain Knowledge.
The table below brings the expected CUET PG 2026 exam pattern highlights.
Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination |
Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online |
| Medium/ Language |
English and Hindi |
| Duration of the examination |
1 hour 30 minutes or 90 minutes |
| Frequency of exams in a year |
Once a year |
| Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus |
| Total number of Questions |
75 |
| Total Marks |
300 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer |
| Total sections in the question paper |
1 |
| Name of the section and number of questions asked from it |
Section A: Scrapped Section B: Domain Specific Questions |
CUET PG Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
The marking scheme of the CUET PG 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 each wrong answer one mark will be deducted from the total score.
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Unanswered/un-attempted answers will be given no marks.
Also Read: CUET PG Shift Timings: Exam Date Sheet, Reporting Time & Exam Duration
| CUET PG Subject Course | CUET PG Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|
| Zoology | CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF |
| Biochemistry | CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF |
| Chemistry | CUET PG Chemistry Syllabus PDF |
| Life Sciences | CUET PG Life Science Syllabus PDF |
| Mathematics | CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF |
| Data Science | CUET PG Data Science Syllabus PDF |
| Food Technology | CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF |
| Plant Biotechnology | CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF |
| Physics | CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF |
| Botany | CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF |
| Environmental Science | CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus PDF |
| Horticulture | CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF |
| Forensic Science and Criminology | CUET PG Forensic Science & Criminology Syllabus PDF |
| History | CUET PG History SyllabuS PDF |
| MA Social Work | CUET PG MSW Syllabus PDF |
| MBA | CUET PG MBA Syllabus PDF |
| MA | CUET PG MA Syllabus PDF |
| MTech | CUET PG MTech Syllabus PDF |
| MCA | CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF |
| Languages | CUET PG Langugaes Syllabus PDF |
| BEd Courses | CUET BEd Syllabus |
| Geography | CUET PG Geography Syllabus |
Also Read: CUET PG Course List; Check Stream-Wise Masters Subject Here
Candidates can find the CUET PG Syllabus- Domain Wise from below:
| Domain | PDF Download |
|---|---|
| Acharya | Download Here |
| Common | Download Here |
| Humanities | Download Here |
| Languages | Download Here |
| MTech | Download Here |
| Science | Download Here |
Refer to CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days 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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
CUET PG 2026 admit card date has not been released yet. Admit card is usually released a week before exam. As per official notification by NTA, CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip will be released 10 days before exam. As exam is scheduled from March 6, city intimation slip will be released by February
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 5 days ago
CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
Students need to follow proces given below to download CUET PG admit card:
- Visit official website of CUET PG 2026
- Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2026 admit card download or Sign In tab
- Enter CUET PG 2026 application number and date of birth or password along with the Security Pin
- Select the checkb
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
NTA has reduced number of centres from 312 to 292 in CUET PG 2026. In addition, students can choose 4 city choices. Earlier they were provided only 2 options. This time, students will have to answer only A section which is domain specific.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
Registration fee for CUET PG 2026 varies for each category. For General students, registration fee is INR 1400 while for OBC, fee is 1200. SC/ST category students ahve to pay INR 1100 as application fee. This fee is for choosing maximum two test papers.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
Yes. CUET PG application process has already been completed. NTA had released CUET PG 2026 application form online on December 14, 2026. Last date to submit application form for CUET PG 2026 was January 23, 2026.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
Those who have bachelor's or equivalent degree from recognised institute or college can appear for CUET PG 2026. Final year students are also elligible for CUET PG exam. There is no capping on age in CUET PG exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 6 days ago
NTA has not provided exact date for CUET PG city intimation slip. In official notification, NTA has said city intimation slip will be uploaded 10 days before exam. As CUET PG is scheduled from march 6, city intimation slip will be uploaded by February 23, 206.
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