Planning to do a master’s degree? Confused about which degree to pursue after a BSc degree? Read this Shiksha article to get enlightened about the best MSc courses available after completing BSc. The course options mentioned here are based on the subjects available through the CUET PG 2026 examination.
The MSc course is for students who have passed their bachelor's degree or they are in their final year of the BSc course. After completing the BSc program, the students normally go for the MSc course within their field of study without considering alternative possibilities.
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Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, University- Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification
If you are confused about what to do after you complete the BSc degree, it is time to analyse all the important thhings one-by-one. Although there are endless subjects and courses to choose from, we understand it can be confusing to choose one out of all for your master's degree. So, it is better to know your interests and relevant fields before you get admission to your master's degree programs in non-science fields. Some of the non-science fields include computer technology, management, journalism, hospitality, animation, and so on, depending on your areas of interest.
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 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.
Those who wish to get admission to the master’s degree programmes in the top reputed central, state, private and deemed universities/ colleges must appear for the CUET PG exam. The examination is held for the graduates to get enrolled for various master's degrees like MSc, MA, MBA, MTech etc. CUET PG 2026 Exam is expected to be conducted in March 2026 at the various exam centres across the nation and overseas. Before applying to the online application process, CUET PG aspirants are advised to go through the eligibility criteria for all the respective criteria, like age limit criteria, course enrollment-specific criteria, nationality and other important minimal eligibility criteria.
- How To Select CUET PG MSc Courses
- CUET PG 2026: List of MSc Courses for Higher Education
- CUET PG 2026 Exam Syllabus
- Refer CUET PG Previous Years’ Question Papers
How To Select CUET PG MSc Courses
- Gather information about the course structure, modules and teaching methods. Find out if there will be internship or research opportunities after completing the course.
- Look for programs that interest you. Try to find aout bout the faculty's teaching styles, publications, and interests.
- Know the eligibility criteria and application deadlines for admission.
CUET PG 2026: List of MSc Courses for Higher Education
Candidates can check the table for all the CUET PG 2026 MSc Subject Courses for which the examination will be concluded. The MSc subject course code is also mentioned, which will be helpful for the aspirants while downloading the previous year's question paper and choosing the subject course while filling out the CUET PG application form.
| QP Code | Subjects |
|---|---|
| SCQP01 | Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics), |
| 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, Bio 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) |
The CUET PG Psychology syllabus covers these topics in Psychology:
Introduction to Psychology
History of Psychology
Schools of Psychology
Biological bases of Behaviour
Learning, Memory
Sensation and Perception
Emotion and Motivation
Intelligence
Personality
Psychological Testing
Life-span Development
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Statistics for Psychology
NTA has released the CUET PG syllabus for data Science on the website, exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. Students can use the CUET PG data Science syllabus pdf to prepare for the exam. The Data Science question will consist of 75 questions for 300 marks.
CUET PG 2026 Exam Syllabus
Candiates can check some of the course-wise CUET PG syllabus from below, and for the rest of the exam, they can either visit the Shiksha CUET PG syllabus page or visit the registered portal of CUET PG:
Also Read:
- CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis
- CUET PG Part A Syllabus: Check Topic Wise Detailed Syllabus Here
Refer CUET PG Previous Years’ Question Papers
Candidates can find some of the previous year's question papers here and also visit the CUET PG Shiksha page.
| Subject | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| MSc Food Science & Technology | Food Science & Technology Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Physics | Physics Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Botany | Botany Previous Year Question Paper |
| MBA | MBA Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Zoology | Zoology Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Chemistry | Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc | CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Biochemistry | Biochemistry Previous Year Question Paper |
| MSc Mathmatics | Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper |
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For CUET UG 2026, aspirants should be aware of all important dates to plan their preparation effectively. The key dates are:
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It's completely normal to feel confused about CUET, especially with so many subjects and topics to cover. The best approach is to start with a clear plan and small, consistent steps. Begin by understanding the syllabus thoroughly and identifying which sections need more focus. Practicing mock tests
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Compared to board exams, CUET Maths requires a different approach. You can't rely on long methods; shortcuts matter a lot. Practicing CUET-style Maths mocks on cuetmock.com helped me adapt to this shift and understand which chapters are more scoring in a competitive setting.
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No, both are not same. CUET PG is conducted for admission to postgraduate courses offered at central universities, state universities and other participating institutes. While UGC NET is an eligibility test for junior research fellow (JRF), assistant professorship and PhD admission.
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Common University Entrance Test PG is for postgraduate courses like MA, MSc, M.Com, PG Diploma, MBA, etc. offered at participating institutes.
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The National Testing Agency, or the exam conducting body, had extended the last date of application twice. Originally, the last date of CUET PG 2026 registration was January 14, which was extended till January 20, followed by January 23. The application fee could be paid by January 25.
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As per the CUET PG marking scheme, four marks are awarded for each correct answer. For each wrong answer, one mark is deducted. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
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No, there is no option to apply for the CUET PG in offline mode. Students have to go to the exam website to apply for the exam. The fee has to be also paid in online mode, through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
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Find below the step-wise explanation of the HNBGU admission process:
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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.