CUET PG is the gateway to admission for various courses across disciplines, which is 157 to be precise. While the most popular or commonly opted for courses or papers are from Science, Engineering, etc. there are several non-traditional courses among these streams, and from the Acharya stream.
CUET PG is the gateway to admission for various courses across disciplines, which is 157 to be precise. While the most popular or commonly opted for courses or papers are from Science, Engineering, Humanities or other professional courses like MBA, Law, etc., there are several non-traditional courses among these streams, and from the Acharya stream.
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Students who do not want to walk on the most treaded career path or wish to pursue postgraduation in an offbeat course, this article of Shiksha will provide the information regarding top non-traditional courses through CUET PG.
- Top non-traditional courses through CUET PG
- CUET PG Syllabus for Non-Traditional Courses
- CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
- CUET PG 2026 Preparation Tips
- CUET PG Participating Universities
Top non-traditional courses through CUET PG
Here we bring some of the top non-traditional courses offered through CUET PG, along with the paper code or the subject codes and stream.
| Courses |
Stream/Domain |
Paper Code |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology |
Science |
SCQP10 |
| Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security |
MTech |
MTQP04 |
| Linguistics |
Language |
LAQP04 |
| Applied Arts |
Humanities |
HUQP03 |
| Art and Aesthetics |
Humanities |
HUQP04 |
| Dance |
Humanities |
HUQP05 |
| Fine Arts |
Humanities |
HUQP07 |
| History of Art |
Humanities |
HUQP10 |
| Karnatak Music (Vocal Instrument) |
Humanities |
HUQP12 |
| Hindustani Music (Vocal Instrument) |
Humanities |
HUQP14 |
| Painting |
Humanities |
HUQP15 |
| Plastic Arts |
Humanities |
HUQP17 |
| Pottery and Ceramic |
Humanities |
HUQP19 |
| Theatre |
Humanities |
HUQP24 |
| Music – Percussion |
Humanities |
HUQP25 |
| Rabindra Sangit |
Humanities |
HUQP26 |
| Sports Physiology |
Humanities |
COQP20 |
| Yoga |
Humanities |
COQP21 |
Apart from the above courses, Acharya domain courses are also considered to be non-traditional courses through CUET PG.
Also Read: CUET PG Course List: Check Stream-wise Masters Subjects Here
CUET PG Syllabus for Non-Traditional Courses
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG syllabus for each of the courses mentioned above. Students can download the syllabus in the below table.
| Courses |
Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Criminology |
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| Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security |
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| Linguistics |
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| Applied Arts |
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| Art and Aesthetics |
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| Dance |
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| Fine Arts |
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| History of Art |
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| Karnatak Music (Vocal Instrument) |
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| Hindustani Music (Vocal Instrument) |
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| Painting |
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| Plastic Arts |
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| Pottery and Ceramic |
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| Theatre |
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| Music – Percussion |
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| Rabindra Sangit |
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| Sports Physiology |
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| Yoga |
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| Acharya |
CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode for a duration of 90 minutes. The below table brings the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern and structure.
The following table presents the exam structure of the CUET PG 2026 question paper.
| Sections/Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2026 |
75 |
300 |
The marking scheme is explained below.
| Specifics |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Each question carry |
Four marks |
| Total number of questions- 75 |
300- Total/ Maximum Marks |
| For correct response |
4 marks awarded |
| For incorrect response |
1 mark will be deducted |
| Unanswered/un-attempted answers |
0 marks awarded |
CUET PG 2026 Preparation Tips
Here we bring the preparation tips for the CUET PG 2026 exam.
- Check the syllabus: NTA provides a detailed syllabus for each subject. Before starting the preparation, students should go through the topics and chapters. The syllabus is designed in line with the curriculum of the Bachelor's degree courses or equivalent.
- Get the right books and study materials: Generally, the college textbooks and study materials are sufficient for preparing for CUET PG 2026. But students may look for subject-specific notes and guidebooks available in the market, published specifically for CUET PG preparation.
- Solve previous years CUET PG question papers: The CUET PG question papers for the past years are released by NTA. Students are advised to download and solve them to gain an in-depth understanding of the question types and topics covered.
- Take CUET PG mock tests: Taking CUET PG mock testsin an exam-specific environment and duration will act as the core for preparation. CUET PG mocks are provided by coaching institutes as well as NTA. Writing mock tests will not only help students in practising the questions, but also in other aspects, such as managing time and deciding the test-taking methods. After the mock tests, it is equally important to get the performance analysed by teachers to improve the performance.
Also Read: CUET PG Preparation for Working Professionals: Time Management Tips
CUET PG Participating Universities
The CUET PG 2026 scores will be accepted by around 200 universities, which are categorised according to ownership. The table below shows the number of universities of each type.
| CUET PG Participating University Type |
Number of Participating Institutes |
|---|---|
| Central Universities |
41 |
| State Government Universities |
41 |
| Government Institutes |
15 |
| Others (Private and Deemed Universities) |
94 |
| Total |
151 |
The number of universities accepting CUET PG 2026 scores may increase.
The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March. After the declaration of the result, candidates will have to apply to universities for their preferred courses and participate in the CUET PG 2026 counselling process.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 days ago
For CUET UG 2026, aspirants should be aware of all important dates to plan their preparation effectively. The key dates are:
- Registration Starts: 3 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 30 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: 31 January 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 2–4 February 202
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 4 days ago
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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 5 days ago
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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 5 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
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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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a week ago
Find below the step-wise explanation of the HNBGU admission process:
- Registration: Go to the official NTA website and register for CUET UG/ CUET PG as per requirement. Check teh accepted examination for the preferred course at HNBGU Pauri Campus. Select the preferred institute as HNBGU Pauri Campus.
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Contributor-Level 10