CUET PG 2024: Exam Dates (March 11-28), Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Other Updates

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2024 ( CUET-PG )

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Updated on Sep 22, 2023 11:12 IST

CUET PG 2024 exam dates for the academic session 2024-2025 announced by the examination conducting body, NTA. CUET PG 2024 examination is scheduled to be held 11 March to 28 March, 2024. The Examination Specific details will be informed to candidates through the Information Bulletin of examination.

Also Read: CUET PG 2024 Exam Dates Announced by NTA; Check Complete Information Here

CUET PG 2024 online registration is expected to start in the first of January, 2024. Prior to that NTA or UGC Chairman will notify earlier about the starting of CUET PG 2024 application form and other dates information via press release or by tweet.

Before applying to the online application process, CUET PG aspirants are advised to check the eligibility criteria for all the respectives like age limit criteria, course enrolment specific criteria, nationality and other important minimal eligibility criteria. The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various masters degree like MSc, MA, MBA, MTech etc., in various central universities or particiapting universities under the CUET PG 2023 examination.

Get all the latest information about the CUET PG 2024 application form dates, admit card details, result dates and all the important information here on this Shiksha page.

What is CUET PG?

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from North East and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. 

The number of exam centres in India for CUET PG 2023 has been reduced. Now the exam centres for CUET PG 2023 examination in India are 313 which was 554 centres last year. However, the number of exam centres outside India has been increased. Now the exam centres outside India are 24, which was just 13 last year. CUET PG 2024 exam centre details will be notified later. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Till last year, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode.

Q:   When will the CUET 2024 notification release?

A:

UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has shared in his latest tweet about the CUET PG Exam dates for the academic session 2024-2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between March 11 to March 28, 2023. 

Aspirants preparing for CUET PG examination can expect the release of CUET PG 2024 notification by NTA in the last week December, 2023 or First week of Januray, 2024. The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various masters degree like MSc, MAMBAMTech etc., in various central universities or particiapting universities under the CUET PG 2023 examination.

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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 the age limit to apply for CUET PG examination?

A:

For appearing in the CUET PG examination there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the
bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (PG) 2023
examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission. 

As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs

Q:   What are the participating universities for CUET PG examination?

A:

Aspirants can check the complete list of CUET PG Participating Universities 2023 or CUCET Colleges List below:

Name of Universities

State

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityUttar Pradesh
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (PG Satellite Centre, Amethi)Amethi
Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh
Central Tribal University of Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Central University of South BiharBihar
Amity University Jharkhand 
Rama UniversityUttar Pradesh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and ScienceTamil Nadu
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language UniversityUttar Pradesh

Central University of Gujarat
Gujarat
Central University of HaryanaHaryana

Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Central University of JammuJammu and Kashmir

Central University of Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Central University of KarnatakaKarnataka

Central University of Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir
Central University of KeralaKerala

Central University of Odisha
Odisha

Central University of Punjab
Punjab
Central University of RajasthanRajasthan

Central University of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityAmarkantak
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal UniversityManipur
Dr. Harisingh Gour VishwavidyalayaMadhya Pradesh
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaChattisgarh
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversityUttarakhand
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaMaharashtra
Manipur UniversityManipur
North Eastern Hill UniversityMeghalaya
Pondicherry UniversityPuducherry
Sikkim UniversitySikkim

Harkamya College of Education
Sikkim
Loyola College of EducationSikkim
Government Pharmacy College Sajong (GPCS) RumtekSikkim
Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, MajhitarSikkim
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Affiliated to Sikkim UniversitySikkim
Delhi Technological UniversityNew Delhi
Tripura UniversityTripura
University of Hyderabad
Telangana
Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityBihar
The Central Sanskrit UniversityNew Delhi
The National Sanskrit UniversityAndhra Pradesh
B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics UniversityBengaluru
Madan Mohan Malviya UniversityUttar Pradesh
Gati Shakti VishwavidyalayaGujarat
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical UniversityUttar Pradesh
Devi Ahilya VishvavidyalayaIndore
Sardar Patel University of PoliceRajasthan
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth DevelopmentTamil Nadu
Apex UniversityRajasthan
Nirwan UniversityJaipur
M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, BareillyUttar Pradesh
Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoITelangana
Manav Rachna University, FaridabadHaryana
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, FaridabadHaryana
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, VaranasiUttar Pradesh
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Main CampusKolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur CampusKolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Ranchi CampusKolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Coimbatore CampusTamilNadu
Mody UniversityRajasthan
Suresh Gyan Vihar University, JaipurRajasthan
NICMAR University, PuneMaharashtra
Mewar UniversityRajasthan
Vikram University, UjjainMadhya Pradesh
Teerthankar Mahaveer UniversityUttar Pradesh
Jaypee University of Information Technology, SolanHimachal Pradesh
RNB Global University, BikanerRajasthan
IIMT University, MeerutUttar Pradesh
Arunachal University of StudiesArunachal Pradesh
G D Goenka UniversityHaryana
K.R. Mangalam UniversityHaryana
Vivekananda Global University, JaipurRajasthan
Lakshmibai National University of Physical EducationMadhya Pradesh
Indian Institute of Mass CommunicationNew Delhi

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University
New Delhi
Dayalbagh Educational Institute, AgraUttar Pradesh
Shobhit Institute of Engineering and TechnologyUttar Pradesh
Jagan Nath University, JaipurRajasthan
Gurukula Kangri, HaridwarUttarakhand
Jagan Nath University, BahadurgarhHaryana
Visva-Bharati UniversityWest Bengal
Shoolini UniversityHimachal Pradesh
Barkatullah University, BhopalMadhya Pradesh
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for WomenNew Delhi
ASBM University, BhubaneswarOdisha

Cluster University of Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir
Invertis University, BareillyUttar Pradesh
Assam UniversityAssam
University of DelhiNew Delhi
Gujarat VidyapithGujarat
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Edu. For WomenTamil Nadu
Geeta University, PanipatHaryana
SRM UniversityAndhra Pradesh
Gandhigram Rural InstituteTamil Nadu
GGS IP UniversityNew Delhi
Career Point University, KotaRajasthan
Cluster University of SrinagarJammu and Kashmir
GLA UniversityUttar Pradesh
Lal Bahadur Shastri UniversityMadhya Pradesh
Mizoram UniversityMizoram
Galgotias UniversityUttar Pradesh
Apeejay Stya UniversityHaryana
Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, RanchiJharkhand
Sanskriti UniversityUttar Pradesh
Sangam University, BhilwaraRajasthan
Mangalayatan University, JabalpurMadhya Pradesh
NIIT University, NeemranaRajasthan
Somaiya Vidyavihar UniversityMaharashtra
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityArunachal Pradesh
Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship UniversityNew Delhi
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CUET PG 2024 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Jan '24 - Feb '24

CUET PG 2024 Application Process Online Fee

TENTATIVE

Jan '24 - Feb '24

CUET PG 2024 Application Process

TENTATIVE

Feb '24

CUET PG 2024 Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE

Mar '24

CUET PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

Mar '24

CUET PG 2024 Admit Card Phase 1

TENTATIVE

11 Mar '24 -

28 Mar '24

CUET PG 2024 Exam

Apr '24

CUET PG 2024 Provisional Answer Key Release

TENTATIVE

CUET PG 2024 Highlights

The following table brings the important features or highlights of the exam.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level

Postgraduate

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Mode)

Total No. of Test Takers

Around 8 lakh

Courses Offered Through CUET PG

MSc

Exam Fees

INR 1,000 (General)

INR 800 (OBC-NCL, EWS)

INR 750 (SC, ST, PwD and Transgender)

INR 5,000 (International centres)

Exam Duration

Two hours

Total Marks

400

Total Number of Questions

100

Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer

-1 for each incorrect answer

Language of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Centre Cities

313 cities in India and 24 cities abroad

Accepting Colleges

197 institutions

Official Website

cuet.nta.nic.in 

Contact Details

18004253800

 

Q:   What is the candidate's statistics of CUET PG 2023 examination?

A:

Candidates can view the CUET PG 2023 Statistics about the appeared candidates of various categories here:

PrametersCUET PG 2023
Number of registered candidates (unique)459083
Number of tests administered877492
Male (Unique Candidates)209740
Female (Unique Candidates)249332
Transgender (Unique Candidates)11
PwD (Unique Candidates2276
General (Unique Candidates)166548
SC (Unique Candidates)52088
ST (Unique Candidates)38767
OBC (Unique Candidates)163807
EWS (Unique Candidates)37873
Number of mediums (languages)2
Number of Cities where the exam was conducted279
Number of Phases2
Number of universities197

Q:   What is the phase wise statistics of CUET PG 2023 examination?

A:

For the Academic Session 2023-24, CUET (PG) – 2023 was conducted in bilingual mode i.e., English and Hindi in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode between 05 June 2023 and 06 July 2023 as per the details given below:

 

Examination

 

Phase

 

Dates of Examination

No. of Candidates with multiple Test Papers (Approx. 8.77 lacs)

Common University Entrance Test CUET (PG) - 2023

Phase 1

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,

14, 15, 16, and 17 June 2023

8.3 Lacs (Approx.)

Phase 2

22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30 June

2023, and 02, 05, and 06 July 2023

46 Thousand (Approx.)

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 CUET PG 2023 subject wise No of candidates registered and appeared?

A:

Here is the list of canididates who had appeared and registered in the CUET PG 2023 examination (Subject-wise):

Paper Code

Test Paper

No. of Registered Candidate

No. of Appeared Candidates

ACQP03

Agama

50

17

COQP01

Agri-Business Management

7203

4174

SCQP01

Agricultural Science

16546

12759

SCQP02

Agro-forestry

2669

1215

HUQP01

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch.

4266

2048

SCQP30

Animal Science(Poultry)

966

381

HUQP02

Anthropology

2400

1076

HUQP03

Applied Arts

528

326

COQP02

Applied Geography and Geoinformatics

2151

1125

LAQP05

Arabic

702

440

SCQP04

Architecture and Planning

287

70

HUQP04

Art and Aesthetics

1197

524

LAQP06

Assamese

101

45

SCQP29

Atmospheric Science

862

383

COQP03

B.Ed

48054

30436

COQP04

B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences

16792

8844

COQP05

B.Ed. Languages

8929

5376

COQP06

B.Ed. Science

10737

4083

COQP07

B.Ed. Mathematics

5382

1835

ACQP04

Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Trilingual)

588

285

LAQP07

Bengali

857

475

LAQP08

Bhutia

31

24

SCQP05

Biochemistry

8896

5193

SCQP06

Bioinformatics

3484

1313

SCQP07

Botany

16130

10007

 

Paper Code

Test Paper

No. of Registered Candidate

No. of Appeared Candidates

MTQP01

Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering

234

108

SCQP08

Chemistry

25994

20079

LAQP09

Chinese

173

95

MTQP02

Civil, Structural & Transport Engg.

1113

600

COQP08

Commerce

22291

15254

SCQP09

Computer Science, Information Technology etc.

36820

29494

SCQP10

Criminology

3455

1331

MTQP03

Dairy Technology

1019

622

HUQP05

Dance

561

330

MTQP04

Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science

11523

3320

HUQP06

Dev. and Labour studies

2565

1020

ACQP05

Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya

259

172

ACQP06

Dharma Vijnan

19

7

ACQP07

Dharmashastra (BHU)

106

53

COQP09

Disaster Studies

2167

1264

COQP10

Economics

25593

17213

MTQP10

Electrical, Power and Energy Engineering

806

392

MTQP05

Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering

1768

795

LAQP01

English

31537

19982

SCQP11

Environmental Sciences/Studies

13279

7601

SCQP21

MPT/Master in Respiratory Theory (MRT)

714

550

HUQP07

Fine Arts

1659

888

MTQP06

Food Engineering and Technology

1699

783

SCQP12

Food Science and Technology

10303

5133

SCQP13

Forensic Science.

8726

4036

LAQP10

French

791

480

LAQP11

Garo

291

110

COQP11

General

50149

37815

COQP12

General (MBA etc)

65166

31764

HUQP08

Geography

17003

9855

 

Paper Code

Test Paper

No. of Registered Candidate

No. of Appeared Candidates

SCQP14

Geology, Earth Sciences

4172

2856

SCQP15

Geophysics

2547

1190

LAQP12

German

448

154

LAQP13

Gujarati

63

18

LAQP02

Hindi

12733

7773

ACQP08

Hindu Studies (Bilingual)

543

311

LAQP14

Hispanic

184

123

HUQP09

History

27213

18381

HUQP10

History of Art

1227

414

HUQP11

Home Science

2680

1744

SCQP16

Horticulture

10363

5663

COQP22

Hospital Management

3319

1200

ACQP09

Indian Knowledge System

119

23

LAQP39

Indo-Tibetan

22

15

LAQP41

Italian

46

21

ACQP10

Jain Darshan (BHU)

28

10

LAQP15

Japanese

301

167

ACQP11

Jyotish -Falit (BHU)

115

52

ACQP12

Jyotish -Ganit (BHU)

54

23

LAQP16

Kannada

41

11

LAQP17

Kashmiri

29

17

LAQP18

Khasi

483

367

LAQP19

Kokborok

1074

582

LAQP20

Korean

244

97

ACQP13

Krishna Yajurveda (BHU)

14

4

LAQP21

Lepcha

54

39

COQP13

Library & Information Science

3470

1461

SCQP17

Life Science

26416

20647

CUET PG 2024 Admission Process

The CUET PG admission process can be divided into five steps. The admission process begins with filling up the application form and ends with counselling or final admission. The steps for CUET PG 2024 admission process is given in the infographic below.

CUET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Providing Reservation relaxation to the weaker categories of CUET PG 2024 aspirants helps them to avail themselves of the reservation, including comparatively lower application fees, cutoff marks, and course/admission fees. Indian Nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be given to them subject to verification of documents. If it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake /incorrect document, or has furnished false, incorrect, or incomplete information, in order to avail the benefit of reservation, then such a candidate shall be excluded from all admission processes. In case such a candidate has already been given admission, the admission shall stand cancelled.

CUET PG 2024 Category wise Seat Relaxation

The categories and the extent of reservation are as follows: 

Category Reservation (%)
General Economically Weaker Section (Gen- EWS) 10
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 27
Scheduled Caste 15
Scheduled Tribes 7.5
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) 5

Note-

  •  Candidates with at least 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability shall be eligible for the benefits of the PwD category.
  • Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit to pursue the courses are also included in this category.
  • Candidates with less than 40% disability, but difficulty in writing, as prescribed by the Competent Authority, are also included in this category. 

Documents Required For Claiming CUET PG 2024 Reservation Relaxation

Below are the list of important documents which are required to be present at the time of application process and counselling process for various categories, so that the aspirants can avail the catergory relaxation at various stages in the CUET PG 2024 Admisison process:

For Candidates claiming to the GEN-EWS category

GEN-EWS certificate needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form of CUET (PG) – 2024 which should have been issued on or after 01 April 2022 in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India. If any GEN-EWS candidate fails to submit the GEN-EWS certificate (issued on or after01 April 2022) at the time of online registration, the candidate has to upload a declaration [Declaration in Lieu of Gen-EWS Certificate at Annexure-IB of the CUET PG 2024 Brochure] to that effect.

For Candidates claiming to the OBC-NCL category 

OBC-NCL certificate (Annexure-IIA of the information brochure of CUET PG 2024) needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form of CUET (PG) – 2024 which should have been issued on or after 01 April 2023, in consonance with the latest guidelines of the Government of India.

For Candidates claiming to the SC or ST category 

Caste (for SC) or tribe (for ST) certificate (Annexure III of the CUET PG 2024 Information brochure) needs to be uploaded in the Online Application Form of CUET (PG) – 2024, as per the latest guidelines of the Government of India. 

Q:   Nationality rules to be followed by Indian Citizens before filling up CUET PG Application form?

A:

To get eligible in the CUET Exam, aspirants must abide by the following citizenship rules:

  • The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
  • A constituent subject of Nepal, Bhutan
  • A Tibetan refugee who landed in India before 1 January 1962 to make India their permanent home and reside there permanently.
  • Pakistanis, Burmese, Sri Lankans, Kenyans, Ugandans, Tanzanians, Zambians, Malawians, Zaireans, Ethiopians, and people from Vietnam who permanently moved to India.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MSc Life Science course at JNU?

A:
Course NameEligibility Criteria
MSc Life SciencesBachelor's (BSc or BTech or equivalent) in Biological, Physical or Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the 10 2 3 pattern of education with at least 55 percent marks. (All OBC category (non creamy layer) candidates are eligible to 10 percent relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination in relation to open category. The SC/ST and Person with Disability (PWD) candidates who have passed the qualifying examination irrespective of their percentage of marks are eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination.)

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for the MSc courses offered by Banaras Hindu University?

A:

The following table brings the eligibility criteria for Postgraduate Science Courses of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) :

Course NameEligibility Criteria
MSc Forensic Science

(i) Any Science graduate under 10 2 3 pattern securing minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate and having Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics, Forensic Science, Geography, Geophysics and Geology as main subject (combination of at least three of the subjects) at the Under Graduate level.

                                                      OR

(ii) Any graduate having MBBS/BDS/BTech/BE/BPharm degree securing minimum 50 percent marks in aggregate.

MSc ChemistryBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc Computer ScienceBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Honos subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc MathematicsBSc (Hons)/B A (Hons)/BSc/B A under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate considering all the three years of BSc/B A Courses). The candidate must have studied Mathematics Hons. or studied subject Mathematics in the all the three years at Graduate level. For BSc (Hons)/BSc only Science subjects and for BA (Hons)/B A all subjects except those subjects where only pass marks are required and which do not contribute to the total in the final (degree) mark sheet.
MSc PhysicsBSc (Hons)/ BSc under 10 2 3 pattern securing a minimum of 50 percent marks in the aggregate in Science subjects (considering all the three years of BSc Course). The subject in which admission is sought must be Hons subject at BSc (Hons) level/a subject studied in all the three years at Graduate level.
MSc Environmental SciencesA minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations.
MSc BotanyBSc (Hons) Botany
MSc ZoologyBSc (Hons) Zoology

CUET PG 2024 Application Form

CUET PG 2024 Application form is expected to be released online by NTA on the official website of the exam web page in the third week of March. Candidates can fill CUET application form in online mode on the official website- link will e provided after the release of CUET PG application form. The first step is to register by entering the basic details such as name, address and contact details. This will generate login credentials. After logging in with the registration credentials, candidates will have to fill up the CUET 2024 application form with their personal and academic details, programme and exam city preference and upload documents. After the form is filled, candidates will have to pay the CUET application fee online via debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm and UPI. The application fees for CUET PG 2023 has been increased from last year. Since the CUET PG 2024 application forms are not out, therefore the fees details are not mentioned here. For reference candidates can check the last year's application fee information from below.

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

Application Fee Outside India (in INR)

(For upto three test papers)

General 1000 5,000

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

800

SC / ST / Third Gender

750
PwD 700

For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.

Category Application Fee (in INR) Application Fee Outside India (in INR)
General 500 1,500

Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL

400

SC / ST / Third Gender

400

PwD

400
Also Read:
Candidates can check out the following video in order to get better idea of filling up the CUET PG 2024 Application form.

Q:   When is CUET PG 2024 Application process starting?

A:

NTA has released the CUET PG 2024 exam dates. CUET PG 2024 examination is scheduled to be held between March 11 to March 28. As per the exam dates, aspirants who are preparing for CUET PG 2024 examination can expect the CUET PG 2024 application form in the first week of January, 2024.

Before filling up the online application form, candidates are advised to go through the CUET PG eligibility criteria carefully so that candidates doesn't loose their candidature at the time counselling process.

The CUET PG 2024 application form will available online on the CUET PG official website for a period of a month.

Q:   What are the dates for CUET PG 2024 application correction window?

A:

Since the CUET PG 2024 appliaction process is yet to commence and so far no official dates have been made out by the examination conducting body, there are no specific dates regarding the CUET PG 2024 application correction window.

As, NTA has released the CUET PG 2024 exam dates, which is between March 11 to March 28, 2023, candidates can expect the dates for filling up the CUET PG 2024 application form in the month of January and application correction window fir the same will be opened in the month of February.

Q:   How to fill CUET PG 2024 application form?

A:

Candidates had to follow the steps given below to apply for CUET PG 2024.

  • Visit the official website of CUET PG 2024 – Link will be provided soon

  • Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox followed by clicking on the tab ‘Click Here to Proceed’

  • Enter personal details such as candidate name, parents’ name, date of birth, gender, nationality, identity type and number followed by present and permanent address

  • Choose password and security question and enter captcha

  • Once the application number and password are generated, log in with the credentials to complete the application process

  • Complete the CUET (PG) 2024 application form by entering the information related to personal details, selecting paper and exam cities, educational details and uploading a photograph and signature

  • The photograph and signature should be in JPEG format. While the photograph should be between 10 KB to 200 KB, the signature should be between 4 KB to 30 KB.

  • The application fee has to be paid in online mode through Credit/Debit Card, Netbanking and UPI

CUET PG 2024 List of Courses

CUET PG 2024 offer post graduate degree to the candidates who are appearing in the CUET PG Examination. The post graduate include MSc, MA, MTech, etc courses in the participating universities. Here are the list of some courses offered by participating univeristy/colleges via CUET PG 2024 exam;

  • MSc Life Sciences
  • MSc Molecular Medicine
  • MSc Chemistry
  • MSc Environmental Sciences
  • MSc Physics
  • MSc Forensic Science
  • MSc Mathematics
  • MSc Biotechnology
  • MSc Statistics
  • MSc Computer Science
  • MA History
  • MA Geography
  • MA Political Science
  • MA Rig Veda

H2-  CUET PG 2024 Exam Slots and Timing

The following table brings the CUET 2024 exam timings (tentative) for both slots.

CUET PG 2024 Participating Universities/ Colleges

CUET PG 2024 provides postgraduate degrees at central, state, deemed, and private universities across the nation. The number of participating universities in the CUET PG 2023 exam has accelerated in comparison to last year. In 2022, the number of universities that adopted CUET PG was only 66, however, this year it has increased to 197. 

CUET PG 2024 information brochure mentioning the participating universities has not released yet, for reference candidates can check the previous year participtaing universities.

Candidates can view the list of participating universities which are private, deemed and government here:

i. Central Universities – 39
ii. State Government Universities – 45
iii. Government Institutions - 10
iv. Others (Private and Deemed Universities) – 103

Here is the list of some famous university/ colleges that will accept CUET PG 2024 score:

Also Read: CUET PG Participating Universities 2024: Check Complete List Of Colleges

CUET PG 2024 Slot Timings

CUET PG 2024 slot timings and session schedule is yet to be announced. For reference candidates can check the previous year's exam slot timing, reporting and gate close timings from below:

CUET 2023 Slot

CUET 2023 Timing

Reporting & Gate Closing Timing

Slot 1

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM 

7:30 to 8:30 AM

 

Slot 2

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

11:00 to 11:30 AM

Slot 3

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

2:00 to 2:30 PM

Also Read: CUET PG 2023 Shift Timings: Reporting Time & Exam Duration 

Q:   What are the CUET PG 2024 exam dates?

A:

UGC Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has shared in his the latest tweet about the CUET PG Exam dates for the academic session 2024-2025. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between March 11 to March 28, 2023. The Examination Specific details will be informed to candidates through the Information Bulletin of respective examinations, which will be published at the time of launch of the CUET PG Registration Forms.

For further clarification related to the examination dates and other instructions, the Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA for the latest updates.

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

A:

The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for postgraduate (PG) programs typically included specific time slots or schedules for different courses or disciplines. The schedule was organized in a way that allowed candidates to appear for the CUET PG exam for their chosen course at the designated time.

However, it's important to note that the specific CUET PG exam schedule, including the time slots for different courses, may vary from year to year and depend on the policies and procedures established by the conducting body for that particular academic year.

As per the previous year CUET PG exam date sheet it has been observed that the exam conducting body has not scheduled domain specific exam at the same shifts. This was done so that candidates of domain, lets say Science domain can appear in all the exam courses which they wished to.

Q:   What is the duration of CUET PG 2024 Examination?

A:

The duration of the CUET (Common University Entrance Test) PG 2024 examination has been set same for all the master's degree programme, which is three hours. The examination is typically designed to assess a candidate's knowledge and aptitude in their chosen field of study, and the duration is set accordingly.

In general, the CUET PG examination may have different durations for different courses or disciplines. For example:

  1. Master's Programs (M.A., M.Sc., etc.): The CUET PG examination for master's programs in various disciplines have a duration of 3 hours.

  2. Professional Courses (MBA, MCA, etc.): Examinations for professional courses like MBA and MCA is also set to three hours.

CUET PG 2024 Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2024 Exam Pattern will consist of 100 questions and the question paper will be divided into two parts. Part A will consist of 25 questions on Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability and Part B will consist of 75 domain-specific questions. Below is the table mentions the detailed CUET PG 2024 Exam Pattern

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills)

25

B

Domain knowledge

75

Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

CUET PG 2024 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of the CUET PG 2024 exam is as follows:

i) Each question carries four marks.

ii) For each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score.

iii) Unanswered/unattempted responses will not be given any marks.

Q:   What is the frequency of CUET PG exam?

A:
 

The CUET PG exam is conducted once a year. The exam is typically held in the month of March or April. The exact dates of the exam are announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) a few months before the exam.

The NTA releases a detailed notification for the CUET PG exam, which includes all the important information about the exam, such as the eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and exam dates.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of the NTA to stay updated on the latest information about the CUET PG exam.

Q:   What is the type of questions of CUET PG 2024?

A:

The type of questions in the CUET PG 2024 exam will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options, and candidates will have to select the correct answer.

The questions in the exam will be based on the syllabus for the subjects that candidates have chosen. The syllabus for each subject is available on the NTA website.

Q:   Would there be sectional time limit in CUET PG 2024?

A:

National Testing Agency (NTA) has not announced any changes to the CUET PG exam pattern. Therefore, it is likely that there will be no sectional time limit in CUET PG 2024. This means that candidates will have two hours to complete the entire exam, regardless of the section they are working on.

However, it is important to note that the NTA has the right to change the exam pattern at any time. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official NTA website regularly for the latest updates.

In the meantime, candidates can focus on preparing for the exam by following the syllabus and practicing with sample questions. It is also a good idea to develop a time management strategy for the exam. This will help candidates to ensure that they have enough time to complete each section of the exam.

CUET PG 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for CUET PG 2024 will be released by NTA for each paper after the releasing of application form. The level of the syllabus is that of the undergraduate level. The topics and chapters of the CUET PG 2024 syllabus vary from subject to subject and the detailed syllabus can be checked at the CUET PG 2023 website.

CUET PG 2024 Preparation Tips

CUET is an all-India entrance exam that is highly competitive and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and aim to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for CUET PG 2024.

  • First and foremost, candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test. After that, students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.

  • After gaining conceptual clarity on each section and subject, students should segregate their areas of strengths and weaknesses they should work towards improving their weaknesses by finding out the root cause and taking help from their mentors or students.

  • After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.

  • Last but not least, staying confident is the key to success in CUET PG.

CUET PG 2024 Mock Test

CUET PG 2024 Mock Test will be released eight to ten days prior to the commencement of the CUET PG 2024 Examination. The mock test is an important feature of preparing for CUET 2024. NTA will provide the official CUET 2024 mock test in an online mode. The practice questions will be made available for all subjects and languages. The online CUET mock test 2024 will be on the official exam website wherein students can get an understanding of the navigation system. By taking the official CUET UG mock test 2024, aspirants will be able to practice the usage of a virtual keyboard and calculator, moving from question to question and among sections. To improve their preparation, students should take the mock tests released by coaching institutes or experts which would have given them questions from actual sections of the expected difficulty level. Along with taking the mock test, it is equally important to analyse it. After a thorough analysis, it is important to implement the pointers of analysis within one’s preparation to succeed in the exam.

CUET PG 2024 Question Paper

Since the exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode, candidates did not get hold of the CUET PG 2023 question papers on the day of the exam. However, NTA will release the question papers online on its official website along with the answer keys. Candidates will also be able to download their response sheets. The CUET PG question papers carried 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 

 

CUET PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip

CUET PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip will be released in the phase wise manner. It is expected that the CUET PG 2024 advance city intimation slip will be released in the first week of March. The CUET PG 2024 City Intimation Slip contains crucial details such as the examination date, shift, subjects/test papers, and chosen medium of the online application. However, candidates who have opted for subjects not mentioned in the slip and also the CUET PG 2024 examination centre name will not be mentioned.

How to Download CUET PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to download the CUET PG 2024 advance city slip:

  • Visit the official website of CUET PG 2024 – link will be provided soon

  • Click on the tab indicating Advance City Intimation Slip

  • Log in by entering the CUET PG 2024 application number and date of birth in the drop-down menu

  • Enter Security Pin

  • Click on Submit

  • Select the exam paper code

  • View the CUET PG 2024 Advance Examination City Slip and note the exam city

For reference candidates can view the CUET PG 2023 intimation slip below:

Candidates must note that this is not the admit card. But it is rather an advance information of the city where their exam centre will be located so that they can plan accordingly.

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 the city where their CUET PG 2023 exam centre has been allotted. The objective of this document is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute.

The Candidates may please note that this is NOT the Admit Card for CUET (PG) - 2023. This is advance information for the allotment of the City where the Examination Centre will be located, to
facilitate the candidates. The Admit Card of CUET (PG) – 2023 shall be issued later. 

Q:   What are the details found in the CUET PG Intimation Slip?

A:

The CUET PG 2023 city intimation slip will carry the following details:

  • Application Number

  • Candidate Name

  • Father’s Name

  • Gender

  • Date of Birth

  • Category

  • Person with Disability and Scribe Requirement Status

  • City of Exam

  • State of Exam

  • Date of Examination

  • Slot

  • Subject and Medium

Q:   What does CUET-PG 2024 City Intimation Slip contain?

A:

CUET-PG 2024 admit card will be released three to four days prior to the commencement of the respective candidate's CUET-PG 2024 examination date. CUET-PG 2024 Advance City Intimation Slip is expected to be released in the fourth week of June. The CUET-PG 2024 city intimation slip will carry the following details: Application Number, Candidate Name, Fathers Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Category, Person with Disability and Scribe Requirement Status, City of Exam, State of Exam, Date of Examination, Slot and Subject and Medium.

CUET PG 2024 Admit Card

CUET PG 2024 Examination will be conducted in different phases across the country and at foreign CUET PG 2024 exam centres from March 11 to March 28, 2028. NTA, the examination conducting body will release the CUET PG 2024 Admit cards in different phases depending on the schedule of the commencement of the particular exam subject.

The candidates are advised to carefully read the Subject-Specific Instructions and other instructions mentioned in the Question paper and abide by the same. There are some candidates who have not received their Admit Card for the above dates will get the same in subsequent phases. 

How to Download CUET PG Admit Card 2024

Candidates had to follow the steps given below to download the CUET PG admit card 2024:

  • Visit the official website of CUET PG 2024 –  Link will be provided soon

  • Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2024 admit card download or Sign In tab

  • Enter the CUET PG 2024 application number and date of birth or password along with the Security Pin

  • Select the checkboxes with your present health conditions
  • Click on Submit

  • Check and download the CUET PG 2024 admit card in PDF format.

Q:   When will CUET-PG 2023 admit card will be released?

A:

CUET PG 2023 Exam dates got extended from June 17 to June 23 to June 27 and June 30, 2023. The CUET PG 2023 Admit Card for the subsequent CUET PG 2023 exams made live prior to one or two days before the commencement of the examination. Candidates can view the release of CUET PG 2023 Admit Card below in the table.

The CUET-PG Admit Card 2023 for Phase 2 (June 9 to June 11) along with the city intimation slip were released on June 7. The Phase 1 CUET PG 2023 admit card was releaed on June 3. CUET PG Admit card is an online document which acts as the hall ticket to the centre and carries candidates' personal and exam paper details. Candidates will have to log in to the exam website and download the hall ticket in PDF format. The admit card of CUET-PG 2023 will carry important information such as the candidate's name, Roll Number, photograph, signature, exam date, timing, exam centre address and other details. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. CUET-PG 2023 examination date. Candidates can view the release of CUET PG 2023 admit Card dates below in the table.

CUET PG 2023 Admit Card

Release Date

Issue of CUET 2023 Admit Card

3-Jun-2023 (5-Jun-2023 to 8-Jun-2023 Exam)

7-Jun-2023 (9-Jun-2023 to 11-Jun-2023 Exam)

10-Jun-2023 (12-Jun-2023 Exam)

11-Jun-2023 (13-Jun-2023 Exam)

12-Jun-2023 (14-Jun-2023 Exam)

13-Jun-2023 (15-Jun-2023 Exam)

14-Jun-2023 (16-Jun-2023 Exam)

15- Jun-2023(17-Jun-2023 Exam)

21-Jun-2023 (22-Jun-2023 Exam)

22-Jun-2023 (23-Jun-2023 Exam)

23-Jun-2023 (24-Jun-2023 and 25-Jun-2023 Exam)

24-Jun-2023 (26-Jun-2023 Exam)

25-Jun-2023 (27-Jun-2023)

27-Jun-2023 (30-Jun-2023)

Q:   What to do if there is a discrepancy in CUET-PG 2024 admit card?

A:

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the CUET-PG 2024 admit card, candidates should immediately approach the NTA Help Line between 10.00 A. M. and 5.00 P. M. NTA mentions, "In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later. " Hence, candidates need not worry about the possibility of not getting allowed inside the CUET 2024 exam centre. However, they must follow up with NTA before the commencement of the admission process.

Q:   Is the CUET-PG admit card available offline?

A:

No. Candidates will have to download the CUET-PG 2024 admit card online. The admit card will not be sent to the candidate via mail, post or courier. Hence, as and when the admit card is released, candidates will have to visit the official website of the exam, log in with their registration credentials and download the document in PDF format. They must also ensure that they download the admit card immediately after release and not wait for the last moment. This may lead to a number of inconveniences such as internet connectivity or server related problems, wrong information on the CUET-PG 2024 admit card, lack of planning for exam centre commute, to name a few.

CUET PG 2024 Test Centres

The Test Centres of CUET PG 2024 are expected to be located in 313 cities across India and abroad. As many as 24 international cities have been chosen by NTA (for 2023 examination), candidates can expect more exam centres for the academic session 2024-2025. Candidates will have to select as many as two test cities while filling out the application form for CUET PG 2024 in preferential order. The application fee will also vary as per the selection of the Indian and international Test Centres of CUET PG 2024. Once the test centre is allotted in the admit card, candidates' requests to change the test city will not be entertained. However, NTA has the right to change the test centre of CUET PG 2024 depending on external factors. NTA will also release an advance city intimation slip for candidates before releasing of the admit card.

Q:   How to select CUET-PG exam City?

A:

Candidates will have to select the CUET PG 2024 exam centre city while filling the application form. They will have to enter as many as two exam cities in preferential order. NTA will try to allot the exam centre according to candidates preference. However, the final decision would be the exam authorities.

Candidates had to follow the steps given below to select the exam city of CUET-PG 2024:

 1. Visit the CUET-PG 2024 website.

2. In the Exam City preference section of the CUET 2024 application form, select two cities in preferential order.

3. Complete the application process by paying the requisite application fee. The exam city preference can be changed during the application correction window.

Q:   What are the international cities in which CUET-PG 2024 will be conducted?

A:
Last year, the total number of international cities where CUET-PG exam centres were located was 14. This year, the number has increased to 24. The cities are: Bagmati, Nepal Bangkok, Thailand Brasilia, Brazil Cape Town, South Africa Colombo, Sri Lanka Doha, Qatar Dubai, UAE Hanoi, Vietnam Hong Kong Jakarta, Indonesia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Kuwait City, Kuwait Lagos/Abuja, Nigeria Manama, Bahrain Moscow, Russia Muscat Ottawa, Canada Reduit, Mauritious Riyadh, Riyadh Province Sharjah, UAE Singapore Sydney, Australia Vienna, Austria Washington DC, USA.

Q:   What are the non-permissible items at CUET-PG 2024 exam centres?

A:

The following items or objects will not be allowed to be carried to the CUET-PG 2024 exam centres. 1. Stationery items such as test-based material (written/printed), papers, notes, Pencil box, pouches, geometry box, pen, scale/ruler, eraser, etc. 2. Electronic devices such as calculators, cameras, electronic pens, scanners, etc. 3. Accessories such as bags, belts, caps, goggles, wallets, etc. 4. Devices used for communication such as mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth, fitness bands, earphones, pager, etc. 5. Eatables (packed or home-cooked), thermos, etc.

CUET PG 2024 Analysis

CUET PG 2024 Examiantion is scheduled to be held from March 11 to March 28, 2024. Since the examination is yet to commence, CUET PG 2024 analysis is not provided here. For reference candidates can check the CUET PG previous year's analysis.

Till June 27 of the examination, it has been observed that the NTA has set the CUET PG 2023 question paper of merely all the subjects as moderate. As asked by the candidates who appeared in the examination today, students responded that CUET PG Analysis for Section A was easy to attempt. The questions on Language Comprehension had questions from unseen passages. Many questions were asked from the General Knowledge domain. Section B is subject-specific, therefore the difficulty level varies from subject to subject. Overall the difficulty level of CUET PG 2023 exam is found to be moderate.

CUET PG 2023 examination has started on June 5, 2023. The CUET 2023 analysis is being provided after each slot or shift of the exam. CUET PG 2023 exam is being conducted for multiple subjects and streams in three slots each day. CUET PG analysis of the first slot of June 5, 2023, the difficulty level of the various subject papers of CUET PG 2023 exam was found to be easy to moderate. The difficulty level will vary for each subject and topic. Students have termed the General Test to be of easy level of difficulty, whereas the Specific subject test was moderate to dicfficult . Although no technical glitches were reported from the centres till Slot 1, in some of the CUET centres.

The Language Test and General Test sections were of easy to moderate levels. Students are advised to check the last year's CUET PG student reactions below.

CUET PG 2023  Student Reactions

Q:   What is the exam analysis for Section A of CUET PG examination?

A:

CUET PG 2023 Section 1 or the General section was found to be easy to moderate by maximum number of candidates in the examination centres. The questions were on Language Comprehension had questions from unseen passages.The questions were based on Reading Comprehension and the types of questions were direct from the passage, and others were vocabulary and synonym-antonym, idioms and phrases and basic grammatical based.

In Verbal Ability, some basic and simple questions were asked from Spotting errors, blood relationships, sentence equivalence and many more. Some other questions were asked from analytical skills and from GK section.

Q:   What is CUET PG Chemistry subject exam analysis?

A:

Section B analysis of chemistry paper, as per the students review the CUET PG 2023 Chemistry exam was found to be moderately difficult. Candidates could expect the lower cut-off as compared to last year's cut-off. Questions were asked from physical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry.

Some of the topics from which the questions were asked:

  • Cordination and its Compunds
  • Chemical Structure and its Hybridisation
  • GOC
  • Gibbs Energy Numericals
  • Isomerism and its types

Q:   What are the important topics from which questions were asked in Maths paper of CUET PG examination?

A:

 Here is the list of important topics from which the question s were asked in the examination along with its weightage.

TopicsNumber of Questions Asked
Real Analysis12-14
Complex Analysis9
Vector Calculus11
Integral Calculus9
Group Theory5
Ring Theory1
Linear Programming6
Algebra10
Ordinary Differential Equation8

CUET PG 2024 Answer key

NTA is expected to release CUET PG 2024 Provisional Answer Key in the second week of April. CUET PG answer keys 2024 will be announced for all the CUET PG exam papers along with the candidate responses. Test-takers will also get the opportunity to raise objections against CUET PG 2024 provisional answer keys. The fee to submit an objection against each answer key will be INR 200

CUET PG 2024 Final Answer Key will be released for all the subjects for which the CUET PG 2024 examination will be conducted in the fourth week of April, 2024. The final answer key announced by the NTA can not be further challenged.

Candidates may calculate the probable score by matching the response sheet and CUET final answer key.

For the academic year 2023-2024, candidates must note that the authority has dropped 562 questions from all papers taken together. As per the marking scheme, if a question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks will be awarded to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted the question or not.

Q:   How to download CUET PG Answer Key?

A:

Only those candidates who took the CUET PG exam will be able to download the provisional answer keys. However, the final answer keys of CUET PG accessible for all. The steps to download and check the CUET PG answer keys are given below:

  • Visit the CUET PG website – cuet.nta.nic.in

  • Click on the text or link indicating Answer Key

  • Log in with application number and date of birth

  • Enter the Security Pin given on screen and click on Submit

  • Check and download the provisional answer keys of CUET PG 

Q:   Can Test takers raise objection against CUET PG answer key?

A:

Yes, test takers of CUET PG examination will get the oppurtunity to raise objection against the CUET PG provisional answer key. NTA, national testing agency has released the CUET PG 2023 provisional answer key on July13, 2023 on the official webiste of CUET PG 2023.

The provisional answer key is released for all the subjects for which the CUET PG 2023 examination was conducted. Test-takers can visit the official website of CUET PG and login to their accounts using the username and password to see the Provisional answer key and CUET PG 2023 candidate's response sheet.

The start date of raising the objection against the provisional answer key CUET PG was July 13, 2023 and the last date to do the same was July 15, 2023, till 11:00 pm. The last day to pay the online fee payment was July 15, 2023 till 11:00 PM.

Q:   How to Calculate Scores Based on CUET PG Answer Keys?

A:

Candidates will have to calculate their estimated scores based on the following method:

  • For each correct answer, add four marks

  • For each wrong answer, deduct one mark

  • No marks will be awarded for unattempted questions

CUET PG Result 2024

CUET PG 2024 Result will be declared by the examination conducting body, NTA on the official website in the third week of April, 2024. The result of CUET 2024 will be released online in the form of scorecards. The CUET PG 2024 result carried information such as candidates’ personal details, section-wise and overall scores, and percentiles. The result will be declared in the form of a scorecard which had to be downloaded in PDF format.

Q:   What after CUET PG Result?

A:

Once the result is downloaded, candidates must preserve their CUET PG scorecard 2023 till the admission process is concluded. CUET PG 2023 result includes several important details like candidate’s name, programme name, category, gender, qualification and eligibility.

Each participating university will publish their CUET 2023 PG merit list on their official website. CUET PG merit list 2023 contains the names of the candidates who are selected based on the marks obtained in the entrance exam and who meet the admission criteria of the universities.

Q:   How to download CUET PG Result?

A:

Candidates will have to follow the steps given below to download the CUET PG 2023 scorecard:

  • Visit the official website of CUET PG 2023 – cuet.nta.nic.in

  • Click on the link indicating CUET PG 2023 scorecard

  • Log in with your CUET PG Application Number and Password or Date of Birth

  • Enter the Security Pin and click on Submit

  • Download CUET PG scorecard 2023

Q:   What is CUET PG passing marks?

A:

CUET PG 2023 Passing Marks are the set of marks upon which the test takers were able to get their names into the participating institutes of the CUET PG 2023 examination. If the candidates wants to know whether they have passed the CUET 2023 exam or not, they are required to check the cut-off marks released by the participating universities and colleges.

After the declaration of the CUET result, all the colleges or universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET UG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for admission to PG courses.

CUET PG 2023 Counselling

CUET PG 2023 Counselling process has been started by the participating universities of the CUET PG 2023 examination after the declaration of the CUET PG 2023 Results. CUET PG 2023 Counseling process is a vital process for the candidates whose names are being shortlisted in the master's degree programme for the academic year 2023-2024. Candidates must have the important documents which are required in the CUET PG 2023 Counselling process. Candidates can read the complete CUET PG 2023 Counselling process in this Shiksha page.

CUET PG Cut Off

The CUET PG 2023 cutoff is expected to be released separately by the participating universities. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks one has to secure in order to qualify for the exam. While NTA will release the qualifying cutoff, participating institutes will release separate cutoffs for each programme offered by them. The CUET PG 2023 Exam Cut Off  will depend on the factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of test-takers, and seats, among others.

Q:   Who conducts CUET PG 2023 Counselling?

A:

Although NTA, National Testing Agency is the CUET PG 2023 examination conducting body but the CUET PG 2023 Counselling process is not conducted by NTA. As per the previous year trend, candidates can expect the counselling process for CUET PG 2023 will be held separately for different participating universities under CUET PG 2023 Examination. It is expected for this year's counselling process that there will not be any combined counselling process.

Also Read: CUET PG Participating Universities 2023: Check Complete List Of Colleges

Q:   In how many rounds CUET PG 2023 Counselling will be concluded?

A:

As counselling process for CUET PG 2023 will be held separately for different participating universities under CUET PG 2023 Examination. Therefore, CUET PG 2023 Counselling Rounds are not specific to any number. Depending upon the availability of vacant seat in that particular university of any course, the CUET PG 2023 counselling rounds will vary.

But as per previous year trend, candidates can expect atleast 2 rounds of counselling for any course in one of the paticipating university.

Q:   What is spot round in CUET PG Counselling process?

A:

The seats for many of the courses might get vacant because the candidates got upgraded to other courses or might leave the seat, which causes the conduction of one more round, which is called CUET PG 2023 Spot Round/ Spot Counselling/ Spot Round

CUET PG 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some important questions regarding CUET PG 2024

Q:   How can I apply to universities for admission based on my CUET PG 2024 scores?

A:

To apply to universities for admission based on your CUET PG 2024 scores, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Check the eligibility criteria for the universities and courses you are interested in. Each university will have its own eligibility criteria, so it is important to check this carefully before applying.
  2. Visit the website of each university and register for the admission process. This will typically involve creating an account and filling out an application form.
  3. Upload your CUET PG scorecard and other required documents. The required documents may vary from university to university, so be sure to check the specific requirements for each university you are applying to.
  4. Pay the application fee. The application fee will also vary from university to university.
  5. Submit your application. Once you have completed all of the steps above, you can submit your application.

Q:   What are some common mistakes to avoid in the CUET PG 2024 exam?

A:

Here are some common mistakes to avoid in the CUET PG 2024 exam:

  • Not reading the instructions carefully. Before you start the exam, be sure to read the instructions carefully so that you understand what is expected of you.
  • Not managing your time effectively. The CUET PG exam is a timed exam, so it is important to manage your time effectively. This means pacing yourself so that you have enough time to complete all of the questions, and it also means not spending too much time on any one question.
  • Not guessing. If you don't know the answer to a question, guess. There is no negative marking in the CUET PG exam, so you have nothing to lose by guessing.
  • Making careless mistakes. When you are answering the questions, be careful not to make any careless mistakes. This means double-checking your work and making sure that you have answered the question correctly.

Q:   What is CUET PG DU Cut off?

A:

Here is the list of courses which are offered by Delhi University for Postgraduate Admissions and their expected cut offs below:

DU PG Courses Expected Cut Offs

Course

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

1. M.A. Arabic

170-180

150-160

130-138

100-110

160

2. M.A. Buddhist Studies

165-170

155-160

120-130

115-125

150

3. M.A. English

200-220

170-180

150-170

145-160

190

4.     M.A. French Studies

5.     M.A. German Studies

6.     M.A. Hispanic Studies

7.     M.A. Italian Studies

-

-

-

-

-

8. M.A. Hindi

200-230

215-225

198-215

170-180

178

9.     Bachelor of Library and Information Science (PG)

 

10.   Master of Library & Information Science

190-200

180-195

180-192

170-182

160-176

155-170

150-160

144-160

180

170

11. M.A. Linguistics

200-210

185-199

172-185

160

185

12.   M.A. Bengali

13.   M.A. Comparative Indian Literature

14.   M.A. Tamil

 

 

180-195

 

 

185-199

172-185

160

185

15. M.A. Persian

175-195

166-179

155-170

140-150

160

16. M.A. Philosophy

130-150

100-120

80-95

60-79

100-110

17.   M.A. Psychology

18.   M.A. Applied Psychology

170-180

155-175

155-175

140-150

130

19. M.A. Punjabi

130-140

120-132

100-110

85-98

110

20. M.A. Sanskrit

150-160

140-155

125-140

112-125

130

21. M.A. Russian Studies

120-135

110-127

90-105

75-90

105

22. M.A. Urdu

180-195

155-175

155-175

140-150

130

23.  M.Com.

24.  MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD)

25.  MBA - International Business (MBA - IB)

200-210

190-210

175-190

160-180

170

26. MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM)

210-220

190-210

175-190

160-180

170

 

27.  B.Ed.

28.  B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation)

29.  B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment)

30.  M.Ed.

180-210

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

31. M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry

270-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

32.  M.Sc. Electronics

33.  M. Tech. Microwave Electronics

240-265

230-240

200-210

180-200

220

34. M.Sc. Genetics

270-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

35. M.Sc. Informatics

280-290

250-265

245-260

230-245

250

36. M.Sc. Microbiology

250-265

230-255

215-260

190-210

220

37.  Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.)

38.  Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED.

220-230

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

39. M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology &

Biotechnology

250-260

235-255

215-230

190-210

235

40.  LL.B.

41.  LL.M.

210-230

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

42.  M.C.A.

43.  M.Sc. Computer Science

210-225

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

44. M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics

180-190

175

155-175

140-150

130

 

45.  M.Sc. Operational Research

46.  M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research

190-210

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

47. M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics

220-230

175-190

155-175

140-150

130

 

48.  M.A. Music (Hindustani: Vocal / Instrumental)

49.  M.A. Karnataka (Music: Vocal / Instrumental)

50.  M.A. Music (Percussion Tabla / Pakhawaj)

160-170

140-155

125-140

112-125

130

51.  M.Sc. Anthropology

52.  M.Sc. Forensic Science

190-210

175-180

155-170

132-155

170

53. M.Sc. Botany

220-250

200-210

180-190

160-180

200

54. M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences

250-260

230-240

210-230

190-200

230

55. M.Sc. Chemistry

200-220

190-200

170-190

155-180

190

56.  M.A. Environmental Studies

57.  M.Sc. Environmental Studies

210-225

200-210

180-190

160-170

190

58. M.Sc. Geology

190-215

175-190

160-180

150-170

180

 

59.  M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies

60.  M.Sc. Food & Nutrition

61.  M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science

62.  M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension

63.  M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application

200-220

195-210

180-190

170-180

190

64. M.Sc. Physics

185-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

65. M.Sc. Zoology

230-245

218-230

200-220

190-210

220

66. M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension

190-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

67.  M.A. East Asian Studies

68.  M.A. Japanese

160-170

150-170

130-150

120-130

170

69. M.A. Economics

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

70. M.A. Geography

175-190

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

71. M.A. History

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

72. M.A. Political Science

175-187

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

73. M.A. Social Work

188-200

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

74. M.A. Sociology

175-190

160-170

140-150

120-130

160

75. M.Sc. Mathematics Education

200-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

76. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL)

190-210

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

77. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

195-225

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

78. MBA - Business Economics (MBA – BE)

180-195

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

79. Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

160-180

-

-

-

-

80. M.Sc. Nursing

210-220

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

81. Masters in Journalism

180-195

170-180

150-160

130-150

170

Q:   What factors determine the CUET PG Cut off?

A:

 The cut-off marks for candidates majorly depends on the following factor:

  • Difficulty level of the CUET PG 2023 Examination
  • Number of seats available for a particular course
  • Total Number of Test Takers
  • NIRF Ranking of the university for which the candidate applied for
  • Category of the candidate

Hence, because of all these factors CUET PG 2023 candidate can expect differnet set of cut offs for different participating universities.

Q:   Who will determine the final merit list for CUET PG Admission?

A:

NTA will generate the Score Card only. After that the admission exercise (including counselling) shall be handled by the participating Universities/Institutions officials only. Scores and candidate data would be shared with all the participating Universities. The CUET PG 2023 Merit list or Cut off will be made after all the process of counselling is being conducted by the participating universities of CUET PG 2023.

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    Placements

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    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

    5.0
    (3)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 10,428
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
M.Sc. in Microbiology
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
  • 4.3

    Placements

    3.0

    Infrastructure

    4.5

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.5

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.5

    Value for Money

    5.0
    (4)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 432
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  • 4.4

    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    5.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    5.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    3.0

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