CUET-PG MA Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

Sreetama Datta Roy
Updated on Mar 8, 2026 18:35 IST

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Overview

CUET PG 2026 exam analysis is available here for CUET PG B.Ed and General Management Paper. According to the students, the General MBA paper was moderate to difficult, while B.Ed paper was moderate to easy. The detailed analysis is updated on this page.

National Testing Agency conducted the Common University Entrance Test PG exam from March 6 to 30. Students can find the CUET PG question paper analysis useful in their preparation for the test. It helps to focus on high-weight topics, which will boost the scores. Check the page for CUET PG 2026 analysis for all subjects.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG 2026 Exam Analysis
  • CUET PG Exam Analysis of Previous Years
  • CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern
  • CUET PG 2026 Syllabus
  • FAQs Regarding CUET PG Analysis
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Analysis

Candidates appearing for CUET PG 2026 exam can check the paper analysis here. 

CUET PG General MBA Paper Analysis

  • Accoridng to the students General MBA paper was moderate.
  • 40 to 55 question were dobale.
  • More questions were from Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation and Data System sections.
  • Question were based on Ratio, percentage, Time and work, Time & Distance, and Sets. CUET PG General Management cutoff is expected to be low.
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CUET PG Exam Analysis of Previous Years

Candidates can check the CUET PG Exam subject-wise and day-wise analysis of past few years in this section.

CUET PG 2025 Exam Analysis

This section provides CUET PG 2025 subject and shift-wise exam analysis:

CUET PG 2025 Botany Exam Analysis

The overall difficulty level of the CUET PG 2025 Botany exam was easy to moderate. More questions were asked about genetics and plant molecular biology. The exam officials also asked a few questions on scientific names of some plants (angiosperms and gymnosperms). There were a few questions which were one-liners, and to answer other questions, conceptual and practical domain knowledge was required.

Good Attempt: 55-60 questions.

CUET PG 2025 Electronics and Communication Exam Analysis 

Candidates can find the students' reaction and CUET PG 2025 exam analysis based on the candidates' output from below:

Esha: Exam difficulty level was easy to moderate. The main part of the contained question paper is from the Physics domain. Questions from Maths and computer domains were asked less. Only 4-5 maths questions were asked.

Suggestion from the Candidate: The command over the subject must be strong for candidates to have a good score in the Electronics and Communication Paper. Candidates having their basics clear will help them to gain an extra edge in the CUET PG scorecard. Taking online and offline coaching for the CUET PG 2025 exam will definitely help the candidates to get their basics clear, and also in solving the higher-order thinking and practical questions which are coming in the examination.

Maths Question (Memory-Based Questions): Questions were asked from the Probability Topic

  1. A, B and C are racing in a competition. Winning probability of Aand B are the same and twice of C. Find the winning probabilities of B and C.

 Both the physics subjects, numerical and theoretical questions were asked in the examination. Very few were direct. Most of the questions were designed to test the analytical and critical abilities of the candidates.

Good Attempt- 60 to 65

Ashwat: The physics part of the questions was more difficult in solve than the maths and computer application questions. 40 per cent of the questions in the exam were numerical, and 60 per cent of the questions were theoretical.

Ananya: Overall exam difficulty level was easy to moderate and the difficult part of the exam was Numericals, and they were time-consuming.

CUET PG 2025 Mathematics Exam: Student Reaction

The overall CUET PG 2025 Mathematics exam difficulty level was moderate to tough. There was an equal distribution of numerical and theory-based questions in the examination. Based on the previous year exam difficulty level, this year the CUET PG Mathematics 2025 exam was slightly difficult to attempt. The time duration given to attempt 75 questions seemed to be very short.

CUET PG 2025 Statistics Analysis

The overall CUET PG 2025 Statistics exam difficulty level was moderate. Questions were found to be lengthy as per the amount of time given by the exam officials. Maximum questions that were asked in the CUET PG 2025 exam had required a practical and analytical approach by the test takers. Only 1-2 questions were one liners.

Topics asked: Standard Deviation, Variation, Regression, Hypothesis

Good Attempt- 40-45 questions.

Candidates can also check out CUET PG 2025 Exam Student Reaction Video here.

CUET PG 2024 Pharmacy Exam Analysis 

Few students who had appeared for Pharmacy subject in the CUET PG 2024 exam found the exam difficulty level as moderate to tough. Among the appeared students they have found that the questions were more of analytical based and merely just studying the concepts won’t solve the questions coming in the CUET PG 2024 pharmacy question paper.

No numerical-based questions were asked. Questions were based on Theoretical knowledge of the subject domain. Candidates are expecting the low cut off in the CUET PG 2024 cut off.

Swati: Level of difficulty in the examination was moderate to easy. Question which were coming from Pharmacy cognosy were little difficult to attempt. Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics , Anatomics topics were easy to attempt. Organic pharmacy questions were taking much time to solve and were analytical in approach.

Good score- 55 to 60

CUET PG 2023 Analysis

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 on spotting errors, blood relationships, sentence equivalence and many more. Some other questions were asked from analytical skills and from GK section.

In terms of the subject-wise CUET 2023 analysis, the difficulty level was moderate to tough. The subject-wise topics and chapters along with the weightages are given below.

The following table brings the structure of the expected CUET PG question paper.

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 was compulsory. The General Test also had to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).

CUET 2023 Chemistry Question Paper (Memory-based)

  •  Find the angular momentum 4s orbital
  • Finding the order of reaction when 2-bromo 2-methyl propane reacts with C2H50¯
  • Which is more basic in Pyrol and Pyridine
  • Find the Vant's hoff factor for the following:

         a. KCL

         b. NaCl

         c. K2SO4

  • Structure of C2B5H7 and its vertices
  • Which of the following is non-radioactive

          a. Internal Conversion

          b. Intersystem crossing

          c. fluorescence

          d. Phosphorescence

  • What will be A and B in the following reaction- XeF4 + H2O → A + B + HF + O2
  • Find X in the following reactions

         a. Al4C3 + H2O →  X

         b. Be2C + H2O → X

  • Metalloprotein and Metal present in Arthropoda and Mollusca
  • Cyclohexane stability

Source: Memory-based questions shared by candidates and experts on social media platforms.

Also Read: CUET PG 2023 June 6 Chemistry Question Paper Analysis

CUET PG 2023 Analysis for Mathematics

as per the student's review the CUET PG 2023 Mathematics exam was found to be moderately easy.

Questions were asked from Real analysis, Complex Analysis, Algebra and Vector Analysis. Many of the questions that were asked in the examination had the analytical approach to answer the questions. Very few questions were direct from the King theory, Group theory. Here is the list of important topics from which the questions were asked in the examination, along with their weightage.

Topics Number of Questions Asked
Real Analysis 12-14
Complex Analysis 9
Vector Calculus 11
Integral Calculus 9
Group Theory 5
Ring Theory 1
Linear Programming 6
Algebra 10
Ordinary Differential Equation 8

CUET PG 2023 Analysis for Economics

CUET PG 2023 questions from Economics were found to be moderate to difficult. There were many questions that came direct from micro, macro-economics and money and inflation. Some questions were numerical and also from the domain of statistical methods of economics.

Some of the important topics which were important from the CUET PG 2023 Economics subject examination are given below.

  • Micro/ Macro- Economics
  • Mathematical methods in economics
  • Indian Economy
  • Money and inflation.
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CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

The table below brings the expected CUET PG 2026 exam pattern highlights.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)

Medium/ Language

English, Hindi, Sanskrit and languages of the linguistic subjects

Duration of the examination

90 Minutes

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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

 Domain Specific Questions

CUET PG 2026 Exam Slots and Timing

The following table brings the CUET PG 2026 exam timings for both slots.

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CUET 2026 Timing

Reporting & Gate Closing Timing

Slot 1

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 

7:00 to 8:30 AM

 

Slot 2

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

10:50 to 12:00 Noon

Slot 3

4:00 PM to 5:30PM

2:35 to 4:00 PM

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CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern

The following table presents the exam structure of the CUET PG 2026 question paper.

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2026

75

CUET PG 2026 Detailed Exam Structure 

Below is the table mentioned for the detailed CUET PG 2026 detailed examination structure for all the subjects for which the examination will be conducted. Aspirants preparing for CUET PG 2026 exam can take the below table for reference:

Exam Pattern And Important Topics Examination Subjects

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of: 

  • Teaching Aptitude
  •  G.K related to School/ Education/ Books/ Films/ Institutions/ Awards.
  •  Mathematics
  • Science & Environment
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts, Music, Yoga, Theatre, Sports.

Common:

BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI),B Ed (ID),B Ed (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc.

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Science Stream) questions

Science;

Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry,Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science, Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition,Bio Science - Bioinformatics,
Botany,Bio Science, Chemistry,Chemical Sciences,Industrial Chemistry etc.
Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc.
 Criminology Environmental Sciences/Studies,Ecology etc. Food Science and Technology, Nutrition,Food Processing and Management,Food Safety and
Quality Control etc. Forensic Science, Geology , Earth Sciences,Applied Geology Geophysics ,Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant Breeding,Agronomy,Genetics,Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc. Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science,Virology and Immunology,
Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science, Material Science
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc. MPT, Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences, Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation, Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc, Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics,  Atmospheric Science, Animal Science(Poultry).

 

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Humanities Stream) questions

Humanities

Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. Anthropology,  Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,
Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc.
Dev. and Labour Studies, Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc. Geography, History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc. History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc. Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc. 

 

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (MTeach/Higher Sciences) questions

MTech/ Higher Sciences

Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences &
Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc. Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro
Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, Food Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc. Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Nanoelectronics/Material Sciencs Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc. Water Engineering and Management,Agricultural Engineering etc.Textile Engineering.

 


No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Literature Stream) questions

Literature:

English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria)
Hindi,Hindi translation,Hindi and Comparative Literature,Hindi and Modern Indian Languages etc, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & Tribal
Languages, Computational Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese,  Bengali, Bhutia
, Chinese, French, Garo, German, Gujarati, Hispanic, Japanese,  Kannada, Kashmiri, Khasi, Kokborok, Korean, Lepcha, Limbu, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Pali, Pashto, Persian,Prakrit, Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita),  Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Urdu Journalism, Indo-Tibetan, Santali, Italian.


75 Domain Knowledge questions in Acharya.

Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. 

Acharya:

Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)),  Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU),  Nyaya Vaisheshika, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), Veda
Vedanta (BHU), Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc.
Vyakaran (BHU), Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems

75 Domain Knowledge questions 

Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. 

Acharya:

Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd

75 MCQ Questions Comprising:

  • Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
  • Verbal Ability
  • Mathematical
  • Quantitative ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.

75 MCQ Questions Comprising

  • Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
  • Verbal Ability
  • General Knowledge
  • Awareness, Computer Basics
  • Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management,Gender Studies etc. 

75 Domain Knowledge questions 

Common:

Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management.

 

Note

  •  Languages papers will be in concerned language except Linguistic which would be in English.
  •  M.Tech/Higher Sciences would be in English only.
  • Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan.
  •  Humanities, Sciences and Common papers would be bilingual (English & Hindi).
  •  Examination would be conducted in three shifts.
  • The English version of the questions in the question papers, except for languages and Acharya, will be taken as final.

Also Read: 

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CUET PG 2026 Syllabus

Candidates can find the CUET PG 2026 Syllabus in the table below.

Domain PDF Download
Acharya Download Here
Common Download Here
Humanities Download Here
Languages Download Here
MTech Download Here
Science Download Here
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FAQs Regarding CUET PG Analysis

Read the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on CUET PG analysis.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of MSc Microbiology entrance exam?
A: 

The MSc Microbiology entrance exam difficulty can be described in the range of moderate to high. For instance, the CUET PG examination is conducted in numerous streams and master's subjects; therefore, it is tricky to determine the difficulty of the examination subject-wise. The difficulty level of the exam differs widely across various subjects and slots. As compared to other national-level entrance exams like CUET PG, IIT JAM, ISI Admission Test, GAT-B, IISER Entrance exam, JEST, NEST examination, Candidates can expect a moderate to tough exam in comparison to state-level entrance examinations like GNDU, UPCATET, SHIATS, MCAER-CET, RUASAT, and OUAT.

Q:   When will NTA release the CUET PG 2026 exam date sheet?
A: 

The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted in March. It is expected that the CUET PG 2026 date sheet will be announced in the first week of February. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of CUET PG?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG 2026 exam?
A: 

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025. However, there has not been any change in terms of exam pattern, syllabus or application process. The total number of exam cities has decreased. 

Q:   What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?
A: 

CUET PG 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to pursue their Masters degree from the central universities. From the past years, many other state, private, and deemed universities is participating in the CUET PG examination. The examination will offer admission to a range of master's courses including normal and professional degree courses:

PG CoursesProfessional Degree Courses
  • MA
  • MSc
  • MCA
  • MCom
  • MFA
  • MBA
  • LLB
  • LLM
  • BEd
  • MEd

 

Q:   What skills and abilities are tested in CUET PG MBA exam?
A: 

The CUET PG MBA syllabus tests student ability in the following areas:

  • Verbal Ability/Language Comprehension
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Data Interpretation
  • Logical Reasoning

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