CUET PG Notification 2025: Application (Started), Exam Date (Mar 11-31), Elgibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Other Updates
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )
CUET PG Notification 2025 was released on January 2, 2025, by NTA, the exam conducting body. The CUET PG 2025 Application Form was released on January 2, 2025, and the last date for candidates to submit the application form was February 1, 2025. However, CUET PG 2025 application deadline was leter extended till February 8, 2025, and the application correction window was opened from February 10, 2025 till February 12, 2025.
The National Test Agency (NTA) has released the CUET PG exam dates 2025 and information about the application process in the notification pdf. The CUET PG 2025 Exam is scheduled between March 13, 2025 to March 31, 2025. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognized university are eligible to appear for the CUET PG examination which will be held across various exam centres in nation and overseas. NTA will test candidates' domain knowledge for the 157 courses available for the candidates to complete their master's degree programme. CUET PG 2025 exam duration has been reduced, the exam will be held online in bilingual mode and the general paper will be redesigned.
Latest Updates:
- CUET PG 2025 Exam Date Released @exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG; Registration Start from January 2
- CUET PG 2025 Changes: Exam Pattern (Revised), General Paper (Redesigned) and Other Details
- CUET PG 2025 Changes: Exam Pattern (Revised), General Paper (Redesigned) and Other Details
- What is a Good Score in CUET PG? Know Course and University Wise Good Score Here
CUET PG application form 2026 is anticipated to be released in the first week of January 2026 to provide admissions to postgraduate degree programs like MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MFA, and other professional degrees like MBA, BEd, LLB, and LLM courses.
Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have filled more than one Application Form
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:
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NTA, National Testing Agency has released a public notice mentioning the recommendations received by the expert committee for the CUET PG 2025 examination. The exam officials have proposed the change in the exam duration, pattern, and many more.
The General Paper will be redesigned by the exam experts to cater to skill-based and certain professions based on UG knowledge acquired by the candidates so that the CUET PG 2025 participating universities can use it for programmes in those areas.
- CUET PG Notification 2025: Overview
- CUET PG 2025 Important Dates
- CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download
- CUET PG Exam Notification 2025 FAQs
CUET PG Notification 2025: Overview
The following table brings the important features or highlights of the NTA CUET PG 2025 exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Common 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 |
Masters Degree- MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MCA, MFA Professional Degree- LLB, LLM, BEd, MEd, MBA |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,200 (General) INR 1000 (OBC-NCL, EWS) INR 900 (SC, ST and Transgender) INR 800 (PwD) INR 6,000 (International centres) |
| Exam Duration |
105 Minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Total Marks |
300 Marks |
| Total Number of Questions |
75 Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Language of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Centre Cities |
300 cities in India and 24 cities abroad |
| Accepting Colleges |
190+ institutions |
| Official Website |
Available Soon |
| Contact Details |
18004253800 |
Also Read: CUET PG Vs IIT JAM: Which is Better for Master’s Degree
Commonly asked questions
Yes, Faculty of Law BHU accept applicants CUET-PG scores for selection. Candidates seeking admission must a valid score in the national-level examination. In 2024, the cutoff mark for the one-year LLM and two-year LLM course stood at 187 and 185, respectively. The mentioned cutoff was for the applicants belonging to the General All-India category.
The choice of entrance exam for MBA, differs from university to university. If we take the example of MBA admissions in IMS Indore, School of Management, and AKS University we will see that among them also there is not much uniformity over the choice of entrance exam chosen for MBA admissions.
In the case of IMS Indore and AKS University, both of them only take into account the CUET-PG score of the candidate, whereas, in the case of School of Management – XAT, ITM, NEST, CMAT, CAT, ATMA exam scores can be considered for admission.
No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.
The NTA is a government autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, India. It has been entrusted with the task of conducting various entrance exams, including CUET PG, NEET, JEE, and others.
CUET PG 2025 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 06 May ' 25 | CUET PG 2025 Result |
| 06 May ' 25 | CUET PG Final Answer Key 2025 |
| 22 Apr ' 25 | CUET PG 2025 Response Sheet |
CUET PG Exam Notification PDF Download
NTA will be releasing the CUET PG 2025 Exam notification in the form of a PDF for the academic session 2025-2026. The notification will contain the CUET PG 2025 exam dates. Candidates who are interested in pursuing their master's degree and professional degree programmes from CUET PG participating institutions must download the CUET PG 2025 notification pdf from here:
| CUET PG Notification PDF 2025 |
Commonly asked questions
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| MSc Chemistry | BSc (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 Science | BSc (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 Mathematics | BSc (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 Physics | BSc (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 Sciences | A minimum of 50 percent marks (equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons)/BSc (10 2 3) as well as at 10 & 10 2 examinations. |
| MSc Botany | BSc (Hons) Botany |
| MSc Zoology | BSc (Hons) Zoology |
Tata Institutes of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced its decision to discontinue the TISS NET Exam. The decision is taken into consideration as per the directions released by the Ministry of Education stating the conduct of the CUET PG 2024 exam for PG admissions.
Here are the list of PG courses which are offered by TISS through CUET PG exam:
- Mumbai Campus:
- Master of Arts in Education (Elementary)
- Master of Arts in Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Women's Studies
- Masters in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP)
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability Studies)
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in Regulatory Policy and Governance
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Urban Policy and Governance)
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in (Water Policy and Governance)
- Master of Hospital Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health (Health Administration)
- Master of Public Health ( Health Policy, Economics and Finance) {MPH-HPEF}
- Master of Public Health ( Social Epidemiology) {MPH-SE}
- Master of Arts in (Social Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
- Master of Laws (Access to Justice)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practice)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology & Justice)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit & Tribal Studies and Action)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies & Action)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice)
- Tuljapur Campus
- Master of Arts in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in Development Policy, Planning and Practice
- Master of Arts / Master of Science in Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resources Governance
- Master of Arts (Social Work in Rural Development)
- Hyderabad Campus
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Arts in Cities and Governance
- Master of Arts in Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Rural Development and Governance
- Master of Arts in Natural Resource & Governance
- Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance
- Post-Graduate Diploma: Cities and Governance
- Post-Graduate Diploma (Natural Resource & Governance)
- Post Graduate Diploma (Public Policy & Governance)
- Master of Arts in Women's Studies
- Guwahati Campus
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation & Development Practices)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Counselling)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)
Note:
Apart from these PG programme, the following two programme admission will be done through CAT scores:
- Master of Arts in Human Resource Management & Labour Relations
- Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership.
Delhi University will be offering 88 PG courses in various domains like MSc, MA, MTech, MFA, MPH, and other PG degrees through the CUET PG 2025 examination:
| Programme/ Course offered | Test Paper Code |
|---|---|
| M.A. Arabic | LAQP05 |
| M.A. Buddhist | ACQP04 |
| M.A. English | LAQP01 |
| M.A. French Studies | LAQP10 |
| M.A. German Studies | LAQP12 |
| M.A. Hispanic Studies | LAQP14 |
| M.A. Italian Studies | LAQP41 |
| M.A. Hindi | LAQP02 |
| Bachelor in Library & Information Sciences | COQP11 |
| Master in Library & InformationSciences | COQP13 |
| M.A. Linguistics | LAQP04 |
| M.A. Bengali | LAQP07 |
| M.A. Tamil | LAQP35 |
| M.A. Comparative Indian Literature | LAQP01 |
| M.A. Philosophy | HUQP16 |
| M.A. Psychology | HUQP20 |
| M.A. Applied Psychology | HUQP20 |
| M.A. Punjabi | LAQP33 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | LAQP03 |
| M.A. Russian | LAQP34 |
| M.A. Urdu | LAQP37 |
| M.Com. | COQP08 |
| Bachelor in Education | COQP06 |
| B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Mathematics) | COQP07 |
| B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Languages) | COQP05 |
| 1B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Social Science) | COQP04 |
| Master of Education | COQP15 |
| M.Sc. Biophysics | SCQP17 |
| M.Sc. Electronics | MTQP05 |
| M.Tech. (Microwave Electronics) | MTQP05 |
| M.Sc. Genetics | SCQP17 |
| M.Sc. Informatics | MTQP05 |
| M.Sc. Micbrobiology | SCQP03 |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) | COQP11 |
| Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) | COQP18 |
| M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | SCQP17 |
| LL.B. | COQP11 |
| LL.M. | COQP14 |
| Master of Computer Application | SCQP09 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | SCQP09 |
| M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics | SCQP19 |
| Master of Operational Research | SCQP09 |
| M.A. in Hindustani Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Veena/Violin/Guitar) | HUQP14 |
| M.A. in Karnatak Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/Violin) | HUQP12 |
| M.A. in Percussion (Tabla/Pakhawaj) | HUQP25 |
| M.Sc. Anthropology | HUQP02 |
| M.Sc. Forensic Science | SCQP13 |
| M.Sc. Botany | SCQP07 |
| M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences | SCQP17 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | SCQP08 |
| M.A. Environmental Studies | SCQP11/COQP02 |
| M.Sc. Environmental Studies | SCQP11 |
| M.Sc. Geology | SCQP14 |
| M.Sc. Food and Nutrition | HUQP11 |
| M.Sc. Resource Management &Design Application | HUQP11 |
| M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies | HUQP11 |
| M.Sc. Development , Communication & Extension | HUQP11 |
| M.Sc. Physics | SCQP24 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | SCQP17 |
| M.A. Life Long Learning &Extension | COQP03 |
| M.A. East Asian Studies | COQP11 |
| M.A. Japanese | LAQP15 |
| M.A. Economics | COQP10 |
| M.A. Geography | HUQP08 |
| M.A. History | HUQP09 |
| M.A. Political Science | HUQP18 |
| M.A. Social Work | HUQP21 |
| M.A. Sociology | HUQP22 |
| M.Sc. (Mathematics Education) | COQP03/COQP06 |
| M.A. Journalism | COQP17 |
| Master in Respiratory Theory | SCQP21 |
| M.A. in Hindu Studies | ACQP08 |
| M.A. in Chinese | LAQP09 |
| M.A. Korean Studies | LAQP20 |
| Master of Physiotherapy | SCQP21 |
| M.A. Persian | LAQP30 |
| M.Sc. Biochemistry | SCQP17 |
| M.A./M.Sc. Statistics | SCQP27 |
| M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science | HUQP11 |
| M.A. African Studies | COQP11 |
| B.Ed. Special Education (ID) | COQP03 |
| B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Commerce, Punjabi, Urdu, Home Science) | COQP08, COQP03 |
| Bachelor in Education (VI) | COQP03 |
| MFA (Applied Art) | HUQP03 |
| Master in Public Health | COQP19 |
| MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Visual Communication) | HUQP07 |
CUET PG Exam Notification 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check out the CUETPG 2025 FAQs from here:
Commonly asked questions
The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.
IIT JAM is for PG scientific and engineering courses in IITs and other premier institutons while CUET PG is a wider platform for admissions to postgraduate programs across private, state and central universities.
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 Courses | Professional Degree Courses |
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CUET-PG Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Here are some tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode:
Understand the exam format, make sure you have a good understanding of computer, choose a test center that is convenient for you, arrive early on the center.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
See, solve as many previous question papers and it is advised to allocate time to yourself while solving the paper.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is advisable to start solving CUET PG question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 4-5 months before the exam date.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Well, there is no fixed number, but candidates are advised to solve as many question papers as they can. and it also depends on the individual preparation.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is conducted once a year only. And it is typically held in the month of March or April. The exact date is announced on NTA a few months before the exam
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is important because you can be familiar with the exam pattern, identify important topics, boosts confidence, and helps in practice and revision.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
IIT JAM is for PG scientific and engineering courses in IITs and other premier institutons while CUET PG is a wider platform for admissions to postgraduate programs across private, state and central universities.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, it doesn't change. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been consistently responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG since its inception.
The NTA is a government autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, India. It has been entrusted with the task of c
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates are not allowed to take the CUET PG question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall after the Computer Based Test (CBT) is over.
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Contributor-Level 7
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