CUET PG MBA Syllabus 2026 (Soon): Download Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG (MBA) 2026 syllabus for the domain-specific subjects will be released by NTA along with the information brochure. Candidates are recommended to go through the CUET PG MBA syllabus for their particular course thoroughly to prepare well for the entrance exam. CUET PG 2026 Dates will be announced in the first week of January 2026, and the exam will be conducted in March 2026.

CUET PG MBA 2026 Syllabus will consist of all the important subjects and topics that are considered to be important from the CUET PG exam point of view. The syllabus has been framed by the examination conducting authority for the UG pass-out students to test their depth of knowledge in the particular domain in which they have taken the examination. 

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • CUET PG MBA Syllabus Highlights
  • CUET PG (MBA) 2026 Exam Structure
  • CUET PG 2026 List of MBA Subject Courses
  • CUET PG 2026: MBA Course Eligibility Criteria
  • CUET PG (MBA) 2026 Syllabus: General Paper
  • CUET PG MBA Syllabus Analysis Based on PYQ's
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CUET PG MBA Syllabus Highlights

CUET PG MBA 2026 syllabus will be released by the NTA, the exam conducting body on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG 2026 exam can go through the CUET PG MBA syllabus 2026 highlights below to understand the nature of the exam:

Particulars Description
Full Form Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduation (CUET PG)
Exam Conducting Body NTA (National Testing Agency)
Category CUET PG MBA Syllabus 2025
Syllabus release date December, tentatively
Exam Pattern Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Questions 75
Marking Scheme +4 (Correct Answer), -1 (Incorrect Answer)
Medium
  • In general Hindi/ English
  • Different languages for language courses
Total Marks 300

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CUET PG (MBA) 2026 Exam Structure

The CUET PG MBA 2026 exam will comprise only domain knowledge questions. The general section/ Part A of the CUET PG MBA exam has been removed from here on. CUET PG exam pattern consists of 75 multiple-choice questions about the particular course to which the candidate has applied will be asked.

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

Part

Sections/Subjects

Number of Questions

A

The Question Paper will have 75 questions comprising of Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

75

NOTE: Candidate has to attempt Verbal Ability/ Language Comprehension in one language only. i.e. Either English or Hindi. The Remaining Questions would be Bilingual.

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

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CUET PG 2026 List of MBA Subject Courses

Candidates can check the below table for all the CUET PG 2026 MBA Subject Courses for which the examination will be concluded. The MBA subject course code is also mentioned, which will be helpful for the aspirants while downloading the previous year question paper and choosing the subject course while filling out the CUET PG application form.

QP Code Subjects
COQP12 General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management, Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management,
Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc.

CUET PG 2026 MBA syllabus will be designed to test candidates' skills and knowledge on Language Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Reasoning ability. CUET PG MBA Syllabus is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics relevant to MBA studies. It emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. The difficulty level is designed to be challenging for CUET PG MBA 2026 Preparation. The syllabus is bilingual (English and Hindi) to cater to a wider audience.

Also Read: CUET PG Course List; Check Stream Wise Masters Subject Here 

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CUET PG 2026: MBA Course Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can find the CUET PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria for MBA courses below. Also note that these eligibility criteria are university-specific.

MBA Programme Subject Partcipating University Eligibility Criteria
Agri Business Teerthanker Mahaveer University Graduation in any stream
Master of Business Administration (Agri Business) Jagannath
University,
Bahadurgarh
Graduate in Agriculture/ Allied Discipline with Minimum 50% (5% relaxation for reserved category)
Agri Business ASBM University Any Graduation with 50% (Aggregate) /45% for reserved category.
MBA- AgriBusiness
Management
GD Goenka University Passed 4 year B.Sc.(Ag)/B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. OR an equivalent examination recognized by the University/ICAR or 4 years degree programme in B.Sc.(Forestry)/ B.Sc. (Horticulture)/ B.Sc.
(Hons) Forestry/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture/ B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology/ B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)/ B.E. (Agricultural Engg.)/ B.V.Sc& A.H./B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/B.Tech. (Food Technology).
Agri Business Sanskriti University Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) with 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to candidates who qualified CAT/MAT/XAT/NMAT with good score.
Agribusiness
Management
Jagan Nath
University, Jaipur
Graduate in Agriculture/ Allied Discipline with Minimum 50% 
Business
Administration
The Gandhigram
Rural Institute
(Deemed to be
Universty)
A pass in any UG degree in Arts /Humanities / Science / Agriculture/Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 50% marks in Part-III.
  • Management
  • MBA IT
Avinashilingam
Institute for
Home Science
and Higher
Education for
Women(Deemed
to be University),
Coimbatore, TN
Any UG degree with minimum 50% marks MAT / CMAT / CAT / XAT / TANCET / ATMA 
Master of Business Administration (Dual
Specialization) HumanResources/Finance/Op
erations Management/Information Technology/InternationlBusiness/RetailMana
gement/Entrep reneurship/Healthcare
Management
Apeejay Stya
University
Any Bachelors / graduation degree from any discipline with minimum 50% marks from any recognised university.
Infrastructure Management/Supply Chain
Management/Business Analytics/ Management Consulting/People and
Communications/ Marketing
Analytics and Digital Strategies/Financial
Strategies
NICMAR
University, Pune
Candidates with a regular bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised Institution / University are eligible. Candidates seeking admission are required to have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) at graduation level. Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme. (Reservation and Relaxation to candidates as per Maharashtra Government norms).
Business
Administration
Sushant
University
A pass in any UG degree in Arts/Humanities / Science / Agriculture/Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 50% marks in Part-III.
Management
Studies 
Central University of Haryana Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (foreign recognition to be as per AIU list) with at least 50% marks aggregate or equivalent grade (Relaxation of 5% to the SC/ST/PWD/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates).
Specialisation
in Travel &
Tourism
Central University of Himachal Pradesh A minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade in Bachelors/UG degree from a recognised University or an equivalent examination.
  • MBA (Executive) 
  • Business Analytics 
Central University of Hyderabad Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade of any recognized University. Applicants should also have a minimum of THREE years of work experience.
Bachelor’s degree or it's equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade of any recognized University. Preference will be given to those who have an academic background/experience in Engineering /
Mathematics / Statistics *Industry sponsored candidates.
Tourism and Travel Management Central University of Jammu Bachelor’s Degree of at least three years duration from a recognized University with not less than 60% of total marks (55% in case of SC/ST and persons with disabilities).
Business Administration Central University of Jharkhand Bachelors’ Degree of minimum 3 years duration in any discipline with a minimum
50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate for Unreserved Category (UR) and 45% or
equivalent grade in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC {noncreamy layer (NCL)}/ PWD in the qualifying examination. 
Business
Administration
Central University of Karnataka Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (as per the AIU foreign equivalence list) with atleast 50% marks aggregate (45% for OBC {NON CREAMY LAYER}, SC, ST, PWD and
Kashmiri Migrant and non-migrant Pandits). The candidates will be called for group discussion and personal interaction based on the merit in the entrance test (CUET-2023). The final merit for admission will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test and Group Discussion & Personal Interaction with 50% weightage to entrance test and 50% to Group Discussion & personal interaction.

Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, University- Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification 

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CUET PG (MBA) 2026 Syllabus: General Paper

Aspirants preparing for the examination can go through the CUET PG MBA previous year's syllabus. Here we bring the CUET PG MBA syllabus for the various subjects that would be tested through this exam across domains

CUET PG MBA Syllabus For English Comprehension

  • English Grammar
  • English Usage Errors
  • Jumbled Para
  • Sentence Correction
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paragraph Completion
  • One-word Substitution
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases

CUET PG MBA Syllabus For Hindi Comprehension

  • हिन्दी व्याकरण
  • अशुद्ध प्रयोग
  • पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
  • वाक्य शुहद्ध
  • वाक्य पररष्कार
  • पाठ बोधन
  • वाक्य की पूणणता
  • अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
  • समानाथी एवंहविोम
  •  मुिावरेएवंकिावते

CUET PG MBA Syllabus For Maths/Quantitative Ability

  • Partnership
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Percentages
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Problems on Train
  • Work and Wages
  • Time and Work

CUET PG MBA Syllabus For Logical Reasoning

  • Ranking Tests
  • Linear
  • Arrangements
  • Matrix Arrangements
  • Sequencing
  • Statements Arguments
  • Cause and Effects
  • Statements Assumptions
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Number Series
  • Blood Relationship Tests
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Inferences
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogy Test
  • Symbol Based Problems
  • Direction and Distance Test

CUET PG MBA Syllabus For Data Interpretation

  • Pie Charts
  • Line Charts
  • Bar Graphs
  • Tabular Charts
  • Mixed Graphs
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Graph Number Systems
  • Tabulation
  • Sets and Venn Diagrams

The domain's subject specific syllabus and question paper are mentioned below:

CUET PG Subject Course CUET PG Syllabus PDF
Zoology CUET PG Zoology Syllabus PDF 
Biochemistry CUET PG Biochemistry Syllabus PDF 
Chemistry CUET PG Chemistry Syallabus PDF 
Life Sciences CUET PG Life Science Syllabs PDF 
Mathematics CUET PG Mathematics Syllabus PDF 
Data Science CUET PG Data Science Syllabus PDF 
Food Technology CUET PG Food Technology Syllabus PDF 
Plant Biotechnology CUET PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus PDF 
Physics CUET PG Physics Syllabus PDF 
Botany CUET PG Botany Syllabus PDF 
Environmental Science CUET PG Environmental Science Syllabus PDF
Horticulture CUET PG Horticulture Syllabus PDF 
Forensic Science and Criminology CUET PG Forensic Science & Criminology Syllabus PDF
History CUET PG History SyllabuS PDF
MA Social Work CUET PG MSW Syllabus PDF 
MBA CUET PG MBA Syllabus PDF 
MA CUET PG MA Syllabus PDF 
MTech CUET PG MTech Syllabus PDF 
MCA CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF 
Languages CUET PG Langugaes Syllabus PDF 
BEd Courses CUET BEd Syllabus 2025 
Geography CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2025 

 

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CUET PG MBA Syllabus Analysis Based on PYQ's

The CUET PG MBA Syllabus is designed for the students to get an idea of the topics that are to be read while preparing for the CUET PG 2026 MBA exam. Ideally, the questions in the examinations must be asked as per the CUET PG 2026 syllabus mentioned by the exam authority. However, after analysing the CUET PG MBA previous year question papers it is observed that many questions are asked out of the syllabus each year. Aspirants can consider the fact that any MBA syllabus is generic as the degree delivers a Master in Business Administration. Many grdautes in BTech, BSc, BA, MBBS applies for CUET PG MBA courses along with commerce students. In order to provide equal opportunities and a common platform for all the candidates the syllabus is designed to consider all the students. 

Along with the released CUET MBA syllabus by NTA, CUET PG 2026 MBA aspiring students can also read the mentioned important topics which will help them in order to ace the CUET PG 2026 MBA examination:

English Comprehension Logical Reasoning Quantitative Ability Data Interpretation
Spelling Error Cubes and Dice Permutation and Combination Tabular Data
Para Jumble Venn Diagram Realisation Probability Pie Charts
Calender Geometry
Average
Algebra
Mensuration

Also Read: CUET PG MBA Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Memory Based Questions And Expected Cut Off 

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Galgotias University CUET PG Cutoff 2025 will soon be announced. In the meantime, according to the CUET PG Cutoff 2022, MBA in Dual Specialization programme had a cutoff score of 18561 for the students belonging to the General category under the Home State quota. To know more information about cutof

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The most important thing is to analyse the important topics and go through the syallabus before starting CUET PG 2026 preparation.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Well it all depends on the individual. Some students takes time to prepare for CUET PG exam, about 6 months. But yes you can do the preparation within 2 months also by executing a proper plan and making best of your ability.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

Some tips for  CUET PG exam prep:

Understand exam format, make sure you have good understanding of computer, choose test center that is convenient for you, arrive early on center.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months 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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months 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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months ago

It is conducted once a year. And it typically held in month of March or April. The exact date is announced on NTA a few months before exam

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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months 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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Rakshit Prabhakar

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Answered 2 months 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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The candidates can fill up to two cities as per their preferences.

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