CUET PG Syllabus MCA 2026 (Soon): Download Course- Wise Syllabus PDF Here

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )

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CUET PG 2026 Result

24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26

Sreetama Datta Roy
Updated on Dec 8, 2025 17:27 IST

By Sreetama Datta Roy, Manager Content

Overview

CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency for all domain subjects, tentatively in the first week of January 2026. Aspiring candidates who wish to pursue the MCA programme can find the domain-wise syllabus for the CUET PG exam on the official website.

The exam officials had changed the CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 for the candidates preparing for the Computer Science and Information Technology master's degree programme. For the academic session 2025-2026, the exam officials have added a few more topics in Computer subjects like computer networks, routing algorithms, DNS, Database Management Systems and Virtual systems.

 The CUET PG syllabus for MCA (PGQP26) is divided into three broad units, namely- Thinking and Decision Making Skills, Mathematics and Computers. To clear the CUET PG MCA exam, candidates will have to answer a total of 75 questions that are designed based on the MCA syllabus.  Get insights and the direct link to download the CUET PG MCA syllabus PDF.

Table of contents
  • CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2026 Highlights
  • CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2026
  • CUET PG MCA Exam Pattern 2026
  • CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF Download
  • FAQs Regarding CUET PG 2026 Syllabus
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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2026 Highlights

CUET PG MCA 2026 syllabus will be released by the NTA, the exam conducting body, on its official website, tentatively by the first week of January 2026. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG 2026 exam can go through the contents of the below table 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 Syllabus 2026
Syllabus release date January 2026 (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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Candidates should also check the CUET PG exam pattern 2026 to know the structure and types of questions that will be asked in the examination and the depth of coverage of the CUET PG 2026 syllabus will then be based on that. Both the syllabus and exam pattern play a pivotal role in the CUET PG 2026 preparation strategy. Based on the CUET PG MCA Syllabus topics, aspirants can start their preparation by following the standard topics CUET PG Important Books.

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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2026

As per the CUET PG exam pattern, candidates have to answer as many as 100 questions. Out of the total questions, 25 questions are common, irrespective of the stream/domain. The remaining 75 questions are based on domain-specific knowledge. Therefore, Section B of the CUET PG MCA exam will have 75 questions from the three units as per the MCA syllabus.

The table below mentions the CUET PG MCA syllabus:

Unit

Important Topics

Thinking and Decision Making

Creative thinking, unfamiliar relationships, verbal reasoning, finding patterns trends and Assessment of figures & diagrams

·       Geometrical designs and identification

·       Selection of related letters/ words/ numbers/ figures

·       Identification of odd thing/ item out from a group

·       Completion of numerical series based on the pattern/ logic

·       Fill in the blanks of the series based on the numerical pattern and logic of the series

·       Syllogisms (logic-based questions), Identification of logic and selection of correct answers based on logic

Mathematics

·       Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting, permutations and combinations.

·       Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions.

·       Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear /quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.

·       Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola.

·       Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.

·       Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.

·       Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.

Computer Awareness

·       Computer Basics: Organisation of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices.

·       Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams.

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CUET PG MCA Exam Pattern 2026

Along with the CUET PG MCA syllabus, the exam pattern also helps candidates plan their CUET PG preparation strategy. The table below mentions the CUET PG MCA exam pattern:

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

Two hours

Frequency of exam in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total number of Questions

100

Total Marks

400

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

2

Name of the section and number of questions asked from it

Section A: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, and or General Knowledge, Mathematical Ability and Analytical Skills

Section B: Domain Specific Questions

Note: The above table brings the exam pattern of last year's CUET PG exam. The pattern or structure may change for this year, which will be updated here on this page.

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CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates willing to take the CUET PG MCA exam can find the syllabus in PDF format under the Science stream. Alternatively, candidates can find the CUET PG MCA syllabus here.

Check below the direct link to the PDF containing the CUET PG MCA syllabus:

CUET PG 2026 Computer Science and Information Technology Syllabus

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 Languages Syllabus PDF 
BEd Courses CUET BEd Syllabus 2025 
Geography CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2025 
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FAQs Regarding CUET PG 2026 Syllabus

Here are some FAQs on CUET PG MCA syllabus:

Q:   Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?
A: 

Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less. The applicants of CUET PG can download and check the previous year syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.

Factors upon which the CUET PG syllabus might change:

  • One of the most important reasons that the CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under the NEP- New Education Policy by the Ministry of Education.
  • Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
  • NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination, can change if the exam authorities feel the significance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject. 
Q:   How to Crack CUET PG Examination?
A: 

Here are the few tips:

  • Students should go through exam pattern and structure of the test.
  • Create monthly timetable.
  • students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.
  • 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.
Q:   How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?
A: 

CUET PG 2026 examination was held in March 2026.The online applications were filled form from December 14 to January 23, 2026. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.

Before choosing multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimum education eligibility criteria for the particular course they have applied for. Also, check the university-specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.

Q:   What are the factors upon which CUET PG exam difficulty level depends?
A: 

The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects. However, the exam difficulty level varies from subject to subject. Here are some factors upon which the CUET PG examination level depends:

First and foremost, the exam difficulty level depends on the preparation done by the appearing candidates. The level of questions asked by the exam authority during the examination. Some questions asked in the examination are highly miscellaneous, which increases the difficulty level of the question paper. Difficulty level factors also depend upon the number of seats the participating university is offering, or whether the number of applicants for the particular subjects is high. Difficulty level also depends on the demand for the course among the students across the country.

For example- MSc Mathematics course is highly popular among the BSc undergraduates; therefore, the number of applicants for the same will be high, and the cut off of MSc Maths will be high of reputed/High NIRF ranking institutes.

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 difference between CUET PG MBA and CAT exam?
A: 

CUET MBA syllabus and CAT syllabus are both designed to assess aptitude for management studies.

Key Difference:

CUET PG MBA: This exam covers a wider range of topics, including general knowledge, current affairs etc.

CAT:  It is designed to assess a student problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to handle complex data. 

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