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

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, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject. Here are some factors upon which CUET PG examination level depends: First and foremost the exam difficulty level depends upon the preparation done by the appearing candidates. The level of questions aked 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 depends upon the number of seats the participating university is offering, or whether the number of applicants for the particular subjects are high. Difficulty level also depends on the demand of 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, also the cut off of MSc Maths will be high of reputed/High NIRF ranking institutes.

CUET PG Syllabus MCA 2025 (Changed): Download Course- Wise Syllabus PDF Here

Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

Q: Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?

Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less.The applicants of CUET PG 2024 can download and check the previous year's detailed syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself. Factors upon which CUET PG syllabus might change: One of the most important reason because of which CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under NEP- New Education Policy by Ministry of Education. Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) 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 signficance 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?

Here are the few tips: Candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test. Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis. 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: What is the role of NTA in the CUET PG examination?

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: Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?

Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2026 can download the CUET PG syllabus 2026 pdf by visiting the official website of CUET PG 2026 or can check out in this Shiksha page. It is also observed that the CUET PG syllabus doesn't this year, so candidates are suggested to either go to the CUET PG 2026 official website and search for CUET PG syllabus there. NOTE: As per the new changes introduced by NTA in the CUET PG examination for the academic session 2025-2026, the General paper syllabus of LLB and MBA courses will be redesigned to cater to skill-based.

Q: Has CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 been changed?

Yes, NTA has added some new topics in the CUET PG MCA syllabus for the academic session 2025-2026. There are majorly three subjects in MCA syllabus namely, Decision Making and Thinking Skills, Mathematics and Computers. The exam officials added few more topics in the Computer subject. The added topics are mentioned below: Computer networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables fiber–optic cables, Flow and error control techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control, IP (v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http); Sliding window protocols; Internetworking: Switch /Hub, Bridge, Router, Gateways, Concatenated virtual circuits, Firewalls: Network Security; Cryptography- public key, secret key. Domain Name System (DNS)-Electronic Mail and World Wide Web (WWW). Database Management System: Data Models, Schemas, and Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS, Functional Dependencies and Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques, Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and Authorization. Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints, Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.

Q: Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from NorthEast and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. The CUET PG 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., NTA (National Testing Agency) in the various CUET PG examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is National Testing Agency here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.

Q: What is CUET PG examination structure?

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

Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session. On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.

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Updated on Jan 6, 2025 16:26 IST

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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for all domain subjects. 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 has 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.

Candidates should also check the CUET PG exam pattern 2025 to know the structure and types of questions that will be asked in the examination and the depth of covering the CUET PG 2025 syllabus will then be based on that. Both the syllabus and exam pattern play a pivotal role in the CUET PG 2025 preparation strategy. Based on the CUET PG MCA 2025 Syllabus topics, aspirants can start their preparation following the standard topics CUET PG 2025 Important Books.

Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis

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. This article on CUET PG MCA syllabus provides complete insights for preparation, including test pattern, unit-wise syllabus, and books to prepare for the CUET PG MCA exam. Additionally, candidates can get a direct link to download CUET PG MCA syllabus PDF.

Q: Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?

Q: Has CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 been changed?

Q: Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 Highlights
CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025
CUET PG MCA Exam Pattern 2025
CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF Download
FAQs Regarding CUET PG 2025 Syllabus

CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 Highlights

CUET PG MCA 2025 syllabus will be released by the NTA, the exam conducting body on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG 2025 exam can go through the CUET PG syllabus 2025 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 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

CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025

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. While the remaining 75 questions are based on domain-specific knowledge. Therefore, section B of 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: Organization 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is CUET PG examination structure?

Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?

Q: What are the streams for which CUET PG exam is being conducted?

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CUET PG MCA Exam Pattern 2025

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

CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF Download

Candidates willing to take the CUET PG MCA exam (PGQP26) 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 2024 MCA Syllabus

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

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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