CUET PG 2023: Exam Date, Admit Card & Question Paper Analysis

CUET PG 2023, the first day (June 5, 2023) of the examination concluded successfully at nearly all the examination centres of CUET PG 2023. From day 1 and 3 shifts of the examination, it was found that the NTA has set the question paper of merely all the day 1 subjects as moderate. As asked by the candidates who appeared in the examination today, students responded that CUET 2023 PG Analysis for Section A was easy to attempt. The questions were on Language Comprehension had questions from unseen passages. Many questions were asked from the General Knowledge domain . Section B is subject specific, therefore the difficulty level varies from subject to subject. Overall the difficulty level of CUET PG 2023 exam was found to be moderate.

The CUET PG 2023 examination is proposed to be held in 37 shifts in total. There are three shifts each day for a duration of two hours at each slot. The CUET 2023 exam centres are located in over 245 cities across India and abroad for phase 1 for CUET PG 2023 examination. CUET PG 2023 is scheduled to be held from June 5, 2023 to June 17, 2023 for admissions to various PG courses in the participating universities across the nation. NTA has rescheduled CUET PG 2023 examination for 60 courses to another shift and day. Candidates can view the rescheduled courses list below.

Also Read: CUET PG 2023: NTA reschedules CUET PG Exam for 60 courses, check complete list 

CUET PG 2023 Admit Card has been released by NTA on June 3, 2023. The Candidates can download their Admit Cards for the said Examination whose examination is scheduled from 05 June 2023 to 08 June 2023 from the NTA website. CUET PG 2023 advance city intimation slip released by NTA on June 1, 2023. CUET PG 2023 city intimation slip is out for the candidates whose CUET PG 2023 examination is conducted from June 5 to June 8.

Candidates can view the CUET PG 2023 Examination date sheet here:

CUET PG 2023 Exam- Date sheet for exams from June 5 to June 17

Candidates can view the below pdf image of CUET PG 2023 City Admit Card. Once candidates log in the CUET UG 2023 website, they will have to log in using their application number and password/date of birth.

Due to the law and order situation in Manipur, NTA extended the CUET PG 2023 examination date, which is from June 5, 2023, to June 17, 2023. As per the latest notice by NTA, three more university has joined the CUET PG 2023 examination for the enrolment of students in PG courses. The added universities are Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, Amity University, Patna, and Gurugram University. The number of participating universities in the CUET PG 2023 exam has accelerated in comparison to last year. In 2022, the number of universities (Central/State/Private and others) that adopted CUET PG was only 66, however, this year it has increased to 195.

Latest News:

June 1, 2023: CUET PG 2023 City Intimation Slip Released @cuet.nta.nic.in, Know How To Download

May 31, 2023: CUET PG 2023 Exam City Slip Likely Today At cuet.nta.nic.in, Know Where and How To Download

May 11, 2023: CUET PG 2023: Three more universities adopt Common University Entrance Test, Check details 

What is CUET PG?

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2023-24. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from North East and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities. 

The number of exam centres in India for CUET PG 2023 has been reduced. Now the exam centres for CUET PG 2023 examination in India are 313 which was 554 centres last year. However, the number of exam centres outside India has been increased. Now the exam centres outside India are 24, which was just 13 last year. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Till last year, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode.

CUET PG 2023 Highlights

The following table brings the important features or highlights of the exam.

CUET PG 2023 Analysis

CUET PG 2023 examination has started on June 5, 2023. The CUET 2023 analysis is being provided after each slot or shift of the exam. CUET PG 2023 exam is being conducted for multiple subjects and streams in three slots each day. CUET PG 2023 analysis of the first slot of June 5, 2023, the difficulty level of the various subject papers of CUET PG 2023 exam was found to be easy to moderate. The difficulty level will vary for each subject and topic. Students have termed the General Test to be of easy level of difficulty, whereas the Specific subject test was moderate to dicfficult . Although no technical glitches were reported from the centres till Slot 1, in some of the CUET 2023 centres.

The Language Test and General Test sections were of easy to moderate levels. Students are advised to check the last year's CUET PG student reactions below.

CUET PG 2023  Student Reactions

 CUET PG 2023 Exam Slots and Timing

The following table brings the CUET 2023 exam timings for both slots.

Also Read: CUET PG 2023 Shift Timings: Reporting Time & Exam Duration 

CUET PG 2023 Exam Date Sheet

The following table shows the date of the CUET PG 2023, Subjects along with the shift in which, CUET PG 2023 examination is going to be conducted:

CUET PG 2023 Admit Card

CUET PG 2023 admit cardwill be released on June 3, 2023 at the official website of CUET PG 2023. CUET PG 2023 Advance City Intimation Slip released on June 1, 2023 as NTA is working on releasing the city information slips for CUET-PG starting on 5th June said by Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman of UGC. The document mentions the name of the city wherein the exam centre is located along with the exam date, slot and paper. CUET PG admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to the exam centre. The CUET admit card 2023 has to be downloaded by logging in with the registration credentials. The direct link to download the CUET hall ticket or admit card will be provided on this page as and when it is announced.

How to Download CUET PG Admit Card 2023

Candidates has to follow the steps given below to download the CUET PG admit card 2023:

• Visit the official website of CUET PG 2023 –  Link will be provided after the release of online application form and admit cards

• Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2023 admit card download or Sign In tab

• Enter the CUET PG 2023 application number and date of birth or password along with the Security Pin

• Select the checkboxes with your present health conditions

• Click on Submit

• Check and download the CUET PG 2023 admit card in PDF format.

CUET PG 2023 Advance City Intimation Slip

CUET PG 2023 Advance City Intimation Slip phase 1 released on June 1, 2023. The CUET PG 2023 City Intimation Slip contains crucial details such as the examination date, shift, subjects/test papers, and chosen medium of the online application. However, candidates who have opted for subjects not mentioned in the slip and also the CUET PG 2023 examination centre name will not be mentioned.

How to Download CUET PG 2023 Advance City Intimation Slip

Candidates have to follow the steps given below to download the CUET PG 2023 advance city slip:

• Visit the official website of CUET PG 2023 – https://examinationservices.nic.in/examsys23/DownloadAdmitCard/ 

• Click on the tab indicating Advance City Intimation Slip

• Log in by entering the CUET PG 2023 application number and date of birth in the drop-down menu

• Enter Security Pin

• Click on Submit

• Select the exam paper code

• View the CUET PG 2023 Advance Examination City Slip and note the exam city

Candidates must note that this is not the admit card. But it is rather an advance information of the city where their exam centre will be located so that they can plan accordingly.

CUET PG 2023 Mock Test

The mock test is an important feature of preparing for CUET 2023. NTA has provided the official CUET 2023 mock test in an online mode. The practice questions will also be made available for all subjects and languages. The online CUET mock test 2023 is on the official exam website wherein students can get an understanding of the navigation system. By taking the official CUET UG mock test 2023, aspirants will be able to practice the usage of a virtual keyboard and calculator, moving from question to question and among sections. To improve their preparation, students should take the mock tests released by coaching institutes or experts which will give them questions from actual sections of the expected difficulty level. Along with taking the mock test, it is equally important to analyse it. After a thorough analysis, it is important to implement the pointers of analysis within one’s preparation to succeed in the exam.

CUET PG 2023 Preparation Tips

CUET is an all-India entrance exam that is highly competitive and candidates appearing for the exam need to have a strategy and aim to score well and qualify. Aspirants can go through the following prep strategy methods while preparing for CUET PG 2023.

• First and foremost, candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test. After that, students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.

• After gaining conceptual clarity on each section and subject, students should segregate their areas of strengths and weaknesses they should work towards improving their weaknesses by finding out the root cause and taking help from their mentors or students.

• 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.

• Last but not least, staying confident is the key to success in CUET PG.

CUET PG 2023 Test Centres

The Test Centres of CUET PG 2023 are to be located in 313 cities across India and abroad. As many as 24 international cities have been chosen by NTA for conducting the CUET PG 2023 exam . Candidates will have to select as many as two test cities while filling the application form for CUET PG 2023 in preferential order. The application fee will also vary as per the selection of the Indian and international Test Centres of CUET PG 2023. Once the test centre is allotted in the admit card, candidates' requests to change the test city will not be entertained. However, NTA has the right to change the test centre of CUET PG 2023 depending on external factors. NTA will also release an advance city intimation slip for candidates before releasing of the admit card.

CUET PG 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for CUET PG 2023 will be released by NTA for each paper after the releasing of application form. The level of the syllabus is that of undergraduate level. The topics and chapters of the CUET PG 2023 syllabus vary from subject to subject and the detailed syllabus can be checked at the CUET PG 2023 website.

CUET PG 2023 Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2023 Exam Pattern will consist of 100 questions and the question paper will be divided into two parts. Part A will consist of 25 questions on Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability and Part B will consist of 75 domain-specific questions. Below is the table mentions the detailed CUET PG 2023 Exam Pattern: 

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).

CUET PG 2023 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of the CUET PG 2023 exam is as follows:

i) Each question carries four marks.

ii) For each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score.

iii) Unanswered/unattempted responses will not be given any marks.

CUET PG 2023 Question Paper

Since the exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode, candidates did not get hold of the CUET PG 2023 question papers on the day of the exam. However, NTA will release the question papers online on its official website along with the answer keys. Candidates will also be able to download their response sheets. The CUET PG question papers carried 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 

CUET PG 2023 Answer Keys

The CUET PG 2023 answer keys is expected to be released by NTA in third or fourth week of June, prior to the declaration of the result. The provisional answer keys of CUET PG 2023 will be released soon after the conduct of the examination. Candidates will be able to download the CUET PG 2023 answer key along with the response sheets by logging in to the CUET PG website through their username and date of birth/password. Answer keys are the correct answer option for each of the MCQs and based on the provisional answer keys of CUET PG, test-takers will be able to calculate their estimated scores and assume their admission chances at the participating institutes based on their cutoffs. In case of any discrepancy, candidates could submit objections against one or more answer keys by paying a fee of INR 200 per question along with proofs. The final answer key will be released along with the result.

CUET PG Result 2023

The CUET PG 2023 result is expected to be announced by NTA in the first week of July. The result or scorecard of CUET PG will be released online and candidates have to download it by logging in to the link provided. The CUET PG 2023 result will carry information such as candidates’ personal details, section-wise and overall scores and percentiles. The result has been declared in the form of a scorecard which has to be downloaded in PDF format.

CUET PG 2023 Cutoff

The CUET PG 2023 cutoff is expected to be released separately by the participating universities. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks one has to secure in order to qualify for the exam. While NTA will release the qualifying cutoff, participating institutes will release separate cutoffs for each programme offered by them. The CUET PG cutoff marks will depend on the factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of test-takers, and seats, among others.

CUET PG 2023 Counselling

The CUET PG 2023 counselling will be conducted by the participating institutes separately. Each institute will release its merit list based on qualifying candidates after the declaration of the result. Interested candidates will have to register and then participate in the counselling process, which will likely be held online. In general, in CUET PG 2023 Counselling there will be three rounds of counselling and the number of rounds may vary depending on the seat vacancy. After the seat allotment result is declared, candidates will have to accept the admission offer by reporting to the institutes and getting their documents verified. There are a few programmes, where instead of counselling, interview rounds will be conducted.

CUET PG 2023 Participating Universities/ Colleges

CUET PG 2023 provides postgraduate degrees at central, state, deemed, and private universities across the nation. The number of participating universities in the CUET PG 2023 exam has accelerated in comparison to last year. In 2022, the number of universities that adopted CUET PG was only 66, however, this year it has increased to 194. Here is the list of some famous university/ colleges that accepts CUET PG 2023 score:

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi 
• Delhi University  
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) 
• Central University of Haryana 
• Central University of Punjab 
• Central University of Kerala 
•  Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
• University of Hyderabad, Telangana
• Manipur University
• Central University Of Rajasthan
• Central University Of Jharkhand
• NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology 
• Jamia Millia Islamia [JMI] 
• Rajiv Gandhi University 
• Assam University, Silchar
• DAVV - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya  
• Apex University 
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute 

CUET PG 2023 List of Courses

CUET PG 2023 offer post graduate degree to the candidates who are appearing in the CUET PG Examination. The post graduate include MSc, MA, MTech, etc courses in the participating universities. Here are the list of courses offered by participating univeristy/colleges via CUET PG 2023 exam;

• MSc Life Sciences
• MSc Molecular Medicine
• MSc Chemistry
• MSc Environmental Sciences
• MSc Physics
• MSc Forensic Science
• MSc Mathematics
• MSc Biotechnology
• MSc Statistics
• MSc Computer Science
• MA History
• MA Geography
• MA Political Science
• MA Rig Veda

CUET PG 2023 Application Form

CUET PG 2023 Application form has been released online by NTA on the official website of the exam on March 20. Candidates can fill CUET application form in online mode on the official website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ . The first step is to register by entering the basic details such as name, address and contact details. This will generate login credentials. After logging in with the registration credentials, candidates will have to fill up the CUET 2023 application form with their personal and academic details, programme and exam city preference and upload documents. After the form is filled, candidates will have to pay the CUET application fee online via debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm and UPI. The application fees for CUET PG 2023 has been increased from last year. The below table brings the CUET PG 2023 application fee based on last year’s amount.

For each additional paper, candidates will have to pay the following application fees.

CUET PG 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Central Universities in order to apply and appear for CUET PG 2023. The eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2023 are as follows:

• For PG: Candidates applying for a master’s degree must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. There is no minimum aggregate or age limit stated by NTA.
• For PhD: Candidates applying for PhD programmes must have a master’s degree from a recognised university or institute to apply for admission in research programmes. 

Also Read: CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2023: Age Limit, University-Wise Degree Requirement & Qualification.

CUET PG 2023 Admission Process