Who conducts CUET PG Counselling?

Although NTA, National Testing Agency is the CUET PG 2026 examination conducting body but the CUET PG 2026 Counselling process is not conducted by NTA. As per the previous year trend, candidates can expect the counselling process for CUET PG 2026 will be held separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 Examination. It is expected that this year's counselling process will not be a combined counselling process.

What are the steps for CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process?

After the CUET PG 2026 result declaration, the Participating Universities will separately release their merit list or shorlisted candidate's list who are selected for participating in the counselling process for that college. Candidates will then have to register and pay the requiste or asked registration fee for admission and visit the institution's campus with the list of documents. Some of the universities or institutes may conduct interviews for some specific courses.

In how many rounds will CUET PG 2026 counselling be concluded?

The counselling process for CUET PG 2026 will be held separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 Examination. Therefore, the CUET PG 2026 Counselling Rounds are not specific to any number. Depending on the availability of vacant seats at that particular university of any course, the CUET PG counselling rounds will vary. But as per the previous year trend, candidates can expect at least two rounds of counselling for any course at one of the participating universities.

What is the CUET PG Participating Universities ownership wise listing?

Candidates can check out the categerization of CUET PG 2026 participating universities/ institutes (Tentative) from below: Participating Institute Ownership Number of Institutes Central University/ Institution 41 State University 34 Deemed University 9 Private University 49 Other University 0

What was date of release of CUET PG Application Form 2026?

CUET PG 2026 application form was released on December 14, 2025 online. Last date to submit application form for CUET PG 2026 was January 23, 2026. It must be noted NTA only accept online applications for CUET PG exam.

Can CUET PG Applications filled offline?

No. CUET PG applications are accepted in online mode only. NTA, the exam conducting body doesn't accept any offline application form for CUET exam. If someone sends application by any offline modes such as Fax or by hand, that will not be accepted.

How many city preferences one can fill out in CUET PG Application form?

For the CUET PG 2026 exam, candidates could fill out a maximum of four city preferences. Although initially, NTA announced the selection of two exam cities, as per a later notification, candidates could choose four exam cities in their present or permanent address.

What was the CUET PG application fee for NRI students?

Candidates can check out the CUET PG application form fees 2026 for outside India candidates from here: CUET PG 2026 fee Outside India Number of Subjects General Fee in INR Up to three subjects INR 7,000 For each additional subject INR 3,500 each

How to download CUET PG Result?

Students need to follow the process given below to check the CUET PG result. Go to the website of CUET PG Click on the link indicating the CUET PG scorecard Log in with your CUET PG Application Number, password and date of Birth Enter the Security Pin and click on Submit Now you can download the CUET PG scorecard The CUET PG scorecard has to be preserved till the admission or counselling process is over. The validity of the CUET PG result is one year.

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. 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.

Government university/college in Delhi that we can get with 90 marks in CUET PG EWS category.

Score of 90 marks in CUET PG, considering you are under the EWS category, your admission will be based on several factors. Given below are some of the Government Universities/Colleges in Delhi you may opt for: 1. University of Delhi Under its constituent colleges, the University of Delhi offers a large number of postgraduate programs. CUET PG admissions in various courses are offered in different colleges and departments at DU, each differing regarding cut-offs for a particular course or department. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU offers a wide range of postgraduate courses through its schools. It also offers many of the programs that CUET PG was used as an entry criterion for. Cut-offs for EWS candidates may be marginally lower than those of the general category.

Is there a common counselling process for CUET PG?

The CUET PG counselling process is conducted separately by the participating universities. Qualifying students have to register and participate in the counselling process. There will not be a common counselling process.

Is CUET PG held twice a year?

No, CUET PG is conducted once a year. CUET PG 2026 was held in March 2026. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (online mode). CUET PG exam duration is 90 minutes.

Can I apply for CUET PG exam in offline mode?

No, there is no option to apply for the CUET PG in offline mode. Students have to go to the exam website to apply for the exam. The fee has to be also paid in online mode, through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Can I prepare for CUET PG 2026 exam in 2 months?

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.

What are the tips for candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam in CBT mode?

Follow these tips: Get familiar with the format Practice taking CBT mock tests Understanding of computer skills Practice taking CBT mock tests.

What are some preparation Tips for Mediocre Students in CUET PG?

Firstly, understand your strengths and weaknesses, then focus on the fundamentals, create a personalized study plan, set realistic goals, effective study techniques.

What after CUET PG Result?

Once result is downloaded candidates must preserve their CUET PG scorecard till admission process is concluded. CUET PG result includes several important details like candidate name, programme name, category, gender, qualification and eligibility.

What is CUET PG passing marks?

CUET PG Passing Marks are the scores or marks to be obtained to qualify for admission to the universities. If the candidate wants to know whether they have passed the CUET PG exam or not, they are required to check the cutoff marks released by the participating universities and colleges. After the declaration of the CUET PG result, all participating universities will release the course-wise passing marks or CUET PG cutoff, which will be used for shortlisting candidates for the counselling process.

How to download CUET PG Result?

Students need to follow the process given below to check the CUET PG result. Go to the website of CUET PG Click on the link indicating the CUET PG scorecard Log in with your CUET PG Application Number, password and date of Birth Enter the Security Pin and click on Submit Now you can download the CUET PG scorecard The CUET PG scorecard has to be preserved till the admission or counselling process is over. The validity of the CUET PG result is one year.

What are the dates for CUET PG Results?

CUET PG 2026 Result has been announced on the official website. The CUET PG 2026 answer key PDFs (final) are also released after the declaration of result. The exam was conducted till March 27.

How many universities accept CUET PG scores?

Approximately 200 universities across India accept the CUET PG scores. The exam scores will be used to grant admission to the postgraduate or master's degree courses across multiple streams. After the result is declared, these universities will conduct their admission process separately. There is no common counselling process for the CUET PG participating universities. Candidates have to qualify for the CUET PG exam and meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the CUET PG participating universities.

What is the eligibility criteria for the MSc courses offered by Banaras Hindu University?

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

How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?

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.

CUET PG Admit Card 2026 is available till which exam date?

The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for all the exams. The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website.

What are some important instructions regarding CUET PG admit card?

Candidates should keep in mind the following information in mind during and after downloading the CUET PG admit card. In case a candidate is unable to download his/ her CUET PG admit cards from the website, he or she may approach the Help Line 011 40759000 between 9.30 am to 5.30 pm or write an email to NTA. It is mandatory to get the admit card of CUET PG signed by a parent/guardian. It is mandatory to carry a valid photo ID proof on the day of CUET PG. Candidates have to carry a passport-sized photograph on the day of the examination. This photograph has to be affixed to the attendance sheet. In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown on the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Help Line between the timings given above. In such cases, candidates would appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

What is CUET PG Advance City Intimation Slip?

The CUET PG intimation slip is the precursor to the admit card. In this document candidates will only be intimated about city where their CUET PG exam centre has been allotted. The objective of this document is to help candidates prepare in advance regarding the exam day travel or commute.

What to do if there is a discrepancy in CUET-PG admit card?

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown on the CUET-PG admit card, candidates should immediately approach the NTA Help Line between 10.00 A. M. and 5.00 P. M. NTA mentions, "In such a case, the candidate would appear in the examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

How many subjects can candidates choose for the CUET PG exam?

Students can choose up to four subjects in the CUET PG 2026 exam. The choice of subjects would depend on the course studied in graduation and the universities opted for.

How many candidates appear for CUET PG?

As per the statistics shared by the exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency, approximately four Lacs candidates appear for the CUET PG every year. Science, Humanities and Linguistics have the highest number of candidates.

Has NTA announced dates for CUET PG 2026?

Yes. NTA announced CUET PG 2026 exam dates for various streams. The exam began on March 6, 2026. The last exam was held on March 27, 2026. The exam was held for a duration of 21 days. The exam was held in computer-based mode for 157 subjects.

How can I get CUET PG 2026 Syllabus PDF?

Students can download CUET PG syllabus of respective stream online. NTA uploads syllabus PDF at official website. Syllabus can be downloaded by visiting exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/syllabus and selecting respective stream.

What factors determine the CUET PG Cut off?

CUET PG cutoff mainly depends on the following - difficulty level number of seats available total number of test takers NIRF rankings category of student Hope this helped your query! All the best!

What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?

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 MA MSc MCA MCom MFA MBA LLB LLM BEd MEd

What are the important topics from which questions were asked in Maths paper of CUET PG examination?

Here is the list of important topics from which the question s were asked in the examination along with its weightage. Topics Number of Questions Asked Real Analysis 12-14 Complex Analysis 9 Vector Calculus 11 Integral Calculus 9 Group Theory 5 Ring Theory 1 Linear Programming 6 Algebra 10 Ordinary Differential Equation 8

CUET PG 2026: Result, Scorecard, Answer Key(Final) OUT, Cutoff, Counselling Dates

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 23:32 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The National Testing Agency will kickstart the CUET PG 2027 examination process by releasing the information bulletin in December 2026. The candidates will get around one month to fill the CUET PG 2027 application. The dates for filing and making corrections in the applications will be notified in the information bulletin. The NTA will conduct the CUET PG 2027 exam in March/April. The exam will be conducted in over 157 subjects with around 198 participating universities.

Important Points

CUET PG 2027 information bulletin will be released in December 2026
All the participating universities will complete their admissions in July.
There were 198 participating universities in CUET PG exam

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Number of Candidates Appeared in CUET PG 2026

CUET PG 2026 Toppers

Table of contents

What is CUET PG
CUET PG 2026 Important Dates
CUET PG Application Form
CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process
CUET PG Result 2026
CUET PG Answer key 2026
CUET PG Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
CUET PG 2026 Admit Card
CUET PG Admission Process 2026
CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper
CUET PG 2026 Participating Universities/ Colleges
CUET PG 2026 Preparation
CUET PG 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

What is CUET PG

CUET PG exam is the nationwide exam conducted by the National Testing Agency to select candidates for the Post Graduate Courses in the participating universities, which include central, state and deemed universities. The CUET PG score is also recognised by some private universities. The CUET PG exam was started in 2022.

CUET PG Exam Highlights

Students can check CUET PG highlights in the table given below to understand complete details about the exam:

CUET PG Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Frequency	Once in a year
Courses Offered Through CUET PG	Master's Degree- MA, MSc, MCom, MTech, MCA, MFA Professional Degree- LLB, LLM, BEd, MEd, MBA
Current Status	Result Declared
Next Event	Counselling and Merit List by Participating Universities

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CUET PG 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUET-PG 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
May ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026
24 Apr ' 26 - 24 May ' 26	CUET PG 2026 Result
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CUET PG Application Form

CUET PG registration form 2026 could be submitted by January 23, 2026, up to 11.50 PM. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 2026. Students could fill the CUET PG registration form 2026 by visiting the official website in online mode. The first step for candidates is to fill in the basic details, such as name, address, and contact information, after registering themselves. NTA has advised candidates not to wait till the last moment to fill and submit the form.

Once the login credentials are generated, candidates can log in with the registration credentials to complete the rest of the procedure. Students had to fill out the CUET PG application form with their personal and academic details, programme and exam city preferences, and upload the required documents. After filling in all the details in the form, candidates had to submit the CUET PG registration fee via debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm, and UPI modes.

Category	Application Fee (in INR) (For upto two test papers)	Application Fee For (in INR) (For each additional paper)
General	1,400	700
Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL	1,200	600
SC / ST / Third Gender	1,100	600
PwD	1,000	600
Outside India	7,000	3,500

The CUET PG centres will be located in 292 cities, including 16 cities outside India. Candidates could choose four cities in order of preference. The number of exam cities has been reduced from last year.

Candidates who have submitted the application form could avail the CUET PG 2026 application correction facility between January 28 and January 30. NTA has specified the editable and uneditable fields.

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility factors decided by the Central Universities to apply and appear for CUET PG 2026. The NTA announced the eligibility criteria or factors in the information bulletin, which was released along with the CUET PG application form 2026. The eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2026 are as follows:

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised institute
Final year students are also eligible to apply, provided they pass the qualifying exam before the counselling process
There is no age limit for applying for CUET PG exam. However, universities may have separate eligibility criteria regarding age limit or other factors.

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CUET PG 2026 Reservation Criteria

Providing Reservation relaxation to the weaker categories of CUET PG aspirants helps them to avail themselves of the reservation, including comparatively lower application fees, cutoff marks, and course/admission fees. Indian Nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India. Candidates must note that the benefit of reservation will be provided to them, subject to the verification of their documents. If it is discovered at any stage that a candidate has used a false/fake /incorrect document, or has furnished false, incorrect, or incomplete information, to avail the benefit of reservation, then such a candidate shall be excluded from all admission processes. In case such a candidate has already been given admission, the admission shall stand cancelled.

CUET PG 2026 Category-wise Seat Relaxation

The categories and the extent of reservation are as follows:

Category	Reservation (per cent)
General Economically Weaker Section (Gen- EWS)	10
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	27
Scheduled Caste	15
Scheduled Tribes	7.5
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	5

Note-

Candidates with at least 40 per cent impairment, irrespective of the type of disability, shall be eligible for the benefits of the PwD category.
Leprosy-cured candidates who are otherwise fit to pursue the courses are also included in this category.
Candidates with less than 40 per cent disability, but difficulty in writing, as prescribed by the Competent Authority, are also included in this category.

CUET PG 2026 Counselling Process

The CUET PG counselling 2026 will be conducted online by the participating universities. The qualified candidates will be allowed to attend the seat allocation process. THE CUET PG 2026 Counselling process is an important process for the candidates whose names are being shortlisted for the master's degree programme for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must have the important documents that are required in the CUET PG 2026 Counselling process. Candidates can read the complete CUET PG 2026 Counselling process on this Shiksha page.

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CUET PG Result 2026

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 result on its portal. The NTA also released the scorecard with the result under their login. The CUET PG 2026 scorecard will mention the details of their marks secured in each subject. The result will carry information such as candidates’ personal details, section-wise and overall scores, and percentiles. The results was declared in the form of a scorecard, which has to be downloaded in PDF format.

CUET PG 2026 Number of Unique Candidates (Gender-wise)

The NTA released the number of unique candidates appeared in the CUET PG 2026 exam. It released the breakup of this data in a gender-wise fashion.

Gender Wise (Unique Numbers)	Registered	Appeared
Female	232965	19806O
Male	178391	147151
Third Gender	10	9
Total	4,11,366	3,45,220

The National Testing Agency conducted the Common University Entrance Test (Post Graduate) 2026 exam from March 6 to 30 nationwide. The NTA released the CUET PG 2026 result on April 24. The NTA also released the CUET PG 2026 answer key for all the subjects. The NTA released the CUET PG response sheet on April 11. CUET PG exam was conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) till March 30, 2026.

What is the CUET PG 2026 Cutoff?

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 cutoff will depend on factors such as the exam difficulty, the number of test-takers, and the number of seats, among others.

In a broader sense, the expected CUET PG 2026 cutoff for General, OBC and SC-ST is mentioned here.

Category	CUET PG Cutoff (Expected)
General	225-240
OBC	220-230
SC	210-218
ST	198-210

The participating universities will release their separate cutoff as the Cutoff of Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ).

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CUET PG Answer key 2026

The NTA has released the final answer key PDFs for all the subjects. The candidates can see below the process to download the answer key and response sheet:

The candidates can follow the below given process:

Go to exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/
Click on the link indicating Final Answer Key
Download the final Answer Key PDF

Direct Link to download the CUET PG 2026 Answer Key - https://exams.nta.nic.in/final-answer-keys-for-cuet-pg-2026/

The candidates should note that the provisional answer key was available only for those candidates who appeared in the exam. There is no avenue to send objections against the final answer key.

CUET PG Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

CUET PG exam pattern 2026 consists of 75 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. As per CUET PG pattern 2026, each correct answer will carry four marks, and for each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. And the unanswered questions will not receive marks. The CUET PG 2026 exam will be a computer-based test.

CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of CUET PG 2026 exam is as follows:

Each question carries four marks.
For each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score
Unanswered/unattempted responses will not be given any marks.

What is CUET PG 2026 Syllabus?

The syllabus for CUET PG 2026 is released by NTA for each paper after the release of the application form. The level of the syllabus is that of the undergraduate level. The topics and chapters of the CUET PG 2026 syllabus vary from subject to subject, and the detailed syllabus can be checked at the CUET PG official website.

Candidates can find the subject-wise CUET PG syllabus 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 Syllabus PDF
Life Sciences	CUET PG Life Science Syllabus 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 2026
Geography	CUET PG Geography Syllabus 2026

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

CUET PG 2026 Admit Card

The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card was released online only. Candidates were required to login with their application number and password to download the admit card. The process to download the admit card is mentioned below.

How to Download CUET PG 2026 Admit Card?

Candidates were required to follow the process given below to download the CUET PG admit card 2026:

Visit the website of NTA
Enter the application number and password.
Click on login.
Admit card will dispay.

CUET PG Test Centres 2026

The Test Centres of CUET PG 2026 were located in 292 cities across India and abroad. As many as 16 international cities were also chosen by NTA. Candidates were required to select four test cities while filling the application form for CUET PG 2026 in preferential order. The application fee were also vary as per the selection of the Indian and international CUET PG 2026 exam centre. Once the test centre was allotted in the admit card, candidates' requests to change the test city was not entertained.

The candidates should check all the details mentioned on the CUET PG admit card and report immediately in case of any discrepancy.

CUET PG Admission Process 2026

CUET PG 2026 Application Correction: Registered candidates were given a chance to make necessary changes or corrections in the specific fields of the form.

CUET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip: NTA releases the CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip before the admit card. It will mention the city where the exam centre will be located.

CUET PG Admit Card 2026: The CUET PG admit card is released four days before the exam date. The document has to be downloaded by logging in to the website. It will mention the exam centre, paper, date and time, along with the exam day guidelines.

CUET PG 2026 Exam: The CUET PG 2026 exam is conducted over multiple days and slots for different subjects or papers. Candidates can appear for up to four papers. The subjects will be scheduled in such a manner that they do not clash. CUET PG exam dates 2026 were announced online.

CUET PG 2026 Answer Key: NTA will release the provisional CUET PG 2026 answer keys around a week after the exam. Students will be able to submit challenges within the given date. Based on the objections, the final answer key and result will be prepared.

CUET PG Results 2026: The CUET PG results will be announced online a few weeks after the answer key release. The scorecard will mention the marks obtained in subjects along with their All India Rank.

CUET PG Counselling: The CUET PG counselling process will be conducted separately by the participating institutes. Candidates have to follow the instructions and formalities to get the seats allotted.

Top Medical Courses under CUET PG 2026

See Below the Top Medical Courses under CUET PG 2026

The candidates can see here the CUET 2026 Exam Day Instructions.

CUET PG Previous Year Question Paper

NTA releases the CUET PG question papers online on the official website of NTA. CUET PG previous year question paper will also help the candidates to understand the types of questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level and the dynamic structure of questions changing over the period of time by NTA. The CUET PG question paper carries 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

For reference, you can go through the CUET PG subject-wise memory-based questions from here:

Subject	Link
Biochemistry	CUET PG Biochemistry Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off
Pharmacy	CUET PG Pharmacy Question Paper Analysis; Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off
Zoology	CUET PG Zoology Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off
Geology	CUET PG Geology Question Paper And Analysis: Students Reactions and Expected Cutoff
Economics	CUET PG Economics Question Paper And Analysis: Students' Reactions and Expected Cutoff
MBA	CUET PG MBA Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Memory Based Questions And Expected Cut Off
History	CUET PG History Question Paper & Analysis: Students' Reactions and Expected Cutoff
LLB	CUET PG LLB Question Paper Analysis; Memory Based Question, Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off
Physics	CUET PG Physics Question Paper Analysis; Memory Based Question, Difficulty Level & Expected Cut Off
Chemistry	CUET PG Chemistry Question Paper Analysis; Difficulty Level And Expected Cut Off
BEd	CUET PG BEd Question Paper Analysis; Difficulty Level And Expected Cut Off

CUET PG 2026 Participating Universities/ Colleges

CUET PG 2026 scores will be used for admission to postgraduate degrees at central, state, deemed, and private universities across the nation. The number of participating universities over the years has increased 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 197.

Candidates can check out the categorisation of CUET PG 2026 participating universities/ institutes from below:

Participating Institute Ownership	Number of Institutes
Central University/ Institution	41
State University	34
Deemed University	9
Private University	49
Other University	0

Here is the list of some famous universities/ colleges that will accept the CUET PG 2026 score:

Courses Offered in CUET PG

CUET PG 2026 offers postgraduate degrees to candidates who are appearing in the CUET PG Examination. The postgraduate programmes include MSc, MA, MTech, etc courses in the participating universities. Here is the list of some courses offered by participating universities and colleges via the CUET PG 2026 exam;

Domain	PG Programmes Offered
Common	Courses like BEd, BEd-MEd. Integrated, BEd, BEd, BEd, Lifelong Learning & Extension offered in education branch. Others like General, LLB, Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year), Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies, Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society, Finance & Taxation, Physical Education, Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Gender Studies etc.
Languages	Some courses offered in the language domain are General, LLB, Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year), Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies, Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society, Finance & Taxation, Physical Education, Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Gender Studies etc.
Sciences	MSc degree- Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics, Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
Humanities	MA degree- Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc., Home Science & Nutrition, Nutrition and Health, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc.
MTech/ Higher Sciences	Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg., Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science, Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology, Information Technology etc.
Acharya	Shiksha Shastri B.Ed., Shiksha Acharya M.Ed., Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda, Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)), Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU), Nyaya Vaisheshika, etc,.

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CUET PG 2026 Preparation

The CUET PG preparation should start at least a year before the exam. Hence, students in their final year of college should start by knowing about the exam, followed by identifying the strengths and weaknesses, writing mock tests, to begin with.

Know the exam: First and foremost, know the exam pattern, in terms of duration, number and type of questions and marking scheme.
Select the papers or subjects: Next, select the subject or papers you want to opt for. According to NTA, students can select up to four test papers. Based on that, the preparation has to be done.
Check the syllabus: NTA provides a detailed syllabus for each subject. Before starting the preparation, students should go through the topics and chapters. The syllabus is designed in line with the curriculum of the Bachelor's degree courses or equivalent.
Get the right books and study materials: Generally, the college textbooks and study materials are sufficient for preparing for CUET PG 2026. But students may look for subject-specific notes and guidebooks available in the market, published specifically for CUET PG preparation.
Solve previous years CUET PG question papers: The CUET PG question papers for the past years are released by NTA. Students are advised to download and solve them to gain an in-depth understanding of the question types and topics covered.
Take CUET PG mock tests: Taking CUET PG mock tests in an exam-specific environment and duration will act as the core for preparation. CUET PG mocks are provided by coaching institutes as well as NTA. Writing mock tests will not only help students in practising the questions, but also in other aspects, such as managing time and deciding the test-taking methods. After the mock tests, it is equally important to get the performance analysed by teachers to improve the performance.

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CUET PG 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some important questions regarding CUET PG 2026.

Q: What is the mode of the CUET PG exam?

The CUET PG exam is conducted in computer-based test mode. You can use a mouse and a keyboard to select answers on the computer screen.

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CUET PG Exam Pattern

Q: Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?

The CUET PG 2026 examination will be conducted by the National Testing Agency in the various examination centres across the nation a few cities outside India. The syllabus for the CUET PG papers will be set by the exam conducting authority. The subject experts, after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the PG level entrance exam on the basis of their undergraduate course curriculum.

Q: How to Calculate Scores Based on CUET PG Answer Keys?

Candidates will have to calculate their estimated scores based on the following method.

Specifics	Marks Awarded
Each question carry	Four marks
Total number of questions- 75	300- Total/ Maximum Marks
For correct response	4 marks awarded
For incorrect response	1 mark will be deducted
Unanswered/un-attempted answers	0 marks awarded

Q: What are the details found in the CUET PG Intimation Slip?

It will have these details:

Application Number
Candidate Name
Father’s Name
Gender
Date of Birth
Category
Person with Disability and Scribe Requirement Status
City of Exam
State of Exam
Date of Examination
Slot
Subject and Medium

Q: What are the various courses offered in CUET PG exam by University of Delhi?

There are a total of 88 masters degree courses offered at University of Delhi through CUET PG examiantion across all the domains. Candidtaes can check out the complte list of courses offered from here:

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

Q: What is the psychology syllabus for CUET PG?

The CUET PG Psychology syllabus covers these topics in Psychology:

Introduction to Psychology
History of Psychology
Schools of Psychology
Biological bases of Behaviour
Learning, Memory
Sensation and Perception
Emotion and Motivation
Intelligence
Personality
Psychological Testing
Life-span Development
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Statistics for Psychology

Q: What are some strategies to manage time effectively during the CUET PG exam?

Understand exam structure, practice within time limit, prioritise and strategise challenging questions, read very carefully.

Q: What are the new changes expected to be introduced in General Paper of CUET PG 2026 exam?

The National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2026 notification on December 14, 2025. However, there has not been any change in terms of exam pattern, syllabus or application process. The total number of exam cities has decreased.

Q: What are the top NIRF ranking CUET PG partcipating institutes?

Many of the top NIRF Ranking insitutes conduct their Master's degree admissions through CUET PG scores. Candidates can check out those popular insititutes and their NIRF ranking from here:

University Name	NIRF Ranking
University of Delhi	5
Jawaharlal Nehru University	2
Banaras Hindu University	6
University of Hyderabad	19
Delhi Technical University	42
Jamia Milia Islamia	4
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	72
Lovely Professional University	31
Amity University	22
University of Jammu	51

Q: Does CUET PG exam conducting body change every year?

No, the conducting body for CUET PG does not change every year. The National Testing Agency, or NTA, is responsible for conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG.

Q: What is a good score in CUET PG?

Though good score varies for each stream and colleges, score of 270 out of 300 is considered good enough to get top colleges in CUET PG exam. Students who score 200 to 250 also get colleges of their choice. Students should aim to score at least 200 to get admission in CUET PG exam.

Q: What is the passing marks for CUET PG?

NTA doesn't release cutoff marks for each speciality for CUET PG exam. Cutoff depends upon difficulty level, number of students etc. Students do need to try to score maximum marks out of 300 to increase their chances of admission.

Q: Does Faculty of Law, BHU accept CUET-PG score for LLM admission?

Actually yes, faculty of Law BHU accept applicants CUET-PG scores for selection. Candidates seeking admission must a valid score in the national-level examination.

Q: How is CUET PG examination monitored at the exam centres?

• A Central Control Room was opened to monitor and facilitate the smooth conduct of the Examination on the ground. 02 National Coordinators, 19 Regional Coordinators, 303 City Coordinators, 1083 Observers, and 162 Deputy Observers were deployed.

• Live CCTV Surveillance was planned in all examination centres to curb malpractices in the examination. The NTA also made arrangements for live viewing of remote locations of all examination centres from the Control Room located in the NTA premises of New Delhi. Recording of CCTV Systems was also done.

• The examination centres were also monitored using AI-based Video Analytics and Virtual Observers.

• In order to stop cheating using mobile networks, Jammers were installed in all the Centres.