NTA has released the CUET PG admit card for papers scheduled on 24, 25, and 27 March on its official website, exam.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the CUET PG admit card using their application number and password.

CUET PG Admit card notice

Source: CUET PG Official Website 

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2026 exams have started in CBT mode. The exams will last till March 27, 2026.

  • The Geology/Applied Geology, Theatre, Public Health, Dairy Technology and Japanese subject papers are over, conducted in the 1st shift (9:00 am - 10: 30 am).
  • The Sociology, Mechanical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Vyakaran, etc., subject papers have been concluded in the 2nd shift (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm).
  • The Mass Communication and Journalism, Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences and Odia subject papers are now concluded in the 3rd shift (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm).

The CUET PG 2026 admit cards have been released for the exams scheduled on 11, 12, and 13 March 2026.

  • The CUET PG will be conducted from March 06 to March 27, 2026, for 157 subjects across 44 shifts (~3 shifts per day) in 292 centres.
  • The candidates have to reach the exam centre 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam. The exam city details have been released through the city intimation slip.
  • The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi, except for the language papers.
    • The M. Tech./Higher Sciences papers will be in English only.
    • The Acharya papers will be in the Sanskrit language only, except for the Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshana.
  • The exam will be held for a duration of 90 minutes with a marking scheme of +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer as per the latest exam pattern.

This year, 4,11,366 candidates registered for the CUET PG 2026, which is around 0.16% lower than the previous year.

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CUET PG 2026

Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about CUET PG 2026, including the Preparation Strategy, Exam Pattern, Question Papers, Mock Test and Cutoff.

  • The CUET PG Exam includes 75 MCQs, with a total of 300 marks, with +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for incorrect answers.
  • Around 90-100+ universities participate in CUET PG, with 40+ central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, and HCU.
  • The CUET PG 2026 results are tentatively expected by early May 2026, along with separate counselling for each university.
  • Due to rising registrations, top-course cutoffs may increase by 5–10 marks compared to last year in popular subjects.
  • The Category-wise reservation in CUET PG follows the Government Norms at the counselling stage, not during the score calculation.

What is CUET PG 2026?

The CUET PG is a national-level examination, which is conducted by NTA for admission into postgraduate programmes in Indian Universities.

More than 5 lakh candidates appear every year in the CUET PG Exam, which makes the competition very high.

CUET PG 2026: Overview

Particulars Details
Exam Name CUET PG 2026 (Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate)
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose Admission to PG courses in 190+ universities (Central, State, Deemed & Private)
Exam Dates March 6 – March 27, 2026 (3 Shifts)
Exam Mode Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration 90 minutes per paper
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +4 for correct, 1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Medium Bilingual (English & Hindi) for all subjects
Number of Papers 157 subject/domain papers
Participating Universities 190+ (including DU, JNU, BHU, Hyderabad University, etc.)
Difficulty Level Moderate (concept-based from UG syllabus)

Check this video by @collegedunia to know more about the CUET Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Tips.

Ques. What is CUET PG Used For?

Ans. The CUET PG Exam is conducted by NTA and is a single exam giving admission opportunity into different PG Programs across central, state, deemed & private universities of India.

Aspect Details
Purpose Admission to Postgraduate programs (MA, MSc, MBA, MTech, LLM, etc.)
Universities 200+ Participating Institutes, including Central and State Universities
Benefit Single entrance exam instead of multiple state/university-level tests
Coverage 45+ disciplines across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, etc.

Ques. Is CUET PG very tough?

Ans. The Difficulty level of CUET PG will differ for each subject, but it is overall of a moderate difficulty level. The Competition is high in CUET PG. It is expected that more than 6 lakh candidates will register for the exam.

Subject Category Expected Difficulty Level Notes
Languages (E.G., English, Hindi) Moderate Balanced comprehension and grammar; scoring moderately high, possible.
Science (E.G., Physics, Math, CS) Moderate to Difficult Technical and problem-solving questions increase complexity.
Life Sciences (E.G., Zoology, Microbiology) Moderate Mix of theory and application; a few challenging items expected.
Humanities & Social Sciences Easy to Moderate Conceptual but generally accessible questions.
General/Common Tests (E.G., MBA, LLB) Moderate Logical reasoning and verbal ability dominate.
Commerce/Applied Subjects Easy to Moderate Practical and factual focus makes it manageable.

What’s New in CUET PG 2026?

The NTA has announced some changes in CUET PG to improve the fairness and experience of candidates during the exam.

The Major Changes in CUET PG 2026 are:

New Update CUET PG 2026 Change
Exam Cities The Total number of exam cities has been reduced from 312 to 292 in 2026.
Limited City Preferences You can select only 2 exam cities based on their permanent and present addresses.
Exam Pattern The total number of questions asked in the exam will be 75, and the duration will be of 90 minutes.

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If you are appearing for CUET PG 2026, check this video by @cuetpgadda to know about the overall difficulty level of CUET PG for all subjects.

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CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates

The CUET PG Exam Dates 2026 include the application, exam dates, admit card, answer key and result dates. Now that the application process is over, your focus should be on the exam day and the result process of the exam.

CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates Table

Date (2026) Event
26th February 2026 (OUT) Exam City Intimation Slip Release
March 03, 2026 (OUT) Admit Card Release
6th to 27th March 2026 Exam Dates
April 2026 Answer Key (Provisional)
April 2026 Challenges to Answer Key
6 May 2026 (tentative) Final Answer Key / Result
May 2026 (university-specific) Counselling / Admission Window

Also, Read: CUET PG Exam Dates: Check Complete 2026 Schedule

CUET PG Exam Schedule 2026

The NTA has officially released the CUET PG Subject-Wise and Shift-Wise Schedule for 6th March to 27th March 2026, in CBT Mode, with 3 shifts of 90 minutes each.

You must refer to the official timetable PDF to check their subject code, exam date, and allotted shift.

Check the complete list of CUET PG Exam Dates 2026:

Exam Date Shift 1 (09:00 AM - 10:30 AM) Shift 2 (12:30 PM - 02:00 PM) Shift 3 (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM)
March 06, 2026 Yoga Sports-Physiology; Biochemistry; Sanskrit; Urdu; Textile Design
March 07, 2026 Anthropology Applied Geography/Geoinformatics Healthcare & Hospital Management
March 08, 2026 B.Ed.; B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated Lifelong Learning & extension, etc. General-Management General; Puranetihasa
March 09, 2026 Statistics B.Ed. Mathematics; French; Dance Criminology; Telugu
March 10, 2026 Data Science; AI; Cyber Security & Computer Science; Engineering/Technology; Home Science; Animal Science MA Education; Forensic Science Fine Arts; Disaster Studies
March 11, 2026 Political Science; Soil Science; Sahitya (Alankara & Kavya); MPT/MRT, etc. Computer Science/IT/AI; Museology; Khasi; Kokborok Chemistry; Commerce; Music-Percussion; Punjabi; Sahitya
March 12, 2026 Agricultural Science; B.Ed. Humanities & Social Sciences, etc. Economics; Korean; Shiksha Shastri B.Ed. etc. English; Vedanta; Textile Engineering; Shiksha Acharya M.Ed
March 13, 2026 Library & Information Science History; Nanoelectronics/Material Sciences, etc. Life Science; Hindu Studies
March 16, 2026 Geography; Pharmacy Zoology; German Psychology / Applied Psychology
March 17, 2026 B.Ed. Languages; Horticulture; Geophysics; Civil and Structural Engineering L.L.M.; Food Engineering & Technology; Arabic Microbiology; Ancient Indian History; Electronics, etc.
March 18, 2026 Food Science & Technology; Baudha Darshan, etc. Mathematics; History of Art, etc. Botany; Development & Labour Studies, etc.
March 19, 2026 Geology; Theatre; Public Health Sociology; Mechanical Engineering; Atmospheric Science, etc. Mass Communication & Journalism; ; Nanoscience / Integrative Biosciences; Odia
March 24, 2026 Environmental Sciences / Studies B.Ed. Science; Art, and Aesthetics Physics
March 25, 2026 Social Work; Medical Lab Technology Linguistics; Indian Knowledge System; Painting, etc. Philosophy; Biochemistry; Electrical, Power, and Energy Engineering
March 27, 2026 M.Ed.; Agro-forestry; Jyotish (Falit) Rigveda; Bengali, etc. Physical Education; Plant Biotechnology Hindi; Nano Science / Nano Technology

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CUET PG 2026 Last 30 Days Preparation Plan for Maximum Score

As CUET PG Exams are scheduled between 13th March and 1st April 2026, only 30 days are left, so your focus should be on a weekly preparation pattern, mock-test analysis, PYQs, not on the new books and topics.

Below is a week-wise preparation plan for 1 month, for the candidates to prepare in an effective way.

Week 1: Syllabus Prioritisation & Concept Stabilisation

  • Around 2 to 3 questions are similar to patterns followed in PYQs, and some similar concepts.
  • You should focus more on the high-weightage topics and the scoring syllabus.
Parameter Strategy Data-Driven Focus
Syllabus Coverage Identify the top 60–65% high-weightage topics Covers the majority of questions
PYQs Solve PYQs (last 5–7 years) topic-wise Pattern recognition
Concept Revision Revise core UG concepts only Avoid overload
Mock Tests 2 full-length mocks Baseline score

Week 2: Accuracy Improvement & Weak Area Correction

  • Around a 5 to 7% increase in accuracy can shift the percentile because of normalisation.
  • This week, your actual average performance will be used as a competitive percentile.
Parameter Strategy Data-Driven Focus
Weak Topics Revise the bottom 30–35% scoring areas To stabilise your score
Practice Tests Section-wise & topic-wise tests Precision improvement
PYQs Re-solve PYQs without notes Concept retention
Mock Tests 3 full-length mocks Accuracy tuning

Week 3: Exam Simulation & Time Control

  • Time management can increase the difficulty in CUET PG, so you should focus more on Mock tests.
  • If completing the exam in 80 minutes, the accuracy will be improved.
Parameter Strategy Data-Driven Focus
Mock Frequency 4–5 mocks in exam-time slots Improve time management
Time Management Finish paper in 75–80 minutes Review buffer
Error Tracking Maintain the mistake log Error elimination
Revision Short notes + formulas daily Speed recall

Week 4: Final Revision & Exam Guidelines

Parameter Strategy Data-Driven Focus
Revision Only notes, PYQs, formulas Concept reinforcement
Mock Tests 2–3 light mocks only Score consistency
PYQs Revisit marked & tricky PYQs Pattern mastery
Exam Prep Admit card, centre check Stress reduction

Check: CUET PG Preparation Strategy 2026

CUET PG 2026: High-Weightage Topics for the final month of preparation

In the last month of CUET PG, your preparation should be based on high-weightage topics, rather than covering the complete syllabus.

As per the previous year's analysis, around 60 to 70% of the questions are repeatedly asked from the same topics, which makes them important for high scoring.

CUET PG 2026 High-Weightage Topics:

Subject Area High-Weightage Topics Expected Weightage
English / Languages Literary Movements, Critical Theories, Reading Comprehension, Grammar & Usage High (40–45%)
Economics Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, National Income, IS-LM, Statistics Very High (45–50%)
Political Science Political Theory, Indian Constitution, IR Theories, Public Administration Basics High (40–45%)
History Modern Indian History, World History, Historical Methodology Moderate–High (35–40%)
Mathematics Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability Very High (50%+)
Physics Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, EM Theory High (45–50%)
Chemistry Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Coordination Chemistry, Thermodynamics High (40–45%)
Life Sciences Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Biochemistry Basics Very High (50%+)
Computer Science Data Structures, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks High (45–50%)
Commerce / Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Economics, Marketing Basics Moderate–High (40–45%)

CUET PG 2026: Right Way to Use Mocks & PYQs Before the Exam

In the last month before CUET PG 2026, the mock tests & PYQs are important to learn new topics, as they directly impact your speed & accuracy for the exam.

How Many Mock Tests & PYQs to Solve in the Last Month for CUET PG 2026?

  • In the last month, solve at least 15 to 18 full-length mock tests for most CUET PG Subjects.
  • Around 80 to 90% of questions are asked from the last 8 to 10 years, so target solving the PYQs.
  • Spend at least 2-3 hours on each mock test for proper analysis.
  • Avoid new mocks in the last 48 hours; revise PYQs, formulas, and previously incorrect questions instead.
Preparation Phase Mock Tests to Attempt PYQs to Solve Focus Area Outcome
Week 1 (Days 30–24) 3–4 full-length mocks PYQs of the last 3 years Identifying weak areas, syllabus gaps Clear understanding of scoring vs non-scoring topics
Week 2 (Days 23–17) 4–5 full-length mocks PYQs of the last 5 years (topic-wise) Accuracy improvement, concept strengthening Reduced silly mistakes, improved question selection
Week 3 (Days 16–10) 5–6 full-length mocks PYQs of the last 8–10 years Speed building, exam simulation Stable attempt strategy, better time allocation
Week 4 (Days 9–1) 3–4 high-quality mocks Selected PYQs + error log revision Revision & confidence building Peak performance with controlled risk

CUET PG Exam Pattern 2026

The CUET PG Exam Pattern is expected to be the same as the previous year, with a time limit of 90 minutes to 105 minutes of duration.

  • The CUET PG Exam will be held in a CBT Mode, including MCQs, in a bilingual language in all streams.
  • With each correct answer, the candidate will get +4 marks, and with each incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted.
  • Most of the subjects will focus on domain-based knowledge, as per your chosen PG Programme.

CUET PG 2026 Subject-wise Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2026 Subject-wise Exam Pattern

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CUET PG 2026 Subject-Wise Official Syllabus Download PDF

The NTA has released the official CUET PG 2026 Syllabus PDF on the official website.

CUET PG Syllabus for Science

CUET PG Syllabus for M.Tech

CUET PG Syllabus for Language

English LAQP01 Limbu LAQP22
Hindi LAQP02 Malayalam LAQP23
Sanskrit LAQP03 Manipuri LAQP24
Linguistics LAQP04 Marathi LAQP25
Arabic LAQP05 Nepali LAQP26
Assamese LAQP06 Odia LAQP27
Bengali LAQP07 Pali LAQP28
Bhutia LAQP08 Pashto LAQP29
Chinese LAQP09 Persian LAQP30
French LAQP10 Prakrit LAQP31
Garo LAQP11 Prayojanmoolak LAQP32
German LAQP12 Punjabi LAQP33
Gujarati LAQP13 Russian LAQP34
Spanish (Hispanic) LAQP14 Tamil LAQP35
Japanese LAQP15 Telugu LAQP36
Kannada LAQP16 Urdu LAQP37
Kashmiri LAQP17 Urdu Journalism LAQP37
Khasi LAQP18 Indo-Tibetan LAQP39
Kokborok LAQP19 Santali LAQP40
Korean LAQP20 Italian LAQP41

CUET PG Syllabus for Humanities

CUET PG Syllabus for Common

CUET PG Syllabus for Acharya

For More Information, Check: CUET PG Syllabus 2026

CUET PG Cutoff 2026

The Cutoff for CUET PG will be released after the counselling process, as per the previous year trends and competition level.

For most of the top central universities, the closing score is expected to increase because of a high number of candidates and a pattern of normalised scores.

  • The Cutoff for DU, BHU, JNU and HCU is expected to be high, mainly in humanities, commerce and science streams.
  • For the reserved category candidate, the cutoff is 20-40 marks less than that of the general category.
  • For safe admission in top universities, candidates should target 220+ (UR) and 200+ (OBC/EWS) in most competitive courses.
Category Expected Score Range (Top Courses/Universities) Expected Percentile
General (UR) 210 – 245 96 – 99+
OBC-NCL 190 – 225 92 – 97
EWS 195 – 230 93 – 98
SC 165 – 200 85 – 93
ST 150 – 185 80 – 90
PwD 140 – 175 75 – 88

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Ques. What is a good score in CUET PG?

Ans. A Good Score in CUET PG depends upon the university, course and category of the candidate. In the top central universities like DU, JNU and BHU, a score of around 240 to 260 out of 300 is required.

University / Stream Category Good Score Range (out of 300) Percentile Approx.
Delhi University (MA, MSc, MCom) General 250–260 95–98
BHU (MA, MSc) General 245–255 93–97
JNU (MA, MSc) General 248–258 94–97
DU / BHU / JNU OBC 235–250 90–94
DU / BHU / JNU SC/ST 200–230 75–85

Ques. How much score in CUET PG for DU?

Ans. The Score required for admission in DU depends upon the category & course of the candidate. The Top courses like M.A., M.Sc., and M.com require a high score because of competition.

Course / Stream Category Expected Score Range (out of 300) Percentile Approx.
MA / MSc / MCom (Popular Streams) General 250–260 95–98
MA / MSc / MCom OBC 240–250 90–94
MA / MSc / MCom SC 215–230 80–85
MA / MSc / MCom ST 200–220 75–80
Less Competitive Streams General 230–245 88–92

CUET PG Result & Counselling

The CUET PG Results are expected to be released in May 2026, after which central and participating universities will release their own merit lists and start the counselling.

Stage Expected Timeline What Happens Key Details
Result Declaration By 6 May 2026 (tentative) Scorecard & percentile released Includes normalised scores, subject-wise marks
Scorecard Download Same day as the result Available on the NTA portal Log in with the application no. & DOB
University Applications May–June 2026 Universities open admission portals Apply separately for each university
Merit List Release May–July 2026 Course-wise cutoffs released Based on CUET score + eligibility
Counselling Rounds June–Aug 2026 Seat allotment & document verification Multiple rounds likely
Final Admissions By Aug 2026 Fee payment & reporting Spot rounds are possible in some universities

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CUET PG 2026: Participating Institutes

The CUET PG is a single entrance test for admission into postgraduate programs in more than 190 universities in India. Including the Central University, State University, Deemed University and private university.

Check: CUET PG College Predictor 2026

CUET PG 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for CUET PG 2026?

Ans. The CUET PG 2026 will be conducted in a CBT Mode, with similar marking in each subject.

Component Details
Mode Computer-Based Test
Duration 90 minutes
Total Questions 75 MCQs
Total Marks 300
Marking Scheme +4 for correct and -1 for incorrect
Nature of Paper Domain-specific

Ques. How many subjects and test papers are offered in CUET PG 2026?

Ans. The CUET PG offers different subjects in PG Streams, which allows candidates to choose papers as per the eligibility of their course.

  • Around 157 test papers are expected across all streams.
  • Candidates can choose up to 4 papers depending on eligibility.
  • Subjects cover Science, Humanities, Commerce, Languages, Law, and more.
  • Most central universities accept scores from relevant domain papers only.

Ques. What is considered a good score in CUET PG 2026 for top central universities?

Ans. In CUET PG, a good score will differ for each subject as per the competition level, but the top universities like DU, BHU & JNU have high closing scores.

Category Safe Score for Top Courses Percentile Target
General 220–250 96–99+
OBC/EWS 200–230 93–97
SC 170–205 85–93
ST 155–190 80–90

Ques. Can candidates choose multiple courses or universities through CUET PG 2026?

Ans. The CUET PG will allow the candidates to apply to multiple universities and courses with the same score, but each university requires a different application.

  • The Same CUET PG Scores can be used for different universities.
  • You should fill in a separate admission form for each university.
  • You can choose different courses if the eligibility criteria are met.
  • Track the counselling dates for each university on an individual basis.

Ques. How many candidates are expected to appear for CUET PG 2026?

Ans. The total number of CUET PG Candidates are increasing every year, as more universities will adopt the exam for admissions.

Year Approx. Candidates
2024 4.5 lakh
2025 5 lakh
2026 (Expected) 5–5.5 lakh

Ques. What documents are required on the CUET PG 2026 exam day?

Ans. On the CUET PG Exam day, you should carry the required documents to the exam centre for identity verification and entry.

Required documents for CUET PG are:

  • Printed CUET PG admit card is mandatory.
  • Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence).
  • Passport-size photo (same as application form).
  • PwD certificate, if applicable.
  • Reach the centre at least 60 minutes early.

Ques. How many universities accept CUET PG 2026 scores for postgraduate admissions?

Ans. The CUET PG scores are accepted by central, state, deemed, and private universities across India for postgraduate admissions.

University Type Approx. Count
Central Universities 40+
State Universities 30+
Deemed/Private 20+
Total Participating 90–100+