CUET PG exam pattern is published by NTA on the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG. Students can log on to the official website and check CUET PG exam pattern from the CUET PG information bulletin.
- The CUET PG question paper medium will be bilingual across all the streams, i.e., Science, Humanities, Acharya, Languages, MTech, etc.
- The CUET question paper for the subjects under the Acharya domain will be in Sanskrit. Students will be allowed to appear for a total of 4 paper codes from the list of available subjects.
- CUET PG structure of examination includes a total of 75 questions to be attempted within 90 minutes.
- Last year CUET PG exam duration was reduced to 105 minutes. Later, it was further reduced to 90 minutes.
- You will get 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer from the overall score.
- The maximum marks that you can score in CUET PG are 300.
The CUET PG exam structure is subject-specific, testing knowledge directly related to the chosen postgraduate course, often aligning with the syllabus.
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Key Summary
- NTA releases CUET PG exam pattern on the official website at exams.nta.ac.in along with the CUET PG information bulletin.
- As per the CUET exam pattern, the examination will be conducted in CBT mode.
- The examination will be conducted in English and Hindi medium except for languages, M. Tech/Higher Sciences, and Acharya papers (excluding Hindu Studies, Baudha Dharshan, and Indian Knowledge System)
- Students can choose up to 4 subject codes for CUET PG examination.
- CUET PG structure of examination includes a total of 75 questions in CUET PG question paper.
- You will be allowed to solve CUET PG question paper in a total of 90 minutes.
- CUET PG marking scheme includes +4 marks for correct answer and -1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer. No negative marking will apply for unattempted questions in CUET PG question paper.
Ques. How many marks are in the CUET PG exam?
Ans. There are a total of 300 marks in CUET PG exam. According to CUET PG exam pattern, there are a total of 75 questions, and 4 marks are allotted to each question.
Ques. What is the CUET PG exam structure?
Ans. CUET PG exam structure includes 75 questions to be solved within 90 minutes. For each correct answer, 4 marks are allotted and -1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Total marks in CUET PG exam are 300.
What is CUET PG Exam Pattern?
CUET PG exam pattern lets students know how the examination will be conducted, the language of CUET PG examination, number of questions, duration of examination, total marks, and marking scheme.
- CUET PG exam pattern was revised last year with a reduction in total time allotted to candidates to solve the CUET PG question paper.
- Earlier, students used to get 105 minutes to solve 90 questions, which was last year changed to 90 minutes for a total of 75 questions.
CUET PG Exam Pattern 2026
CUET PG exam pattern is prescribed by NTA on the official website. As per the CUET PG information bulletin, the examination will be conducted in CBT mode.
- Students may select up to 4 paper codes as per their preferences.
- The total number of questions will be 75 in each subject.
- CUET PG 2025 total marks are 300.
- Except for the language and Sahitya papers, the CUET (PG) 2025 is administered in both English and Hindi (Bilingual).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of CUET PG Examination | CBT Mode |
| Medfium of CUET PG Question Papers | Bilingual (English and Hindi), excluding Language papers, M. Tech/Higher Sciences, and Acharya papers |
| Number of Question Paper Code Choices | 4 choices |
| Duration of CUET PG Exam | 90 minutes |
| Number of Questions in CUET PG | 75 questions |
| Total Marks in CUET PG | 300 |
| CUET PG Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: 4 marksIncorrect Answer: -1 markUnattempted Questions: 0 marks |
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CUET PG 2026 Detailed Exam Structure
Below is the table mentioned for the detailed CUET PG 2026 detailed examination structure for all the subjects for which the examination will be conducted. Aspirants preparing for CUET PG 2026 exam can take the below table for reference:
| Exam Pattern And Important Topics | Examination Subjects |
|---|---|
| No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of:
| Common: BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI),B Ed (ID),B Ed (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc. |
| No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Science Stream) questions | Science; Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry,Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science, Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition,Bio Science - Bioinformatics,
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| No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Humanities Stream) questions | Humanities Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,
|
| No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (MTeach/Higher Sciences) questions | MTech/ Higher Sciences Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences &
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No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Literature Stream) questions | Literature: English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria) |
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Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. | Acharya: 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, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), Veda |
| 75 Domain Knowledge questions Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. | Acharya: Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd |
| 75 MCQ Questions Comprising:
| Common: General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc. |
| 75 MCQ Questions Comprising
| Common: 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. |
| 75 Domain Knowledge questions | Common: Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management. |
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Ques. What is the full marks of CUET PG exam?
Ans. Full marks of CUET PG exam are 300. There are a total of 75 questions asked in CUET PG, and for each question, 4 marks are allotted.
Ques. How many paper codes can I choose in CUET PG?
Ans. As per the latest CUET exam pattern, students can choose a maximum of 4 CUET PG paper codes of their choice. Earlier befor CUET PG 2025, students could choose 20 paper codes.
CUET PG Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
As per the CUET PG information bulletin, for each correct answer, aspirants will get 5 marks added to their overall score. However, for each incorrect answer, aspirants will get -1 mark deducted from their overall score.
| Answer Type | CUET PG Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Questions | 0 |
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Ques. How to calculate CUET PG score?
Ans. To calculate CUET PG score, multiply the number of correct answers by 4. From the score you get from correct answers, subtract the number of incorrect answers (if any). This will give you the overall CUET PG score.
Ques. What is the weightage of each question in CUET PG?
Ans. As per the CUET PG exam pattern and marking scheme, for each question, there is a weightage of 4 marks.
CUET PG Exam Pattern Changes
NTA introduced some changes in the CUET PG exam pattern last year. As per the changes in CUET PG exam pattern, the duration was first reduced from 2 hours to 105 minutes, which was again reduced to 90 minutes.
- Students can choose general test paper as a separate subject.
- Students can choose a maximum of 4 paper codes instead of 20.
Ques. What is the new exam pattern for CUET PG?
Ans. As per the CUET PG exam pattern, the question paper will include a total of 75 questions. Students can score a maximum of 300 marks in CUET PG exam with 4 marks for each question. After the changes were introduced, the duration of the CUET PG exam was reduced from 2 hours to 105 minutes. Later, it was further reduced to 90 minutes for 75 questions.
CUET PG Subject-wise Code List
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has assigned different codes to different subjects. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG exam 2026 can check the code of the subjects in the table below:
| QP Code | Subjects |
|---|---|
| COQP01 | Agri-Business Management etc. |
| COQP02 | Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information System |
| COQP03 | B.Ed, B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B.Ed. (HI), B.Ed. (ID), B.Ed. (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc. |
| COQP04 | B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences |
| COQP05 | B.Ed. Languages |
| COQP06 | B.Ed. Science |
| COQP07 | B.Ed. Mathematics |
| COQP08 | Commerce, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc. |
| COQP09 | Disaster Studies |
| COQP10 | Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Rural Economics etc. |
| COQP11 | General, L.L.B., Bachelor of Library & Information Science, 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. |
| COQP12 | General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management, Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc. |
| COQP13 | Library & Information Science |
| COQP14 | L.L.M. |
| COQP15 | M.Ed. |
| COQP16 | MA Education |
| COQP17 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| COQP18 | Physical Education |
| COQP19 | Public Health |
| COQP20 | Sports - Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics etc. |
| COQP21 | Yoga |
| COQP22 | Healthcare & Hospital Management |
CUET PG Syllabus
CUET PG Syllabus 2025 is based on domain-specific topics. Candidates can check CUET PG Syllabus 2026 PDF using the links below-
| CUET PG 2026 Courses | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| Economics | Download |
| Political Science | Download |
| Zoology | Download |
| History | Download |
| LLM | Download |
| Chemistry | Download |
| English | Download |
| Physics | Download |
| BEd | Download |
| Mathematics | Download |
| Life Science | Download |
| Philosophy | Download |
| Mass Communication | Download |
| Applied Arts | Download |
| Geography | Download |
| Psychology | Download |
| Social Work | Download |
| Anthropology | Download |
| Education | Download |
| Environemental Science | Download |
| Commerce | Download |
| M.A Sociology | Download |
| French | Download |
| Biochemistry | Download |
| MBA | Download |
| Botany | Download |
| German | Download |
| Chinese | Download |
| Arabic | Download |
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CUET PG 2026 Shift Timings
CUET PG 2026 slot timings and session schedule will be out soon official site. Candidates can check the expected exam slot timing, reporting and gate close timings from below, as per last year.
| CUET Slot | CUET PG Timing | Reporting & Gate Closing Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | 7:00 to 8:30 AM |
| Slot 2 | 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM | 10:50 to 12:00 Noon |
| Slot 3 | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | 2:35 to 4:00 PM |
CUET PG Exam Pattern: Previous Years’ Papers PDF
| CUET PG Year | Check Question Papers |
|---|---|
| CUET PG 2025 | Check Here |
| CUET PG 2024 | Check Here |
| CUET PG 2023 | Check Here |
| CUET PG 2022 | Check Here |
Subject-Wise CUET PG Question Papers
| CUET PG Subjects | Check Question Papers |
|---|---|
| Pol. Sci. Question Paper | Check Here |
| History Question Paper | Check Here |
| Commerce Question Paper | Check Here |
| Chemistry Question Paper | Check Here |
| English Question Paper | Check Here |
| Geology Question Paper | Check Here |
| Journalism Question Paper | Check Here |
| LLM Question Paper | Check Here |
| B.Ed. Question Paper | Check Here |
| B.Ed. H&SS Question Paper | Check Here |
| B.Ed Lang. Question Paper | Check Here |
| B.Ed. Sci. Question Paper | Check Here |
| B.Ed. Math Question Paper | Check Here |
| Statistics Question Paper | Check Here |
| Mathematics Paper | Check Here |
| Botany Question Paper | Check Here |
| Life Sci. Question Paper | Check Here |
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CUET PG Exam Pattern: Mock Tests
To understand CUET PG exam pattern, improve time management, you must attempt CUET PG mock tests for the respective subjects. The table below mentions CUET PF Full mock tests, 20 Previous Year’s Papers mock tests, and 30 other mock tests that students can attempt for free.
| CUET PG Mock Tests | Attempt Here |
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CUET Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques. Does the CUET PG 2026 exam have any negative marking?
Ans. Yes, there will be a negative grading of 1 mark for each inaccurate response in CUET PG 2026 exam. There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions.
Ques. What is the marking pattern of CUET 2026 PG?
Ans. Each question in CUET PG question paper carries 4 marks, while one mark is deducted for each wrong answer. There is no mark allotted for unanswered questions.
Ques. What is the medium of the question paper in CUET 2026 PG?
Ans. CUET PG question is bilingual in nature. The medium of the CUET PG 202 question paper is English and Hindi except for Language papers, M. Tech/Higher Sciences, and Acharya papers (excluding Hindu Studies, Baudha Dharshan, and Indian Knowledge System).
- Language papers will be in the respective language of the subject, except for Linguistics, which will be in English.
- Papers for M.Tech/Higher Sciences will only be in English.
- Acharya Papers will be in Sanskrit, except for the subjects Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System, and Baudha Darshan, which will be in English.
- Papers for Humanities, Sciences, and Common Subjects will be bilingual (English and Hindi).
Ques. Has CUET 2026 Exam Pattern changed for PG Courses?
Ans. NTA has now eliminated the previously used section division in the general test in CUET PG. The duration of CUET PG has also been reduced to 90 minutes from 105 minutes.
Ques. What is the duration of CUET PG 2025?
Ans. The duration of CUET PG 2026 exam is 90 minutes. Earlier, the CUET PG exam duration was 2 hours, which was reduced to 105 minutes, and later was again reduced to 90 minutes for 75 questions.
Ques. Is part A removed from CUET PG 2026?
Ans. Yes, part A in CUET PG Exam hs been removed. As per the latest changes in the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern, the exam duration has been shortened from 105 minutes to 90 minutes per subject per paper and Part A (General Aptitude Test) has been removed.
Ques. How many marks does a CUET PG exam have?
Ans. The CUET PG exam has a maximum of 300 marks. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Each question is worth 4 marks. For a correct answer, you get 4 marks and for an incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted. For an unattempted question, no marks are given. The passing marks vary by category.
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