The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET PG 2026 Buddhist Studies (ACQP04) examination on March 18, 2026, during Shift 1 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Students who appeared for the exam reported that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. CUET PG 2026 Buddhist Studies Question Paper with Solutions PDF is available here for download. The marking scheme is +4 for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers, totaling 300 marks.
CUET PG 2026 Buddhist Studies Question Paper with Solutions PDF
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Who is the author of the famous Sanskrit text Buddhacarita?
In which city was the Third Buddhist Council held under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Pratityasamutpada' in Buddhist philosophy?
Which section of the Tripitaka contains the rules and discipline for the monastic order?
What are the 'Three Marks of Existence' (Tilakkhana) in Buddhism?
Which Buddhist school is known for the doctrine of 'Sunyata' (Emptiness) as propounded by Nagarjuna?
What is the name of the future Buddha who is currently residing in the Tushita Heaven?
The concept of 'Alayavijnana' (Storehouse Consciousness) is a central tenet of which philosophical school?
Which mudra (hand gesture) did the Buddha perform at the moment of his Enlightenment?
In which town did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon, known as Dharmachakrapravartana?
What is the name of the dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Milinda and the monk Nagasena?
Which category of the Eightfold Path includes Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood?
What are the five 'Skandhas' (Aggregates) that constitute a sentient being according to Buddhism?
Which ancient Indian university was a world-renowned centre for the study of Mahayana Buddhism?
Who is known as the 'Light of Asia' in modern literature related to the Buddha's life?







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