CUET PG 2025: Exam Schedule, Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern

CUET PG exam schedule 2025 is expected to be released by December 2024. The exam schedule will be released along with the official notification by the conducting authority, National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in.

Furthermore, the CUET PG application form 2025 will probably be released by the first week of December 2024. The form-filling will probably last till the second week of February 2025. In addition, the form correction window is expected to be activated by the third week of February 2025. The CUET PG 2025 exam date is expected to be scheduled for March 2025.

CUET PG exam 2025 is conducted as an entrance test once a year for admission into PG programmes at the Central Universities. Before applying to any of the programmes at the Central Universities, candidates must first take the CUET PG exam. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

CUET PG Exam Date 2025

CUET PG 2025 exam schedule is expected to be released by December 2024. The dates will be announced by the authority on the official website. Further, the exam is expected to take place from March 2025.

Candidates must accordingly start preparing for their examination. The tentative schedule for the CUET PG 2025 session has been provided for reference below.

About CUET PG

CUET PG is a national entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission into postgraduate courses in 40 Central and other participating universities. Every year, the NTA CUET PG is conducted in 13 foreign countries and 554 Indian cities. For two hours, the exam is given in a computer-based mode.

Interested candidates should determine if they meet the requirements. By visiting the official website, candidates can register for the CUET PG exam and find out more details about it. The highlights of the CUET PG 2025 exam are tabulated below.

CUET PG 2025 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
Exam Level	Postgraduate
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Mode)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Duration	Two hours
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer
Language of Exam	English and Hindi
Accepting Colleges	42 Central, Private and Deemed to be Universities
Exam Centre Cities	554 cities in India and 13 cities abroad
Official Website	www.cuet.nta.nic.in
Contact Details	18004253800

Courses Offered Through CUET PG 2025

Applicants may study in any of the 12 member universities' various CUET 2025 courses. The CUET PG NTA admission exam covers a broad range of post graduate and integrated programmes.

Courses Offered Through CUET Exam 2025

Integrated Courses
Int. MBA	Integrated Master of Business Administration
Int. B.Tech	Integrated Bachelor of Technology
Int. M.Tech	Integrated Master of Technology
Int. MA	Integrated Master of Arts
Int. M. Sc	Integrated Master of Science
Int. BA-LLB	Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law
Int. B.Sc - M.Sc	Integrated Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Int. M.Sc B.Ed.	Integrated Master of Science and Bachelor of Education
Postgraduate Courses
MBA	Master of Business Administration
MCA	Master of Computer Application
LLM	Master of Legislative Law
M.Ed	Master of Education
MHMCT	Master of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
MTTM	Master of Tourism & Travel Management
M.Sc	Master of Science
M.Tech	Master of Technology
M.Pharm	Master of Pharmacy
MA	Master of Arts
M.Com	Master of Commerce
MAJMC	Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
MHM	Master In Hotel Management
LLM Corporate Law	Master of Laws Corporate Law
LLM Constitutionla Law	Master of Law Constitutionl Law
LLM Criminal Law	Master of Law Criminal Law
LLM IPR	Master of Laws Intellectual Property Right

Changes in 2024 CUET PG

According to the latest notification, 8 more universities have joined the CUET PG 2025 exam. In other words, 8 new universities will be accepting CUET scores for admissions to postgraduate programs offered by these universities.

NTA has also released the test codes for the programs offered by the universities. The new universities that have joined the exam are as follows.

• Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
• Arunachal University of Studies
• Dr B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi
• Sanskriti University, Mathura
• Galgotias University
• Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
• K. R. Mangalam University.

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

To apply and take the CUET PG 2025 exam, candidates must meet the qualifying requirements established by the Central Universities. The following are the requirements for CUET PG eligibility criteria.

• For PG: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in order to apply for a master's degree. NTA makes no mention of an age restriction or minimum aggregate.
  For PhD: In order to be considered for admission to research programmes, candidates must hold a master's degree from an institution or university that is recognised.

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025

CUET Institutions	Programs	Eligibility
Haryana	PG Program	Bachelor’s degree
	M.Phil Program	Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD)
	PhD program	M.Phil degree UGC CSIR-JRF NET SLET Teacher Fellowship Teacher in a constituent/affiliated college/department of the university [2 years research experience or an in-service candidate with three years experience and has a master’s degree with at least 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in the relevant subjects.]
Jammu	PG Program	Bachelor’s Degree
	M.Phil/ Ph.D program	Master’s degree
Jharkhand	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	PhD programs	Master’s Degree
Kashmir	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	M.Phil/ Ph. D programs	Master’s Degree
Kerala	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 25 years of age as on 1 July, 2025.
Punjab	PG Programs (M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.A/M.Tech)	Bachelor’s Degree
	M.Phil Programs	Master’s degree
	PG Diploma Programs	Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s degree
Rajasthan	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	Ph.D. programs	Master’s degree
Tamil Nadu	Integrated programs	Class 12 or equivalent qualification
	PG Programs	Bachelor’s Degree
	Ph.D. programs	Master’s degree

CUET PG Application Form 2025

CUET PG application form 2025 will tentatively be released by the fourth week of December 2024. The official release date of the application form is yet to be announced. Furthermore, it is expected that the form-filling will last till the second week of February 2025.

Moreover, candidates will be able to edit their form after submission with the help of the application form correction window. The form correction window will probably be activated by the third week of February 2025. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

Steps to Apply for 2025 CUET PG

Candidates must go to the CUET official website to apply for the exam. The following are the steps for applying to CUET PG 2025.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on registration. An applicant ID will be sent to the candidate after the online registration.
• Step 3: Enter the applicant ID and date of birth to log in and access the application form.
• Step 4: Enter the required personal and educational details.
• Step 5: Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature according to the specifications.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee for CUET PG exam.

CUET PG Application Fee 2025

CUET PG application fee could be paid online or through a Bank Challan. The application fee for CUET PG 2025 is tabulated below.

CUET PG 2025 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 800
OBC-NCL/EWS	INR 600
SC/ST/Third Gender	INR 550
PwD	INR 500

CUET PG Admit Card 2025

CUET PG 2025 admit card will tentatively be released by the first week of March 2025. The hall ticket will be issued on the official website in online mode. Students will have to enter the required login credentials, such as, registration number, date of birth, password, etc to download the admit card.

The candidate's name, candidate roll number, application number, exam centre, exam time, rules, and guidelines that the candidate must follow on the exam day will be listed on the CUET PG hall ticket 2025.

Further, the candidates will also need to provide additional ID proof, such as an Aadhar card, PAN card, college ID, etc., in addition to their CUET PG admit card at the CUET PG examination centre for the 2025 session.

Steps to Download 2025 CUET PG Admit Card

CUET PG 2025 admit card can only be downloaded from the official website. The steps below can be followed to download the CUET PG admit card.

• Step 1: Candidates can visit the official website of NTA -cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the 'CUET PG Admit Card 2025' link.
• Step 3: Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin, and click on the 'Submit' button.
• Step 4: CUET PG hall ticket will be displayed on the screen. Download the admit card PDF.
• Step 5: After downloading it, take a printout of the CUET 2025 PG admit card.

CUET PG Exam Pattern 2025

CUET PG exam pattern will be released by the conducting body, NTA. With the exception of the language and Sahitya papers, the test will be conducted in both Hindi and English (bilingual).

The highlights of the CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern are tabulated below.

CUET PG Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	CUET PG 2025
Exam Level	Postgraduate (PG)
Exam Mode	Online/ CBT
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Negative Marking	Yes
Medium of Instructions	English & Hindi (Bilingual) except for language and Sahitya papers.
Total Marks	400 Marks
Total Questions	100 Questions

Detailed CUET PG Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern varies for various courses. The details are tabulated below.

CUET PG Detailed Exam Pattern

Paper Code	Question Pattern
PGQP01	Part A: 25 Questions based on Verbal Ability/ Language Comprehension
	Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions based on Teaching Aptitude, Mathematics, Social Sciences & Science)
PGQP38	100 Questions based on Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Mathematical/ Quantitative Ability and Logical Reasoning
PGQP02 to PGQP07, PGQP09 to PGQP37, PGQP39, PGQP41 to PGQP59, PGQP61 to PGQ73, PGQP75 to PGQ77	Part A: 25 MCQs based on Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/ Quantitative ability and Analytical Skills
	Part B: 75 MCQs based on Domain Knowledge Questions
PGQP40	100 Questions based on Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning
PGQP08, PGQP74 & PGQP78	Part A: 25 Questions based on Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Knowledge and Mathematical/ Quantitative ability
	Part B: 75 Questions based on Domain knowledge like Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering etc.
PGQP60	Part A: 25 Questions based on General Knowledge/ Awareness, Mathematical Ability and Logical Reasoning
	Part B: 75 Questions based on specific language.

CUET PG Exam Centres 2025

The exam centre list for the CUET PG 2025 examination will be released by the NTA on the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. Further, based on the CUET PG centre list released students will have to select their examination centres while filling out the application form.

Further, students must note that the CUET PG exam city intimation slip 2025 is expected to be released by the first week of March 2025. The slip will be released on the website by the NTA itself. The city intimation slip will consist of the centres allotted in detail.

Registered candidates can check and download the exam city intimation slip to know the allotted exam centre once it is released. They must use their login credentials, such as their application number and password, to download the advance exam city intimation slip from the official website of NTA.

How to Download CUET PG Advance Exam City Intimation Slip?

Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the advance exam city intimation slip for CUET PG 2025.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of NTA - cuet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Advance Exam City Intimation for CUET PG' link on the homepage.
• Step 3: Enter the login credentials such as the application number, date of birth and security pin.
• Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button after entering all the required details.
• Step 5: The CUET PG exam city intimation slip will be displayed.
• Step 6: Download and take a printout of the slip for future use.

List of CUET PG Exam Centres 2025

Based on the CUET PG 2024 official notice, Gurugram (Haryana) and Srinagar (Uttarakhand), two additional CUET exam centre were added by NTA. On their respective CUET PG 2025 admit cards, the applicants will find the name and address of the exam centre allotted to them.

Further, candidates must carefully choose the exam cities for the CUET PG 2025 shared based on 2024 data. On the day of the exam, they should be able to easily get to the CUET PG exam centre 2025.

CUET PG 2025 Exam Centres

Exam City	State
Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh
Ahmedabad	Gujarat
Amritsar	Punjab
Asansol	West Bengal
Bandarsindari (CURAJ) Ajmer	Rajasthan
Bangalore	Karnataka
Bathinda	Punjab
Begusarai	Bihar
Bhaderwah	J&K
Bhagalpur	Bihar
Bhopal	Pradesh
Bhubaneshwar	Orissa
Bidar	Karnataka
Bikaner	Rajasthan
Brahmapur	Odisha
Calicut	Kerala
Chandigarh	Punjab
Chennai	Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu
Davanagere	Karnataka
Dehradun	Uttarakhand
Dhanbad	Jharkhand
Gaya	Bihar
Guwahati	Assam
Hissar	Haryana
Hubli	Karnataka
Hyderabad	Telangana
Haryana	Gurugram
Jabalpur	Madhya Pradesh
Jaipur	Rajasthan
Jammu	J&K
Jamshedpur	Jharkhand
Jodhpur	Rajasthan
Kalaburagi / Gulbarga	Karnataka
Kalpetta (Wynad)	Kerala
Kannur	Kerala
Kargil	J&K
Kasargod	Kerala
Kathua	J&K
Kochi	Kerala
Kolkata	West Bengal
Kota	Rajasthan
Kottayam	Kerala
Leh	J&K
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
Ludhiana	Punjab
Madurai	Tamil Nadu
Mahendergarh	Haryana
Mangalore	Karnataka
Mumbai	Maharashtra
Muzaffarpur	Bihar
Mysore	Karnataka
Nagercoil	Tamil Nadu
Nagpur	Maharashtra
New Delhi	New Delhi
Palakkad	Kerala
Patiala	Punjab
Patna	Bihar
Pune	Maharashtra
Purnia	Bihar
Raichur	Karnataka
Raipur	Chhattisgarh
Rajouri	J&K
Ranchi	Jharkhand
Sambalpur	Orissa
Shimla	Himachal Pradesh
Sikar	Rajasthan
Silchar	Assam
Siwan	Bihar
Solapur	Maharashtra
Srinagar	J&K
Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala
Thiruvarur	Tamil Nadu
Thrissur	Kerala
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)	Tamil Nadu
Udaipur	Rajasthan
Udhampur	J&K
Uttarakhand	Srinagar
Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
Vijaywada	Andhra Pradesh
Vishakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh
Yadgir	Karnataka

CUET PG Syllabus 2025

NTA releases the CUET PG syllabus 2025 for each paper. The syllabus is at the level of an undergraduate course. The subjects and chapters of the CUET PG 2025 syllabus differ from subject to subject, and a complete syllabus can be found on the CUET PG website.

Further, students will be able to check the detailed syllabus from the offiial website.

CUET PG Reference Books 2025

Some of the best reference books for CUET PG are tabulated below for the reference of the candidates. Students are advised to refer the book list shared for preparing for the CUET PG 2025 examination more effcetively.

CUET PG 2025 Reference Books

Subjects	CUET PG Books 2025
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Skills	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
General Awareness	General Knowledge by Arihant
Quantitative Aptitude/ Mathematics	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Agarwal
Computer Knowledge	Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
Data Interpretation	Data Interpretation by RS Agarwal
Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability	Language books prescribed by NCERT

CUET PG Mock Test 2025

Practising mock tests is one of the key components to passing the CUET PG. NTA is expected to provide an online CUET PG 2025 mock test on its official website so students can practise using the navigational system. However, the mock test releasing date has not been shared yet.

Candidates can practise using a virtual keyboard and calculator while navigating from question to question and between sections by taking the official CUET PG mock test 2025.

CUET PG Paper Analysis 2025

CUET PG 2025 paper analysis for different shifts is released once the exam is over for each shift. The CUET PG paper analysis 2025 will help students prepare more effectively for the next scheduled papers.

The paper analysis will be shared based on reviews received by the students who appeared for the examination. Furthermore, applicants must check the 2024 exam analysis shared for reference.

CUET PG Mar 11, 2024 (Shift 1) Analysis

Students may check the CUET PG 2024 shift 1 analysis shared below.

Subjects	Difficulty Level	Highly Weighted Topics	Good Score
Pharmacy	Moderate to Difficult	Pharmacy Cognosy Pharmacology Pharmaceutics Anatomics	55 to 60
Electronics and Communication	Easy to Moderate	Both Theoretical and Numerical Questions were asked	60 to 65
Arabi	Easy to Moderate	Most of the questions were asked from the domain of Arabi Zuban	65 to 70

CUET PG Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 1) Analysis

The CUET PG 2024 paper analysis for Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 1) exam has been provided below:

Subjects	No. of Questions	Good Score	Difficulty Level
General Paper	25	18 to 20	Easy to Moderate
Shiksha Shastri B.Ed.	75	55 to 60	Moderate
Art and Aesthetics	75	58 to 60	Moderate
Botany	75	60 to 63	Moderate

CUET PG Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 2) Analysis

Students may refer to the paper analysis of CUET PG 2024 Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 2).

Subjects	No. of Questions	Good Score	Difficulty Level
General Paper	25	19 to 21	Easy to Moderate
B.Ed.	75	60 to 65	Moderate

CUET PG Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 3) Analysis

The CUET PG Mar 15, 2024 (Shift 3) paper analysis is provided in the table below:

Subjects	No. of Questions	Good Score	Difficulty Level
General Paper	25	18 to 20	Easy to Moderate
Chemistry	75	54 to 58	Moderate

CUET PG 2025 Answer Key

CUET PG 2025 answer key is expected to be released by the second week of April 2025 at pgcuet.samarth.ac.in. The authrity will first release the CUET PG provisional answer key along with the response sheet and question paper on the website.

Moreover, students must note that the authority will activate the objection window along with the provisional answer keys. Till the scheduled last date candidates will be able to raise objection against their provisional answer keys.

Based on the objections raised the final answer keys will be prepared and released by the authority. Students must note that there will be no provision to raise objection against the final answer keys.

Steps to Download CUET PG Answer Key 2025

CUET PG 2025 answer key will be released on the official website, and the steps to download them are listed below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website. - cuet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on "Download Answer Key''. A login page will appear.
• Step 3: Then login with the login credentials along with your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
• Step 4: CUET PG 2025 answer key will display on the screen.
• Step 5: Click on the "Download'' button.

CUET PG Result 2025

CUET PG 2025 result will probably be released by the third week of April 2025 on the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in. CUET PG result 2025 or scorecard will be available online.

Further, students will have to enter the login credentials required, such as, registration number, date of birth, etc to download thier scorecard. The CUET PG result 2025 includes details about the candidates, including personal information, sectional and total scores, percentiles, and cutoffs.

Steps to Download CUET PG 2025 Result

The step-by-step procedure one can follow to download CUET PG Result is given below in detail.

• Step 1: Candidates must navigate to the official website at cuet.samarth.ac.in
• Step 2: If the result has been declared, candidates will find the "CUET PG 2025 Result" option.
• Step 3: Click on the Result link.
• Step 4: Now candidates will be redirected to a new screen where they will have to enter their roll number and password.
• Step 5: After logging in, candidates can view and download the result.
• Step 6: Candidates are advised to take prints of CUET PG results for future reference.

CUET PG Cut Off 2025

Along with the result, the CUET PG 2025 cutoff will be released. The minimum score necessary to pass the exam is called the cutoff. While participating institutes will release individual cutoffs for each programme they offer, NTA will only publish the qualifying cutoff.

The exam's difficulty level, the number of test-takers, and available seats are a few variables that will affect the CUET PG cutoff scores.

CUET PG Counselling 2025

The participating institutes will individually conduct the CUET PG 2025 counselling, tentatively in Jul 2025. After the results are announced, each institute will publish its merit list based on the qualified candidates. The counselling procedure would likely be conducted online, and interested candidates must first register.

The number of rounds of counselling can change based on the number of open seats, but generally, there are three rounds. Candidates must report to the institutes and have their documents validated in order to accept the admission offer when the seat allocation results are announced. In select programmes, interview rounds will be held in place of counselling sessions.

CUET PG Contact Details

In case of any questions or queries, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details.

Email ID: cucet@nta.ac.in

Phone Number: 011-69227700, 011-40759000