University admission tests (CUET)
CUET PG 2027: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) · conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
CUET PG is the common entrance test for master’s programmes — MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, LLB and more — at central universities and other participating universities. The National Testing Agency conducts it as a computer-based test; each subject paper has 75 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes, for 300 marks, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.
When is CUET PG?
CUET PG is held once a year, usually in March, over several days.
CUET PG at a glance
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Per paper
- 75 questions, 90 minutes
- Marks per paper
- 300
- Marking
- +4 correct, −1 wrong
- Medium
- English and Hindi (except language papers)
- Papers offered
- Around 150 subject papers
CUET PG exam pattern
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 75 multiple-choice |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Correct answer | +4 |
| Wrong answer | −1 |
| Unanswered | 0 |
- Most papers test graduation-level knowledge of the subject; choose papers according to your target programmes.
CUET PG syllabus
Subject papers
- Graduation-level syllabus of the chosen subject, e.g. English, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Commerce, History, Computer Science
General and aptitude papers
- Some programmes use general papers covering language comprehension, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness
NTA publishes the syllabus for every paper code.
CUET PG eligibility
- A bachelor’s degree, or final-year students — as required by each university for each programme.
- No age limit for CUET PG itself.
How to prepare for CUET PG
- 1Map each target programme to its paper code before registering.
- 275 questions in 90 minutes is 72 seconds each — practise full timed papers.
- 3Revise your graduation subjects from standard textbooks; questions are concept-based.
CUET PG FAQs
Is there negative marking in CUET PG?
Yes. Each correct answer gets +4 and each wrong answer −1.
How many questions are there in CUET PG?
Each paper has 75 multiple-choice questions for 300 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes.
Which universities accept CUET PG?
Central universities such as Delhi University, JNU and BHU, plus many state, deemed and private universities that join the process each year.
Is CUET PG the same as NIMCET for MCA?
No. NIMCET is for MCA at participating NITs; CUET PG has a separate MCA paper used by central and other participating universities.
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GyanBook India is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with the body that conducts CUET PG. These details were checked against official sources on 13 October 2026. Exam dates, eligibility rules and patterns can change — always confirm them on the official website (exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg) before you apply.