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CUET PG study guide

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CUET (PG) is the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes, one of the national examinations listed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the body established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to conduct entrance examinations for admission or fellowship in higher educational institutions. The exam is delivered in computer based test mode and is organised subject-wise: NTA publishes a subject-wise schedule, releases admit cards in batches by examination date, and later displays provisional answer keys together with recorded responses so candidates can raise challenges. The March 2026 edition was spread across multiple dates, including 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 27 March 2026, and results were subsequently declared. Because the paper you sit depends on the postgraduate subject you apply for, preparation should begin from that subject's own syllabus and prior qualifying-degree coursework, then move to timed practice under CBT conditions. Track the subject-wise schedule, admit card notices, city intimation slips and answer-key notices on the official NTA portals, and treat any figure you read elsewhere as unverified until it appears in an official notice. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with NTA or any university. Topics on this exam: Postgraduate programme subject papers (subject-wise schedule published by NTA). The CUET PG study guide has 1 section and about 432 words.

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CUET PG Subject Papers: What Each Paper Actually Tests

CUET PG is the NTA-conducted, computer-based entrance test for postgraduate admission to central and participating universities. Each entry in this domain list is one subject paper: the candidate sits a 75-question, 75-minute multiple-choice paper in the discipline of the programme applied for, and NTA publishes a separate syllabus for each paper code. The paper measures bachelor's-level command of the discipline, not general aptitude. 75 single-correct MCQs in 75 minutes - 60 seconds per question, on average.

432 words, about 2 min

More study resources for CUET PG

  • Practice questionsIn the CUET PG subject-wise schedule, a candidate who wishes to appear for two subject papers should expect which arrangement?
  • FlashcardsCUET PG marking scheme. Each subject paper carries 75 questions worth 4 marks for a correct answer and minus 1 for a wrong answer, with 0 for unattempted questions, giving a maximum raw score of 300.
  • Cheat sheetCUET PG is a single computer-based test used for admission to participating postgraduate programmes; the National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the subject-wise schedule, and each candidate writes the paper(s) mapped to the programme(s) applied for.
  • Key termsCUET PG. A national-level entrance test conducted in India for admission to postgraduate programmes at participating central and other universities.
  • Study planMap the subject paper's published syllabus against your own strengths and gaps, scoring each unit from 1 to 5.
  • Common mistakesCandidates assume CUET PG is a single-subject test and copy advice written for other entrance exams; they never read the NTA information bulletin or the subject-wise schedule, so they misjudge the number of questions, marks per question, and duration for their chosen paper.
  • Exam-day guideDownload from the official CUET PG portal once released and print a clear copy.