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CUET PG 2025: Exam Dates, Course List, Eligibility & Syllabus

Author : Paakhi Jain

February 27, 2025

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Overview: With more tha 150 universities participating, CUET PG 2025 exam unlocks door to prestigious PG programs. Explore CUET PG 2025 courses, test highlights, and registration fees. Find out how this exam influences the PG education landscape at India's prestigious universities! 

NTA has released the official notification for NTA CUET PG 2025 exam on it s official website, regarding exam dates, registration details, examination fees, answer key release dates, and result dates. 

In order to begin your postgraduate academic path in a variety of subjects, go through the blog below to get all the updates reagrding the same. 

CUET PG 2025 Notification: All about CUET PG Exam

By making outstanding postgraduate programs accessible across prestigious universities, CUET PG exam continues to play a critical role in influencing the future of academics as the academic landscape changes. 

Here are the key highlights of the CUET PG 2025 exam: 

Particulars Details
Conducting Body NTA (National Test Agency)
Mode of Registration Online
Mode of the examination Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online
Medium/ Language English and Hindi
Duration of the examination 90 minutes
Frequency of exam in a year Once a year
No. of univeristies  157+
CUET PG 2025 exam dates 13.03.2025- 31.03.2025
Type of questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative marking Yes
Total Marks 300
Official Website pgcuet.samarth.ac.in

Know more: How to Calculate Percentile in CUET PG?

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria 2025 

There is no age restriction on candidates seeking to appear in the CUET 2025 for CUET 2025. Individuals who are participating in CUET PG in 2025 or who have passed the bachelor's degree/equivalent examination are eligible to apply.

On the other hand, in order to apply to a particular university, a candidate must meet the CUET eligibility criteria for PG, if any. 

  • In terms of quota, categories, relaxation, reservations, prerequisites, subject combinations, preferences, etc., CUET (PG) 2025 will adhere to the current policies. 
  • As admission requirements vary throughout universities, it is advised that applicants check the website of the university they are interested in applying to. 
  • Before applying, candidates are encouraged to verify that they meet the requirements set forth by the university for CUET PG eligibility
  • The candidate does not automatically qualify for admission to the program based only on their performance on the entrance exam, even if they pass it and meet the university's CUET PG requirements for that program. 

CUET PG 2025 Age Limit

The age limit for admission through CUET PG 2025 exam should be known to all students taking the exam.

  • There is no upper age limit for candidates to apply for the test. The university to which the candidate has applied will choose the category, relaxation, reservations, qualifications, subject combinations, and preferences.
  • The eligibility for the CUET PG exam varies by university. Interested parties should visit the relevant university's official website. 

NTA CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern 

CUET PG exam is conducted online for a total of 300 marks. Earlier, there used to be two sections to the question paper: Part A and Part B. However, NTA has changed the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern

Below is a quick summary of the CUET 2025 PG exam

Particulars Details
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Sections 1
Total Number of Questions 75
Duration of Exam 90 minutes
Maximum Marks 300
Marking Scheme +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer & 0 for unattempted questions
Medium of Exam English and Hindi

CUET PG 2025 Courses List

CUET PG 2025 offers a wide range of postgraduate degrees in different fields. These include, among others, M.A. programs in Sociology, History, Education, and Biochemistry; M.Sc. programs in Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry; and M.Sc. programs in Biochemistry, Geology, and Microbiology.

The codes assigned to each course belong to particular universities. 

The list of CUET PG courses, and CUET PG Colleges may be found in the informtaion bulletin shared by the NTA. Please refer to the table below for more information. 

Degree CUET PG 2025 Programme CUET PG Entrance Exam Universities
M.Sc Biochemistry CUHAR, CUKER, CUPUN, CURAJ
M. A. History CUKNK, CUPUN, CUSBR, CUTND
M.Sc. Geology CUKER, CUPUN, CUSBR, CUTND
M.Sc. Microbiology CUHAR, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUTND
M. A. Education CUKAS, CUPUN, CURAJ
MA Sports Psychology CURAJ
M. A. English Literature and Language CUAPH
M.Sc. Sociology CUHAR, CUODA, CUPUN, CUSBR
M. A. English CUGUJ, CUJAM, CUJHD, CUKAS, CUKNK, CUODA, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND
M.Sc. Statistics CUHAR, CUODA, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR
M. A. English and Foreign Languages CUHAR
M. A. English and Comparative Literature CUKER
M. A. Linguistics and Language Technology CUKER
M. A. Hindi CUGUJ, CUHAR, CUJAM, CUJHD, CUKNK, CUODA, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND
M. A. Punjabi CUPUN
M. A. Classical Tamil Studies CUTND
M. A. Kannada CUKER, CUKNK
M. A. Sanskrit CUHAR, CUODA
MSW Social Work CUJHD, CUKER, CUKNK, CURAJ, CUTND
M. Sc Geography CUHAR, CUJHD, CUPUN, CUSBR, CUTND
M. Ed Education CUGUJ, CUHAR, CUJAM, CUKER, CUPUN, CUSBR
M.A. History and Archaeology CUHAR
M.Sc. Applied Geology CUKNK
M.A Social Work CUGUJ, CUJAM, CUSBR
M.Sc. Life Sciences CUGUJ, CUJHD, CUKNK, CUSBR
M.Sc. Microbiology CUHAR, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUTND
M.Sc. Nutrition Biology CUHAR
M.Sc. Biotechnology CUHAR, CURAJ, CUSBR
M.Sc. Botany CUKER, CUKAS
M.A Odia CUODA
M.Sc. Chemistry CUHAR, CUJHD, CUKER, CUKNK, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND, CUKAS
M.Sc. Computer Science GSBU, CUKER, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND
M.Sc. Geo-Informatics CUJHD
M.Sc. Mathematics CUHAR, CUJAM, CUJHD, CUKAS, CUKER, CUKNK, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR
M.Sc. Computer Science (Big Data Analytics) CURAJ
M. A. Defence and Strategic Studies CUGUJ
M.Sc. Physics CUJHD, CUKER, CUKNK, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR
M.Sc. Physics (Computational Physics) CUPUN
M.Com. M.Com. CUHAR, CUJHD, CUKER, CUKNK, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND
M.Sc Yoga Therapy CUKER, CURAJ
MA Cultural Informatics CURAJ
M.Sc Digital Society CURAJ
M. A. Development Studies CUSBR
M. A. Comparative Religion CUKAS
M. A. Tibetan CUJHD
M. A. Islamic Studies CUKAS
M. A. Folklore CUJHD
M.A. Political Science CUGUJ, CUHAR, CUKAS, CUPUN
M.A. International Relations and Political Science CUKER
M.A. Public Administration and Policy Studies CUKER
M. A. Gujarati CUGUJ
M.A. Actuarial Economics CUTND
M.A. Economics BASE, CUGUJ, CUHAR, CUJAM, CUKAS, CUKER, CUKNK, CUODA, CUPUN, CURAJ, CUSBR, CUTND
M. A. General Economics CUTND
M. A. Urdu CUKAS
M.A. Psychology CUHAR, CUKNK, CUPUN, CUSBR
M.A. Chinese CUGUJ
M. A German Studies CUGUJ
M.Sc Nanotechnology CUGUJ
M.A. Sports Physiology CURAJ
M. A. Sports Biochemistry CURAJ
M.A. Sports Nutrition CURAJ
M.A. Sports Biomechanics CURAJ
M.A. Folkloristic and Tribal Studies CUKNK
M.A Telugu CUAPH

Check: CUET PG MBA Syllabus 2025

CUET PG 2025 Registration 

Here are some important points to note about the NTA CUET PG 2025 registration form. On the official website, cuet.nta.ac.in, the application form will be made available online. 

  • The application form requires candidates to carefully provide details, educational background, selected exam centre, etc. 
  • Candidates must only fill out the CUET PG 2025 application form with accurate information; any changes to the information could result in the application being rejected. 
  • It is required of candidates to complete the application form by the deadline to take the exam. 

Steps to fill CUET PG 2025 Application Form

The CUET PG application form will be made available online by the National Test Agency on its official website. It is suggested that applicants who wish to sit for the NTA PG CUET test review the instructions below in order to complete the NTA CUET PG 2025 form:

  • Go to cuet.nta.nic.in, the official website of NTA CUET PG 2025. 
  • Fill out the 'CUET PG 2025 application form' with your name, email address, and mobile number. 
  • Complete the CUET PG 2025 registration form in full, providing personal and educational information. 
  • Upload the scanned images of photographs and signatures in the size mentioned by the authorities. 
  • Make the payment of CUET PG 2025 application form fees to get the CUET PG Admit Card 2025.
  • Download the NTA Main 2025 confirmation page for future reference. 

CUET PG 2025 Application Fees 

The CUET PG 2025 exam form fee can be made online through various modes. Here’s the breakdown of the fee structure: 

Category  Centres in India Fees (up to 2 papers) Centres in India Additional Fees (per paper)  Centres in India Fees (up to 2 papers) Centres in India Additional Fees (per paper) 
General  ₹1400 ₹ 700 ₹7000 ₹3500
General-EWS or OBC-NCL  ₹1200 ₹ 600 ₹7000 ₹3500
SC/ST/Third gender  ₹1100 ₹ 600 ₹7000 ₹3500
PwBD  ₹1000 ₹ 600 ₹7000 ₹3500

CUET PG 2025 Result

  • The CUET PG 2025 result will be made public on NTA's official website.
  • Candidates can use their login credentials to view the CUET PG result 2025
  • The participating univeristies will independently disclose the merit list on their respective websites following the announcement of the results. 

What is CUET PG Cut Off? 

The minimum score needed to be eligible for admission to a certain university is known as the cutoff for the CUET PG 2025 exam. The cut off will be made available online by the NTA following the release of the CUET PG 2025 result.

Factors affecting the CUET PG Cutoff are: 

  • Total number of test-takers 
  • Total number of seats available 
  • Category of the candidate 
  • Difficulty level of the examination 
  • Performance of the candidates in the examination 

Steps to check CUET PG 2025 Cut Off 

Candidates must log onto the result portal, submit their CUET application number, and choose their birthdate in order to view the CUET PG cut off

  • Visit the official website - cuet.nta.nic.in 
  • A new window will open. 
  • Your date of birth (as shown on the CUET registration) and CUET PG application number must be entered. 
  • Now click on the submit button now 
  • This will direct you to your score card for the CUET PG, where you can also view the CUET cut off marks. 

CUET PG 2025 Reservation Criteria

  • Candidates from SC/ST categories will receive 5% more relaxation, according the CUET PG 2025 reservation criteria.
  • Students will be eligible to apply to any participating university for admission if they pass the CUET PG exam.

The percentage of seats set aside for applicants who meet the requirements for CUET PG in the reserved category is displayed in the table below. 

Category Seats Reservation
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Other backward classes (OBC) 27%
Physically Challenged (PC) 5%
General (EWS) 10%

Key Takeaways 

To conclude, CUET PG 2025 becomes an essential pathway for those wishing to pursue a postgraduate degree, providing a wide range of courses and an open application procedure.

  • There are 157+ univeristies accepting CUET PG 2025 scores.
  • There will be only 75 questions based on subject-specific knowledge with a negative marking of -1 for each incorrect answer. 
  • Factors affecting the CUET PG Cutoff are total number of test-takers, seats available, category of the candidate, difficulty level of the exam and candidate's performance. 
  • The CUET 2025 PG exam result will be made public on NTA's official website.

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