CUET PG Application Date:14 Dec' 25 - 14 Jan' 26
The National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET PG 2026 exam in online mode. The CUET PG exam will be held for 157 subjects in CBT mode. As per the CUET PG exam mode, the exam will consist of 75 MCQs. The CUET PG 2026 exam will be conducted for candidates interested in taking admissions for PG courses. The duration of the CUET PG exam will be 90 minutes. In this article, we will discuss everything about the CUET PG exam mode 2026, exam pattern, marking scheme and more.
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The CUET PG exam mode refers to the way in which the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes is conducted. The exam mode for CUET PG 2026 will be Computer Based Test. In this mode, aspirants will have to take the CUET PG exam on a computer at designated exam centres.
Particulars | CUET PG Exam Details |
CUET PG Exam Mode | Online/CBT |
Total Questions | 75 |
CUET PG Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
CUET PG Total Marks | 300 |
CUET PG Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer -1 for an incorrect answer |
The National Testing Agency will conduct the CUET PG entrance examination in multiple shifts. Candidates will be able to check the CUET PG shift timings in the admit card. The CUET PG 2026 shift timings consist of 90 minutes for each subject. Aspirants can check the expected CUET PG exam slot timing, reporting and gate close timings from below:
CUET 2026 Slot | CUET PG 2026 Timing | Reporting & Gate Closing Timing |
Slot 1 | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | 7:00 to 8:30 AM
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Slot 2 | 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM | 10:50 to 12:00 Noon |
Slot 3 | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | 2:35 to 4:00 PM |
As per the CUET PG 2026 exam pattern, there will be 75 questions in the question paper. The total marks of the CUET PG question paper will be 300. The marking scheme of CUET PG exam is tabulated below:
Particulars | Details |
Total questions | 75 |
Total marks | 300 |
Correct answer | +4 |
Incorrect answers | -1 |
Un-attempted question | 0 |
There are several advantages to taking the CUET PG exam in online mode:
Faster and More Accurate Evaluation: The CUET PG answers will be submitted digitally. The CUET PG results can be processed and declared faster compared to pen-paper exams.
Reduced Chances of Malpractice: Aspirants cannot cheat during the CUET PG CBT exam compared to the pen and paper based exam.
Flexible Scheduling and Multiple Shifts: The CUET PG exam will be conducted in multiple sessions across different days and locations. It reduces the overcrowding and logistical issues at CUET PG exam centres.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Marking more than one option on the OMR sheet is treated as incorrect, with a 1-mark deduction in CUET PG entrance test 2026.
The medium of the CUET PG question paper will be English and Hindi.
The CUET PG 2026 examination is conducted in computer-based mode.
NTA will conduct the CUET PG 2026 exam for 90 minutes.
On Question asked by student community
Good evening,
I want to inform you that two universities accept the CUET score for postgraduate admission to MPharma. Central university of Gujarat and Indian institute of teacher education, Gandhinagar.
Thank You.
Hello,
That's a great choice. CUET PG for B.Ed is conducted by the National Testing Agency (https://nta.ac.in/) (NTA). This is an online exam where a candidate has to answer the 75 MCQs in a time span of 90 minutes ( 1.5 hours).
This paper usually consists of English, psychology, and educational theory, about teaching, aptitude, reasoning, along with the subject chosen by the candidate.
Generally, for preparation purposes, candidates prefer books from Aruhant publishers, or you can verify through this link
Syllabus, sample questions for B.Ed CUET PG
Hope it helps with your preparation. Good luck.
Hello,
Yes, you can apply for CUET PG (MA Sociology) even without Sociology in graduation. However, eligibility depends on the university, many accept graduates from any discipline, while some prefer a background in social sciences. Check your target university’s criteria before applying.
Here I provide two links where you find everything about ma sociology along with eligibility:
https://university.careers360.com/articles/cuet-pg-sociology-analysis
https://university.careers360.com/articles/cuet-pg-eligibility-criteria
Hope it helps.
Hello,
Yes, a psychology student from Delhi University's School of Open Learning (DU Sol) can appear for the CUET PG psychology exam, provided they meet the specific eligibility criteria requirement for the university they are applying to.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello dear candidate,
For most PG courses you need a CUET PG score to apply at NEHU Shilong and there are also some courses which have extra or different rules, you need to check the specific course you want at NEHU Shilong.
You can check with the link below :-
https://www.careers360.com/university/north-eastern-hill-university-shillong/admission
Thank you.
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