What is CUET PG?
The Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), commonly known as CUET PG, is a single-window national entrance examination administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the mandate of the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
CUET PG serves as the mandatory admission pathway for master's degree programmes (including M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., LL.M., M.Tech., and M.P.Ed.) across premier Central Universities (such as the University of Delhi (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)), alongside leading state, deemed, and private institutions.
Crucial Update: Part A (General Section) Has Been Abolished
In earlier iterations, CUET PG had 100 questions split into Part A (25 general aptitude and language questions) and Part B (75 domain questions).
Under current NTA regulations, Part A has been completely removed. Every question paper now contains strictly 75 domain-specific questions directly derived from your undergraduate degree syllabus. This change saves students 15 minutes of testing time and allows total focus on academic mastery of the core discipline.
Official CUET PG Marking Scheme (+4 / -1)
Every question in the CUET PG examination is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) carrying 4 marks. Understanding the negative marking penalty is vital for strategic exam attempt planning.
| Candidate Response | Marks Allocated | Penalty / Impact | Preparation Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer Selected | +4 Marks | None | Maximize high-confidence conceptual questions first. |
| Incorrect Answer Selected | -1 Mark | Negative marking applied | Avoid blind guessing; eliminate at least 2 options before risk. |
| Unanswered / Unattempted | 0 Marks | No penalty | Safer to leave blank than taking a random guess. |
| Marked for Review (Unanswered) | 0 Marks | No penalty | Will not be evaluated unless an answer option was marked. |
| Question Dropped by NTA | +4 Marks | Bonus awarded | Awarded according to NTA official drop guidelines. |
How CUET PG Counselling & Cutoffs Actually Work
A common misconception among candidates is waiting for a "centralized NTA cutoff list". NTA does not release a national cutoff or conduct admission counselling.
Testing & Scorecard Only
- Issues admit cards and conducts the 90-minute CBT.
- Publishes provisional and final answer keys.
- Issues the official Scorecard with raw marks and percentiles.
Independent Counselling & Cutoffs
- DU (CSAS PG), BHU, JNU run separate registration portals.
- Each university publishes round-wise allocation lists.
- The closing score of each round forms the official cutoff mark.
Available Subjects & Paper Codes
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Frequently Asked Questions on CUET PG
What is the exam pattern for CUET PG 2027?▼
The CUET PG exam is an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of 75 domain-specific Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The total time duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours), and the maximum score is 300 marks.
Is there negative marking in CUET PG?▼
Yes. For every correct answer, you receive +4 marks. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted (-1 negative marking). Unanswered or unattempted questions receive 0 marks.
Is Part A (General Section) still part of CUET PG?▼
No. The National Testing Agency (NTA) removed Part A (General Aptitude / Language). The entire question paper now strictly focuses on 75 domain questions from your chosen graduation-level discipline.
Who conducts the CUET PG examination?▼
The CUET PG examination is conducted nationally by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and participating Central, State, and Deemed universities.
Does NTA conduct centralized counselling or release cutoffs?▼
No. NTA only conducts the exam and issues individual scorecards (raw scores and percentiles). Each participating university—such as Delhi University (DU CSAS PG), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)—conducts its own independent counselling rounds and publishes university-specific cutoff marks.
What is the medium of the question paper?▼
Question papers for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Common Subjects are bilingual (English and Hindi). Science and M.Tech papers are typically in English only, while Language papers are in their respective languages.
What happens if a question is dropped by NTA?▼
If any discrepancy is found in a question and NTA officially drops it, full marks (+4) are awarded to all candidates who attempted the question, in accordance with the official NTA Information Bulletin.
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