Overview
The Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET PG 2026) is a national‑level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into PG programmes (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, LLM, MCA, etc.) at Central, State, Deemed & participating universities across India for the 2026‑27 academic session. Registration opened on 14 Dec 2025 and closes on 14 Jan 2026. The exam is scheduled in March 2026.
Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer‑Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 minutes per paper |
| Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer, −1 for incorrect answer |
| Language | English & Hindi (subject papers may vary) |
| Total Marks | 300 (varies by subject code) |
CUET PG 2026 Syllabus
Subject‑Specific Papers
CUET PG allows candidates to select subject codes from a list of 157 subjects covering areas such as Humanities, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Social Sciences, Language papers, and more. The syllabus for each subject paper is typically based on undergraduate (UG) level topics relevant to that subject (e.g., History, English, Physics, Economics, Computer Science).
For example, common syllabus areas include:
1) Language Papers (English, Hindi, etc.)
- Comprehension passages
- Vocabulary & usage
- Grammar
- Literary terms and appreciation
2) Domain/Subject Papers (e.g., History, Economics, Physics, etc.)
- UG level core topics as per subject curriculum
- Concepts, theories, applications, and problem solving
- Subject‑wise MCQs
3) General Aptitude (if applicable)
- Logical reasoning
- Quantitative ability basics
- Analytical skills
How To Check Your Exact Syllabus
The official CUET PG Information Bulletin and question paper codes list contain detailed topic‑wise syllabi for each subject/paper. You can download them from the official NTA CUET PG portal:
Official CUET PG Website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/ CDN BBSR
Eligibility
✔ Passed or in final year of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
✔ No age limit for CUET PG exam; university‑specific age requirements may apply.
Official Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Choice Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Check Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |