CUET PG 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted the Common University Entrance Test for admission to various PG programmes in Central and State Universities/Institutes and Participating Deemed/Private Universities/Institutes for the academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunity to the candidates of the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and will facilitate better interaction with universities.
One exam will give candidates a chance to gain wider access and get a seat in the admission processes of many central universities. CUET (PG) – 2025 will be conducted in CBT mode in 03 shifts for admission in the upcoming academic session. Read the full article to know in detail about CUET PG such as registration dates, eligibility criteria, schedule, registration fee, exam pattern etc.
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Highlights
The highlights of the CUET PG exam are given in the table below:
| Particular | Details |
| Name of the exam | CUET PG |
| Conducting By | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Category | Postgraduate Exam |
| CUET exam registration mode | Online |
| Languages | 41 language papers |
| Number of CUET exam centers | 312 in India 27 outside India |
| Course offered | M.A, M.Sc, M.Tech / M.SC BEd / Acharya / M.Arch / MURP / MPLAN / PG Diploma / M.P.A / M.Des / M.Com / MFA / M.Pharma / M.B.A more. |
| Exam medium | Hindi & English |
| CUET marking scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer -un-attempted response will be given no marks. |
| Types of Questions Asked in CUET 2025 | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
| Timing of Examination | Shift 1 (09.00 AM – 10.30 AM) Shift 2 (12.30 PM – 02.00 PM) Shift 3 (04.00 PM – 05.30 PM |
| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ |
CUET (PG) Exam Schedule 2025
CUET (PG) Exam Schedule 2025 has been officially released. Candidates can check the detailed date sheet and plan their preparation for this important postgraduate entrance exam:
| Date | Shift 1 (09:00 AM – 10:30 AM) | Shift 2 (12:30 PM – 02:00 PM) | Shift 3 (04:00 PM – 05:30 PM) |
| 13 March 2025 | HUQP24-Theatre, SCQP07-Botany, SCQP27-Statistics, | HUQP04-Art and Aesthetics, SCQP19-Mathematics | COQP04-B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences, MTQP05-Electronics Communication and Information Engineering |
| 15 March 2025 | No Exam | No Exam | HUQP08-Geography, SCQP23-Pharmacy |
| 16 March 2025 | HUQP01-Ancient Indian History Culture and Arch., SCQP05-Biochemistry | LAQP02-Hindi, MTQP08-Nano Science Nano Technology, SCQP02-Agroforestry | No Exam |
| 18 March 2025 | ACQP08-Hindu Studies, COQP22-Healthcare and Hospital Management | COQP18-Physical Education | HUQP16-Philosophy, MTQP06-Food Engineering and Technology, SCQP04-Architecture and Planning, SCQP30-Animal Science |
| 19 March 2025 | HUQP05-Dance, SCQP12-Food Science and Technology, | COQP07-B.Ed. Mathematics, HUQP06-Development and Labour Studies | COQP19-Public Health, SCQP14-Geology Earth Sciences |
| 21 March 2025 | COQP16-M.A. Education, SCQP13-Forensic Science | HUQP10-History of Art, HUQP25-Music Percussion, LAQP15-Japanese, SCQP11-Environmental Sciences | COQP01 Agri-Business Management |
| 22 March 2025 | COQP05-B.Ed Languages COQP20-Sports Physiology etc. | HUQP21-Social Work MTQP11-Water Engineering and Management SCQP22-Nanoscience | COQP06-B.Ed. Science |
| 23 March 2025 | COQP21-Yoga LAQP04-Linguistics | HUQP07-Fine Arts LAQP05-Arabic SCQP10-Criminology | COQP15-M.Ed |
| 24 March 2025 | COQP13-Library and Information Science | COQP09-Disaster Studies | HUQP02-Anthropology |
| 25 March 2025 | ACQP05-Dharma Shastra Vastu and Paurohitya ACQP12-Jyotish Ganit ACQP14-Nyaya Vaisheshika ACQP22-Veda HUQP18-Political Science MTQP03-Dairy Technology | ACQP02-Shiksha Acharya M.Ed. COQP11-General | ACQP25-Vyakaran COQP12-General Management |
| 26 March 2025 | COQP03-B. Ed LAQP36-Telugu | COQP14-LLM HUQP15-Painting SCQP03-Applied Microbiology or Microbiology | ACQP03-Agama ACQP10-Jain Darshan ACQP13-Krishna Yajurveda ACQP15-Phalita and Siddhanta Jyotisha ACQP19-Sahitya Alankara Varga ACQP20-Samveda ACQP21-Shukla Yajurveda HUQP17-Plastic Arts LAQP01-English LAQP08-Bhutia LAQP17-Kashmiri LAQP21-Lepcha LAQP26-Nepali LAQP31-Prakrit LAQP39-Indo Tibetan LAQP40-Santhali MTQP09-Nanoelectronics Material Sciences |
| 27 March 2025 | COQP08-Commerce SCQP08-Chemistry | SCQP09-Computer Science and Information Technology | ACQP01-Shiksha Shastri B.Ed. LAQP12-German MTQP02-Civil Structural and Transport Engineering SCQP17-Life Science |
| 28 March 2025 | COQP10-Economics | ACQP06-Dharma Vijnan ACQP11-Jyotish Falit ACQP17-Rigveda ACQP24-Vedanta Sarvadarshan Mimansa Nyaya HUQP09-History HUQP12-Music Karnataka HUQP19-Pottery And Ceramics HUQP26-Rabindra Sangit LAQP09-Chinese LAQP13-Gujarati LAQP22-Limbu LAQP28-Pali LAQP41-Italian MTQP07-Mechanical Engineering SCQP06-Bioinformatics | COQP02-Applied Geography and Geoinformatics HUQP03-Applied Arts SCQP28-Zoology |
| 29 March 2025 | ACQP09-Indian Knowledge System ACQP16-Puranetihas ACQP23-Vedanta HUQP11-Home Science LAQP37-Urdu MTQP04-Data Science Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security And Computer Science | COQP17-Mass Communication and Journalism | HUQP22-Sociology MTQP12-Textile Engineering SCQP20-Medical Laboratory Technology SCQP29-Atmospheric Science |
| 30 March 2025 | SCQP24-Physics SCQP25-Plant Biotechnology | HUQP13-Museology HUQP23-Textile Design LAQP03-Sanskrit LAQP06-Assamese LAQP11-Garo LAQP14-Hispanic LAQP16-Kannada LAQP18-Khasi LAQP19-Kokborok LAQP20-Korean LAQP23-Malayalam LAQP25-Marathi LAQP32-Prayojanmoolak Hindi Patrakarita LAQP33-Punjabi LAQP34-Russian LAQP35-Tamil LAQP38-Urdu Journalism SCQP01-Agricultural Science SCQP18-Material Science and Technology | ACQP18-Sahitya HUQP20-Psychology LAQP30-Persian MTQP01-Chemical Thermal and Polymer Engineering SCQP26-Soil Science |
| 01 April 2025 | No Exam | ACQP04-Baudha Darshan Or Buddhist Studies ACQP07-Dharmashastra ACQP26-Vyakarana And Sabdabodha Systems HUQP14-Music Hindustani LAQP07-Bengali LAQP10-French LAQP24-Manipuri LAQP27-Odia LAQP29-Pashto MTQP10-Electrical Power and Energy Engineering SCQP15-Geophysics SCQP16-Horticulture SCQP21-MPT | No Exam |
CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must have a valid bachelor’s degree to be eligible for the CUET PG 2025 exam. Below-given are the essential points to check the details about CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
| Particulars | CUET PG Eligibility Criteria |
| Educational Qualification | Must be a graduate in any stream from a recognized university/institute. |
| Marks Requirement | No specific percentage required. |
| PCM Aggregate Marks | Not applicable. |
| Nationality | Not specified. |
| Age Limit | No age limit. |
| Appearing Candidates | Eligible if in the final year of graduation. |
| Failed Subjects | Not applicable. |
| Admission Conditions | Not applicable. |
CUET PG 2025 Registration
CUET PG 2025 registrations are likely to open on March 13, 2025. As soon as the application forms are made available, students must finalize their registration online through the official website. The following table lists information regarding the exam fees applicable to candidates.
| Category | Application fee (for maximum two test papers) | Fee for additional test papers (per test paper) | Application fee (for maximum two test papers) | Fee for additional test papers (per test paper) |
| General | ₹ 1400 | ₹ 700 | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 3500 |
| OBC-NCL/GenEWS | ₹ 1200 | ₹ 600 | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 3500 |
| SC/ ST/ Third Gender | ₹ 1100 | ₹ 600 | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 3500 |
| PwBD | ₹1000 | ₹ 600 | ₹ 7000 | ₹ 3500 |
Application Form
Here are the steps mentioned to complete the application Process:
| Particulars | CUET PG Application Form |
| Release Information | Available on the NTA website – cuetpg.ntaonline.in/ |
| Registration Process | Visit the NTA website and navigate to the “Candidate Activity” section. |
| Details to Provide | Valid mobile number, email ID, and other personal, qualification, subject, and university details. |
| Login Credentials | Generated after OTP verification on mobile number and email ID. |
| Form Filling | Login using credentials and fill out all required details. |
| Document Upload | Upload documents like signature, photograph, category certificate, etc., in the prescribed format. |
| Fee Payment | Pay the fee through online methods like credit card, debit card, or net banking. |
| Final Submission | Double-check details before submitting. A confirmation page will be generated; save and print it for future use. |
CUET PG 2025 Cut Off
The CUET PG 2025 cutoff will be released online. The cutoff marks represent the minimum score required to pass the exam. Several factors influence these marks, including the exam’s difficulty level, the number of available seats, and trends from previous years’ cutoffs. Each participating university will establish its own cutoff standards, so it’s essential to review the specific criteria for the university you intend to apply to before seeking admission.
The section below provides the subject-wise cutoff based on :er for you for 2025
Cutoff for Chemistry
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category | ST Category |
| University of Delhi | 240 | 230 | 215 | 200 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 235 | 225 | 210 | 195 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 238 | 228 | 213 | 198 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | 235 | 225 | 210 | 195 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 232 | 222 | 207 | 192 |
Cutoff for Physics
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category | ST Category |
| University of Delhi | 245 | 235 | 220 | 205 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 240 | 230 | 215 | 200 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 243 | 233 | 218 | 203 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | 240 | 230 | 215 | 200 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 237 | 227 | 212 | 197 |
Cutoff for Mathematics
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST/PWD Category |
| Delhi University (DU) | 250-260 | 240-250 | 230-240 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | 240-250 | 230-240 | 220-230 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 230-240 | 220-230 | 210-220 |
| University of Hyderabad (UoH) | 220-230 | 210-220 | 200-210 |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | 210-220 | 200-210 | 190-200 |
Cutoff for Zoology
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category | ST Category |
| Delhi University | 220 | 200 | 180 | 160 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 225 | 205 | 185 | 165 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 215 | 195 | 175 | 155 |
| University of Lucknow | 210 | 190 | 170 | 150 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 205 | 185 | 165 | 145 |
| University of Hyderabad | 200 | 180 | 160 | 140 |
Cutoff for Botany
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
| Delhi University (DU) | 250-280 | 230-260 | 210-240 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | 240-270 | 220-250 | 190-220 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | 230-260 | 210-240 | 180-210 |
| University of Hyderabad (UoH) | 220-250 | 200-230 | 170-200 |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | 210-240 | 190-220 | 160-190 |
Cutoff for Microbiology
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
| Delhi University | 280-290 | 260-270 | 230-240 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 270-280 | 250-260 | 220-230 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 250-260 | 230-240 | 200-210 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 240-250 | 220-230 | 190-200 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | 230-240 | 210-220 | 180-190 |
Cutoff for Biotechnology
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category | ST Category |
| University of Delhi | 235 | 225 | 210 | 195 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 230 | 220 | 205 | 190 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 232 | 222 | 207 | 192 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | 230 | 220 | 205 | 190 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 225 | 215 | 200 | 185 |
Cutoff for Life Sciences
| University | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
| University of Delhi | 275 | 247.5 | 210 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 270 | 243 | 207 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 265 | 238.5 | 199.5 |
| Central University of Punjab | 255 | 229.5 | 186 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 250 | 225 | 180 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | 245 | 220.5 | 174 |
CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam will be conducted online. The details about the CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern can be checked in the table given below:
| Part | Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| A | Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus 2025 | 75 |
CUET PG 2025 Reservation
Applicants should review the reservation criteria for CUET PG based on their category:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 5% |
| Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (General EWS) | 10% |
CUET PG 2025 Admit Card
The CUET PG 2025 Admit Card will be downloadable online during the first week of March 2025. The candidates need to have their login credentials handy to download the hall ticket. It will have important information such as the exam date, time, venue, and essential instructions for the exam.
| Particulars | CUET PG Admit Card |
| Issuing Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Release Mode | Online |
| Exam Centre Slip | Released before the admit card; contains the exam city, centre location, date, slot, and paper details. |
| Download Method | Login to the official website as the exam approaches. |
| Direct Download | Available on the official website; candidates must check regularly for updates. |
Important Instruction For the Candidates
Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to sit in the examination.
- Print a copy of Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the examination.
- Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) –University/College Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ University Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
- PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen.
