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Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admissions into diverse postgraduate programs across 203 participating universities and colleges, including 53 Central Universities, 42 State Universities, and numerous deemed and private institutions.
CUET PG 2025 opens doors to a wide array of Master's and Professional degrees, encompassing MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Tech, MCA, MFA, LLB, LLM, B.Ed, M.Ed, and MBA. To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in the relevant field, with specific requirements varying by university and program. However, there is no age limit for applicants.
The exam itself is a Computer-Based Test featuring 75 (MCQs) within a 90-minute duration. The syllabus is subject-specific, aligning with the undergraduate curriculum of the chosen postgraduate discipline. The marking scheme awards +4 marks for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones. There is no penalty for unattempted questions. The exam paper makes a total of 300 marks and is conducted in both English and Hindi.
The application process involves online registration, form submission, admit card download, examination, result declaration, and university-specific counselling or admission procedures. The CUET PG 2025 is scheduled from March 13, 2025, to April 1, 2025. The exam will be held in 300 cities across India and 24 cities abroad, providing ample accessibility for aspiring postgraduate students.
The application fee varies by category, with General candidates paying INR 700 per paper, and OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender candidates paying INR 600 per paper.
| Particulars | CUET PG Exam 2025 Highlights |
| Exam Full Name | Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Why it is Conducted? | For admission to postgraduate programs in participating Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities across India. |
| Accepted by How Many Colleges? | 203 Universities and Colleges (53 Central Universities, 42 State Universities, 15 Deemed Universities, 1 International University and 80 private Universities) |
| Courses Offered | Masters Degree: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.Tech, MCA, MFA Professional Degree: LLB, LLM, B.Ed, M.Ed, MBA |
| Eligibility Criteria | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Specific eligibility requirements may vary depending on the university and program. No age limit. |
| Exam Syllabus | Varies based on the chosen subject. Generally covers topics related to the undergraduate syllabus of the chosen postgraduate discipline. |
| Exam Pattern | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Subject-specific papers. |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer. -1 mark for each incorrect answer. 0 marks for unattempted questions. |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Total No. Of Questions | 75 |
| Exam Paper Language | English and Hindi |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes(1 hour and 30 minutes) |
| No. Of Shifts | 43 |
| Overall Process from Registration to Admission (Briefly) | Registration Application Form Submission Admit Card Download Exam Result Declaration Counselling/Admission |
| Exam Date for 2025 | March 13, 2025 to April 1, 2025 |
| Application Fee | General: 700 (Each Paper) OBC (NCL)/EWS: 600 (Each Paper) SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender: 600 (Each Paper) |
| No. of Exam Centres | 300 Cities in India & 24 Cities Abroad |
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