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CEETA PG exam pattern 2026 will be released on the official website. The exam pattern follows a pen-and-paper, multiple-choice format, designed to test candidates for M.E., M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan programs. Conducted by Anna University, the two-hour test features 115 questions distributed across three sections, with a total of 100 marks. Parts I and II cover common subjects such as Engineering Mathematics and Basic Engineering Sciences, while Part III contains questions based on the candidate's chosen discipline.
The structured exam pattern of CEETA PG 2026 is a crucial step to assess aspiring students seeking admission to various postgraduate engineering and architecture programs across Tamil Nadu.
CEETA PG Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights
As an aspirant of CEETA PG you can check the exam pattern as presented in the following table:
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CEETA PG Marking Scheme 2026
CEETA PG marking scheme features a system of one mark for a correct answer and a penalty of 1/4th marks for incorrect ones. The total score for the exam is 100 marks.
You can check CEETA PG marking scheme 2026 in the table below:
| No. of Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Part I | 20 | 20 |
| Part II | 35 | 20 |
| Part III | 60 | 60 |
The exam has a negative marking scheme, where 1/4 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer, while correct answers receive one mark. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
| Type of Response | Marks Awarded / Deducted | Description |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark | One mark is awarded for every correct response. |
| Incorrect Answer | -1/4 mark (-0.25) | One-fourth mark is deducted for every wrong response. |
| Multiple Answers Marked | -1/4 mark (-0.25) | If more than one option is marked, it is treated as incorrect. |
| Unanswered Question | 0 mark | No marks are awarded or deducted for questions left blank. |
CEETA PG Syllabus 2026
CEETA PG 2026 syllabus covers key topics to assess candidates' engineering aptitude and subject knowledge. It includes:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Basic Engineering and Sciences
- Course-specific subjects chosen by candidates (as per specialization)
You may check CEETA PG Syllabus 2026 for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The paper is divided into three parts:
- Part I: Engineering Mathematics (20 questions, common for all candidates).
- Part II: Basic Engineering and Sciences (35 questions, common for all candidates).
- Part III: Subject-specific questions (60 questions, based on the candidate's chosen discipline).
Ans: One mark is awarded for every correct answer, while 1/4th of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. However, there is no negative marking for unanswered questions.
Ans: Yes, even GATE-qualified candidates seeking admission under the CEETA PG umbrella must appear for the exam.
Ans: No - the negative marking (¼ mark deduction for wrong answers) typically applies uniformly across all three sections (Parts A, B & C).
Ans: If you mark multiple answers in a single MCQ, it will be treated as a wrong answer and the negative marking will apply.
Ans: In the CEETA PG 2026 exam, all three sections — Part A, Part B, and Part C — are mandatory for every candidate to attempt.
Part A (Engineering Mathematics) and Part B (Basic Engineering & Sciences) are common sections for all candidates, regardless of their specialization. These sections test general engineering aptitude, analytical ability, and mathematical fundamentals.
Part C is discipline-specific, based on the course or specialization selected during registration (for example, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
While the distribution of marks varies across parts, skipping any section can significantly affect the overall score and rank since each section contributes to the total marks used for admission and merit ranking. Therefore, candidates are expected to answer questions from all three parts of the exam.
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