Highlights 2024
The National Testing Agency or NTA was established by the Ministry of Education as an independent, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The NTA will be responsible for conducting efficient, transparent and international standardized tests to ascertain the competency of various candidates for admission to higher education institutions.
For this reason, the NTA has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Common University Entrance Test (PG) 2024 for all Central Universities. The CUET (PG) 2024 will be held for admission into PG programmes in Central Universities for 2023-24. Eligible candidates can apply for the CUET (PG) 2024 between March 20 to April 19, 2024. The exam date of the CUET (PG) 2024 will be announced later on the official website. Take a look at the table below for more details.
CUET PG Exam Highlights 2024
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Stages of Exam | Online/ CBT |
| No. of Questions & Time Duration | 75 questions & 105 Minutes |
| CUET PG Application Form Starts | 26 December 2023 to 24 January 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| CUET PG Application Form 2024 Ends | January 24, 2024 |
| Last date of successful Transaction of fee | January 24, 2024 |
| Correction Window | January 27, 2024 to January 29, 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| CUET PG Exam Date 2024 | March 11 to March 28, 2024 |
| CUET PG Answer Key 2024 | April 04, 2024 |
| Official Notification PDF | [Click Here] |
Notification 2024
The National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET (PG) 2024 exam for admission into PG programmes in Central Universities for the academic year of 2023-24. You can apply for the CUET (PG) 2024 between March 20 to April 19, 2024. The CUET (PG) exam dates 2024 will be notified later. Furthermore, the CUET (PG) 2024 admit card will be released a few days prior to the exam.
How to Apply
Given below is the step-by-step CUET (PG) 2024 application procedure.
- Visit the official website https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.
- Click on ‘Registration for CUET (PG)-2023’.
- Fill in the required details mentioned in the form.
- Note down the system-generated Application Number and create your Password.
- Login again and fill the remaining details like name, email-id, contact details, etc.
- Upload the relevant documents:
- Scanned photograph between 10kb to 200kb
- Scanned signature between 4kb to 30 kb
- Preview your application form before clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
- Proceed to pay the application fee through the online mode.
- Take a printout of the Application form for future reference.
Application Fee
After submission of the application form, you will be directed to the payment portal, wherein you will have to pay the CUET (PG) 2024 application fee as per your category. Please note that your application form will be considered incomplete unless you pay the exam fee. Furthermore, the application fee will be accepted through online mode only. Take a look at the table below for more details.
| Category | Application Fee (for up to three Test Papers) | Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) | Application Fee (for up to three Test Papers) | Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹ 1000 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 1500 |
| OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS | ₹ 800 | ₹ 400 | ||
| SC/ ST/ Third Gender | ₹ 750 | ₹ 400 | ||
| PwBD | ₹ 700 | ₹ 400 |
Note:
- You can apply for 03 Test Papers by paying the application fee stated above.
- You can further apply for up to 07 Test Papers by paying an additional fee of Rs. 500/- (General applicants) and Rs. 400/- (OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS/SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD Applicants) per Test Paper for PG programmes.
- Candidates choosing Test Centres outside India will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 5,000/- irrespective of the category they belong to for up to 03 Test Papers.
- Lastly, an additional fee of Rs. 1500/- per paper has to be paid for applying for additional Test Paper.
Exam Pattern 2024
The CUET (PG) 2024 will be conducted in three shifts. The CUET (PG) exam pattern 2024 will consist of a Computer Based Test based on only domain-knowledge questions. Candidates can choose maximum of four question paper codes and there would be no General Test with each paper. Candidates can choose General paper as a subject. The comprehension part of these papers will be bilingual and can be taken in the language as chosen by the candidate. Language papers will be presented in the respective language, except for Linguistics, which will be in English. M.Tech/Higher Sciences papers will be exclusively in English. Shiksha Shastri and Shiksha Acharya's papers will only be in Sanskrit. Humanities, Sciences, and Common papers will be bilingual, featuring both English and Hindi.The English version will be considered final for all questions in the question papers, except for the Languages and Acharya sections.
The question paper will have 75 questions for a total of 300 marks and the exam duration will be of 105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes). Each question will carry 4 marks and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers. The CUET (PG) exam pattern 2024 is given in the table below.
| Examination Subjects | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Common: BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI),B Ed (ID),B Ed (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc. | No. of questions 75 (MCQs) divided into two parts: Part A: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions Comprising of Teaching Aptitude, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Sciences. |
| Common: Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management. Science; Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry,Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning,Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science, Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition,Bio Science – Bioinformatics, Botany,Bio Science, Chemistry,Chemical Sciences,Industrial Chemistry etc. Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc. Criminology Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology etc. Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing and Management,Food Safety and Quality Control etc. Forensic Science, Geology , Earth Sciences,Applied Geology Geophysics ,Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant Breeding,Agronomy,Genetics,Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc. Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science,Virology and Immunology, Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science, Material Science Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc. MPT, Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences, Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Soil Science – Soil & Water Conservation, Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc, Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics, Atmospheric Science, Animal Science(Poultry). Humanities Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, Archaeology Heritage Management, Conservation Preservation and Heritage Management etc. Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance – Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya etc. Dev. and Labour Studies, Fine Arts – Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc. Geography, History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc. History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc. Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc. MTech/ Higher Sciences Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering,Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engg. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artifical Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science,Computer Sciences & Engineering/Technology,Information Technology etc. Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,Micro Electronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, Food Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing & Industrial,Tool Engineering etc. Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Nanoelectronics/Material Sciencs Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc. Water Engineering and Management,Agricultural Engineering etc.Textile Engineering. | No. of questions 75 (MCQs) divided into two parts: Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions |
| Literature: English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria) Hindi,Hindi translation,Hindi and Comparative Literature,Hindi and Modern Indian Languages etc, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & Tribal Languages, Computational Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Bhutia , Chinese, French, Garo, German, Gujarati, Hispanic, Japanese, Kannada, Kashmiri, Khasi, Kokborok, Korean, Lepcha, Limbu, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Pali, Pashto, Persian,Prakrit, Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita), Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Urdu Journalism, Indo-Tibetan, Santali, Italian. | Part B: 75 language specific questions. |
| Acharya: Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual – Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual – Hindi/English)), Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU), Nyaya Vaisheshika, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), Veda Vedanta (BHU), Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc. Vyakaran (BHU), Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems | Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions in Sanskrit language. |
| Acharya: Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd | Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge questions in Sanskrit language |
| Common: General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc. | 75 MCQ Questions Hindi/English Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/ Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi) |
| Common: General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management,Gender Studies etc. | 75 MCQ Questions Hindi/English Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi) |
Marking Scheme
CUET PG Marking Scheme
| CUET PG Marking Scheme | Considered Marks |
|---|---|
| For correct answers | 4 mark |
| For wrong answers | -1 marks |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
Syllabus 2024
After reviewing the exam pattern, it is also essential to go through the CUET (PG) syllabus 2024 to identify the most important topics that you have to study from the exam point of you. Based on this analysis, you can formulate an exam strategy that works for you. Given below is the CUET (PG) 2024 syllabus.
Exam Dates 2024
The NTA is all set to hold the CUET (PG) 2024 exam for admission into various Central universities. You can apply for the CUET (PG) 2024 between December 26, 2023 to January 24, 2024. Last date to remit the application fees successfully will be January 25, 2024. The website will be open for correction in particulars of application form from January 27 - 29, 2024. The CUET (PG) exam dates 2024 is from March 11, 2024 to March 28, 2024. Furthermore, the CUET (PG) 2023 admit card will be released by March 07, 2024, well prior to the exam. Candidates are advised to go through the official website https://pgcuet.samarth.ac.in/ for the announcement of Exam timings. Take a quick look at the table below to get an idea of the CUET (PG) 2024 schedule.
CUET 2024- Important Dates
| Events | CUET 2023 Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET PG Application Form Starts | 26 December 2023 to 24 January 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| CUET PG Application Form 2024 Ends | January 24, 2024 |
| Last date of successful Transaction of fee | January 24, 2024 |
| Correction Window | January 27, 2024 to January 29, 2024 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| CUET PG Exam Date 2024 | March 11 to March 28, 2024 |
| CUET PG Answer Key 2024 | April 04, 2024 |
| CUET PG Result 2024 | -- |
| CUET PG 2024 merit list | -- |
| Counselling of CUET PG 2024 | -- |
Exam Centres
While filling the online application form, candidates will get an option to select two cities of their choice based on their Permanent/Present address. Please note that any request to change the exam centre will not be entertained by NTA after final submission of the form. So, please be very careful while choosing your preference. Furthermore, for administrative/logistic reasons, NTA reserves the right to allot a different centre.
Eligibility Criteria
Before going ahead with the CUET (PG) 2024 application process, you must also ensure that you fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements mentioned in the notification.
Education Qualification
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Age Criteria
To be eligible for this exam, you must have passed the bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2023. Furthermore, there is no age limit criteria for the candidates applying for the CUET (PG) 2024 exam. However, the candidates will be required to meet the age limit criteria of the University in which they are interested in taking the admission. Furthermore, Indian Nationals belonging to reserved categories will be admitted under the seats that are reserved for them as per the Government of India rules.
CUET PG Seat's Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| General | 10% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwD | 5% in each category |
| Other Backward Classes | 27% |
