Common University Entrance Test (PG)
CUET (PG) is the common entrance test that NTA conducts, on behalf of the Ministry of Education and UGC, for admission to postgraduate programmes at Central Universities and other participating universities and institutions; it was introduced in 2022. Candidates take up to four computer-based papers chosen by question-paper code for the programmes they want. NTA finalises answer keys and declares scores, and each university prepares its own merit list. The 2026 exam ran from 6 to 30 March 2026 in 50 shifts for 157 subjects.
Eligibility (summary)
Computer-based test; each candidate takes up to four question papers (QP codes) mapped to the programmes applied for, each paper of 75 questions in 90 minutes
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| CUET (PG) computer-based test | Each question paper has 75 questions and lasts 90 minutes; each question carries 4 marks: +4 for a correct response, -1 for an incorrect one, 0 for unanswered or marked-for-review questions. Candidates may choose up to four QP codes. Papers are bilingual (English and Hindi) except language papers (in the language concerned), M.Tech./Higher Sciences papers (English only) and Acharya papers (Sanskrit, with Hindu Studies bilingual and Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan trilingual)CUET (PG) 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
PYQSathi lists 19 CUET PG papers from 2022 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
CUET PG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 9 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
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