Overview Summary
The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to master's programmes (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA in some universities, MCA, LLM and more) in central universities and other participating institutions.
Advisory Note
Reports based on NTA's tentative schedule place CUET PG 2027 between 1 and 25 March 2027. Registration dates and the information bulletin have not been published yet; confirm on exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.
Official Portal
Official website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/
CUET PG at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | CUET PG 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level | National |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Exam date | 1–25 March 2027 (tentative) |
| Registration | Not announced (expected Dec 2026–Jan 2027) |
| Official website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/ |
CUET PG Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration start | Expected December 2026 | Not announced |
| Last date to apply | Expected January 2027 | Not announced |
| Correction window | Expected January 2027 | Not announced |
| CUET PG 2027 exam | 1–25 March 2027 (buffer 30–31 March) | Tentative |
| Result | Expected April 2027 | Not announced |
Dates last checked by CollegeDarbar on 16 October 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
CUET PG Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor's degree (or appearing in the final year) is the usual starting requirement.
- CUET PG has no age limit.
- Programme-wise eligibility — subject background and minimum marks — is set by each participating university. Check it before choosing test papers.
CUET PG Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 75 multiple-choice questions per test paper |
| Duration | 90 minutes per paper |
| Marking | +4 for each correct answer, −1 for each incorrect answer |
| Total marks | 300 per paper |
| Papers | Subject-specific papers (e.g. Commerce, Economics, Chemistry, Computer Science/MCA, Law, MBA) plus language and general papers |
This is the pattern used in the 2025 and 2026 cycles. NTA will confirm the 2027 pattern and list of test papers in the information bulletin.
CUET PG Syllabus
- Domain-specific papers follow the undergraduate syllabus of the related subject.
- General/MBA-type papers typically cover language comprehension, general awareness, mathematical and quantitative ability, and analytical/logical reasoning.
- Download the official syllabus PDF for each test paper from the NTA CUET PG portal.
How to Apply for CUET PG
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Step 1: Register on exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG with email and mobile number.
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Step 2: Fill personal and academic details.
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Step 3: Select test papers that match your target programmes, and choose exam cities.
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Step 4: Upload photograph, signature and certificates.
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Step 5: Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page.
CUET PG Application Fee
Fees depend on category and the number of test papers. NTA will publish the 2027 fee in the bulletin.
Colleges Accepting CUET PG
Central universities such as Delhi University, BHU, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Central University of Odisha and others
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State, deemed and private universities that opt into CUET PG
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Universities run their own admission portals after the CUET PG result
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CUET PG Preparation Tips
- Choose test papers only after checking the exact paper code each target university requires.
- Revise your undergraduate core subjects; most domain papers are graduation-level.
- With −1 for wrong answers, attempt questions selectively in timed mocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
- [CUET PG – official NTA portal](https://exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG/)
- [National Testing Agency](https://nta.ac.in)