The Combined Entrance Examination Test for Admission Postgraduate (CEETA PG) is the common examination which is used for admission into various post graduate courses in and around Odisha. It is conducted for admission to the various universities and colleges mentioned above. The test is taken by the Skill Development and Technical Education Department of the state government and the Odisha Public Service Commission, the latter body being responsible for conducting competitive examinations. The CEETA PG exam is designed to measure the applicants' mastery of following content areas: general aptitude, mental ability, general English and quantitative aptitude to determine their capacity for masters' level study program. The test no becomes a factor in determining candidates who are considered for entry into grad schools that are linked to government universities and universities in the fields of engineering, pharmacy, tech, architecture and management that are autonomous. In 2023, the number of students participating in the CEETAP PG entrance exam exceeded 45,000 and their results got declared in June. The exam will be conducted once again in the May of 2024 for the academic year from 2024 to 2025, with the application process start which will be featured around 3 months prior to the exam. Come to expect the results to be published within a month of the exam date.
CEETA PG Exam Highlights 2024
Particulars |
Details |
Exam Conducting Authority |
Anna University, Chennai |
Exam Level |
State Level |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (Computer-based test) |
Exam Duration |
2 hours |
Number of Questions |
150 (60 questions in General Aptitude and 90 questions in Engineering Mathematics and Technical Subjects) |
Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer, -0.3 marks for each incorrect answer, -0.3 marks for marking more than one option in a question, and 0 marks for unattempted questions |
Courses Offered |
M.E., M.Tech., M.Arch., and M.Plan |
Colleges Accepting CEETA PGĀ Score |
University Departments, Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University, and Government Engineering CollegesĀ in Tamil Nadu |
CEETA PG Syllabus 2024
Section |
Topics |
General Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning |
Engineering Mathematics |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Complex Variables, and Transforms |
Technical Subjects |
The syllabus for the Technical Subjects section will vary depending on the course that the candidate is applying for. However, some of the common topics that are covered in this section include: |
CEETA PG Chapter-wise Weightage
The CEETA PG exam is a highly competitive exam, and candidates need to score well in all the sections to get into a good college. The chapter-wise weightage of the different topics in the CEETA PG syllabus can help candidates focus their preparation on the most important topics.
The table below shows the approximate chapter-wise weightage of the different topics in the CEETA PG syllabus 2024:
Section |
Topic |
Weightage |
General Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25% |
General Aptitude |
Verbal Aptitude |
25% |
General Aptitude |
Logical Reasoning |
25% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Linear Algebra |
20% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Calculus |
25% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Differential Equations |
20% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Vector Calculus |
15% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Complex Variables |
10% |
Engineering Mathematics |
Transforms |
10% |
CEETA PG Important Books for Preparation 2024
Section |
Book Title |
Author |
General Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
R.S. Aggarwal |
General Aptitude |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for Competitive Examinations |
R.S. Aggarwal |
General Aptitude |
Analytical Reasoning for Competitive Examinations |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Engineering Mathematics |
Higher Engineering Mathematics |
B.S. Grewal |
Engineering Mathematics |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics |
Erwin Kreyszig |
Technical Subjects |
Textbooks and reference books relevant to the course that you are applying for |
CEETA PG Exam Pattern 2024
Particulars |
Details |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (Computer-based test) |
Exam Duration |
2 hours |
Number of Questions |
150 (60 questions in General Aptitude and 90 questions in Engineering Mathematics and Technical Subjects) |
Marking Scheme |
1 mark for each correct answer, -0.3 marks for each incorrect answer, -0.3 marks for marking more than one option in a question, and 0 marks for unattempted questions |