CUET PG or Common University Entrance Test for Post-Graduate admissions is an all-India level entrance examination solely managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is undertaken by candidates for the purpose of being admitted into post-graduate programs offered by Central Universities and other participating institutional bodies. Inequitable access to funding and other resources was a major challenge that contenders faced irrespective of their political affiliation. This was Likuni initiated in 2022 to ensure candidates get equal opportunities no matter which part of the country one is from. CUET PG is a computer based test which is taken online that has questions bank consisting of general testing assignments, domains’ specific assignments and languages. The exam significantly reduces the hassle of filling multiple application forms for various universities/colleges across India because of it.
The CUET PG edition 1st culminated on September 12, 2022 which was the last day of the examination. On 23rd September, among the 4 lakh candidates who took part in this, the results were published on 26th September. One can expect that CUET PG 2024 detailed notifications or exam dates to be out in the official website www.cuet.nta.nic.in in the month of May-June 2024 or even later. The application process may start in July and the examination schedule is likely to be in August-September 2024. The preceding session lineup would be used as reference. CUET PG 2024 score determines whether the candidate will be admitted or not in the postgraduate program, especially in the ones participating in the program.
CUET PG 2024: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start of online application |
3rd week of March 2024 |
| Last date to apply |
3rd week of April 2024 |
| Last date to submit fee |
3rd week of April 2024 |
| Application correction window |
4th week of April 2024 |
| Admit card release |
Last week of May 2024 |
| CUET PG 2024 exam |
1st to 2nd week of June 2024 |
| Display of provisional answer key |
2nd week of June 2024 |
| Announcement of result |
June/ July 2024 |
CUET PG 2024: Highlights
| Highlight |
Details |
| Exam name |
Common University Entrance Test (PG) |
| Exam conducting authority |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam language |
English and Hindi |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Question type |
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Marking scheme |
+4 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer |
| Exam pattern |
Section 1A (General Test), Section 1B (Language Proficiency Test), and Domain-specific subjects |
| Eligibility criteria |
Graduate degree in relevant discipline |
| Application process |
Online |
| Exam dates |
Tentative: July 2024 |
| Result announcement |
Tentative: August 2024 |
| Admission process |
Based on CUET PG scores and university/college admission criteria |
CUET PG 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Indian citizen, a constituent subject of Nepal, Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who landed in India prior to January 1st, 1962 with the intent of settling permanently in India, or a Burmese, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Ugandan, Tanzanian, Malawian, Zairean, Ethiopian, or a person from Vietnam who permanently moved to India. |
| Age |
There is no upper age limit. |
| Educational qualification |
Candidates must have graduated in any stream from a recognized university/ institute. |
| Appearing candidates |
Final year appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply. |
CUET PG 2024: Application Fees
| Category |
Application Fee |
Additional Test Paper Fee |
| General |
INR 1000 |
INR 500 |
| OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS |
INR 800 |
INR 150 |
| SC/ST/Third Gender |
INR 750 |
INR 400 |
| PwBD |
INR 750 |
Free |
CUET PG 2024: Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Questions |
100 |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Language |
English and Hindi |
CUET PG Cut Off
| College |
Course |
Cut Off (General) |
Cut Off (OBC-NCL) |
Cut Off (SC/ST) |
| University of Delhi |
MA Economics |
650 |
550 |
450 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia |
MA English |
600 |
500 |
400 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University |
M.Phil. Political Science |
625 |
525 |
425 |
| Banaras Hindu University |
M.Sc. Mathematics |
600 |
500 |
400 |
| Anna University |
M.Tech. Computer Science |
650 |
550 |
450 |