It is the most sought-after entrance examination for students in India who have plans to undertake postgraduate programmes in various colleges across the nation. It's essential for aspiring candidates to familiarize themselves with the pattern of examination to prepare and strategize adequately. This report will give in-depth information regarding the CUET PG exam pattern for 2025. 

 

1. Overview of CUET PG 2025 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET PG to assess a candidate's eligibility for admission into various postgraduate courses in the central and participating universities. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the academic subject chosen by him and whether he is fit for higher studies. CUET PG will be a computer-based test (CBT). 

  

2. Mode of the Exam 

CUET PG will be conducted through online mode. Candidates will take the test on computers at designated centers. The exam will have MCQs and the duration of the exam shall be different as per the course pursued. 

 

3. Exam Duration 

The CUET PG 2025 exam is going to be two hours for most programs, but the time duration for a few specific programs may be different. The details can be verified from the official notification. 

  

4. Exam Pattern 

The CUET PG is going to comprise two sections. 

Section A: This section is likely to contain questions on general knowledge and reasoning ability. Questions related to language comprehension, mathematical reasoning, general awareness, and analytical skills may appear in this section. 

Section B: In this section, there will be subject-specific knowledge related to the program the candidate is applying for. The number of questions and the degree of difficulty will depend on the subject selected. 

For instance, for courses such as English, History, or Economics, the questions will be based on those subjects, while for Science courses like Physics or Chemistry, the questions will be related to their respective fields. 

  

5. Total Number of Questions 

The total number of questions in the CUET PG 2025 exam will typically be around 100 to 120 questions. However, the exact number may vary based on the subject and course. Candidates must carefully check the syllabus and exam guidelines for the specific number of questions in their chosen field. 

  

6. Marking Scheme 

Each correct answer will earn 4 marks. 

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. This system encourages students to answer only when they are confident. 

 

7. Subject Choices 

CUET PG provides a vast array of subjects to the candidates for their choice. These subjects are categorized into three categories: 

• Domain-specific subjects: Such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. 

• Language subjects: Including English, Hindi, etc. 

• General tests: Focusing on general knowledge, analytical skills, and reasoning. 

Candidates should choose the subjects carefully with their background and program they wish to pursue. 

 

8. Important Instructions 

Admit Card: The admit card can be downloaded from the official NTA website before the exam. Candidates are not permitted to enter the exam centre without a valid admit card. 

Syllabus: It is crucial to have a look at the CUET PG syllabus for 2025, as it would give an idea of the topics that will come in both Section A and Section B. 

 

Conclusion 

The CUET PG 2025 exam is an entrance to postgraduation in some of the most prestigious universities. Therefore, the exam pattern is very important for proper preparation. The candidates need to plan a proper study timetable, need to focus on the general and subject specific sections, practice mock tests for improving the time management skill, and then need to prepare from the official guidelines while expecting any change in the exam pattern. 

Wishing all the candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 all the best!