Common University Entrance Test (PG) (CUET (PG)) is being introduced for admission into UG/ PG programs in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2023-24.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from North-East and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities.

The CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in CBT mode in 02 shifts for admissions in the next academic session.

CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode only.

CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in English and Hindi (Bilingual) except for language and Sahitya papers (check details from Bunching List available in the Information Bulletin).

Marking Scheme

i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks.

ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks.

iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.

iv) Un-answered/un-attempted response will be given no marks.

v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.

vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.

vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.

Mode of examination

CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode only.

Medium of question papers

CUET (PG) 2023 will be conducted in English and Hindi (Bilingual) except for language and Sahitya papers (check details from Bunching List available in the Information Bulletin).

Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers except languages, the English version will be taken as final except in language (domain) and Sahitya papers (domain).

Following 142 Central Universities participating in the CU-CET 2023:

1. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

2. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (PG Satellite Centre, Amethi)

3. Banaras Hindu University

4. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram

5. Central University of Andhra Pradesh

6. Central University of South Bihar

7. Central University of Gujarat

8. Central University of Haryana

9. Central University of Himachal Pradesh

10. Central University of Jammu

11. Central University of Jharkhand

12. Central University of Karnataka

13. Central University of Kashmir

14. Central University of Kerala

15. Central University of Odisha

16. Central University of Punjab

17. Central University of Rajasthan

18. Central University of Tamil Nadu

19. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak

20. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Manipur Centre

21. Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya

22. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Bilaspur

23. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

24. Jawaharlal Nehru University

25. Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya

26. Manipur University

27. North Eastern Hill University

28. Pondicherry University

29. Sikkim University

30. Harkamya College of Education Affiliated to Sikkim University

31. Loyola College of Education, Namchi Affiliated to Sikkim University

32. Government Pharmacy College Sajong (GPCS) Rumtek Affiliated to Sikkim University

33. Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar Affiliated to Sikkim University

34. Namgyal Institute of Tibetology Affiliated to Sikkim University

35. Tripura University

36. Central University of Hyderabad

37. Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar

38. Central Sanskrit University, Delhi

39. National Sanskrit University, Tirupati

40. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University

41. Madan Mohan Malviya University

42. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya

43. Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University, UP

44. Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya, Indore

45. Sardar Patel University of Police

46. Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, TN

47. Apex University, Rajasthan

48. Nirwan University, Jaipur

49. M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

50. Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoI

51. Manav Rachna University, Faridabad

52. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad

53. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi

54. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Main Campus (Kolkata)

55. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Narendrapur Campus (Kolkata)

56. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Ranchi Campus

57. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Coimbatore Campus

58. Mody University, Rajasthan

59. Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur

60. NICMAR University, Pune

61. Mewar University

62. Vikram University, Ujjain

63. Teerthankar Mahaveer University

64. Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan

65. RNB Global University, Bikaner

66. IIMT University, Meerut

67. Arunachal University of Studies

68. G D Goenka University

69. K.R. Mangalam University

70. Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

71. Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education

72. Indian Institute of Mass Communication , New Delhi

73. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Delhi

74. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

75. Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology

76. Galgotias University, U.P.

77. Jagan Nath University, Jaipur

78. Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar

79. Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh

80. Visva-Bharati University

81. Shoolini University

82. Barkatullah University, Bhopal

83. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi

84. ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

85. Cluster University of Jammu

86. Invertis University, Bareilly

87. Assam University

88. University of Delhi 89 Gujarat Vidyapith

90. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Edu. For Women

91. Geeta University, Panipat, Haryana

92. SRM University, AP

93. Gandhigram Rural Institute

94. GGS IP University

95. Career Point University, Kota

96. Cluster University of Srinagar

97. GLA University

98. Lal Bahadur Shastri

99. Mizoram University

100. Apeejay Stya University

101. Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi

102. Sanskriti University

103. Sangam University, Bhilwara, Rajasthan

104. Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur

105. NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan

106. Somaiya Vidyavihar University

107. Rajiv Gandhi University (A.P)

108. Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University

109. Usha Martin University

110. Himalayan University

111. Sikkim Professional University

112. Chanakya University

113. ITM University Gwalior

114. University of Jammu

115. University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee

116. Jamia Millia Islamia

117. The ICFAI University, Sikkim

118. Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala

119. Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University

120. Digital University Kerala

121. Graphic Era University, Dehradun

122. Indian Institute of Information Technology ,Lucknow

123. Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh

124. Sushant University

125. Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Salem

126. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka, Jharkhand

127. Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun

128. Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtala

129. Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani

130. Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management, Faridabad affliated to Jawahar Lal University, New Delhi

131. Shubham University

132. Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak offers the course at.

1) IITTM Gwalior

2) IITTM Noida

3) IITTM Bhubaneswar

4) IITTM Nellore

5) IITTM NIWS Goa

133. Sikkim Government College, Namchi affiliated to Sikkim University

134. Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Tadong affiliated to Sikkim University

135 Sancha Man Limboo Government College, Gyalshing affiliated to Sikkim University

136. Sikkim Government B.Ed. College, Soreng affiliated to Sikkim University

137. Gujarat Vidyapith (Rural Campus-Randheja)

138. AKS University, Satna

139. BML Munjal University, Gurugram, Haryana

140. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

141. The LNM Institute of Information Technology

142. Delhi Technological University 

Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Pattern of Examination: MCQ

Duration of Examination: 120 minutes (02:00 hours)

Timing of Examination (Two slots per day):

Shift 1- 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon (IST) &

Shift-2-03.00 PM to 05.00 PM (IST)

Candidates must be an Indian citizen.

PG Programs: Candidates should have Bachelor’s Degree in the related stream/branch.

For appearing in the CUET (PG) 2023, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates whohave passed the bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2023 irrespective of theirage can appear in CUET (PG) 2023 examination.

Application fees

Application Fee for

PG programs for General: Rs. 1,000/-,

OBC/ EWS Candidates Rs. 800/-,  

SC/ST/ Third Gender Candidates Rs. 750/-,

PwBD: Rs. 700/-

Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper):

PG programs for General: Rs. 500/-,

OBC/ EWS Candidates Rs. 400/-,  

SC/ST/ Third Gender Candidates Rs. 400/-,

PwBD: Rs. 400/-

Outside India

Application Fee (for up to three Test Papers): Rs. 5,000/-

Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper): Rs. 1,500/-

Note:

• An applicant can make payment through net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI/Wallet.
• GST and other taxes as applicable by Govt. of India/ Bank to be paid by the candidate.
• Applicants are advised to read Payment instructions carefully before paying the application fee.

Mode of Payment

Applicant may  pay fee through debit/ credit card/ net-banking/UPI.

GST and other taxes as applicable by Govt. of India/Bank.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE only.

OFFLINE applications will NOT be accepted.

Applicants are required to have a valid personal email ID and mobile number.

They should keep email id and mobile number active during the entire admission process, so they  may get any important message from university regarding entrance exam.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:

Step-1: Register for Online Registration using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system generated Application Number.

Step-2: Complete the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number.

Step-3: Upload visible scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (in jpg/ jpeg file, size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb)

Step-4: Pay prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and Wallet, keep proof of fee paid for future reference.

All the 4 Steps can be done together or at separate timings.

After the submission of Online Application Form (i.e successful completion of Step-4),Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should be downloaded and a printout of the samemay be retained for future reference. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Formwill be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate.

In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of the prescribed Fee, thecandidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator for ensuring the successfulpayment. 

The candidate should keep the following ready before filling of the online Application Form:

1. A computer with proper internet connectivity,
2. The particulars of a valid Government ID proof,
3. The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate),
4. Govt. Identity Details like Aadhar Number (last 4 digits) / Election Card (EPIC No.) / Passport number/Ration Card Number / Bank Account Number / PAN Number / Other valid Govt. IDs,
5. Educational Qualification details,
6. Actual category viz General (UR) / EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST, as the case may be, correctly mentioned in the relevant column
7. Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background,
8. Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
9. Four (04) Cities of your Choice,
10. Bank account details for payment of fee,
11. A valid e-mail ID as important communications will be made in this e-mail ID,
12. A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number.

The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website:

https://cuet.nta.nic.in/, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of the prescribed application fee by NTA. 

The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website. The candidate will appear in the examination at the given Centre on the date and shift/timing as indicated in his/her e-Admit Card. 

No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination Centre, on the date and shift/time other than that allotted to him/her in his/her Admit Card. 

In case a candidate is unable to download his/her Admit Card from the website, he/she should approach the NTA Help Line Number: 011-40759000 between 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and strictly follow them during the examination.

The timing for downloading the Admit Card for the exam will be announced on the NTAwebsite (https://cuet.nta.nic.in/)

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CUET (PG) 2023 Dates