CUET PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria: University-Wise Eligibility, Age Limit, Passing Marks

Criteria

Details

Age Limit

No age limit specified. Candidates of any age can apply.

Educational Qualification

• Must have completed or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 55% marks required for General category in graduation.
• Minimum 45% marks required for SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates.

Nationality

• Indian citizens are eligible.
• Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962.
• Citizens from the following countries who have permanently moved to India: Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia.
• Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan are also eligible.

Category

Reserved seats

Economically Weaker Section (GEN- EWS)

10% of seats in every course

Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL)

27% of seats in every course

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15% of seats in every course

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

7.5% of seats in every course

Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)

5% seats in each of the OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST categories.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

MSc Biochemistry

BSc with Chemistry/Biochemistry as a main or subsidiary subject. Fine with BSc (Hons) or general, provided Chemistry/Biochemistry is studied in all three years.

MSc Computer Science

BSc (general/hons) or BCA/BTech with Computer Science, Computer Maintenance, Computer Application, IT, or equivalent as a subject at least till Part II .

MSc Applied Geology

BSc (3-year) with Geology plus at least two subjects from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Statistics, or CS .

MSc Environmental Science

BSc (10+2+3) with Environmental Science as a major subject .

MSc Zoology

BSc with Zoology Honours/use of Zoology as a major/subsidiary subject .

MSc Statistics

BA/BSc (Hons) in Mathematics or Statistics, or BA/BSc with Mathematics up to Part II and Statistics; core papers as per UGC curriculum .

MSc Materials Science

BSc with Physics/Chemistry or related background; course offered at the Materials Science Centre – PGAT applicable .

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Biochemistry

Students should have a degree in BSc (Hons/Major) in Biochemistry with a minimum of 45% marks.

OR

BSc (General) with Chemistry and any two from Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, with a minimum 50% aggregate

OR

BSc (Hons/Major) in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Botany, Zoology, or Microbiology with a minimum 50% aggregate.

MSc Mathematics

BA/BSc (3-year course) or equivalent with Mathematics, and Candidates must obtain:

45% marks in Honours/Major in Mathematics

OR

50% aggregate and 50% in Mathematics for those without Honours/Major.

MSc Zoology

BSc with 45% in Zoology Honours/Major

OR

50% aggregate and 50% in Zoology for those without Honours/Major.

MSc Biotechnology

BSc Biotechnology with 45% in Honours/Major

OR

Bachelor's degree with 55% aggregate in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Chemistry, with Biology as a subsidiary subject.

MSc Chemistry

Students should have a BSc with 45% in Chemistry Honours/Major

OR

50% aggregate and 50% in Chemistry for non-Honours students - Must have studied Physics or Mathematics as an elective in BSc

No cut-off marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

MSc Botany

BSc with 45% in Botany Honours/Major

OR

50% aggregate and 50% in Botany for those without Honours/Major.

MSc Earth Sciences

BSc (3-year course) with Geology/Earth Sciences

45% in Honours/Major in the subject concerned

OR

50% aggregate and 50% in the subject concerned for those without Honours/Major.

No cut-off marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

MSc Computer Science

• BSc (Hons) or BSc under 10+2+3 pattern.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Science subjects (all three years considered).
• The subject must be Honours or studied in all three years.

MSc Zoology

• BSc (Hons) in Zoology.

MSc Chemistry

• BSc (Hons) or BSc under 10+2+3 pattern. -
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Science subjects (all three years considered).
• The subject must be Honours or studied in all three years.

MSc Botany

• BSc (Hons) in Botany.

MSc Environmental Sciences

• Minimum 50% marks (or equivalent GPA) in BSc (Hons) or BSc (10+2+3 pattern).
• Must also have a minimum of 50% marks in Class 10 and 12.

MSc Forensic Science

Must meet either one of these: -

• Any Science graduate under 10+2+3 pattern with at least 50% aggregate marks, with at least three subjects from this list: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Psychology, Computer Science, Statistics, Forensic Science, Geography, Geophysics, Geology.

OR

• MBBS, BDS, BTech, BE, or BPharm with at least 50%.

MSc Mathematics

• BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), BSc, or BA under 10+2+3 pattern.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
• Must have studied Mathematics as Honours or in all three years. - For BSc (Hons)/BSc, only Science subjects are considered.
• For BA (Hons)/BA, only major subjects count in the final degree marks.

MSc Physics

• BSc (Hons) or BSc under 10+2+3 pattern.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Science subjects (all three years considered).
• The subject must be Honours or studied in all three years.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

MSc Neural & Cognitive Sciences

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in any branch of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, or MBBS.

MSc Chemistry

Students should have a BSc degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects, with Chemistry as one of the subjects, preferably in combination with Physics and Mathematics.

MSc Microbiology & Immunology

BSc with minimum 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects, with at least one of: Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Life Sciences.

MSc Biochemistry

Students should have a BSc with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects, with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the subjects.

MSc Plant Biology & Biotechnology

BSc with minimum 60% marks in aggregate of Science subjects, with at least one of the following: Chemistry, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

MSc Chemistry

MSc Environmental Sciences

BSc or equivalent in any Basic/Applied Science under 10+2+3 pattern, or BE/BTech/MBBS with minimum 55% marks.

MSc Life Sciences

Student must have a Bachelor's (BSc/BTech/equivalent) in Biological, Physical, Agricultural Sciences or Biotechnology under the 10+2+3 pattern with 55% marks.

MSc Molecular Medicine

Bachelor's in any branch of Basic/Applied Sciences (including MBBS/BVSc/BPharm) from a recognised university with at least 55% marks.

MSc Physics

Bachelor's with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects under the 10+2+3 pattern with 55% marks in aggregate or Physics Honours. BE/BTech in any Engineering stream with CGPA ≥ 6.0/10.0 also accepted.

Course Name

Eligibility Criteria

MSc Biochemistry

BSc (any stream of Life Sciences) with 45% marks for GEN/OBC/EWS and as per University rules for SC/ST.

MSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Students should have a B Pharm or a BSc with 45% for GEN/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST categories, with Chemistry as one of the subjects.

MSc Microbiology

BSc (Botany, Chemistry, Zoology) with 45% for GEN/OBC/EWS and as per University rules for SC/ST.

MSc Himalayan Aquatic Biodiversity

BSc (Life Sciences, Forestry, Aquaculture and Fishery Science) with 45% for GEN/OBC/EWS and as per University rules for SC/ST.

MSc Zoology

Students should have a BSc in Zoology with 45% for GEN/OBC/EWS and as per University rules for SC/ST.

MSc Biotechnology

BSc in Mathematical/Biological Science with 45% for GEN/OBC/EWS and as per University rules for SC/ST.

MSc Chemistry

BSc (Chemistry) with 45% marks for GEN/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST category.

MSc Bioinformatics

Graduation in Science or IT/Computer Science or equivalent degree with 50% for GEN and 45% for SC/ST/OBC.

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Botany

Students should have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Data Sciences for Bioinformatics

UG degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy, BE/BTech in Computer Science, IT, Biotechnology, or BCA/BSc in IT/Computer Science with 50% marks—relaxation in marks as per Govt. of India norms for reserved categories.

MSc Food Science and Technology

Students should have a Bachelor's in Basic Science, Agriculture, or Applied fields like Food Technology, Nutrition, Dairy Tech, Biotech, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Veterinary, Horticulture, etc., with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Biochemistry

Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related field with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Human Genetics

Students can have a Bachelor's in any branch of Life Sciences/MBBS/BDS with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Zoology

Bachelor's in any Life Sciences branch with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Mathematics

Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a main subject and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Physics

Bachelor's in Science with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) in aggregate from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Chemistry

Students can have a Bachelor's in any Science branch with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD), having Chemistry as one of the subjects, from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

MSc Bioinformatics

Bachelor's (BSc/BTech) in Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma, Medical, Vet Sciences, Agriculture, Math, CS, Physical/Chemical Sciences with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD) from a recognised Indian or foreign university.

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Environmental Science

Students should have a Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Agricultural Sciences/Geology/Geography with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation in marks.

Age Limit: Must not have completed 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Computer Science

BCA, BSc (CS/Electronics/IT/Communications/Bioinformatics), BTech/BE (CS/ECE/IT/Electrical), BSc (Math/Stats/Physics) with CS or diploma in computing, or BVoc (CS/IT/ECE) with minimum 55% marks (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Below 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Chemistry

BSc with Chemistry as a main or one of the main subjects and minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Below 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Genomic Science

Students should have a degree in BSc with Biotech/Biochem/Life Sciences (Biotech/Biochem as Major/Core/Optional) with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and subject separately (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Must not have completed 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Mathematics

BSc in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and in main/subsidiary subjects separately (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation. Age Limit: Must be below 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Botany

Students should have a degree in BSc in Botany/Plant Science or Life Sciences with Botany/Plant Science as Major/Core/Optional subject with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and subject separately (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Below 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Zoology

BSc in Zoology with Botany and Chemistry/Biochem as subsidiaries or Life Sciences with Zoology as Major/Core/Optional with minimum 55% in aggregate and subject separately (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Below 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

MSc Physics

Students should have a degree in BSc in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate and subject separately (10+2+3 system). SC/ST: 5% relaxation.

Age Limit: Must not have completed 25 years as on 01-Jul-2025.

Course

Eligibility Criteria

M.Com (Commerce)

Bachelor’s in Commerce with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

LLM (Law)

3-Year LL.B. after graduation or 5-Year Integrated LL.B. with at least 50% marks (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

M.Ed. (Education)

B.Ed. or 4-Year Integrated B.A./B.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed. with minimum 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

M.P.Ed. (Physical Education)

B.P.Ed./B.Sc. Health & Physical Education with at least 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA Economics

Graduation in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics with at least 45% (General/OBC/EWS) and 40% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA Journalism & Mass Communication

Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA History

Graduation with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA Political Science & International Relations

Graduation with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA English

Graduation with English as a subject with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA Hindi

Graduation with Hindi as a subject with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA Sociology

Graduation in any subject with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSW (Social Work)

Graduation in any subject with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA/MSc Geography

Graduation in Geography with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA/MSc Psychology

Graduation in Psychology or related fields with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA/MSc Mathematics

Graduation with Mathematics for at least 3 years with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MA/MSc Statistics

Graduation with Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science/IT with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

Master's in Data Science & Applied Statistics

Graduation in Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science/IT/Data Science or BSc in Physics/Economics with Mathematics/Statistics with minimum 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Computer Science

Graduation in Computer Science/IT with minimum 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD); Mathematics required at 10+2 level.

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Graduation in Computer Science/IT with minimum 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD); Mathematics required at 10+2 level.

MSc Chemistry

Graduation in Chemistry or equivalent with a minimum of 50% (General/OBC/EWS) and 45% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Physics

Graduation in Physics or Integrated BSc B.Ed. with minimum 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Geology/Applied Geology

Graduation in Geology with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Environmental Sciences

Graduation in Science/Engineering/Forestry with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Biotechnology

Graduation in Biotechnology/Biology-related subjects with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Life Science

Graduation in Biological Sciences with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

MSc Bioinformatics

Graduation in Biology/Medical/Computer Science/IT with a minimum of 55% (General/OBC/EWS) and 50% (SC/ST/PwD).

M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics)

BPharm with minimum 55% (General) and 50% (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD); GPAT score preferred.

M.Pharm (Pharmacology)

BPharm with minimum 55% (General) and 50% (OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwD); GPAT score preferred.

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Technology in Environmental Sciences or allied subjects like Agriculture, Forestry, Earth Sciences, or Biological Sciences with 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD.

MSc Statistics

Students should have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD. The student must have studied Statistics/Mathematics in all three years of graduation.

MSc Physics

Bachelor's degree with Physics as a Major/Honours subject with 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD. The candidate must have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.

MSc Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Science with Chemistry as a Major/Honours subject with 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD.

MSc Mathematics

Students should have a Bachelor's degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics with Mathematics studied in all three years of graduation. Must have 55% marks for General/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD.

MSc Life Sciences

Students should have a BSc degree under the 10+2+3 system with Honours/Major or a subject studied in all three years among: Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Genetics, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, or Animal Sciences. Must have 55% marks for General and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD.

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Physics

Students must have a BE/BTech or BSc degree with Physics as one of the subjects from a recognised university with 50% marks for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS.

MSc Computer Science

Degree from a recognised university with: 1. BCA/BSc CS/BSc IT/BTech CS/BTech IT or equivalent 2. BSc with CS as a subject 3. Any graduation with Mathematics and 12th in Science, 50% marks for General and 45% for reserved categories.

MSc Chemistry

Students must have a BSc or equivalent with Chemistry as one of the main subjects and 50% aggregate marks for the General category and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

MSc Biotechnology

Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Zoology/Botany/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Genetics/Biotech/Medicine/Pharmacy/any other Biological Science discipline with 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

MSc Mathematics

BSc in Mathematics from a recognised university with 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

MSc Microbiology

Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Zoology/Botany/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Genetics/Biotech/Medicine/Pharmacy/any Biological Sciences with 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

MSc Statistics

Students must have a BSc/BA in Statistics or Mathematics with: 1. Statistics for at least 2 years in an annual system, or 2. At least four core papers in the semester system (UGC model curriculum) with 50% marks for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS.

MSc Biochemistry

Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Zoology/Botany/Life Sciences/Biochemistry/Genetics/Biotech/Medicine/Pharmacy/any Biological Sciences with 50% for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

MSc Environmental Science

Bachelor’s in any Science/Engineering discipline from a recognised university with 50% marks for General and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS candidates.

Course Name

CUET PG Eligibility Criteria

MSc Mathematics

Students should have a BA/BSc (Hons.) in Mathematics with 50% or above marks (or equivalent grade) in aggregate and Mathematics, OR 2. BSc/BA with Mathematics as one of the subjects with 55% or above marks in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

MSc Physics

BSc (Hons) in Physics with 50% or above marks (or equivalent grade) in aggregate, or 2. Graduation in any branch of Science/Engineering with Physics and Mathematics as subjects and 55% or above in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

MSc Microbiology

BSc (Hons) or BSc in Botany/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Zoology or BVoc in Biomedical Sciences/Industrial Waste Management with 50% marks in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).

MSc Biochemistry

BSc (Hons) or BSc in Botany/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Life Sciences/Chemistry or BVoc in Biomedical Sciences with 50% marks in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).

MSc Statistics

Students have a BA/BSc (Hons) in Mathematics/Statistics with 50% or above in aggregate and Mathematics/Statistics, OR 2. BA/BSc with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects with 55% or above in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

MSc Chemistry

Students have a BSc (Hons) Chemistry with 50% or above marks (or equivalent grade) OR 2. Graduation in any Science/B.Voc/Engineering with Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics as two subjects with 55% or above marks. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

MSc Biotechnology

BSc (Hons) or BSc in Botany/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Zoology or BVoc in Biomedical Sciences/Industrial Waste Management with 50% marks in aggregate. Relaxation: 5% for SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.