CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Preparation Tips

Particulars

Details

Mode of the examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Duration of the examination

90 minutes

Frequency of exams in a year

Once a year

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from the CUET PG syllabus

Total number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Negative marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer

Total sections in the question paper

1

Name of the section and the number of questions asked in it.

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions

Exam Pattern And Important Topics

Subjects

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising:

• Teaching Aptitude
• G.K. related to School/ Education/ Books/ Films/ Institutions/ Awards.
• Mathematics
• Science & Environment
• Social Sciences
• Arts, Music, Yoga, Theatre, Sports.

Common:

BEd, BEd-MEd Integrated, BEd (HI), BEd (ID), BEd (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension, etc.

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Science Stream) questions

Science;

Agricultural Science- Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics), Agro forestry, Microbiology/Applied Microbiology, Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architectur, Architecture and Design, Urban & Regional Planning, Biochemistr, Anatom y, Pharmacolo g y, Bio Science, Bioinformatics, Food Science and Nutriton, Bio Science - Bioinformatics,Botany, Bio Science, Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, etc.Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Application, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, etc. Criminology, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology, etc., Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Food Processing and Management, Food Safety andQuality Control, etc. Forensic Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Horticulture, Forestry & Biodiversity, Seed Science & Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Fruitt Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science, etc. Life Science-Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Bioinformatics, Molecular Medicine, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering & Science, Virology and Immunology,Optometry, Bio-Physics, Genetics, Health Science, Material ScienceMathematics, Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics, etc. MPT, Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences, Pharmacy-Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis, etc. Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences, Electronics, Applied Physics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering, Plant Biotechnology, Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics, etc, Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics, Atmospheric Science, Animal Science(Poultry).

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Humanities Stream) questions

Humanities

Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, Heritage Management, Conservation, Preservation, and Heritage Management, etc. Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Dramatics, Rabindra Nritya, etc.Dev. and Labour Studies, Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural, etc. Geography, History, and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture, etc. History of Art, Archaeology, Heritage Management, etc. Home Science-Food & Nutrition, Nutrition and Health, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric & Apparel Science, etc.

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (MTeach/Higher Sciences) questions

MTech/ Higher Sciences

Chemical, Thermal & Polymer Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Civil, Structural & Transport Engineering. Dairy Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Computer Science, Computer Sciences &Engineering/Technology, Information Technology, etc. Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering, Digital Communication, MicroElectronics Engg, VLSI Design, Microwave Electronics, Food Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial, Tool Engineering, etc. Nano Science/Nano Technology, Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing, Nanoelectronics/Material Sciences, Electrical, Power, Energy Engineering, Green Energy Technology, etc. Water Engineering and Management, Agricultural Engineering, etc., Textile Engineering.

No. of questions 75 (MCQs): 75 Domain Knowledge (Literature Stream) questions

Literature:

English,Comparative Literature,English & Cultural Studies,English, Modern European,English(Cafeteria)Hindi, Hindi translation, Hindi and Comparative Literature, Hindi and Modern Indian Languages, etc, Sanskrit, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics and Language Technology, Linguistics & TribalLanguages, Computational Linguistics, Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Bhutia, Chinese, French, Garo, German, Gujarati, Hispanic, Japanese, Kannada, Kashmiri, Khasi, Kokborok, Korean, Lepcha, Limbu, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Pali, Pashto, Persian, Prakrit, Prayojanmoolak Hindi(Patrakarita), Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Urdu Journalism, Indo-Tibetan, Santali, Italian.

75 Domain Knowledge questions in Acharya.

Note: Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System, and Baudha Darshan.

Acharya:

Agama, Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English), Dharma Shastra, Vastu, Paurohitya and Veda Dharma Vijnan, Dharmashastra (BHU), Hindu Studies (Bilingual - Hindi/English)), Indian Knowledge System, Jain Darshan (BHU), Jyotish -Falit (BHU), Jyotish -Ganit (BHU), Krishna Yajurveda (BHU), Nyaya Vaisheshika, Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha, Puranetihas, Rigveda, Sahitya (BHU), Sahitya (Alankara and Kavya varga), Samveda, Shukla Yajurveda (BHU), VedaVedanta (BHU), Vedanta, Sarvadarshan, Mimansa,Nyaya etc.Vyakaran (BHU), Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems

75 Domain Knowledge questions

Note: Acharya Papers will be in Sanskrit, except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System, and Baudha Darshan.

Acharya:

Shiksha Shastri BEd, Shiksha Acharya MEd

75 MCQ Questions Comprising:

• Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
• Verbal Ability
• Mathematical
• Quantitative ability
• Data Interpretation
• Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management, Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing, etc.

75 MCQ Questions Comprising

• Hindi/English Language Comprehension/
• Verbal Ability
• General Knowledge
• Awareness, Computer Basics
• Logical Reasoning (Bilingual English/Hindi)

Common:

General, LLB, Bachelor of Library & Information Science(One Year), Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies, Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology, Digital Society, Finance & Taxation, Physical Education, Textile Design, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Gender Studies, etc.

75 Domain Knowledge questions

Common:

Agri-Business Management, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems, BEd Languages, BEd Science, BEd Mathematics, Commerce, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc, Disaster Studies, Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Rural Economics etc, Library and Information Science, LLM, MEd, MA Education, Mass commumnication and Journalism, Physical Education, Public Health, Sports, Yoga, Hospital Management.

Particulars

Details

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Total Marks

400

Total number of Questions

100

Negative Marking

Yes

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer

Mode of the Examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Duration of the Examination

Two hours

Total Sections in the Question Paper

2

Frequency of Exam in a Year

Once a year

Name of the Section and Number of Questions

Section A: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, and/or General Knowledge, Mathematical Ability, and Analytical Skills

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions

–

Particulars

Details

Frequency of Exam in a Year

Once a year

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Negative Marking

Yes

Total Sections in the Question Paper

1

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from the CUET PG syllabus

Total Number of Questions

75

Total Marks

300

Mode of the Examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

Duration of the Examination

90 minutes

Name of the Section and Questions

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions

–

Particulars

Details

Total Sections in the Question Paper

1

Negative Marking

Yes

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

Total Marks

300

Duration of the Examination

90 minutes

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from the CUET PG syllabus

Mode of the Examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Frequency of Exam in a Year

Once a year

Total Number of Questions

75

Name of the Section and Questions

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions

–

Particulars

Details

Frequency of Exam in a Year

Once a year

Negative Marking

Yes

Total Number of Questions

75

Medium/ Language

English and Hindi

Total Sections in the Question Paper

1

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct answer

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from the CUET PG syllabus

Name of the Section and Questions

Section A: Scrapped

Section B: Domain-Specific Questions

Total Marks

300

Mode of the Examination

Computer-based test (CBT)/LAN-based/Online

Duration of the Examination

90 minutes

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Correct Answer

+4 marks

Incorrect Answer

-1 mark

Multiple Options Marked for One Question

-1 mark (treated as incorrect)

Unanswered Question

0 marks (no addition/deduction)

Category

Subjects Covered

Focus Area

Medium of Exam

Science Stream (MSc)

Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Zoology, Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics, Environmental Science, Food Science, Geology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, etc.

Core subject knowledge, concept understanding, and application-based topics

English & Hindi (Bilingual)

Humanities

History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Anthropology, Home Science, Development Studies, Dance, Music, Theatre, Museology, Art & Aesthetics

Analytical thinking, cultural studies, theory-based understanding

English & Hindi (Bilingual)

M.Tech / Engineering

Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Nanotechnology, Dairy Technology, Food Engineering, Water Resource Management, Textile Engineering

Technical skills, applied sciences, and problem-solving

English & Hindi (Bilingual)

Acharya (Traditional)

Veda, Vedanta, Nyaya, Mimansa, Jyotish, Agama, Bauddha Darshan, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed.), Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.), Sanskrit Sahitya, Indian Knowledge Systems

Classical knowledge systems, Sanskrit grammar, philosophy, and traditional scriptures

Mostly in Sanskrit; Some Bilingual (Hindi/Eng)

Language Subjects

English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Pali, Assamese, and more

Language proficiency, comprehension, grammar, literature

Language-specific

Common Subjects

B.Ed. (All Streams), M.Ed., MBA, LLB, LLM, Library & Information Science, Mass Communication, Commerce, Economics, Physical Education, Yoga, Hospital Management, Public Health, Gender Studies, General Knowledge, Digital Society

General aptitude, teaching aptitude, logical reasoning, subject awareness (depends on the program)

English & Hindi (Bilingual)