The Common University Entrance Test CUET PG 2024 is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Aspirants preparing for postgraduate programs can access official updates via the Official NTA portal for CUET PG programs. For comprehensive insights, candidates can also View CUET PG Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024, Download CUET PG Admit Card 2024 Here, and Check CUET PG Answer Key 2024.
CUET PG 2024 Examination Schedule & Overview
The CUET PG 2024 examination is scheduled to take place from 11th to 28th March 2024. The examination is administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across 300 cities in India and 24 international locations. Candidates must note that exam city intimation slips are made available on the official website seven days prior to the test date.
Furthermore, the CUET PG 2024 Admit Card became available for download on 8th March 2024 via the official website, DigiLocker, and Umang.
Daily Shift Timings
The exam is conducted in three daily shifts: morning, afternoon, and evening. Each exam session lasts 105 minutes. Below is the detailed shift timing breakdown:
| Events | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUET PG Exam Date | 11th to 28th March 2024 | 11th to 28th March 2024 | 11th to 28th March 2024 |
| Reporting Timing | 07:00 am | 10:50 am | 2:35 pm |
| Gate Closing Timing | 10:50 am | 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Test Commences | 9:00 am | 12:45 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Test Conduleds | 10:45 am | 2:30 pm | 6:30 pm |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The test consists of 100 objective-type questions. The marking scheme awards 4 marks for each correct response and deducts 1 mark for every incorrect answer. The structural paper patterns vary by paper codes as outlined below:
| Paper Codes | Question Pattern |
|---|---|
| PGQP01 | Part A consists of a total 25 questions from Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability topics Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching Aptitude, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Science) Marking Scheme: 04 marks will be rewarded for the right answer and a negative marking is 01 mark |
| PGQP02 to PGQP07 PGQP09 to PGQP37 PGQP39, PGQP41 to PGQP59 PGQP61 to PGQ73 PGQP75 to PGQ77 | Part A consists of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative ability, and Analytical Skills. In Part 1 total 25 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks. Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions |
| PGQP08 PGQP74 PGQP78 | Part A: 25 Questions (Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, and Mathematical/Quantitative ability ) Part B: 75 Questions Domain knowledge e.g. Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering etc. |
| PGQP60 | Part A: General Knowledge/Awareness, Mathematical Ability, and Logical Reasoning Part A: A total of 25 questions asked for a total of 100 marks Part B consists of topics from specific language Part B: 75 Questions will be asked. |
| PG-QP-01 to 37, 39 and 41 to 58 | In Part A questions asked from English, General Knowledge and Numerical Ability for a total of 25 marks Part-B: 75 Questions (Respective Subject) |
| PG-QP-38 | A total of 100 questions to be asked from the topics of Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/ Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
| PG-QP-40 | A total of 100 questions asked from the topics of Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning |
Comprehensive Examination Schedule (11th - 28th March 2024)
| Dates | Shift 1 (9:00 am-10:45 am) | Shift 2 (12:45 pm-2:30 pm) | Shift 3 (4:30 pm-6:30 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th March 2024 | ACQP02 – Shiksha Acharya M.Ed. ACQP16 – Puranetihas ACQP20 – Samveda ACQP21 – Shukla Yajurveda (BHU) HUQP10 – History of Art HUQP12 – MusicKarnatak/Carnatic LAQP05 – Arabic LAQP24 – Manipuri LAQP26 – Nepali LAQP28 – Pali LAQP29 – Pashto LAQP32 – Prayojanmoolak Hindi (Patrakarita) MTQP05 – Electronics SCQP14 – Geology SCQP23 – Pharmacy | ACQP05 – Dharma Shastra ACQP13 – Krishna Yajurveda (BHU) ACQP25 – Vyakaran (BHU) HUQP08 – Geography HUQP17 – Plastic Arts LAQP09 – Chinese SCQP05-Biochemistry | ACQP06 – Dharma Vijnan ACQP10 – Jain Darshan(BHU) ACQP15 – Phalita and Siddantha Jyotisha ACQP23 – Vedanta (BHU) COQP09 – Disaster Studies HUQP14 – Music – Hindustani HUQP23 – Textile Design LAQP11 – Garo LAQP19 – Kokborok MTQP09-Nanoelectronics/Material Sciences SCQP03 Microbiology/Applied Microbiology |
| 12th March 2024 | ACQP19 – Sahitya(Alankara and Kavya Varga) HUQP03 – Applied Arts HUQP06 – Development and Labour Studies MTQP02 – Civil Engineering etc. SCQP28 – Zoology | ACQP12 – Jyotish – Ganit (BHU) COQP10 – Economics | ACQP07 – Dharmashastra (BHU) COQP12 – General MBA etc. |
| 13th March 2024 | LAQP01- English | HUQP09 – History MTQP10 – Electrical Engg. SCQP25 – Plant Biotechnology | ACQP18 – Sahitya (BHU) COQP11 – General LLB etc. |
| 14th March 2024 | HUQP22 – Sociology SCQP06 – Bioinformatics | ACQP14 – Nyaya Vaisheshika ACQP22 – Veda etc. HUQP13 -Museology LAQP15 – Japanese LAQP30 – Persian LAQP33 – Punjabi SCQP04 – Architecture and Planning SCQP24 – Physics | COQP17 – Mass Communication and Journalism SCQP02 – Agro-forestry |
| 15th March 2024 | ACQP01 – Shiksha Shastri B.Ed. HUQP04 – Art and Aesthetics SCQP07 – Botany | COQP03 – B.Ed. | SCQP08 – Chemistry |
| 16th March 2024 | COQP20 – Sports – Physiology LAQP03 – Sanskrit | COQP02 – Applied Geography COQP13 – Library & Information Science LAQP23 – Malayalam SCQP30 – Animal Science (Poultry) | SCQP12 – Food Science and Technology |
| 17th March 2024 | COQP15 – M.Ed. SCQP10 – Criminology | COQP18 – Physical Education | COQP16 – MA Education MTQP06 – Food Engineering and Technology |
| 18th March 2024 | HUQP24 – Theatre LAQP36 – Telugu | COQP21 – Yoga | ACQP09 – Indian Knowledge System |
| 19th March 2024 | LAQP12 – German SCQP11 – Environmental Sciences/Studies | COQP08 – Commerce MTQP07 – Mechanical Engineering SCQP26 – Soil Science – Soil & Water Conservation | LAQP14 – Hispanic LAQP25 – Marathi SCQP09 – Computer Science |
| 20th March 2024 | ACQP11 – Jyotish – Falit (BHU) ACQP24 – Vedanta HUQP18 – Political Science HUQP26 – Rabindra Sangit MTQP12 – Textile Engineering | ACQP03 – Agama ACQP17 – Rigveda ACQP26 – Vyakarana & Sabdabodha Systems COQP14 – L.L.M. HUQP19 – Pottery & Ceramics HUQP25 – Music-Percussion LAQP06 – Assamese LAQP08 – Bhutia LAQP13 – Gujarati LAQP16 – Kannada LAQP17 – Kashmiri LAQP18 – Khasi LAQP20 – Korean LAQP21 – Lepcha LAQP22 – Limbu= LAQP27 – Odia LAQP31 – Prakrit LAQP38 – Urdu Journalism LAQP39 – Indo-Tibetan LAQP40 – Santali LAQP41 – Italian SCQP16 – Horticulture SCQP18 – Material Science SCQP21 – MPT/Master in Respiratory Theory (MRT) | HUQP20 – Psychology MTQP11 – Water Engineering and Management SCQP15 – Geophysics |
| 21st March 2024 | LAQP02 – Hindi SCQP20 – Medical Laboratory Technology | LAQP34 – Russian MTQP03 – Dairy Technology SCQP19 – Mathematics | HUQP01 – Ancient Indian History LAQP10 – French MTQP01 – Chemical Thermal & Polymer Engineering SCQP01 – Agricultural Science |
| 22nd March 2024 | COQP22 – Healthcare & Hospital Management HUQP05 – Dance LAQP04 – Linguistics LAQP37 – Urdu SCQP29 – Atmospheric Science | COQP04 – B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences SCQP17 – Life Science | ACQP04 – Baudha Darshan / Buddhist Studies SCQP27 – Statistics |
| 23rd March 2024 | HUQP11 – Home Science-Food & Nutrition | HUQP16 – Philosophy MTQP08 – Nano Science/Nano Technology | – |
| 27th March 2024 | ACQP08 – Hindu Studies MTQP04 – Data Science | COQP06 – B.Ed. Science HUQP15 – Painting LAQP07 – Bengali LAQP35 – Tamil | COQP07 – B.Ed. Mathematics COQP19 – Public Health HUQP07 – Fine Arts |
| 28th March 2024 | COQP05 – B.Ed. Languages SCQP13 – Forensic Science | HUQP21 – Social Work SCQP22 – Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences | COQP01 -Agri-Business Management etc. HUQP02 – Anthropology |
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