CUET PG 2025: Key Changes, Revised Guidelines, and Preparation Tips
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Postgraduate (PG) 2025 examination has introduced several key updates to streamline and enhance the admission process for postgraduate programs.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all the changes and details you need to know:
Registration and Fees
The CUET PG 2025 registration process commenced on January 2, 2025, alongside the release of the information brochure.
This year, the registration fee has been increased as follows:
| Cetegory | Previous Fee (INR) | New Fee INR |
|---|---|---|
|
General (India) |
1200 |
1400 |
|
Outside India |
6000 |
7000 |
|
Reserved Categories |
800 |
1000 |
Key Changes in Exam Centres
Candidates can now select up to four exam city choices, compared to two in the previous year.
While the total number of exam centres in India has been reduced to 285, new international centres have been added, including Frankfurt/Berlin (Germany), Oslo (Norway), and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Revised Exam Pattern
1. Mode:
Conducted once a year in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
2. Duration:
90 minutes per subject, uniform across all papers.
3. Questions:
All questions are compulsory with negative marking for wrong answers. The standard of questions aligns with CUET PG 2024.
4. Languages:
The test will be conducted in a bilingual format for ease of understanding.
5. General Paper:
Now designed to test skill-based and profession-oriented knowledge, ensuring better preparation for specialized courses.
Exam Dates
The CUET PG 2025 exam will be held from March 13 to March 31, 2025, across centres nationwide and internationally.
Admission Process
CUET PG provides admissions to postgraduate programs at over 190 participating universities, including top institutions like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, JNU, and TIFR. To secure admission:
- Fill out the application form (ntaonline.in) and pay the registration fee.
- Select your preferred university programs.
- Download the admit card and appear for the exam.
- Post-exam, register for the specific university’s counseling process, as NTA does not conduct counseling.
Universities may assign varying weightage to CUET PG scores based on UGC guidelines.Â
Be sure to check the specific admission criteria of your chosen institutions.
Standardization of Admission Process
CUET PG continues to play a pivotal role in creating a level playing field for aspirants by:
- Offering a unified admission platform for 190+ universities.
- Ensuring transparency and reducing reliance on varied cut-offs.
- Enhancing technological integration in the admission process.
Last year, CUET PG attracted over 4.5 lakh candidates, underscoring its growing prominence.
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