NTA to redesign the CUET PG 2025 General Paper for the candidates who will be appearing for MBA, and LLB programmes to cater to skill-based. CUET PG 2025 exam duration for the same has also been reduced. Read this Shiksha article to learn about the changes made in the CUET PG 2025 General syllabus, exam pattern, and other upcoming amendments in the CUET PG 2025 examination.
Recently, NTA has amended the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern, with further changes expected to be announced. The exam officials initiated a step toward standardizing the admission process for postgraduate (PG) programmes across CUET PG participating universities 2025. The committee has examined various aspects of the test, such as its structure, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics.
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CUET PG General Paper syllabus for courses like MBA and LLB will be redesigned to cater to skill-based and certain professions based on UG knowledge so that universities can use it for programmes in those areas. NTA has not mentioned the changes made in the General paper syllabus 2025; however, candidates can expect the revised CUET PG general paper syllabus soon on the official website. To gather feedback on these changes, NTA is inviting input from candidates, participating universities, and the University Grants Commission (UGC). Feedback can be submitted through a Google Form within 15 days of this public notice, by December 26, 2024. Candidates can learn more about the CUET PG 2025 changes implemented by NTA by UGC guidelines by reading this Shiksha article."
Q: Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?
Q: Has CUET PG 2025 syllabus been released?
Yes, NTA has released the CUET PG 2025 syllabus.
Every year, the CUET PG Syllabus is released subject-wise and uploaded in the PDF format on the CUET PG official website. Test takers, with the help of the subject code of the course applied, can check and download the CUET PG syllabus 2025 from the official website.
CUET PG 2025 aspirants can also prepare from the CUET PG 2024 syllabus or previous years syllabus, as the frequency of change in the CUET PG syllabus is negligible.
Q: Who sets the CUET PG syllabus?
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2025-26. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will
provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from NorthEast and from rural and other remote areas and help to establish better connect with the Universities.
The CUET PG 2025 examination will be conducted by the examination authority i.e., NTA (National Testing Agency) in the various CUET PG examination centres across the nation and also to short listed foreign countries. The Syllabus for the master's courses for which the examination will be conducted is set by the exam conducting authority, which is National Testing Agency here. The subject experts after taking all the probable suggestions from all the participating universities, will set the syllabus for the master's degree programmes on the basis of what students have studied in their under graduate courses.
CUET PG 2025 General Paper to be Revised
Instead of having a domain/subject-specific syllabus, there are a few CUET PG 2025 courses that have general CUET PG syllabi like LLB and MBA courses. The general syllabus comprises:
- English Comprehension
- Hindi Comprehension
- Mathematics/Quantitative Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
NTA will soon be redesigning the CUET PG General paper syllabus and further amendments will be made and updated soon on the NTA and CUET PG official website.
Q: What is the CUET PG MBA Syllabus for General Aptitude/ Reasoning Section?
CUET PG MBA general test the following important topics:
- General Knowledge which covers the current affairs, some topics from general science, history, geography, environment, political science.
- General mental ability, Numerical ability
- Reasoning (Simple application of basic Mathematical concepts, quantitative arithmetic, algebra geometry, mensuration and statistics)
- Logical and analytical reasoning
Candidates preparing for the general test of CUET PG are advised to stay updated with the current affairs by reading the newspapers and magazines.
Q: Does CUET PG syllabus change every year?
Changing the syllabus of CUET PG depends upon the examination authority. However, the chances are very less.The applicants of CUET PG 2024 can download and check the previous year's detailed syllabus of their applied programme in this page itself.
Factors upon which CUET PG syllabus might change:
- One of the most important reason because of which CUET PG syllabus might change is dependent upon any changes made under NEP- New Education Policy by Ministry of Education.
- Changes made by UGC, Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the master's degree programme might alter the CUET PG syllabus.
- NTA (National Testing Agency), the examination conducting body for CUET PG Examination can change if the exam authorities feel the signficance of adding some important topics in the syllabus to ameliorate the holistic approach of the students towards the subject.
Q: What is the purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body?
The purpose of defining the CUET PG Syllabus by the exam conducting body is to provide clarity and guidance to candidates preparing for the exam.
Here are some key reasons for this:
- Structure and Scope: The syllabus outlines the topics and subjects covered in the exam, giving candidates a clear understanding of the scope of the examination.
- Preparation Focus: By knowing the syllabus, candidates can prioritize their studies and focus on the relevant areas.
- Fair Assessment: A well-defined syllabus ensures that all candidates are evaluated on a consistent and fair basis.
- Question Design: The syllabus helps the exam conducting body design questions that align with the expected knowledge and skills of the candidates.
- Exam Preparation Resources: Candidates can use the syllabus to identify appropriate study materials and resources for their preparation.
Q: What is CUET PG MSW Syllabus?
The CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Programs) syllabus for the Master of Social Work (MSW) may vary slightly by university, but generally, it covers the following areas:
1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Current events, social issues, and awareness of the environment.
2. Social Work and Related Concepts:
- Basic concepts of social work (definition, history, principles, and values) - Social work practice (methods and techniques)
- Community development and welfare
3. Sociology and Psychology:
- Basic sociological concepts (social structure, institutions, and change)
- Psychological theories and concepts relevant to social work
4. Research Methods:
- Basic research methods in social sciences
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research techniques
5. Social Legislation and Policies:
- Knowledge of Indian social legislation and policies related to social work.
6. Human Development:
- Theories of human development and its relevance to social work practice.
Q: Has CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 been changed?
Yes, NTA has added some new topics in the CUET PG MCA syllabus for the academic session 2025-2026. There are majorly three subjects in MCA syllabus namely, Decision Making and Thinking Skills, Mathematics and Computers. The exam officials added few more topics in the Computer subject.
The added topics are mentioned below:
- Computer networks: OSI Model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Transmission media – twisted pair, coaxial cables fiber–optic cables, Flow and error control techniques,
- Routing algorithms, Congestion control, IP (v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop,
- ftp, http); Sliding window protocols; Internetworking: Switch /Hub, Bridge, Router, Gateways,
- Concatenated virtual circuits, Firewalls: Network Security; Cryptography- public key, secret key.
- Domain Name System (DNS)-Electronic Mail and World Wide Web (WWW).
- Database Management System: Data Models, Schemas, and Instances; Three-Schema Architecture and Data Independence; Database Languages and Interfaces; Centralized and Client/Server Architectures for DBMS, Functional Dependencies and Normalization; Algorithms for Query Processing and Optimization; Transaction Processing, Concurrency Control Techniques, Database Recovery Techniques, Object and Object-Relational Databases; Database Security and
Authorization. Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Model - Constraints, Languages, Design, and Programming, Relational Database Schemas, Update Operations and Dealing with Constraint Violations; Relational Algebra and Relational Calculus; Codd Rules.
New Changes in CUET PG 2025 Exam
Recently NTA, in compliance with UGC, Union Grant Commission, has introduced recommendations for the CUET PG exam for the academic session 2025. An expert committee has been constituted to review the conduct of the exam. The committee has examined various aspects of the test, such as its structure, number of papers, duration of test papers, syllabus, and operational logistics.
CUET PG exam is highly competitive for admissions to the masters degree programmes. Last year, a total number of 4 lakh, 62 thousand candidates participated who were administered 7,68,414 tests. Candidates can check out the latest changes introduced by NTA from here:
- Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Frequency: Once a year
- Duration: 90 minutes per subject per paper
- Question Type: Compulsory with negative marking
- Language: Bilingual
- Difficulty Level: Similar to CUET PG 2024
- CUET PG General Question Paper: Redesigned to assess skill-based knowledge relevant to specific professions and UG programmes.
Admission Process:
- Admission Criteria: Based on CUET PG scores and UGC guidelines.
- Specialized Courses: Universities may assign specific weightage to CUET PG scores for admission to specialized programmes.
CUET PG General Paper Syllabus: MBA (COQP12)
Here we bring the CUET MBA Syllabus 2025 (expected) for the various subjects that would be tested through this exam across domains
English Comprehension
- English Grammar
- English Usage Errors
- Jumbled Para
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Improvement
- Reading Comprehension
- Paragraph Completion
- One-word Substitution
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
Hindi Comprehension
- हिन्दी व्याकरण
- अशुद्ध प्रयोग
- पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
- वाक्य शुहद्ध
- वाक्य पररष्कार
- पाठ बोधन
- वाक्य की पूणणता
- अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
- समानाथी एवंहविोम
- मुिावरेएवंकिावते
Maths/Quantitative Ability
- Partnership
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Percentages
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Time-Speed-Distance
- Problems on Train
- Work and Wages
- Time and Work
Logical Reasoning
- Ranking Tests
- Linear
- Arrangements
- Matrix Arrangements
- Sequencing
- Statements Arguments
- Cause and Effects
- Statements Assumptions
- Statements and Conclusion
- Number Series
- Blood Relationship Tests
- Coding and Decoding
- Inferences
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy Test
- Symbol Based Problems
- Direction and Distance Test
Also Read: CUET PG MBA Question Paper Analysis: Difficulty Level, Memory Based Questions And Expected Cut Off
Data Interpretation
- Pie Charts
- Line Charts
- Bar Graphs
- Tabular Charts
- Mixed Graphs
- Data Sufficiency
- Graph Number Systems
- Tabulation
- Sets and Venn Diagrams
CUET PG 2025 General Paper Syllabus: LLB (COQP11)
Aspirants preparing for the CUET LLB aspirants should start their preparation according to the syllabus mentioned below:
English Comprehension
Candidates can check out the syllabus of English which they need to study for their CUET LLB exam preparation:
- English Grammar
- English Usage Errors
- Jumbled Para
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Improvement
- Reading Comprehension
- Paragraph Completion
- One-word Substitution
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
Hindi Comprehension
Candidates can check out the syllabus of Hindi which they need to study for their CUET LLB exam preparation:
- हिन्दी व्याकरण
- अशुद्ध प्रयोग
- पररच्छेद का उहित क्रम
- वाक्य शुहद्ध
- वाक्य पररष्कार
- पाठ बोधन
- वाक्य की पूणणता
- अनेक शब्द केहियेएक शब्द
- समानाथी एवंहविोम
- मुिावरेएवंकिावते
Also Read: CUET PG Important Topics: Check Course & Subject-wise Weightage Analysis
General Knowledge/Awareness
- Literature
- History
- Indian Constitution
- Personalities
- Sports
- National and International Economy
- Economics
- Science
- Politics
- Legal Awareness
- Trade Awareness
- Geography
- Culture
Computer Basics
- Fundamentals of Computer
- Computer Abbreviations
- Computer Shortcut Keys
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- MS Word
- Types of Computer
- Storage Devices
- Hardware and Software
- Input and Output Devices
- Internet Computer Networks
- Websites
- Web Browsers
- Computer Virus
- Important Computer-related Terms
Also Read: 7 Reasons Why to Give CUET PG 2024 Exam
General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning/ General Aptitude
- Clocks
- Calendar
- Average
- Simplification
- Problems with Ages/Numbers/Train
- LCM and HCF
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Partnerships
- Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion
- Simple Interest
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance, Stock & Shares, Discount/Bankers Discount
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Sets & Union
- Permutation & Combination
- Mixture & Allegation
- Area, Volume and Surface Area
Logical Reasoning
- Ranking Tests
- Linear
- Arrangements, Matrix Arrangements
- Sequencing, Statements Arguments
- Cause and Effects, Statements Assumptions
- Statements and Conclusion
- Number Series
- Blood Relationship Tests, Coding and Decoding
- Inferences
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy Test
- Symbol Based Problems
- Direction and Distance Test
- Analytical Reasoning
Also Read:
CUET PG General Paper: Candidates Statistics
Candidates can check out the MBA and LLB candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:
Course Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | |
MBA | 97880 |
74116 |
65166 | 31764 |
LLB | 66696 |
48251 |
50149 | 37815 |
Also Read: How Many Students Appear for CUET PG; Check Subject, Category and Gender Wise Statistics Here
CUET PG 2024 MBA Exam: Difficulty Level
Candidates can go through the comparison of CUET PG 2024 MBA exam difficulty level of each section:
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
---|---|
Englsih Comprehension | Easy |
Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
Logical Reasoning | Moderate |
Data Interpretation and Data System | Easy |
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CUET PG form me agar aap English language select karte hain, to aapke questions English me honge. Agar aap dusri language select karte hain, to questions us language me honge. Dono languages me questions nahi honge, har paper ek specific language me hi hota hai.
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Yes, MBA students at Chandigarh University can get a scholarship through CUET-PG based on their CUET percentile. The amount of the scholarship depends on your score. For example, if your percentile is 90 or above, you can get a 50% scholarship on the semester fee. With the regular fee of Rs 195000,
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You can find the latest mock tests for CUET-PG on Shiksha. They offer a comprehensive mock test series for CUET-PG 2025, which includes subject-wise tests and previous year papers. You can access these tests online or download them in PDF format.Practicing these mock tests will help you manage your
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The specific topics covered vary widely depending on the subject. However, common themes may include:
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian and World History, key historical figures, historical movements, etc.
- Sociology: Social structures, institutions, social change, culture, social problems,
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The general eligibility criteria for CUET PG Humanities courses are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognised university.
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Here's how to effectively prepare for the CUET PG Humanities syllabus:
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No, not all sections of the CUET PG exam are available in both languages. Here's a breakdown:
- Bilingual Sections: Most sections, including those in common courses, humanities, and sciences, are offered in both Hindi and English.
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The NTA (National Testing Agency) has not explicitly addressed the specific language medium that would be followed in case of a misprint or confusion in the language of the CUET PG question paper. However, based on general exam practices, the following possibilities could be considered:
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CUET PG 2025 syllabus released by NTA on January 2, 2025. Candidates preparing for CUET PG 2025 can download the CUET PG syllabus 2025 pdf by visiting the official website of CUET PG 2025 or can check out in this Shiksha page.
It is also observed that the CUET PG syllabus doesn't this year, so candidates are suggested to either go to the CUET PG 2024 official website and search for CUET PG syllabus there.
NOTE: As per the new changes introduced by NTA in the CUET PG examination for the academic session 2025-2026, the General paper syllabus of LLB and MBA courses will be redesigned to cater to skill-based.