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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for all domain subjects. Aspiring candidates who wish to pursue the MCA programme can find the domain-wise syllabus for the CUET PG exam on the official website.
The exam officials has changed the CUET PG MCA syllabus 2025 for the candidates preparing for the Computer Science and Information Technology master's degree programme. For the academic session 2025-2026, the exam officials have added a few more topics in Computer subjects like computer networks, routing algorithms, DNS, Database Management Systems and Virtual systems.
Candidates should also check the CUET PG exam pattern 2025 to know the structure and types of questions that will be asked in the examination and the depth of covering the CUET PG 2025 syllabus will then be based on that. Both the syllabus and exam pattern play a pivotal role in the CUET PG 2025 preparation strategy. Based on the CUET PG MCA 2025 Syllabus topics, aspirants can start their preparation following the standard topics CUET PG 2025 Important Books.
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The CUET PG syllabus for MCA (PGQP26) is divided into three broad units namely- Thinking and Decision Making Skills, Mathematics and Computers. To clear the CUET PG MCA exam, candidates will have to answer a total of 75 questions that are designed based on the MCA syllabus. This article on CUET PG MCA syllabus provides complete insights for preparation, including test pattern, unit-wise syllabus, and books to prepare for the CUET PG MCA exam. Additionally, candidates can get a direct link to download CUET PG MCA syllabus PDF.
Q: Â Where can I get the CUET PG Syllabus?
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.
Q: Â What is the difficulty level of CUET PG exam?
The CUET PG exam difficulty level is depicted in the range of moderate to high. CUET PG examination is conducted into various streams and master's subjects, therefore it is difficult to say the difficulty level of the examination subject wise. However, the difficulty level of the exam varies from subject to subject.
The difficulty level of the exam also differs from subject to subject. As compared to the other national level entrance exam like IIT JAM, ISI Admission Test, GATE-B, IISER Entrance exam, JEST, NEST examination, the level of CUET PG examination is comparatively low-level. Candidates can expect the high difficulty level of the examination in comparison to State level entrance examinations like- GNDU, UPCATET, SHIATS, MCAER-CET, RUASAT, OUAT.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â Is CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 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.
Q: Â How many subjects can be opted in CUET PG while filling the application form?
CUET PG 2025 examination is expected to be scheduled in the month of April, 2025. Aspirants preparing for the CUET PG exam will be able to fill the online application form in the month January 2025. While filling up the CUET PG online application form, test taker can select only one subject in one slot of the examination day. However, from the previous year academic year, they were able to choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes in all.
Before choosing the multiple subjects for the examination, candidates are advised to check the minimal education eligibility criteria for the particular course candidate has applied for. Also check the university specific subject criteria for the subject a candidate wants to appear for.
CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025 Highlights
CUET PG MCA 2025 syllabus will be released by the NTA, the exam conducting body on its official website. Candidates preparing for the CUET PG 2025 exam can go through the CUET PG syllabus 2025 highlights below to understand the nature of the exam:
Particulars | Description |
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Full Form | Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduation (CUET PG) |
Exam Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
Category | CUET PG Syllabus 2025 |
Syllabus release date | December, tentatively |
Exam Pattern | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
Number of Questions | 75 |
Marking Scheme | +4 (Correct Answer), -1 (Incorrect Answer) |
Medium |
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Total Marks | 300 |
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CUET PG MCA Syllabus 2025
As per the CUET PG exam pattern, candidates have to answer as many as 100 questions. Out of the total questions, 25 questions are common, irrespective of the stream/domain. While the remaining 75 questions are based on domain-specific knowledge. Therefore, section B of CUET PG MCA exam will have 75 questions from the three units as per the MCA syllabus.
The table below mentions the CUET PG MCA syllabus:
Unit |
Important Topics |
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Thinking and Decision Making |
Creative thinking, unfamiliar relationships, verbal reasoning, finding patterns trends and Assessment of figures & diagrams ·      Geometrical designs and identification ·      Selection of related letters/ words/ numbers/ figures ·      Identification of odd thing/ item out from a group ·      Completion of numerical series based on the pattern/ logic ·      Fill in the blanks of the series based on the numerical pattern and logic of the series ·      Syllogisms (logic based questions), Identification of logic and selection of correct answers based on logic |
Mathematics |
·      Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations. ·      Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions. ·      Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear /quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices. ·      Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. ·      Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas. ·      Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics. ·      Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations. |
Computer Awareness |
·      Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices. ·      Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams. |
Q: Â What is CUET PG examination structure?
The following table brings the structure of the expected CUET PG question paper.
Part | Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions |
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A | Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Test (GK, QA, Analytical Skills) | 25 |
B | Domain knowledge | 75 |
Candidates must note that the Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability section is compulsory. The General Test also has to be taken by candidates opting for all test papers except Education (PGQP01).
Q: Â What are the streams for which CUET PG exam is being conducted?
Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam which is being introduced for admission into PG programmes in Central and participating Universities for academic session 2024-25. The examination will be held for the graduates to get enrolled for various Masters degree like MSc, MA, MBA, MTech etc.., in various central universities or particiapting universities under the CUET PG 2023 examination.
NTA, the examination conducting body has divided the exam subjects of CUET PG stream wise. Candidates can check out the streams below:
- Science Stream- Here all the subjects related to Science domain have been included and the syllabus for the examination has been prepared accordingly. Some MSc subjects of Science stream domain are- MSc in Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, Chemistry, Food Science, Bio chemistry, Physics etc.
- M.Tech- Here all the subjects which comes under Master degree of engeneering are included here. Some of the M.Tech subjects for which CUET PG 2023 examination is being conducted are Mechanical Eng, Food Eng and Technology, Electronics Communication and Informatics Eng, Civil Eng, Tansport Eng. etc.
- Acharya- Subjects which comes under Archarya stream are Siksha Shastri (B.Ed.), Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed.), Agama, Baudha Darshan/Buddhist Studies (Trilingual), Dharmashastra, Vastu & Paurohitya, etc.
- Humanitirs- Subjects which comes under Humanities stream are Ancient Indian History, Culture & Architecture, Political Science, History, Geography, Anthropology, Applied Arts, Art and Aesthetics, Dance, and etc., .
- Languages- Subjects which comes under Languages stream are English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Persian, Russian, German, and etc.
Q: Â Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET PG 2024 question paper?
NTA, National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The exam syllabus, structure of the examination is set by the NTA for the ongoing academic session.
On the basis of previous year's trends it is highly expected that NTA will set the CUET PG 2024 structure in such a way that the examination will have 2 sections to be attempted by the candidates. The section I of the examintion will be General Aptitude specific and Section II will be subject domain specific which depends upon the subject choose by the candidates while filling up the CUET PG 2024 examination. There is no complusion in attempting any question asked in the examination. However, it is being advised not to attempt the questions for which candiates are not sure about their answer. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer marked by the candidates.
CUET PG MCA Exam Pattern 2025
Along with the CUET PG MCA syllabus, the exam pattern also helps candidates plan their CUET PG preparation strategy. The table below mentions the CUET PG MCA exam pattern:
Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of the examination |
Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online |
Medium/ Language |
English and Hindi |
Duration of the examination |
Two hours |
Frequency of exam in a year |
Once a year |
Type of questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total number of Questions |
100 |
Total Marks |
400 |
Negative marking |
Yes |
Marking Scheme |
+4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer |
Total sections in the question paper |
2 |
Name of the section and number of questions asked from it |
Section A: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, and or General Knowledge, Mathematical Ability and Analytical Skills Section B: Domain Specific Questions |
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CUET PG MCA Syllabus PDF Download
Candidates willing to take the CUET PG MCA exam (PGQP26) can find the syllabus in PDF format under the Science stream. Alternatively, candidates can find the CUET PG MCA syllabus here.
Check below the direct link to the PDF containing the CUET PG MCA syllabus:
CUET PG 2024 MCA Syllabus |
The domain's subject specific syllabus and question paper are mentioned below:
FAQs Regarding CUET PG 2025 Syllabus
Here are some FAQs on CUET PG MCA syllabus:
Q: Â How to Crack CUET PG Examination?
Here are the few tips:
- Candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test.
- Create a monthly timetable on how much material to cover on a daily basis.
- students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation.
- After completing the syllabus, they should take regular mock tests and analyse their performance. Solving previous years’ question papers will also expose them to the topics and question types to expect in the actual exam.
Q: Â 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: Â What is the role of NTA in the CUET PG examination?
NTA which is known as National Testing Agency is the examination conducting body of CUET PG examination. The Role of NTA is confined to registration of candidates, conduct of the test, hosting of answer key, inviting challenges, finalising Answer Keys, preparing and declaring result and hosting Score Card. Merit list will be prepared by participating Universities/ organisations. Universities may conduct their individual counselling on the basis of the score card of CUET (PG)-2023 provided by NTA.
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