NTA Postgraduate (PG) Test Examination

Every year National Testing Agency conducts a National level examination for the candidates seeking admission to various central univerisity/ college across India. The candidate who has qualified his/ her intermediate examination may apply for the test.

About Central Universities (CUs)

Central Universities or Union Universities in India are established by an Act of Parliament and are under the purview of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education. In general, Universities in India are recognized by the UniversityGrants Commission (PGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Central universities, in addition, are covered by the Central Universities Act, 2009, which regulates their purpose, powers, governance, etc.

About Common University Entrance Test (CUET(PG)-2025)

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is being introduced for admission into all PG Programmes in all Central Universities for Academic session 2025-24 under the Ministry of Education, (MoE). The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities.

Role of NTA

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) - 2025 provided by NTA.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES

• Online submission of Application Form : 02 January 2025 to 01 February 2025
• Last date of successful transaction of Examination fee : 02 February 2025
• Correction in the Application Form on the Website only 03.02.2025 to 05.02.2025
• Advance City Intimation : First Week of March 2025
• Downloading of Admit Card : 03/04 days before the the exam
• Date(s) of Examination : 13.03.2025 to 31.03.2025
• Duration of Examination : 90 minutes

Educatoinal Qualification

• Passed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent examination,
or
• Appearing in Bachelor’s degree/equivalent examination in 2025, are eligible to appear in CUET (PG) 2025.

Application Fee

Age Limit

• Age Limit: There is no age limit for candidates appearing in the CUET (PG)-2025 examination

Medium of Examination

Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the CUET (PG)- 5 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Scheme of The Examination

• For General Test, Candidates will have to attempt 50 Questions out of 60..
• For all other subjects including languages, 35/40 Questions are to be attempted out of 45/50

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

• Candidates are advised to report at the Examination Center well in time i.e., about 90 Minutes before the commencement of the examination.
• Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason, they are likely to miss some of the important instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls.
• The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card downloaded/printed from the NTA website for admission in the examination room/hall. The Test Centre Staff on duty is authorized to verify the identity of candidates and may take steps to verify and confirm the identity credentials
• A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card and authorized Photo ID shall not be permitted to take the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.
• A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit in their allocated seats only. In case a candidate ventures to change his/her seat and does not sit on the seat allotted to him/her could face cancellation of candidature
• The candidate should ensure that the Question Paper available on the computer is as per his/her opted subject indicated in the Admit Card.
• The candidates may approach the Centre Superintendent/Invigilator in the room for any technical assistance, first aid emergency, or any other information during the course of the examination.