What is CUET PG?

Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to over 40 Central and other participating universities. The CUET PG is conducted once a year in 554 cities in India and 13 international cities. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Till last year, the exam was known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Prior to 2021, UGC used to conduct the test in a paper-pencil-based mode.

CUET PG 2022 Highlights

The following table brings the important features or highlights of the exam.

CUET PG 2022 Answer Keys

The CUET PG 2022 answer keys have been released on September 16. Candidates have to download the answer keys along with the response sheets by logging in to the CUET PG website through their username and date of birth/password. Answer keys are the correct answer option for each of the MCQs and based on the provisional answer keys of CUET PG, test-takers will be able to calculate their estimated scores and assume their admission chances at the participating institutes based on their cutoffs. In case of any discrepancy, candidates can submit objections against one or more answer keys by paying a fee of INR 200 per question along with proofs by September 18. The final answer key will be released along with the result.

CUET PG Result 2022

The CUET PG 2022 result is likely to be released by September-end. The result or scorecard of CUET PG will be released online and candidates will have to download it by logging in to the link provided (to be updated once the result is declared). The CUET PG result will carry information such as candidates’ personal details, section-wise and overall scores and percentiles and cutoffs.

CUET PG 2022 Analysis

CUET PG 2022 analysis and student reactions have stated that the overall difficulty level of the exam is easy to moderate. Although the General Test is easy, the domain or subject-wise difficulty levels varied from subject to subject. Most of the students found the domain-specific subjects to be moderate, but for some, it was tricky and time-consuming. Few candidates thought that the duration of the exam was not sufficient. For some subjects, such as Biology and Geography, some questions were out of the syllabus and difficult to solve. Watch the CUET PG 2022 student reactions below.

CUET PG 2022 Question Paper

Since the exam was conducted in a computer-based mode, candidates did not get hold of the CUET PG 2022 question papers on the day of the exam. However, NTA will release the question papers online on its official website along with the answer keys. Candidates will also be able to download their response sheets. The CUET PG question papers carried 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 

CUET PG Important Dates 2022

The following table brings the important dates for CUET PG 2022.

CUET PG 2022 Cutoff

The CUET PG 2022 cutoff will be released along with the result. The cutoff refers to the minimum marks one has to secure in order to qualify for the exam. While NTA will release the qualifying cutoff, participating institutes will release separate cutoffs for each programme offered by them. The CUET PG cutoff marks will depend on the factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of test-takers, and seats, among others.

CUET PG 2022 Counselling

The CUET PG 2022 counselling will be conducted by the participating institutes separately. Each institute will release its merit list based on qualifying candidates after the declaration of the result. Interested candidates will have to register and then participate in the counselling process, which will likely be held online. In general, there are three rounds of counselling and the number of rounds may vary depending on the seat vacancy. After the seat allotment result is declared, candidates will have to accept the admission offer by reporting to the institutes and getting their documents verified. There are a few programmes, where instead of counselling, interview rounds will be conducted.

CUET PG 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Central Universities in order to apply and appear for CUET PG 2022. The eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2022 are as follows:

• For PG: Candidates applying for a master’s degree must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. There is no minimum aggregate or age limit stated by NTA.
• For PhD: Candidates applying for PhD programme must have a master’s degree from a recognised university or institute to apply for admission in research programmes. 

CUET PG 2022 Test Centres

The test centres of CUET PG 2022 are located in 567 cities across India and abroad. As many as 13 international cities have been chosen by NTA for conducting the CUET PG 2022 exam. Candidates had to select as many as four test cities while filling the application form of CUET PG 2022 in preferential order. The application fee would also vary as per the selection of the Indian and international CUET PG 2022 test centres. Once the test centre is allotted in the admit card, candidates’ requests to change the test city will not be entertained. However, NTA has the right to change the test centre of CUET PG 2022 depending on external factors. NTA has released an advance city intimation slip for candidates on August 28 ahead of releasing the admit card.

CUET PG 2022 Preparation Tips

First and foremost, candidates should go through the exam pattern and structure of the test. After that, students should get hold of some of the best books for CUET PG preparation. After gaining conceptual clarity on each section and subject, students should segregate their areas of strengths and weaknesses they should work towards improving their weaknesses by finding out the root cause and taking help from their mentors or students. 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. Last but not least, staying confident is the key to success in CUET PG.

CUET PG 2022 Pattern

The exam will consist of 100 questions and the question paper will be divided into two parts. Part A will consist of 25 questions on Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability and Part B will consist of 75 domain-specific questions.

CUET PG 2022 Marking Scheme

i) Each question carries four marks.

ii) For each incorrect response, one mark will be deducted from the total score.

iii) Unanswered/unattempted responses will not be given any marks.

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