CUET PG 2022: Exam Date, Admit Card, Latest Update

CUET PG 2022: Exam Date, Admit Card, Latest Update

ByManesh Singh  |  Updated on: Aug 31, 2022
NTA has released the city intimation for CUET PG 2022 exam, which will be conducted from September 01 to 11, 2022. Check CUET PG important details, viz., pattern, syllabus, admission process, preparation, question papers, books, and more.

National Testing Agency released the CUET PG 2022 answer key on the official website on September 16, 2022. Candidates who had appeared in the exam can check the tentative score with the answer key and marking scheme. A direct link to check the answer key is provided below. NTA has released the admit card for the CUET PG 2022 exam in August 2022 for the Common University Entrance Test for the postgraduate exam from September 01 to 11, 2022.

The National Testing Agency released CUET PG 2022 notification on the official website on May 19, 2022. The exam is conducted for admission into postgraduate courses at central universities. Check the essential details of CUET PG 2022, like eligibility, exam dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation tips, question papers, and more below.

Important Dates
CUET PG Exam Date 2022:  -Sep 1, 2022- Sep 11, 2022

CUET PG 2022

National Testing Agency has decided to conduct the CUET PG 2022 exam from September 01 to 11, 2022, for all the subjects. The exam will be conducted in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 3.57 lakhs candidates in around 500 cities and 13 centers outside the country. Candidates can check the exam date and city intimation from the link below. Candidates must make arrangements for the exam day as the exam is around the corner.

CUET Admit Card 2022- Direct Link

University Grants Commission has decided to conduct a single exam for Central Universities Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) courses all over the country. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate and want to pursue postgraduate in one of the participating universities must attempt the exam. The exam is conducted for 100 marks with 2 parts, i.e., general studies and domain-specific knowledge.

CUET PG 2022 Latest Updates

  • August 29, 2022: NTA has released the admit card and city intimation for the exam.
  • August 02, 2022: NTA has announced the CUET PG 202 Exam Date on the website.
  • July 13, 2022: CUET PG 2022 Application was extended till July 18, 2022.
  • May 24, 2022: DU and JMI refrain from CUET 2022 for PG courses.
  • May 23, 2022: Pondicherry and JNU University PG admission through CUET.
  • May 19, 2022: CUET PG Notification is released.

CUET PG 2022 Exam Dates

The NTA announced the CUET PG 2022 Exam Dates for all the candidates who have filled out the online application. The CUET PG 2022 Exam was held from September 01 to 07 and 09 to 11, 2022. The answer key was released on September 16, 2022.

Name of the Event

Important Dates

CUET PG 2022 Official Notification

May 19, 2022

CUET PG Application begins

May 19, 2022

CUET PG 2022 Application Form Last Date

July 18, 2022

Correction Window for CUET PG

July 20 to 22, 2021

CUET PG Admit card

August 28, 2022

CUET PG 2022 Exam Date

  • September 01, 2022
  • September 02, 2022
  • September 03, 2022
  • September 04, 2022
  • September 05, 2022
  • September 06, 2022
  • September 07, 2022
  • September 09, 2022
  • September 10, 2022
  • September 11, 2022

CUET PG Answer Key 2022

September 16, 2022

Declaration of Result

To be notified

CUET PG 2022 Answer Key

National Testing Agency releases the answer key on the official website after the exam. Candidates can check the responses selected by them for the questions. A provisional answer key comes with the facility to challenge the answer if found wrong by the candidate. After checking the responses, the agency releases the final answer key.

CUET PG 2022 Admit Card

CUET PG 2022 Admit Card was released for candidates who successfully completed the application process. Candidates can check the essential details that a candidate needs on exam day. The details on the CUET PG hall ticket are listed below.

  • Candidates' name and roll number.
  • Examination center and timings.
  • Exam day instructions.

CUET PG 2022 Exam Day Guidelines

The admission card instructions are essential for the CUET 2022 exam day. Candidates who appear for the exam must check the guidelines released by the NTA on the hall ticket. Abide by all the instructions and follow those till the exam is over; otherwise, you may have trouble taking the exam.

What is CUET PG Exam?

Common University Entrance Test Postgraaduaate (CUET PG) is a step by the University Grants Commission towards making the admission process of candidates into PG programs in Central and participating universities. It will help the system provide a common platform for all the candidates with equal opportunities across the country. It is an initiative to reduce the gap between rural, remote, northeast, and urban India to get admission into any central university across the country. 

CUET PG Exam will be conducted in the computer-based exam in 02 shifts for admission in the next academic year. Here we have summarized the exam details that will help candidates know the essential details of the exam.

CUET PG 2022 Exam Summary

Exam Name

Central Universities Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Exam Level

University Level

Courses Offered

Postgraduate

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Online (Computer-based Test)

Examination Timing

Shift 1: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Type of questions

Multiple-choice questions

Mode of Counselling

Offline

CUET PG Notification 2022 PDF

The release of the CUET PG Notification PDF is the first step in the postgraduate courses' admission process. The UGC designs the single-day exam for the admission process for MA, MPH, M.P.Ed, M.Sc, M.Tech, Acharya, MPA, M.Sc B.Ed, M.Arch, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Com, PG Diploma, MFA, MBA, M.Pharm, ADOP, MTTM, LLB, MAIMT, M.Voc, B.Lib, BPEd, Shiksha Shastri (B.Ed), Shiksha Acharya (M.Ed), M.Lib, LLM, M.Ed, B.Ed, MPT, MSW courses in central universities.

The CUET PG Notification is the primary document that contains all the information regarding the exam like application last dates, correction window, exam dates, pattern, syllabus, admission process, colleges, counseling, courses, and other important information. Download CUET PG 2022 Notification PDF for a better understanding of the exam.

CUET PG 2022 - Notification PDF

Who is Eligibility for CUET PG 2022?

The NTA and UGC have set eligibility criteria for CUET PG 2022 Exam. Therefore, the candidates who are interested in applying for the CUET PG Admissions 2022 can check the eligibility criteria given below: 

  • The candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or degree for an equivalent examination with 50% marks.
  • The candidates appearing in the 2022 examination for the final year of their Bachelor's can also apply.

Age Limit for CUET PG 2022

There is no age limit barrier as per the latest notice released by the National Testing Agency. Otherwise, eligible candidates can fill out the CUET PG 2022 exam application form on the official website.

CUET PG 2022 Reservation Policy

The candidates will benefit from the government reservation policy. First, they get the relaxation in the percentage of marks. There is a 5% relaxation for the reserved category. 

Candidates of the particular category have reserved seats in each central university. 10% of the seats are reserved for General-Economically Weaker Section (GEN-EWS), 15% of the seats are reserved for the category Scheduled Caste(SC), 7.5% for the category Scheduled Tribe(ST), and 27% for the category Other Backward Classes belonging to the Non Creamy layer" (OBC-NCL).

CUET 2022 Participating Colleges

The NTA has released a list of 42 universities that are taking part in the CUET PG 2022 Exam. The candidates who are interested in applying for the CUET PG Admissions 2022 can check the list of universities given below:

UniversitiesType of University
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityCentral
Banaras Hindu UniversityCentral
Central Tribal University of Andhra PradeshCentral
Central University of Andhra PradeshCentral
Central University of South BiharCentral
Central University of GujaratCentral
Central University of HaryanaCentral
Central University of Himachal PradeshCentral
Central University of JammuCentral
Central University of JharkhandCentral
Central University of KarnatakaCentral
Central University of KashmirCentral
Central University of KeralaCentral
Central University of OdishaCentral
Central University of PunjabCentral
Central University of RajasthanCentral
Central University of Tamil NaduCentral
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak
and IGNTU-Regional Centre Manipur
Central
Dr. Harisingh Gour VishwavidyalayaCentral
Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaCentral
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal UniversityCentral
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityCentral
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi VishwavidyalayaCentral
Manipur UniversityCentral
North-Eastern Hill UniversityCentral
Pondicherry UniversityCentral
Sikkim UniversityCentral
Tezpur UniversityCentral
The English and Foreign Languages UniversityCentral
Tripura UniversityCentral
University of HyderabadCentral
Mahatma Gandhi Central UniversityCentral
Central Sanskrit UniversityCentral
National Sanskrit UniversityCentral
B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics UniversityState
Madan Mohan Malviya University of TechnologyState
National Rail and Transport InstituteDeemed
Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical UniversityState
Devi Ahilya VishvavidyalayaState
The Sardar Patel University of Police, Security, and Criminal JusticeState
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth DevelopmentCentral
Apex UniversityState

CUET PG 2022 Exam Pattern

The NTA and UGC have set a fixed pattern for CUET PG 2022 Exam. Therefore, the candidates interested in applying for the PG Admissions 2022 must check the pattern below before checking the syllabus.

Question PatternPaper Code
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts
Part A: 25 Questions consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability
Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching Aptitude,
Social Sciences, Mathematics & Science)
PGQP01
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts
Part A: Consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative ability, and Analytical Skills comprising 25 MCQs.
Part B: Domain Knowledge comprising 75 MCQs.
PGQP02 to PGQP07
PGQP09 to PGQP37
PGQP39
PGQP41 to PGQP59
PGQP61 to PGQ73
PGQP75 to PGQ77
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts
Part A: 25 Questions (Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, and Mathematical/Quantitative ability )
Part B: 75 Questions Domain knowledge, e.g., Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, etc.
PGQP08
PGQP74
PGQP78
The no. of questions will be 100 and divided into two parts
Part A: 25 Questions (General Knowledge/Awareness, Mathematical Ability, and Logical Reasoning)
Part B: 75 Questions about a specific language.
PGQP60
100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, Mathematical/
Quantitative ability, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning)
PGQP38
100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General
Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics, and Logical Reasoning)
PGQP40

CUET PG 2022 Syllabus

It is essential to check the detailed syllabus for the CUET PG exam, which NTA will conduct. The syllabus is very vast and divided into subjects. Different domain has their syllabus, which is subdivided into topics and subtopics. The exam is conducted for more than 40 subjects so that aspirants can check the syllabus from the PDf provided below. This will help candidates in their preparation and understanding f topics.

CUET PG 2022 Syllabus - Download PDF

CUET PG 2022 Preparation Tips

CUET PG 2022 preparation involves understanding of pattern and syllabus. Candidates who have checked both must start the preparation with question papers. Attempt 3 to 5 question papers to highlight your weak and strong areas. Then, start working on your weak areas to make them solid areas stronger. Finally, attempt more questions papers and work according to shortfalls.

CUET PG 2022 Mock Test

After reading the preparation tips, candidates must start attempting mock tests for the exam. Mock tests play an essential role in the selection of candidates. It helps you in analyzing the performance from time to time. It helps you maintain speech and accuracy.

CUET Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates can download the previous year's question papers from the link. These are released on the official website of NTA by the University Grants Commission. The papers will help you understand the difficulty level, types of questions asked, topic weightage, etc. You can check your preparation level by attempting question papers.

CUET PG 2022 Exam Centers

It is important to fill out the right exam city in the application form. Candidates must select the best city suitable for their exam day so they can commute easily and on time. Candidates must select 4 different centers which are suitable for them.

Examination City

City Code

AMARAVATHI

AP24

GOOTY

AP25

GUNTUR

AP07

KAKINADA

AP09

MACHILIPATNAM

AP27

NANDYAL

AP29

NELLORE

AP11

PRODDATUR

AP21

SRIKAKULAM

AP14

SURAMPALEM

AP23

TANUKU

AP31

TIRUPATHI

AP16

VIJAYAWADA

AP17

BAKSA

AM13

BARPETA

AM06

DHUBRI

AM14

GOLAGHAT

AM08

HAILAKANDI

AM16

JORHAT

AM03

NAGAON

AM10

SIVASAGAR

AM12

UDALGURI

AM17

ARARIA

BR21

ARWAL

BR22

BANKA

BR23

BETTIAH

BR20

BHAGALPUR

BR02

DARBHANGA

BR04

GAYA

BR05

GOPALGANJ

BR10

HAJIPUR

BR26

JEHANABAD

BR28

KHAGARIA

BR30

MADHEPURA

BR32

MOTIHARI

BR14

MUZAFFARPUR

BR06

NAWADA

BR16

PURNEA

BR08

SASARAM

BR17

SITAMARHI

BR18

SUPAUL

BR36

AMBIKAPUR

CG04

BHILAI NAGAR/DURG

CG01

DANTEWADA

CG06

JAGDALPUR

CG08

KANKER

CG14

KORBA

CG10

NARAYANPUR

CG17

RAIPUR

CG03

SUKMA

CG18

AMRELI

GJ18

BANASKANTHA

GJ19

BHAVNAGAR

GJ03

BOTAD

GJ20

GANDHIDHAM

GJ22

GODHRA

GJ24

JAMNAGAR

GJ06

KADI

GJ25

MEHSANA

GJ08

NARMADA

GJ33

PATAN

GJ28

RAJKOT

GJ10

SURENDRANAGAR

GJ30

VALSAD/VAPI

GJ13

VYARA

GJ32

BHIWANI

HR13

GURUGRAM

HR04

JHAJJAR

HR15

KAITHAL

HR17

KURUKSHETRA

HR07

MEWAT

HR21

PANIPAT

HR08

ROHTAK

HR12

SONIPAT

HR09

BILASPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH)

HP01

DHARAMSALA

HP13

KANGRA/PALAMPUR

HP04

MANDI

HP08

SIRMAUR

HP11

UNA

HP09

BADGAM

JK07

JAMMU

JK02

KUPWARA

JK09

SAMBA

JK03

UDHAMPUR

JK10

CHAIBASA

JH08

DEOGHAR (JHARKHAND)

JH10

DUMKA

JH11

GIRIDIH

JH07

GUMLA

JH16

JAMSHEDPUR

JH03

KODERMA

JH14

LOHARDAGA

JH19

PALAMU

JH15

RANCHI

JH04

SIMDEGA

JH22

CUET PG Exam Centers 2022 - Outside India

Examination City

City Code

BAHRAIN

ZZ01

COLOMBO

ZZ02

DOHA

ZZ03

DUBAI

ZZ04

JAKARTA

ZZ13

KATHMANDU

ZZ05

KUALA LUMPUR

ZZ11

KUWAIT

ZZ10

LAGOS/ABUJA

ZZ12

MUSCAT

ZZ06

RIYADH

ZZ07

SHARJAH

ZZ08

SINGAPORE

ZZ09

CUET PG Exam Analysis 2022

Candidates need to wait till the exam day for CUET PG Exam Analysis. Byju's Exam Prep experts will provide a detailed analysis of the exam based on the reviews received from the candidates will be shared with the candidates after the exam. So stay tuned to the page for the latest update on the analysis.

CUET PG 2022 Registration

Interested candidates should follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the CUET PG 2022 exam.

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Click on the option 'Registration For CUET (PG) 2022' given on the homepage.

Step 3: The page will get redirected to the registration and login page, register and log in to proceed.

Step 4: Fill in the details required, Submit the application fee and finally submit the application.

Step 5: Save and print out the hard copy of the application for future reference. 

CUET PG 2022 Application Fee

CUET PG Application Fee must be paid online (Credit Card, Debit Card, etc.) or offline (Bank Challan) at any branch. Candidates must pay the application fee as per the category before applying. Otherwise, their application will get rejected. Check the CUET Application Fee Structure below.


Category

In India (Fee In ₹)

Outside India (Fee In ₹)

Application Fee

(for up to three

Test Papers)

Fees for additional

Test Papers (Per

Test Paper)

Application Fee (for

up to three Test

Papers)

Fees for additional

Test Papers (Per Test

Paper)

General

₹ 800/-

₹ 200/-

₹ 4000/-

₹ 1000/-

OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS

₹ 600/-

₹ 150/-

SC/ ST/ Third Gender

₹ 550/-

₹ 150/-

PwBD

₹ 500/-

₹ 150/-

CUET PG Exam FAQs

  • The National Testing Agency conducts the Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate CUET PG 2022 on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam is conducted to select the meritious candidates for admission into the post-graduate course of central universities. The exam is specially designed to bring all the students on the same platform.

  • The CUET PG 2022 exam dates are announced by the NTA on the official website. The exam is going to be conducted from September 01 to 11, 2022 for all the subjects. Candidates must bookmark the page for the subject-wise CUET PG exam dates.

  • The CUET PG Notification 2022 was released on May 19, 2022 on the official website by the National Testing Agency. With the release of notification the updated information regarding the postgraduate entrance test. There is change in number of universities, exam syllabus, pattern, and more. Candidates can download CUET PG Noticiation PDF from the link given here.

  • Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized university to appear for the CUET PG 2022 exam. The minimum percentage of marks for the general candidates is 50% and for the reserved category, it is 45% only. There is no age limit for the exam.

  • Candidates can apply for the CUET PG 2022 exam by registering for the exam. The steps to follow the CUET PG Application form are given below:

    • Click on the CUET PG Forms button,
    • Fill out the basic information and complete the registration form,
    • Upload the required documents like photo, signature, etc.
    • Complete the application form with additional information,
    • Pay the application fee if applicable, and
    • Take the application form printout.
  • The syllabus of the CUET PG exam comprises topics that are asked by the National Testing Agency in the exam. The syllabus is broadly divided into domain-specific subjects. Candidates can download the CUET PG Syllabus PDF from the link provided here.

  • There is no age limit for the CUET PG exam for admission to one of the central university postgraduate courses. Candidates of any age can appear for the exam. It is not a recruitment exam it is an entrance exam.

  • Candidates who had studied well in their undergraduate course CUET PG will be a cakewalk for the candidates. Candidates must follow the steps given below to prepare for the CUET PG 2022:

    • Check the pattern and syllabus.
    • Attempt previous years' question papers,
    • Make a plan by keeping in mind the weak and strong areas, and
    • Revise as much as you can.
  • There is no limit on the attempts for the CUET PG exam. Candidates can appear for the exam as long as they want to appear for the exam. There is no age limit and number of attempt restrictions.

  • Candidates can download the admit card for the CUET PG 2022 after the official release. The admit card will be released a few days before the exam. The direct link for the hall ticket will be provided here.

  • The CUET PG full form is the Common University Entrance Test for Post Graduates. The exam is conducted for admission of candidates into the center university post-graduate course.

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