CUET PG 2023 online registration was started on March 20 by the National Testing Authority (NTA). Students seeking admission to Central Universities and other participating institutions can complete the CUET PG Application Form 2023. Candidates can visit the official website, i.e. https://cuet.nta.nic.in/, to apply for CUET PG 2023.
CUET PG 2023 will be directed in English and Hindi (Bilingual) except Language and Sahitya Papers for two hours. A total of 142 universities opted for CUET 2023 this year for PG admissions. CUET PG 2023 Exam Date is scheduled between June 1 to 10.
CUET PG 2023 Important Dates
Events |
Dates |
Application form starts |
March 20 2023 |
Last date to apply for CUET 2023 |
April 19 2023 (5 pm) |
Last date of successful Transaction of fee |
April 19 2023 (11:50 pm) |
Correction Window |
20th to 23rd April 2023 |
Release of CUET PG Admit card |
4th week of May 2023 |
CUET 2023 Exam Date for PG Courses |
1st to 10th June 2023 |
CUET PG 2023 Result |
June |
CUET PG 2023 merit list |
June |
Counselling of CUET PG 2023 |
July |
What has changed in CUET PG 2023?
This year, NTA has announced major changes in CUET PG 2023 registration fees, exam centers, preferred city selection, number of participating universities and subjects in the exam.
This year the application fee has been increased by INR 200, which is INR 1000 for the general category, which can choose up to three subjects. Last year, the fee was INR 800. In addition, the non-India application fee has also been increased by INR 1,000, which is now INR 5,000 for choosing up to three subjects. Earlier, it was INR 4000.
Complete details of the application fee for the CUET PG 2023 application form are given below:
Category |
Application fee |
Fees for additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper and a total of 3 papers can be selected) |
Candidates outside India application fee |
Fees for additional Test Papers for applicants outside India (Per Test Paper and a total of 3 papers can be selected) |
General |
Rs 1,000 |
Rs 500 |
Rs 5,000 |
Rs 1,500 |
OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS |
Rs 800 |
Rs 400 |
Rs 5000 |
Rs 1500 |
SC/ ST/ Third Gender |
Rs 750 |
Rs 400 |
Rs 5,000 |
Rs 1,500 |
SC/ ST/ Third Gender |
Rs 700 |
Rs 400 |
Rs 5,000 |
Rs 1500 |
Until last year, applicants could only apply for one course in one slot. From this academic year, however, they can choose a maximum of 20 test paper codes.
NTA has now restricted the choice of exam city preferences for the CUET PG 2023 exam. Previously, candidates had to choose four exam city preferences but now they can only choose two for the CUET PG exam 2023.
Candidates also need to note that city selection for the examination shown to the candidates will be based on the permanent and correspondence address filled in during the CUET (PG) 2023 online application form
The number of exam centres in India for CUET PG 2023 has been reduced. There are 313 exam centres in India which were 554 centres last year. However, the number of examination centres outside India has increased. There are now 24 test centres outside India, just 13 last year.
The number of Trial Cities Abroad Increased - The number of trial cities abroad has increased from 13 to 24. New trial cities abroad include Thailand, Brazil, South Africa, Qatar, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Russia, Canada, USA, Riyadh Province, Australia, Austria and Mauritius.
In the previous year, candidates could choose any four cities. But now they can only choose two cities according to their permanent residence or current address.
Participating Universities for this year's CUET PG 2023 Exam have been increased to 142 Central and Participating Universities, whereas last year it was just 42. Therefore, it is now a great opportunity for candidates to apply to multiple universities by appearing in a single examination.
How to apply for CUET PG 2023
CUET PG 2023 Exam Pattern
CUET PG 2023 question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions. Candidates will get 2 hours to solve the CUET 2023 question. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer, and 1 will be deducted for each wrong answer.
CUET 2023 PG Exam Paper codes |
Questions pattern |
PGQP01 |
Part A: 25 Questions consisting of Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions comprising of Teaching Aptitude, Social Sciences, Mathematics & Science) |
PGQP02 to PGQP07 PGQP09 to PGQP37 PGQP39, PGQP41 to PGQP59 PGQP61 to PGQ73 PGQP75 to PGQ77 |
Part A: 25 Questions: Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Awareness, Mathematical/Quantitative ability and Analytical Skills. Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions |
PGQP08 PGQP74 PGQP78 |
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. |
PGQP60 |
Part A: 25 Questions (General Knowledge/Awareness, Mathematical Ability and Logical Reasoning) Part B: 75 Questions about the specific language |
PG-QP-01 to 37, 39 and 41 to 58 |
PART-A: 25 Questions (English, General Knowledge and Numerical Ability) PART-B: 75 Questions (Respective Subject) |
PG-QP-38 |
100 Questions (Language Comprehension |
PG-QP-40 |
100 Questions (Language Comprehension |