1.1. About National Testing Agency (NTA)
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) has established the National
Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing
organization under the Societies Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent, and
international standardized tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission to
premier higher education institutions with a mission to improve equity and quality in education
by developing and administering research-based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and
international level assessments.
NTA has created a system that is promoting teaching (by teachers), learning (by students), and
assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in the quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, equity, and security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA is constantly
engaging with its stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts, and partner institutions.
The objectives of NTA, inter alia, include:
1. To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standardized tests in order to assess the
competency of candidates for admission.
2. To undertake research on educational, professional, and testing systems to identify gaps in the
knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
3. To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional
development standards.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the University Grants Commission (UGC),
with the task of conducting of CUET (PG) 2022 for all Central Universities.
1.2. 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 recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), 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.
1.3. About Common University Entrance Test (CUET (PG) - 2022)
Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is being introduced for admission into UG/ PG programmes in
Central and participating Universities for academic session 2022-23. The Common University Entrance
Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country,
especially those from North-East and from rural and other remote areas and help to 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.
The CUET (PG) - 2022 will be conducted in CBT mode in 02 shifts for admissions in the next academic
session.
List of Central and Participating Universities in the CUET (PG)-2022 is given at Appendix- VII
EXAMINATION SCHEME
2.1. MODE OF EXAMINATION
CUET (PG) 2022 will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode only.
2.2. MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPERS
CUET (PG) 2022 will be conducted in English and Hindi (Bilingual) except for language and
Sahitya papers (check details from Bunching List available in the Information Bulletin).
Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers except languages, the
English version will be taken as final.
2.3. STRUCTURE OF QUESTION PAPERS
Pattern Question - Pattern - Paper Code
1 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 of 25 MCQs.
Part B: Domain Knowledge comprising of 75 MCQs. - PGQP02 to PGQP07
PGQP09 to PGQP37
PGQP39
PGQP41 to PGQP59
PGQP61 to PGQ73
PGQP75 to PGQ77
2 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 of specific language.
PGQP60
3
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
100 Questions (Language Comprehension/ Verbal Ability, General
Knowledge/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning)
PGQP40
Note
a. Candidates can apply for ONLY ONE COURSE IN A SLOT. The candidate should read
the Information Bulletin carefully and identify the course and the University for which
he/she is applying and check the eligibility of the University where they are seeking
admission.
b. Each question paper will have 100 Questions.
c. Candidate has to choose language English or Hindi for the General Paper. (Choose
Carefully).
d. For PGQP08, PGQP60 and PGQP74 and PGQP78 only one course can be selected from the
drop down list in the registration form.
e. The entire Question Paper for PGQP05 (English) and PGQP06 (Hindi) would be in only one
language.
f. The Question Paper will be in Sanskrit only for Acharya, Shiksha Shastri and Shiksha
Acharya Courses.
g. Further in case of Shiksha Shastri and Shiksha Acharya the entire 100 questions of the
question paper would be in Sanskrit language only.
h. In case of PGQP60 and PGQP62 concerned language only would be used for the domain
knowledge questions i.e. 75 questions.
2.4. MARKING SCHEME
i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks.
ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks.
iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.
iv) Un-answered/un-attempted response will be given no marks.
v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.
vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are
multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted
it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.
vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given
to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
2.5. Syllabus of CUET (PG) - 2022:
Entrance syllabus for Question papers would be available on NTA Website
https://cuet.nta.nic.in/syllabus/
CUET 2022 Life Sciences Syllabus: www.helpbiotech.co.in/2022/05/syllabus-cuet-pg-2022-life-sciences.html
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
3.1. AGE LIMIT
For appearing in the CUET (PG) 2022, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who
have passed the bachelor degree/equivalent examination or appearing in 2022 irrespective of their
age can appear in CUET (PG) 2022 examination. However, the candidates will be required to
fulfill the age criteria of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Note:
For admission in Universities through CUET (PG)-2022, the existing policies regarding quota,
category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the
respective University shall be applicable.
As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are
advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective
programs.
Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility
criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks at the test does not entitle a
candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the
Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.
Important Dates and Fee Details for Common University Entrance Test (PG) - 2022:
Online submission of Application Form 19 May to 18 June 2022 (up to 5:00 pm)
Last date ofsuccessful transaction of Examination fee 19 June 2022 (up to 11:50 pm)
Category Application Fee
(for up to three
Test P000apers)
Fees for additional
Test Papers (Per
Test Paper)
General ₹ 800/- ₹ 200/-
OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS ₹ 600/- 150/-
SC/ ST/ Third Gender ₹ 550/- ₹ 150/-
PwBD ₹ 500/- ₹ 150/-
EVENTS DETAILS
Correction in the particulars of Application
Form on Website only
20 June 2022 to 22 June 2022
Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website - To be announced later on the website
Date(s) of Examination To be decided
Duration of Examination 2 hours (120 Minutes)
Timing of Examination Shift-1 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
Shift-2 03:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Declaration of Result on NTA Website To be announced later on the website
Website(s) https://cuet.nta.nic.in/
www.nta.ac.in
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