Updated on Mar 17, 2025
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Candidates aiming for admissions to the PG programmes offered at Banaras Hindu University need to appear in CUET PG 2025 exam.
CUET PG exam pattern 2025 was released by NTA on January 2, 2025 in the information brochure. The CUET PG exam 2025 will be conducted in online mode/CBT to test candidate's domain knowledge in the form of multiple choice questions (MCQs). The CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted for 157 exam subjects in the timeline from March 13, 2025 till March 31, 2025.
CUET PG Exam pattern 2025 has been amended by NTA in compliance with UGC and the expert committee. As per the new changes, CUET PG 2025 exam pattern will provide 90 minutes per subject per paper for the test takers to take the exam instead of 105 minutes. The question paper medium of the examination will be bilingual across all the streams i.e., Science, Humanities, Acharya, Languages, MTech and higher studies.
NTA has also mentioned that the CUET PG 2025 General paper will also be scrutinized and redesigned to cater to skill-based and certain professions based on UG knowledge so that universities can use it for programmes in those areas.
As per the CUET PG 2025 exam pattern there will be only 75 MCQs that the exam authority will ask from the mentioned CUET PG syllabus 2025. CUET PG 2025 exam will be conducted online for candidates taking admissions to the PG courses like MSc, MBA, MA, MCA, MTech and many more offered at CUET PG 2025 participating universities.
CUET PG 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
The table below brings the expected CUET PG 2025 exam pattern highlights.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of the examination | Computer-based test (CBT)/Lan-based/Online |
| Medium/ Language | English and Hindi |
| Duration of the examination | 90 minutes |
| Frequency of exam in a year | Once a year |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) asked from CUET PG syllabus |
| Total number of Questions | 75 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Negative marking | Yes |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct answer| -1 for an incorrect answer |
| Total sections in the question paper | 1 |
| Name of the section and number of questions asked from it | Section A: Scrapped Section B: Domain Specific Questions |
New Changes Introduced in CUET PG 2025 Exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA), in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC), has recently unveiled recommendations for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) examination for the 2025 academic session.
An expert committee was formed to evaluate the exam's conduct. The committee thoroughly reviewed various aspects, including the exam's structure, the number of papers, the duration of each paper, the syllabus, and the logistical operations.
The CUET PG exam is highly competitive for admission to postgraduate programmes. Last year, a staggering 462,000 candidates participated, taking a total of 768,414 tests.
Key Changes Introduced by NTA:
- Format: Remains a Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Frequency: Will be conducted once a year
- Duration: 90 minutes per subject per paper
- Question Type: Compulsory with negative marking
- Language: Bilingual
- Difficulty Level: Expected to be comparable to the 2024 CUET PG
- CUET PG General Question Paper: Redesigned to assess skill-based knowledge relevant to specific professions and undergraduate programs.
Admission Process:
- Admission Criteria: Based on CUET PG scores and UGC guidelines.
- Specialized Courses: Universities may assign specific weightage to CUET PG scores for admission to specialized programs.
Candidates can find the latest updates on the changes introduced by NTA on [link to official NTA website or relevant source].
This rephrased version aims to be:
- More concise and direct: By removing redundant phrases and streamlining the language.
- More reader-friendly: By using shorter sentences and breaking down information into bullet points for better clarity.
- More informative: By highlighting key changes and emphasizing the competitive nature of the exam.
BHU PET 2025 Exam Pattern FAQs
What is the pattern of the BHU entrance exam?
The CUET Banaras Hindu University exam pattern highlights that: All questions in the exam are MCQs carrying 5 marks each. There is also a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer. The exam duration for each subject is 60 minutes.
Can I get BHU with 400 marks?
However, to qualify for the admission process, a minimum score of 300-400 marks in CUET is typically necessary. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) sets its cutoff marks or percentiles for each course. Thus, performing well on the CUET exam remains vital for securing admission at BHU.
What are the passing marks in BHU?
First Division : 60% and above Second Division : 40% and above but below 60% If a candidate secures 75% or above, he/ she will be declared to have passed the Certificate Course with distinction.
Is the BHU entrance exam easy?
Question paper easier than expected. Few tricky questions in Sociology, Political Science and General Test. The English subject was the easiest for all subject combinations.
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