What are the changes introduced in the CUET PG Exam?
A modification in the CUET PG test design means that this year's CUET PG 2024 cut-off will be calculated from a total mark of 300. It used to be 400 marks earlier. The participating universities are conducting separate CUET PG 2024 counseling sessions on their official websites. In 2024, NTA won't b
CUET PG 2024 revamped the exam pattern:
- Focuses solely on subject knowledge (General Ability section removed).
- Fewer questions (75) and shorter exam (1 hour 45 mins).
- Application fee hike and new application website (pgcuet.samarth.ac.in).
- Fewer exam cities.
- TISS uses CUET PG scores now (TISSNET replaced

Below are the list of changes that have been introduced in the CUET PG exam for the academic session 2024-2025:
- There will not be any general paper for CUET PG exam. From this year the candidate can choose General paper as a Subject. The comprehension part of these papers would be English or Hindi as
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To get the admission in the participating universities, you will be required to fill the admission form of the desired institution/university. If your marks breach their cutoff, you will get the admission. You can predict the college based on your marks here - https://www.shiksha.com/science/cue
With a CUET PG MCA score of 118, admission to top central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, or premier NITs/IITs is unlikely, as their MCA cutoffs generally range between 170–200+ for the General category. However, you still have realistic chances in newer central universities, state universities, and
Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) accepts CUET PG scores for MCA admissions starting from the 2023 cycle onward. For the 2026–27 session, MCA admissions at JMI are routed through CUET PG conducted by NTA, and candidates must apply via the university's admission portal after appearing for CUET PG. 
Yes, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, you are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry at most Central Universities through CUET PG, provided you meet their subject requirements.
Eligibility Criteria (Typical for Central Universities)
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B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biolo
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