Paper Level, Cutoff vs Rank, Top Universities & Official Question Papers

The Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) (CUET PG) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to postgraduate programs in central and participating universities across India. Top institutions such as University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Banaras Hindu University accept CUET PG scores.

Understanding the paper level, cutoff trends, and marks vs rank analysis helps students plan their preparation effectively.

CUET PG Exam Pattern

Details	Information
Mode	Computer Based Test
Total Questions	75
Total Marks	300
Duration	105 Minutes
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer
Negative Marking	−1 for wrong answer

Most questions are subject-specific based on the graduation syllabus, so strong conceptual understanding is important.

CUET PG Paper Difficulty Level

Based on recent exam trends, the overall difficulty level of Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is generally Moderate.

Typical question pattern:

Conceptual questions from core subjects
Application-based problems
Analytical and reasoning-based questions

Students who practice previous year papers and mock tests usually perform better in the exam.

CUET PG Marks vs Expected Rank

Scoring 220+ marks usually puts candidates in a strong position for top universities.

University	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	195 – 210	175 – 190	135 – 150	105 – 120	180 – 195
University of Delhi (DU)	180 – 200	160 – 175	125 – 140	100 – 115	165 – 180
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	165 – 185	145 – 160	115 – 130	90 – 105	150 – 170
University of Hyderabad	155 – 175	140 – 155	105 – 120	85 – 100	145 – 160
Pondicherry University	130 – 145	115 – 130	90 – 105	75 – 90	120 – 135
Tezpur University	120 – 135	105 – 120	80 – 95	70 – 85	110 – 125
Assam University	105 – 120	95 – 110	75 – 90	65 – 80	100 – 115

CUET PG Cutoff for Top Universities (Approx.)

The exact cutoff varies each year depending on paper difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.

Official CUET PG Question Papers

Practicing official papers is the best way to understand the actual exam pattern and difficulty level. Students can download previous papers released by the National Testing Agency.

Final Thoughts

The Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) is a competitive exam, but with the right preparation strategy, students can secure admission to top universities like University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Banaras Hindu University.