{"id":2705,"date":"2025-11-15T08:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T08:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/?p=2705"},"modified":"2026-03-21T14:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:49:05","slug":"cuet-pg-marking-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/cuet-pg\/cuet-pg-marking-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026: Marks per Question, Negative Marking, Scoring Pattern Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026<\/b> defines how the National Testing Agency (NTA) will evaluate candidates in the upcoming Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programs. Understanding the CUET PG Marking Scheme gives aspirants a clear edge\u00a0 helping them plan attempts, minimize negative marking, and improve overall scores.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the official brochure for <\/span>CUET PG 2026<\/b> will be released in January 2026, experts and past-year trends already offer a solid idea of how the <\/span>CUET PG Marking Scheme<\/b> is structured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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CUET PG\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

CUET PG (Common University Entrance Test \u2013 Postgraduate)<\/b> is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the <\/span>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b> for admission to postgraduate programs (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, etc.) in <\/span>Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities<\/b> across India. Introduced to bring transparency and uniformity to the admission process, CUET PG provides a <\/span>single-window platform<\/b> where candidates can apply to multiple universities using one exam score. It aims to promote <\/span>merit-based admissions<\/b> and equal opportunities for students nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUET PG 2026 Exam Pattern Overview<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0It’s important to understand the overall exam pattern set by NTA. The CUET PG 2026 exam follows a domain-focused structure, ensuring candidates are tested purely on their subject knowledge and conceptual clarity. Here\u2019s a quick overview of the key parameters:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/td>\nDetail \/ Expectation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium \/ Language<\/b><\/td>\nEnglish & Hindi (bilingual), language papers in native language<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/b><\/td>\n90 minutes (reduced from 105 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of MCQs<\/b><\/td>\n75 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n300 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n+4 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n\u20131 for every incorrect answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unattempted Questions<\/b><\/td>\n0 marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sections \/ Parts<\/b><\/td>\nDomain Knowledge only (no general aptitude section)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CUET PG Marking Scheme<\/b> rewards accuracy and penalizes guesswork, making time management and precision key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026<\/b> follows a clear and fair structure by NTA. Each correct answer gives <\/span>+4 marks<\/b>, while every wrong one deducts <\/span>\u20131 mark<\/b>, and unattempted questions get <\/span>0 marks<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\n2025 Pattern<\/b><\/td>\n2026 Pattern (Expected)<\/b><\/td>\nChange\/Remark<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration<\/b><\/td>\n105 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n90 minutes<\/b><\/td>\nReduced by 15 minutes<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n75 MCQs<\/span><\/td>\n75 MCQs<\/b><\/td>\nNo change<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Section<\/b><\/td>\nIncluded earlier (some papers)<\/span><\/td>\nRemoved<\/span><\/i><\/td>\nFocus shifted fully to <\/span>Domain Knowledge<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n\u20131 mark per wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n\u20131 mark per wrong answer<\/b><\/td>\nRemains same<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n+4 marks<\/span><\/td>\n+4 marks<\/b><\/td>\nEqual weightage maintained<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n300<\/span><\/td>\n300<\/b><\/td>\nNo change in overall scoring<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Focus<\/b><\/td>\nDomain + General<\/span><\/td>\nDomain Only<\/b><\/td>\nSubject-specific testing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These changes make the <\/span>CUET PG Marking Scheme<\/b> more subject-focused and time-intensive, testing both conceptual depth and speed.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUET PG <\/b>Marking Scheme Per <\/b>Question<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the <\/span>CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026<\/b>, each question carries <\/span>4 marks<\/b> for a correct answer. This system is designed to <\/span>reward accuracy<\/b> and in-depth knowledge while discouraging random guessing. Candidates must approach each question carefully, as <\/span>wrong answers incur a penalty of \u20131 mark<\/b>, and unattempted questions are given <\/span>0 marks<\/b>, ensuring fairness across all test-takers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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