CUET PG Psychology Entrance- All you need to know
Your complete guide to everything you need to know from what CUET PG is, which universities accept the exam (like TISS, DU, BHU, and more), to the updated exam pattern, marking scheme, eligibility, and the full psychology syllabus. This post breaks down the key topics, recent changes, and smart tips to help you get ahead in your preparation. Perfect for students aiming for top PG psychology programs across India!
Manavi Jain
6/28/20251 min read
What is CUET PG?
CUET PG stands for Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses. It is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This exam is meant to make the admission process easier for students who want to apply for PG (postgraduate) courses in different universities. Instead of giving separate entrance exams for each university, students can now take one common test, and the score can be used to apply to many universities that accept CUET PG results.
Which Universities Accept CUET PG?
Many well-known universities in India accept CUET PG scores for admission into their postgraduate courses. These include:
Delhi University (DU)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Pondicherry University
CUET PG 2026- Exam Pattern & changes
The CUET PG 2026 Psychology paper will be conducted as a Computer-Based Offline Test, likely held in March, with forms opening around January- February. The paper will include only subject-specific questions from Psychology, as the general section (Part A) has been removed. Here’s the latest pattern:
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 75 (all from Psychology)
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Marks: 300
Marking Scheme:
+4 marks for every correct answer
–1 mark for every wrong answer (negative marking)
0 marks for un-attempted questions
Recent Changes in CUET PG Psych:
The general section (Part A) has been removed
Only Psychology-based MCQs will be asked
Many more universities have joined CUET PG, including TISS, BHU and others
Even non-psychology graduates are eligible to apply for PG Psychology at Delhi University
Syllabus for CUET PG Psychology:
Introduction to Psychology
History of Psychology
Schools of Psychology
Biological bases of Behaviour
Learning, Memory
Sensation and Perception
Emotion and Motivation
Intelligence
Personality
Psychological Testing
Life-span Development
Abnormal and Clinical Psychology
Statistics for Psychology
Types of MCQs asked in CUET PG entrance:
Normal format
Fill in the blanks
Match the following
Case based MCQs
Chronological Order
Select Multiple options
Analogy based
Identify the psychologist/theorist
Statement based
Assertion Reasoning