CUET PG MBA 2026 Exam Pattern; Know Total Marks and Syllabus Details

Alen Tom ShajiUpdated on 15 Dec 2025, 10:54 AM IST

CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern has been announced by the NTA on its official website, exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG. CUET PG MBA question paper comprises 75 multiple-choice questions from topics such as Language comprehension in English / Hindi, Quantitative ability, logical reasoning and data interpretation. As per the CUET PG MBA marking scheme, 4 marks will be awarded for the correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Also, there will be no deduction of CUET PG marks for unattempted questions. CUET PG MBA exam will be held in March 2026, in 276 cities across India and 16 cities outside of India. Read the article to understand the CUET PG MBA paper pattern and marking scheme.

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CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
CUET PG MBA Syllabus
CUET PG MBA Total Marks

CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern

CUET PG is a common university entrance test conducted at the national level for PG admissions at any of the national or state-level universities. The details of the CUET PG MBA paper pattern are mentioned in the table below.

CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern	CUET PG exam details
CUET PG MBA exam time	90 minutes
Exam mode	Online
Total number of questions	75
CUET PG MBA paper pattern	English/Comprehension (MCQs) Quantitative ability (MCQs) Logical Reasoning (MCQs) Data Interpretation (MCQs)
Types of questions	Multiple Choice Questions
CUET PG MBA marking scheme	Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer There will be a -1 negative marking for each wrong answer
CUET PG MBA total marks	300 marks

CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

The CUET PG MBA marking scheme will remain the same as the previous year. The CUET PG MBA marking scheme is mentioned in the table below. CUET PG MBA results will be announced based on the following marking criteria.

Particulars	Marks Awarded
Each CUET PG MBA question carries	4 marks
For each incorrect answer	1 mark will be deducted
Unanswered questions	No marks will be deducted
CUET PG MBA total marks	300

CUET PG MBA Syllabus

CUET PG MBA syllabus is prepared by the National Testing Agency to analyse the student's ability in Maths, logical reasoning and quantitative. Candidates who wish to appear for the CUET PG MBA exam 2026 can download the CUET PG MBA syllabus PDF from the official website. The CUET PG MBA question paper will be based on the following subjects. Candidates who cover all the topics of the CUET PG MBA exam syllabus can clear the CUET PG exam and apply for MBA admission 2026 based on the CUET PG MBA score. CUET PG MBA Syllabus comprises English comprehension, Quantitative ability, Logical reasoning and Data interpretation. Understanding the CUET PG MBA paper pattern and syllabus will help the CUET PG aspirants to crack the exam easily with a good CUET PG score for MBA admission.

CUET PG MBA Total Marks

The CUET PG MBA exam is conducted for 300 marks. The CUET PG 2026 test will be conducted in 1 hour and 30 minutes and will contain 75 questions. Candidates who achieved a CUET PG MBA score of 195 or higher out of 300 have a chance of getting MBA admission at top B-schools that accept CUET scores. There are no fixed CUET PG MBA qualifying marks for MBA admission 2026, as per the NTA CUET exam guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the CUET pg exam pattern for MBA?

CUET PG MBA exam syllabus comprises language comprehension, quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and data interpretation.

Q: When is CUET PG for MBA?

CUET PG for MBA admissions 2026 will be conducted in March 2026, as per the latest announcement on the official website.

Q: when will CUET PG registration open?

The CUET PG registration process has started on December 14, 2025, and will remain open till January 14, 2026.

Q: Can I do MBA through the CUET exam?

Yes, Candidates who wish to join the MBA at any of the top B-Schools accepting CUET PG scores can apply if they qualify.

Q: When is CUET PG for MBA?

CUET PG for MBA admissions 2026 will be conducted in March 2026, as per the latest announcement on the official website.

Q: How to prepare for CUET PG for MBA?

Follow the steps to score good marks in the CUET PG MBA exam:

Know the CUET PG MBA paper pattern.
Start preparation based on the CUET PG MBA exam pattern and marking criteria.
Divide the CUET PG MBA syllabus topics and make a timetable for CUET PG preparation.
Attend a maximum number of CUET PG mock tests and solve previous year's question papers.

Q: when will CUET PG registration open?

The CUET PG registration process has started on December 14, 2025, and will remain open till January 14, 2026.

Q: Is CUET pg mba easy?

As per the previous year's trends, CUET PG MBA was moderate to difficult. CUET PG exam is conducted for various streams apart from MBA like MCA, MA, M.Com, LLM, M.Sc.

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