About CUET PG Life Sciences

Central Universities Entrance Test

CUET PG Life Sciences

Your single-window gateway to pursue M.Sc, M.Tech, and M.Phil programs at India's top Central and State Universities.

Purpose & Authority

Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC for:

• Centralized admission to postgraduate programs in Life Sciences.
• Standardized evaluation of candidates' subject knowledge.
• Providing an equal, single-window opportunity for higher education across India.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following academic standards:

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc / B.Tech) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Status: Final-year undergraduate students are completely eligible to apply.
• Marks: Minimum qualifying marks as determined by respective participating universities.

Exam Pattern & Structure

Question Format

Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) mapped strictly to the NTA PG syllabus.

Duration & Marking

Typically 2 hours duration, governed by the latest NTA marking scheme guidelines.

Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

One Exam, Boundless Opportunities

CUET PG eliminates the need to write separate entrance exams for different colleges.

Participating Universities

100+

Central, State & Deemed Universities

Centralized Process

Single Score

Used for counseling pan-India

Brief Syllabus Overview

Cell Biology

Genetics & Mol Bio

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Plant & Animal Physio.

Immunology

Ecology & Evolution

Career Opportunities

• Postgraduate research and higher studies in central universities.
• Direct gateway to future PhD admissions and competitive exams.
• Teaching positions in reputed colleges and universities.
• Research & Development (R&D) roles in Biotech & Pharma.

Download Full Syllabus PDF

Get the complete, topic-wise official syllabus.