Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has two structures UG and PG. This article mentions all the information about CUET PG with all the relevant details and guides, like eligibility criteria, examination structure, syllabus, and important books for the entrance examination.
CUET PG is a common entrance test for students who want to pursue Post Graduation from Central, State, and private institutions. CUET provides a common ground through which a student may compete for many universities simultaneously.
The Examination is conducted by a government agency named “National Testing Agency” (NTA) across the country. NTA was founded in November 2017 after receiving approval from the Union Council of Ministers to administer entrance examinations for educational institutions.
CUET includes 42 Central (till the date of writing article), State and Deemed to be Universities that provide Post graduation Psychology courses. The number of universities is increasing, and in the next CUET PG 2023 session, a few more universities will join the list, including Delhi University. Further details of CUET PG (Psychology) are given below.
Psychology Subject code: PGQP46
Starting of the Applications: April-May (Tentatively)
Click here for the List of Participating Universities
Entrance Test Syllabus:
The Entrance Syllabus for CUET PG includes 100 questions in total which there will be 75% questions from Psychology and 25% from General Knowledge.
There are several topics included in the entrance syllabus up to the undergraduate level. The syllabus of Psychology is as follows:
- 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
The General Awareness section includes of CUET PG Psychology includes a variety of General Knowledge, current affairs, and more. The Syllabus for the General section is as follows:
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- General Mental Ability
- Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
Applications Procedure:
The Candidates may follow the below-mentioned steps or watch the completely explained video for more reference.
Steps to fill CUET PF Application form:
Step 1: Visit the Apply Now link mentioned below or visit cuet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on New Registration
Step 3: Fill out section 1 which includes: Personal Details, Permanent Address, Login password, and Verification Captcha/Pin
Step 4: Fill out the Application form will all the required details accordingly
Step 5: Fill out the Contact Details, Personal Details, Aadhaar Details, and Course application and choose the Examination Centres
Step 6: Submit your Qualification details and upload the supporting documents
Step 7: Review and verify the details of your application
Step 8: Complete the Fee payment
The Application will be Completed. For more details visit the Video link mentioned below:
Entrance Examination Pattern:
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Duration of Examination | 2 hours (120 Minutes) |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Psychology Questions | 75 |
| General Questions | 25 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| For each correct Answer | 4 Marks |
| Negative Marking (for each wrong) | Yes (-1 Mark) |
List of Recommended Books:
There are various books and guides to study for the entrance test. We have mentioned the topic-specific book and authors for your entrance examination.
Introduction to Psychology: Ciccarelli or Baron
Social Psychology: Baron Robert
Theories of Personality: Bem P Allen
Human Development: Laura Berk
Bio-Psychology: James W. Kalat. BioPsychology, Key-Points was written by Dr. Arvind Otta is also very useful to be aware of the terminology.
Cognitive Psychology: Robinson-Riegler
Statistics: Quinn McNemar / Minium
Research Method: Lewin & Fox
Psychological Testing: Ronald Jay Cohen and Mark E. Swerdlik
Abnormal Psychology: Sarason and Sarason or Davison & Neale
Clinical Psychology: Alan Carr / Hecker and Geoffrey
Industrial Psychology: Michael Aamodt
Latest Advancement: Follow Psychology Journal or Magazine. You can also refer to Psychologs Magazine
The List of Participating Universities is as follows:
| S.No. | Degree | Name of the course | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | M.Sc. | Applied Psychology | Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development |
| 2 | M.Sc. | Applied Psychology | Central University Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | M.A. | Psychology | Central University Haryana |
| 4 | M.Sc. | Health Psychology | University of Hyderabad |
| 5 | M.A./M.Sc. | Psychology | Central University Jharkhand |
| 6 | M.Sc. | Psychology | Central University Karnataka |
| 7 | M.A. | Psychology | Central University Punjab |
| 8 | M.A./ M.Sc. | Sports Psychology | Central University Rajasthan |
| 9 | M.A./M.Sc. | Psychology | Central University South Bihar |
| 10 | M.Sc. | Applied Psychology | Central University Tamil Nadu |
| 11 | M.A. | Psychology | Tripura University |
| 12 | M.A. | Psychology | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar |
| 13 | M.A./ M.Sc. | Psychology | Manipur University |
| 14 | M.A./ M.Sc. | Psychology | Sikkim University |
| 15 | M.Sc. | Applied Psychology | Pondicherry University |
| 16 | PG Diploma | Psychology (Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP) | Central University Haryana |
| 17 | Advanced PG Diploma | Psychology (Child Guidance and Counselling) | Central University Haryana |
| 18 | M.A./ M.Sc. | Psychology | Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya |
| 19 | M.A./ M.Sc. | Psychology | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak |
| 20 | M.Sc. Human Development & Family Studies | Psychology | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
| 21 | M.A./ M.Sc | Psychology | Banaras Hindu University |
| 22 | M.Sc. | Psychology | Apex University, Rajasthan |
| 23 | M.A. | Applied Psychology | Galgotias University, U.P. |
| 24 | M.A. | Psychology | K.R. Mangalam University |
| 25 | M.A. | Psychology | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi |
Important Links:
Click here to Apply Now/ Visit the CUET PG Website
Click here to Download the Admission Notice 2022
Click here to Download the Admission Brochure 2022
Other Important Links:
Click here for – MA/M.Sc. Psychology Colleges for non-psychology students
Click here for – Psychology Entrance Examinations Book (useful for all Masters Psychology Entrances)
Master’s Psychology Entrance: A Complete Guide by —UPS Education
Click here for online Psychology Entrance Coaching
Other Resources: https://www.upseducation.in/psycholog…
Can Non-Psychology Students pursue Masters in Psychology? : https://youtu.be/NIn2vxzBYzQ
Click here for – MA/M.Sc. Psychology Colleges for non-psychology students
Click here for – List of Universities/Colleges offering Master’s degree in Psychology.
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