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CUET-PG Economics (COQP10)
NTA · 90 min · 75 questions · +4 / −1
Accepted by DSE · IGIDR · JNU · BASE · UOH
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CUET-PG 2026
75 questions · 90 min
About CUET-PG
Once a year · Computer-based test (CBT)
CUET-PG Economics (paper code COQP10) is set by the National Testing Agency and used by DSE, JNU, IGIDR, the University of Hyderabad, BASE and other universities for MA and MSc Economics admission. The current paper has 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, marked +4 for a right answer and −1 for a wrong one. The 2024 paper ran for 105 minutes. Each university publishes its own cutoff.
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree. Each university sets its own further conditions, such as Economics at undergraduate level or a minimum aggregate, in its admission notice.
Key dates
2026 cycle
What gets asked
Full syllabus →Share of 747 past-paper questions.
Microeconomics
23%
Macroeconomics
19%
Indian Economy
13%
Statistics
11%
Mathematics
10%
International Economics
9%
Books
All 7 books →Mathematics
Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics
Alpha C. Chiang & Kevin Wainwright
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
Olivier Blanchard
Statistics
Probability and Statistics for Economists
Bruce E. Hansen
Questions
Is there negative marking in CUET-PG Economics?
Yes. The current paper gives +4 for a right answer and −1 for a wrong one. Unanswered questions score zero.
Do I need an Economics degree to appear for CUET-PG Economics?
No. Graduates of any discipline can sit CUET-PG, though the paper assumes core micro, macro and basic mathematics. Some universities ask for Economics at undergraduate level for admission.
How is CUET-PG Economics different from IIT JAM or GATE Economics?
CUET-PG is comparatively less mathematically demanding and is the only one of the four with a dedicated Indian Economy section. IIT JAM and GATE lean further into optimisation, general equilibrium and real analysis.
How many previous year papers should I practice before the exam?
As many as you can, sat under the clock. Timing and negative marking change how you attempt a paper, and that only shows once you sit one.
Is calculator use allowed in CUET-PG?
CUET-PG is a computer-based test with an on-screen calculator provided where permitted; check the current year's information bulletin for exactly what's allowed in your subject paper.