The CUET-PG Commerce Exam 2026 (Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate) serves as a centralized national-level entrance examination for students aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in Commerce and related disciplines across India’s top central, state, and participating universities. Introduced by the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET-PG aims to streamline the admission process and ensure merit-based selection through a standardized assessment platform.With an increasing number of universities participating in CUET-PG each year, including prominent institutions like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and many more, this examination offers a unique opportunity for candidates to access quality education in M.Com, MBA (Commerce-related), and other PG Commerce programs.This comprehensive guide delves into every essential aspect of CUET-PG Commerce 2026, covering the detailed syllabus, recommended books, list of participating universities, seat availability, cut-off trends, previous year papers, exam pattern, and career prospects. Whether you’re aiming to enter academia, corporate roles, or entrepreneurship, this exam could be the turning point in your professional journey.

Here’s a concise Exam Overview Table for CUET-PG Commerce Exam 2026:

Feature	Details
Exam Name	CUET-PG Commerce 2026
Full Form	Common University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (Commerce)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National Level
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Exam	English & Hindi (in most cases)
Duration	105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes)
Total Questions	75 Questions
Total Marks	300 Marks
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
Eligibility	Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent (minimum 50% marks typically)
Frequency of Exam	Once a year
Official Website	https://pgcuet.samarth.ac.in

CUET -PG Commerce [COQP08] Latest Syllabus 2026 [Chapter /Unit Wise] –

CUET PG Commerce (COQP08) – Complete Syllabus

Subject	Topics Covered
Micro Economics	Functions Significance of Money, Various Forms of Money, Causes, Remedies and Effects of Inflation, Deflation and Reflation Indian Money Market: Principles, Methods of Note Issues, Monetary Standard – Gold Standard, Bi-metallize and Managed Currency Standard. Meaning and Significance of Credit. Factors Influencing the Volume of Credit in Country, Credit Creations of Bank, Credit Control by RBI. Functions of Commercial Bank, Types of Banks, Unit and Branch Banking System, Concept of Mix Banking, Central Bank and its Functions, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Regional Rural Banks, Progress of Nationalized Banks in India Concept of Foreign Exchange and Exchange Rate, Factors Causing Fluctuation in Exchange Rate Control Meaning, Objective and Methods.
Currency and Banking	Functions Significance of Money, Various Forms of Money, Causes, Remedies, and Effects of Inflation, Deflatio,n and Reflation: Indian Money Market: Principles, Methods of Note Issues, Monetary Standard – Gold Standard, Bi-metallic and Managed Currency Standard. Meaning and Significance of Credit. Factors Influencing the Volume of Credit in a Country, Credit Creations of Bank, Credit Control by the RBI. Functions of Commercial Bank, Types of Banks, Unit and Branch Banking System, Concept of Mix Banking, Central Bank and its Functions, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Regional Rural Banks, Progress of Nationalized Banks in India Concept of Foreign Exchange and Exchange Rate, Factors Causing Fluctuation in Exchange Rate Control Meaning, Objective, and Methods.
Essentials of Management	Nature, Scope and Functions of Management, Evolution of Management Thought, Various Approaches to Management, Functions of a Manager, Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility. Planning: Objective, Nature and Process of Planning, SWOT Analysis, Formulation of Plans, Decision Making Process. Organizing: Objectives, Nature and Process of Organizing Formal and Informal Organization, Authority and Responsibility, Delegation and Empowerment, Centralization and Decentralization, Concept of Departmentation, Organization Chart, Line, Staff and Functional Relationships. Staffing: Concept, Manpower Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal. Directing: Concept and Techniques of Motivation and Leadership. Process and Barriers to Communication. Controlling: Concept, Need and Techniques. Controlling: Concept, Process and Techniques and Control, Management by Objectives (MBO) Management by Exception (MBE), Essentials of Effective Control, Managerial Effectiveness.
Office Management	Office: Meaning, Importance, Activities, Emerging Trends, Concept of Paperless Office. Office Management: Meaning, Functions. Office Organization: Definition, Characteristics, Types of Organization, Office Systems and Procedures, Charts and Manuals. Office Location, Layout and Environment, Flow of Work. Computer Fundamentals: Concept, Components and Types of Computers. Operating System: Concept, Functions, Types. Managing Files and Folders. Internet: Basics, Features, Methods of Access. Applications and Benefits of Computerization and Internet in Office. Introduction to Word Processing and Spreadsheets: Templates and Creation of Documents, Editing and Formatting, Creating tables, Basic Applications. Office Record Management: Importance, Filing Essentials, Modern Methods of Filing, Modern Filing Devices, Indexing System. Office Forms: Meaning, Principles, Design and Control of Office Forms. Office Supplies: Management and Control of Office Supplies. Office Correspondence: Types, Centralized and Decentralized Correspondence, Procedure of Handling Inward and Outward Correspondence, Electronic Communication. Office Information System: Concept, Basic Types and Business Applications. Planning and Designing of Information System: System Development Life Cycle, Flow Charts. Office Reports: Types of Reports, Report Writing and Precis Writing. E-Commerce: Concepts, Types, Business Models, E-payment Systems
Accounting	Accounting an Introduction: Accounting Standard – National and International, Partnership Accounts – Admission, Retirement & Death and Dissolution of Partnership Firm. Absorption, Amalgamation and Reconstruction of Companies, Liquidation of Companies and Preparation of a Liquidator’s Final Statement of Account. Hire Purchase and Instalment Accounts, Royalties Accounts, Insolvency Accounts. Branch Account: Voyage Accounts, Accounts of Empties and Packages; Insurance Claim for Loss of Stock and Loss of Profit.
Business Organization	Definition, Nature and Scope of Business, Business and Society, Social Responsibility of Business, Factors Determining the Size of Business Unit. Forms of Business Organization – A Comparative Study. Monopolistic Combination, Production Management, Rationalization & Methods of Remunerating Labor. Organization Process – Importance, Principles, Various Aspects of Organization, Organization Structure, Departmentation, Line and Staff Relationships, Span of Control, Delegation of Authority, Decentralization. Produce and Stock Exchange: Its Organization and Economic Functions.
Statistical Methods	General – The Nature and Scope of Statistics: Definition of Statistics. Law of Statistical Regularity: Law of Inertia of Large Numbers. Probability and Sampling. Limitations of Statistics. Methods of Statistical Enquiry – Types and Characteristics of Units. Methods of Collection of Data; Questionnaire and Schedule; Proximations and Accuracy, Errors and their Effects. Classification and Tabulation – Objects, General- Rules for the Construction of Tables; Statistical Series. Measure of Central Tendency – Mean Mode, Median, Quartile Harmonic and Geometric Mean. Measurement of Dispersion and Skewness – Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation and their Coefficients; Measures of Skewness.Correlation Analysis – Graphic Method, Scatter Diagram, Karl Pearson’s Coefficient of Correlation, Spearman’s Ranking Method, Lag and Lead, Probable and Standard Error. Regression Analysis – Linear Regression, Regression Lines, Regression Equations. Interpolation – Assumptions, Newtons’ Advancing Differences, LaGrange’s’ Formula; Parabolic Curve Method; Binominal Expansion Method.
Public Finance	Public Finance – Definition and Scope; Public and Private Finance. Public Revenue – Sources of Public Revenue; Nature and Principles of Taxation; Classification of Taxes; Problems Principles of Equity in Taxation. Incidence of Taxation; Shifting of Taxes. Effects of Taxation. Requirements of a Sound tax System. Canons of Taxation. Principle of Maximum Social Advantage. Public Expenditure – Classification, Effects and Canons of Public Expenditure, Public Debt, External and Internal Debt. Methods of Debt Redemption. Capital Levy, Deficit Financing. Administration, Budget- Its Preparation, Legislation and Execution. Analysis of Trends in Central Government’s Revenue, Expenditure and Debt. Financing of Five Year Plans, Deficit Financing in India.
Business Law	Main Principles of Indian Law Relating to: Contract Agency, Sale of Goods Partnership, Negotiable Instruments and Hundis and Consumer Protection Act 1986 Common Carriers and Carriage of Goods of Land and Air. Foreign Exchange Management Act. 2000: Definitions & Main Provisions
Cost Accounting	Definition, Nature, Scope and Significance, Cost Unit, Cost Centre, Elements of Costs, System of Ascertainment of Cost, Control and Ascertainment of Materials, Labor and Overhead Costs, Allocation, Apportionment and Absorption of Overheads. Single Output or Unit Costing, Contract and Job Costing, Calculation of Tender, Quotation, Estimated Price, Process and Operating Costing. Marginal Costing – its use in Management Standard Costing, Variance Analysis. Integrated Accounts. Reconciliation of Cost and Financial Accounts, Cost Accounting/ Cost Control Accounts, Interfirm Comparison.
Company Law & Secretarial Practice	Company: Definition, Classification, Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association. Doctrine of Constructive Notice, Doctrine of Indoor Management, Commencement of Business. Company Management: Appointment, Rights and Obligations of Directors, Managers and Secretary. Steps before Issue of Prospects, Definition and Contents of Prospectus, Liability for Untrue Statements. Shares: Definition, Share Vs Stock, Classes of Shares, Voting Rights, Issue of Shares at Per, Premium and Discount, ESOP, Bonus, Rights, Buyback, Public Shares at Par, Premium and Discount, ESOP, Bonus, Rights, Buyback, Public Issue, Calls, Forfeiture, Lean and Surrender, Transfer and Transmission, Statutory Restriction on Transfer, Borrowing Power, Mortgages and Changes, Debentures. Secretarial Practice: Duties and Responsibilities of Company Secretary, Secretarial Duties Relating to Issue and Allotment of Shares, Calls, For Feature Lien and Transfer of Shares. Majority Powers and Minority Rights, Revelation of Oppression and Management. Specimen of Certificate of Incorporation. Certificate of Commencement of Business, Share Certificates and Share Warrants, Dematerialization of Shares. Meeting and Proceedings: Provisions Relating to the Company and Board Meetings, Secretarial Duties Relating to Meetings, Notice, Agenda, Proxy, Motion, Resolution, Minutes and Reports.
Selling & Advertising	Selling: Concept, Nature and Role in Marketing. Personal Selling: Evolving Face of Personal Selling, Nature and Importance of Personal Selling, Characteristics of a Successful Salesperson, Sales as a Career Option, Sale Training, Consumer Psychology and Buying Motives, Selling of Consumer and Industrial Products (Goods and Services) Selling Process: Prospecting, Pre-approach, Approach, Sales Presentation and Demonstration, Handling Objections, Closing the Sale, After Sale Service. Effective Selling Techniques: Role of Relationship Marketing in Personal Selling, Tools of Selling, Motivating and Remunerating Sales Persons. Advertising: Concept, role, functions, scope and types, Economic, Social, Legal and Ethical aspects of Advertising. Advertising Appeals: Meaning, types and methods, Advertising as a persuasive communication process. Advertising Design: Characteristics and basic elements of Advertising copy. Creation, Production and Planning of Advertisements. Advertising Budget: Types, Components and Process of Preparing. Advertising Agency: Functions and Selection of Agency. Advertising as a Component of Integrated Marketing Communication, AIDA and DAGMAR Model. Advertising Media: Types (Print, Outdoor, Electronic and Other), Characteristics, Merits and Limitations of Each Media Type. Media Planning: Selection of Media Category; their Reach, Frequency, Impact, Cost and Other Factors Influencing Media Choice. Problems in Reaching Rural and Remote Audience. Evaluation of Advertising Effectiveness: Importance, Difficulties and Methods of Measuring Advertising Effectiveness.
Business Mathematics	Calculus: (Problems and Theorems Involving Trigonometrically Ratios are not to be done) Differentiation: Partial Derivatives up to Second Order; Total Differentials. Maxima and Minima Cases of one Variable Involving Second or Higher Order; Cases of two Variables Involving not more than One Constraint, Integration as Anti-derivative Process; Standard Forms; Methods of Regrating –by Substitution, by parts, and by use of Partial Functions; Definite Regrating; Finding Areas in Simple Cases. Matrices and Determinants: Definition of a Matrix, Types of Matrices; Algebra of Matrices; Properties of Determinants; Calculation of Values of Determinants upto Third Order, Adjoint a Matrix; Elementary Row or Column Operations; Finding Inverse of Matrix through Adjoint and Elementary Row and Column Operations; Solution of a System of Linear Equations having Unique Solution and Involving not more than three Variables. Linear Programming – Formulation of LPP: Graphical Method of Solution; Problems Relating to two Variables Including the Case of Mixed Constraints; Simplex Method – Solution of Problems up to three Variables, Duality, Transportation Problem. Compound Interest and Annuities Certain, Different Types of Interest Rates; Concept of Present Value and Amount of a Sum; Equation of Payments, Types of Annuities; Present Value and Amount of an Annuity, Including the Case of Continuous Compounding; Analysis of Annuity; Valuation of Simple Loans and Debentures; Problems Relating to Sinking Funds
Insurance Law & Accounts	Introduction to Insurance: Purpose and Need of Insurance, Insurance as a Social Security Tool; Insurance and Economic Development, Fundamentals/ Principles of Insurance. Contract of Insurance. Life Insurance – Principles and Practice of Life Assurance. Life Assurance Contract, their Nature and Characteristics, Parties to the Contract and their Rights and Duties. Conditions and terms of Policy. Nominations and Assignment Practice in Connection with Collection of Premium, Revivals, Loans, Surrenders, Claims, Bonuses and Annuity Payments, Mortality Table. Fire Insurance – The Basic Principles of Fire Insurance Contracts. Fire Policy, Conditions, Assignment of Policy, Claims. Marine Insurance – General Principles – Insurable Interest and Value Disclosure Marine Policy and their Conditions, Premium Double Insurance: Assignment of Policy Warranties the Voyage, Loss and Abandonment: Partial Losses and Particular Charges; Salvage; Total Losses and measures of indemnity, Subrogation equation of payments, types of annuities; Present Value and Amount of an Annuity, Including the Case of Continuous Compounding; Analysis of Annuity; Valuation of Simple Loans and Debentures; Problems Relating to Sinking Funds.
	Introduction to Insurance: Purpose and Need of Insurance, Insurance as a social security tool; Insurance and economic development, Fundamentals/ Principles of Insurance. Contract of Insurance. Life Insurance – Principles and practice of life assurance. Life assurance contract, their nature and characteristics, Parties to the contract and their rights and duties. Conditions and terms of the policy. Nominations and Assignment Practice in connection with the collection of premium, revivals, loans, surrenders, claims, bonuses and annuity payments, Mortality Table. Fire Insurance – The basic principles of Fire Insurance contracts. Fire Policy, conditions, Assignment of Policy, Claims. Marine Insurance – General Principles – Insurable interest and value disclosure Marine Policy and their conditions, Premium double insurance: assignment of policy warranties the voyage, Loss and abandonment: partial losses and particular charges; salvage; total losses and measures of indemnity, Subrogation. Insurance Intermediaries – Agents and Procedure for Becoming and Agent: Pre-Requisite for Obtaining a License: Duration of License; Cancellation of License, Revocation of Suspension/ Termination of Agent Appointment; Code of Conduct; Unfair Practices, Insurance Accounts – Life Insurance and General Insurance Company.
Income Tax Law	Basic Concepts: Income, Agricultural Income, Casual Income, Assessment Year Previous Year, Gross Total Income, Total Income Person. Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Tax Planning. Basic of Charge; Scope of Total Income, Residence and Tax Liability, Income which does not form Part of Total Income. Deduction from Gross Total Income. Head of the Income: Salaries; Income from House Property; Profit and Gains to Business or Profession. Capital Gains; Income from Other Sources. Computations of Total Income of an Individual, H.U.F and Firm. Deemed Income: Aggregation of Income, Set-off and Carry Forward of Losses; Tax Authorities; Assessment Procedures.
Contemporary Audit	Introduction: Meaning and objectives of Auditing: Types of Audits; Internal Audit. Audit Process: Audit Programmed; Audit and Books; Working Papers and Evidences; Consideration for Commencing an Audit; Routine Checking and Test Checking. Internal Check System: Internal Control. Audit Procedure: Vouching; Verification of Assets and Liabilities. Audit of Limited Companies: Company Auditor- Appointment, Powers, Duties, and Liabilities. Auditing Standards – Appointment, Power, Duties and Liability of Auditor. Broad Outlines of Company Audit and Auditor’s Report. Special Audit – Banking Companies, Educational Institutions, Insurance Companies. Investigation, Audit of Non-profit Organization, Divisible Profit & Dividend. Recent Trends in Auditing – Nature and Significance of Cost Audit; Tax Audit, Management Audit, Computerized Audit.
Indian Economy	Nature of Indian Economy, Features of a Developing Economy. Characteristics and Problems of Indian Economy. Objectives of Economics Planning in India. India’s Five-Year Plans – Achievements and Failures. Indian Agriculture – Its Features and Problems. Agricultural Development in Planned Era. Green Revaluation, Agricultural Marketing, Rural Poverty and Indebtedness. Rural Industrialization. Rural Development Programmed, Cooperative Movement. Population Growth and Population Explosion. Population Policy and Programmed. Problem of Unemployment. Forms of Unemployment. Employment Programmed and Poverty Alleviation. Large Scale, Small Scale and Cottage Industries. Industrial Development during Five Year Plans. Public Sectors and Private Sector, Industrial Relations, Industrial Policy. Industrial Sickness, Industrial Finance. Money Market and Capital Market Structure. Capital Formation, Indian Money Market and Fiscal Policies, Deficit Financing and its Implications.
Marketing	Introduction: Nature and Scope of Marketing: Importance of Marketing as a Business Function and in the Economy; Marketing Concepts- Traditional and Modern; Selling Vs. Marketing; Marketing mix; Marketing Environment. Consumer Behavior and Market Segmentation; Nature, Scope and Significance of Consumer Behavior; Market Segmentation Concept and Importance; Basis for Market Segmentation. Promotion; Methods of promotion; Optimum promotion mix; Advertising Media – their Relative Merits and Limitations; Characteristics of an Effective Advertisement; Personal Selling; Selling as a Career; Classification of a Successful Sales Person; Functions of Salesman. Product: Concept of Product, Consumer and Industrial Goods; Product Planning and Development; Packaging – Role and Functions; Brand name and Trade Mark; after Sales Service; Product Life Cycle Concept. Price: Importance of Price in the Marketing mix; Factors Affecting Price of a Product / Service; Discounts and Rebates. Distribution Channels – Concept and Role; Types of Distribution Channels; Factors Affecting Choice of a Distribution Channel; Retailer and Wholesale; Physical Distribution of Goods; Transportation; Warehousing; Inventory Control; Order Processing.
Macro-Economics	Concept – Definition and Scope of Macro-Economics, Statics and Dynamics, The Circular Flow of Income. The Analysis and Measurement of Economic Activity – National Income Accounting – Concept and Definitions of National Income. Various Component of National Income, Methods of Measurement of National Income and Welfare. The consumption function – The Keynesian Consumption Function, Relative Income Hypothesis, Permanent Income Hypothesis Multiplier and the Process of Income – Propagation. The Investment Function – Autonomous and Induced Investment. Government and the Theory of Income Determination – Government Purchases and Income, Taxes and Equilibrium Level of Income, Tax Multiplier Determination of the Equilibrium Level of Income – The Simple Keynesian Model. Marginal Efficiency of Capital, Relation between MEC and MEI. The Derivation and Shift in IS and LM Curves, the Interaction between IS and LM Curves. The Acceleration Principle. Theories of Employment – Say’s Law of Market and Classical Theory of Employment, Saving Investment Analysis. An Outline of Keynesian Theory of Employment. Theory of Inflation – Concepts of Inflation, Inflationary Gaps Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation. The Philips Curve, Effects of Inflation, Anti-Inflation Policies – Mentary and Fiscal Policies. Fluctuation and Growth – Hawtrey, Hayek, Sehumpeter, Samuelson, Hicks. Theories of Population – Malthusian Theory and Theory of Optimum Population
Trade of India	Introduction – Trade its meaning and types. Difference between Internal and International Trade. Theories of International Trade with Particular reference to the Theory of Comparative Cost. Trade: Terminology and Abbreviations. India’s Internal Trade – Characteristics and Problems. Coastal Trade and Trade of Uttar Pradesh. Foreign Trade of India – Brief History before Independence Recent Trends in India’s Foreign Trade. Composition of Imports and Exports – Changes during Planning Period. Important Items of Imports and Exports. Direction of India’s Foreign Trade – Changes in Directional Pattern during Planning Period. India’s Major Trading Partners. State Trading Organizations, Financing of India’s Foreign Trade Role of EXIM, Bank ECGC and other Institutions in Financing of Foreign Trade, STC, MMTC. Trade Policy in India – General Developments during Planning Period. Import Substitution and Export Promotion. Recent Changes in Trade Policy, Trade Agreements – Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Agreements. GATT & UNCTAD. India’s Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments – Trends during Planning Period. Problems of Bot, BOP and Corrective Measures.
Applied Statistics	Statistical System in India- Indian Statistical Machinery – Organization at Central State Level, National Sample Survey – Design and Technique. Agricultural Statistics in India – Nature of Crop Estimates, Estimation of Area and Yield, Industrial Statistics, Annual Survey of Industries. Statistics of Prices, Wage, Trade and Transport. Population Statistics – Vital Statistics, Computation of Birth, Death and Survival Rates. Methods of Population Projection. Population Census in India. Analysis of Time Series – Trend Measurement Different Method of Computing Seasonal Indices. Cyclical and Irregular-Fluctuations.National Income Statistics: Methods of Measuring National Income and Related Aggregates. Statistical Quality Control Construction and uses of Control Charts.
Banking Law & Practice	The Ordinary, Practice of Bankers with Regard to the Opening and Conduct of Banking Accounts, Closing of Accounts. Banker and Customer – General and Special Relations. Law Relating to Cheques, Bill of Exchange and other Negotiable Instruments. Discounting of Bill of Exchange, the Practice relating to Cheques Bills of Exchange and Other Negotiable Instruments. Banker’s Credit, Advance and Overdrafts Traveler Cheque, Letter of Credit, Confirmed Bankers Credit, Unconfirmed Bankers Credit, Acceptance Credits and Documentary Credit. Revolving Credit, Banker’s Advance against Marketable Securities, Goods & Produce, Debentures and Life Insurance Policies. Unsecured Advances – Guarantees, Precautions/ Duties of Banker.
Development Banking	Meaning, Determinant and Obstacles of Economic Development, Sources and Problems of Rural and Industrial Finance. Meaning Objective, Characteristics and Functioning of Development Banks, Difference between Commercial and Development Banks. Role of Commercial Banks in Agricultural and Industrial Finance. Terms Lending Operations of Land Development Banks. National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) – Objectives Organisation and Functions. Structure of Development Banks in India, Progress of these Banks (terms lending institutions) and Deficiencies in their Working. National Level Financial Corporation – IFCI, IDBI, ICICI & IRBI – their Objectives Functions and Evaluations of Performance. State level Financial Corporation – SFCs and SIDCs – their Objectives Organizations, Functions and Evaluations of Performance. Capital Market in India & Industrial Growth – Structure, Present Position, Problems and Steps taken by the Government to Active and Capital Market.
Quantitative Economics	Economics of a Fir – Applications of Differential Calculus, Cost Minimization, Profit Maximization, Price – Quantity Determination, Elementary Partial Differentiation and Economic Application, Partial Elasticities, Elementary Integral Calculus and Economics Applications. Linear Programming – Meaning, Application, Limitation Simple Formulation, Graphic Method, Simplex Method Duality. Games theory – Classifying Pay off Matrix, Principle of Dominance, Strategy – Pure Strategy and mixed Strategies – 2x2mx2, 2xn Games. Decision Theory Decision Making Under Risk, Decision Making Under Inconstantly- Maximum

The consolidated chapter-wise important topic table for CUET PG Commerce (COQP08) in a single table format:

Subject	Chapters	Important Topics
Micro Economics	Consumer Behavior, Production, Pricing	Indifference Curve, Elasticity, Isoquants, Market Types, Factor Pricing
Currency & Banking	Money, Credit, Foreign Exchange	Inflation, RBI tools, Exchange Rate, Commercial & Central Banks
Essentials of Management	Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling	SWOT, Leadership, Motivation, MBO, MBE
Office Management	Layout, Records, Computers, E-commerce	Filing, Email, SDLC, E-payment Systems
Accounting	Partnership, Company, Special Accounts	Admission, Amalgamation, Insolvency, Hire Purchase
Business Organization	Forms of Business, Structure, Exchange	Sole vs Company, Departmentation, Stock Exchange
Statistical Methods	Central Tendency, Dispersion, Regression	Mean, SD, Pearson/Spearman, Interpolation
Public Finance	Taxation, Budget, Public Debt	Canons of Tax, Budget Stages, Social Advantage
Business Law	Contract, Sale of Goods, NI Act	Essentials of Contract, Agency, Cheques, FEMA
Cost Accounting	Cost Sheet, Marginal Costing, Reconciliation	Variance, BEP, Process Costing
Company Law & Secretarial	Formation, Meetings, Share Capital	MOA, AOA, AGM, Directors, Resolutions
Selling & Advertising	Selling Process, Advertising, Agencies	Personal Selling, AIDA, DAGMAR, Media Types
Business Mathematics	Calculus, Matrices, LPP, Finance	Differentiation, Integration, Simplex, Annuities

Here’s a chapter-wise book recommendation for CUET PG Commerce (COQP08) based on the key subjects and topics covered in the syllabus:

Subject	Chapters / Units	Recommended Book(s)
Micro Economics	Consumer Behavior, Demand, Production, Markets	H.L. Ahuja – Modern Microeconomics
Currency & Banking	Money, Credit, Inflation, Banking System	S.B. Gupta – Monetary Economics, M.L. Jhingan – Money, Banking, and International Trade
Essentials of Management	Planning, Organizing, Leadership, Control	Harold Koontz & Heinz Weihrich – Essentials of Management
Office Management	Office Layout, Filing, Office Automation	R.K. Chopra – Office Management
Accounting	Partnership, Company Accounts, Hire Purchase	T.S. Grewal – Advanced Accounts, S.P. Jain & K.L. Narang – Financial Accounting
Business Organization	Types of Firms, Organizational Structure	C.B. Gupta – Business Organization & Management
Statistics / Quant Methods	Central Tendency, Regression, Index Numbers	R.S.N. Pillai & Bhagavathi – Statistics, S.P. Gupta – Statistical Methods
Public Finance	Taxation, Budget, Fiscal Policy	H.L. Bhatia – Public Finance
Business Law	Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, NI Act	N.D. Kapoor – Elements of Mercantile Law, Avtar Singh – Business Law
Cost Accounting	Cost Sheets, Marginal Costing, Variance	M.N. Arora – Cost and Management Accounting
Company Law & Secretarial Practice	Company Formation, Meetings, Directors	N.D. Kapoor – Company Law, A.K. Majumdar – Company Law & Practice
Selling & Advertising	Sales Process, Advertising Media & Effectiveness	C.N. Sontakki – Advertising, Dr. S.A. Sherlekar – Marketing Management
Business Mathematics	Calculus, Matrices, LPP, Finance Math	Qazi Zameeruddin – Business Mathematics, Sultan Chand – Business Mathematics

Chapter Wise Weightage CUET PG Commerce Paper 2024

Subject Area	Number of Questions
Accounting and Finance	15
Business Law	10
Economics (Micro & Macro)	12
Banking & Financial Systems	8
Management and Marketing	10
Statistics and Business Mathematics	10
Taxation (Direct & Indirect)	10

Participated in Universities in CUET PG Exam & Courses offered for Commerce PG

A total of 203 universities are participating in CUET PG, including:

53 Central Universities
42 State Universities
15 Deemed Universities
80 Private Universities
1 International University

Here is the eligibility criteria for M.Com (COQP08) programs at various universities in a structured table format:

Sr. No.	University	Eligibility Criteria
88	Central University of Haryana	B.Com (Hons.) with 50% or B.Com with 55% or B.A. (Hons.) Economics with 50% or B.B.S./B.B.A./B.I.F.A./B.B.E./B.Voc. (Retail & Logistics) with 60%. (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL).
89	Central University of Jharkhand	B.Com/BBA/BBS with 50% (General) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD).
90	Central University of Karnataka	Bachelor’s in Commerce/Business Management/Business Administration with 50% (45% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD/Kashmiri Migrants).
91	Central University of Kashmir	B.Com/BBA with 50% (45% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD).
92	Central University of Punjab	B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD).
93	Central University of Rajasthan	B.Com (Hons.)/B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS).
94	Central University of South Bihar	B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD).
95	Tripura University	B.Com (Hons./Pass) or appearing in final year.
96	Central University of Kerala	B.Com/B.Com (Hons)/BBM/BBA with 50% (45% for SC/ST).
97	Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	B.Com (40%) or B.A./B.Sc. with Maths/Economics (50%).
98	Manipur University	45% in Honours/Major or 45% in aggregate for non-Honours.
99	Sikkim University	B.Com (Hons) with 45% or B.Com (Pass) with 56%.
100	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	B.Com (Hons)/B.Com with 50% (Max age: 25 years).
101	Pondicherry University (Business Finance)	B.Com with 50%.
102	Pondicherry University (Accounting & Taxation)	B.Com with 50%.
103	Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar	B.Com (H)/B.Com/BBA with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS).
104	North-Eastern Hill University	B.Com (Hons) with 45%.
105	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya	B.Com with 45% (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL), 40% (SC/ST/PWD).
106	Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	B.Com/BBA/Business Administration with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD).
107	Banaras Hindu University	B.Com (Hons.)/B.Com with 50% aggregate.
108	Apex University, Rajasthan	B.Com or equivalent.
109	Suresh Gyan Vihar University (US-CMA/ACCA/CFA/FRM/CPA)	B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST).
110	Manav Rachna International Institute	B.Com/BBA/BA Economics with 50%.
111	Dayalbagh Educational Institute	Graduation with 55% in relevant stream.
112	Nirwan University (Accountancy/Business Admin/Economic Admin)	B.Com (Pass).
113	Vikram University	Minimum 45% in UG.
114	Arunachal University of Studies	Graduation in relevant field.
115	Galgotias University	B.Com (Hons)/B.Com with 50%.
116	K.R. Mangalam University	B.Com with 50% (45% for SC/ST of Haryana).
117	Mewar University	Graduation in any discipline with 50%.
118	RNB Global University	Graduation with 50% (45% for SC/ST).
119	IIMT University, Meerut	B.Com with 45%.
120	Invertis University	Graduation in Commerce/Management with 50% (45% for SC/ST).
121	ASBM University	B.Com with 50% (45% for reserved category).
122	University of Delhi	B.Com. (Hons.)/ B.Com. (Pass/ Program)/ Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Bachelor’s of Management Studies (B.M.S.)/ Bachelor’s of Business Studies(B.B.S.)/ Bachelor’s of Business Administration (B.B.A.)/ Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Financial Investment Analysis (B.B.A-F.I.A.)/ Bachelor’s of Financial and Investment Analysis (B.F.I.A.)/ Bachelor’s in Business Economics (B.B.E) / B.A. (Hons.) Business Economics (B.B.E.) from a recognized University.50%marksaggregate
123	Avinashilingam Institute	B.Com/BBM/BBA.
124	Geeta University	B.Com or equivalent with 50%.
125	Cluster University of Srinagar	Bachelor’s degree with 55% (50% for reserved categories) + 24 credits in Commerce/BBA.
126	Cluster University of Jammu	B.Com (Gen/Hons) or BA/BSc/BBA/BCA with 60%.
127	Mangalayatan University	B.Com with 55%.
128	Usha Martin University	Same as Central University of Haryana.
129	Assam University	B.Com (Hons) with 45% or B.Com (Pass) with 50%.
130	Rajiv Gandhi University	B.Com with 45%.
131	Himalayan University	B.Com.
132	Sikkim Professional University	B.Com with 50%.
133	University of Jammu	B.Com (Hons/Gen) or other degrees with 60%.
134	Chanakya University	UG with 50% in respective/allied subjects.
135	University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee	Bachelor’s degree with 50%.
136	The ICFAI University, Sikkim	B.Com with 50%.
137	Mizoram University	Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD).
138	The Gandhigram Rural Institute	B.Com/BBA/B.Com (Cooperation)/B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship/Cooperation/Rural Economics)/B.Sc. (Agriculture) with 55%.

Total Number of Seats at Delhi University in Past Years

College (Top DU M.Com Colleges)	2023–24 Seats	2022–23 Seats	2021–22 Seats
Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)	120	120	120
Hindu College	60	60	60
Ramjas College	60	60	60
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (DDUC)	46	46	46
Aryabhatta College	50	50	50
Satyawati College	50	50	50
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College	40	40	40
Other DU Colleges (20+)	~600–800	~550–750	~500–700
Total (Approx.)	1,000–1,200	950–1,100	900–1,000

Cut-off DU For PG Program M.com College Wise [Approx]

College	Category	2023 Cutoff	2022 Cutoff	2021 Cutoff
SRCC	General	82-86	80-85	78-83
	OBC	74-78	72-77	70-75
	SC	65-70	63-68	62-66
	ST	60-65	58-63	56-61
	EWS	77-81	75-80	73-78
Hindu College	General	78-83	76-81	74-79
	OBC	70-75	68-73	66-71
	SC	62-67	60-65	58-63
	ST	57-62	55-60	53-58
	EWS	73-77	71-76	69-74
Ramjas College	General	75-80	73-78	72-77
	OBC	68-72	66-70	64-68
	SC	60-65	58-63	56-61
	ST	55-60	53-58	51-56
	EWS	70-74	68-72	66-70

(Note: Cutoffs are out of 100 marks in DUET. Cutoffs may vary slightly each year based on applicant pool.)

CUET PG Exam Pattern Commerce

CUET PG Commerce Exam Pattern 2026

Feature	Details
Total Questions	75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks	300
Duration	90 minutes
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer
Sections	Single section focusing on domain-specific subjects

🎯 Career Scope After M.Com

Sector	Job Roles / Opportunities	Details
Finance & Banking	Financial Analyst, Investment Banker, Loan Officer, Credit Analyst	Work in banks, NBFCs, insurance, or investment firms.
Accounting & Audit	Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant, Internal Auditor, Financial Controller	Roles in corporate accounting, auditing firms, or self-practice.
Corporate Sector	Tax Consultant, Business Analyst, Risk Manager, Finance Manager	High demand in MNCs, startups, and private companies.
Government Jobs	SSC CGL, UPSC, RBI Grade B, IBPS PO/SO, State PSC, UGC-NET (for JRF/Assistant Professor)	M.Com is a valid qualification for several competitive exams.
Teaching & Research	Assistant Professor, Research Fellow, Education Counselor	After clearing UGC-NET/JRF, one can pursue PhD or work in academics.
Entrepreneurship	Start own firm in accounting, consultancy, or e-commerce	Strong foundation in business and finance is helpful.
Taxation & Law	GST Practitioner, Tax Consultant, Corporate Law Executive	Combine with CS/LLB for better roles in tax & corporate law.
Logistics & Operations	Supply Chain Analyst, Operations Manager	Suitable for commerce graduates with specialization in business.
E-Commerce & Fintech	Financial Planner, Product Analyst, Compliance Executive	Emerging fields offering tech-integrated roles.

💼 M.Com Salary Structure in India

Job Role	Entry-Level (0–2 yrs)	Mid-Level (3–7 yrs)	Senior-Level (8+ yrs)
Accountant	₹2.5 – ₹4.5 LPA	₹5 – ₹8 LPA	₹8 – ₹12 LPA
Financial Analyst	₹4 – ₹6 LPA	₹7 – ₹12 LPA	₹12 – ₹20 LPA+
Tax Consultant	₹3 – ₹5 LPA	₹6 – ₹10 LPA	₹10 – ₹18 LPA
Auditor (Internal/External)	₹4 – ₹6 LPA	₹7 – ₹12 LPA	₹12 – ₹18 LPA
Banking Professional (PO, SO)	₹5 – ₹7 LPA	₹8 – ₹12 LPA	₹12 – ₹20 LPA+
Professor/Lecturer (NET)	₹5 – ₹7 LPA (Assistant Prof)	₹8 – ₹14 LPA	₹15 – ₹25 LPA (Professor)
Business Analyst	₹6 – ₹9 LPA	₹10 – ₹15 LPA	₹15 – ₹25 LPA+
Finance Manager	₹7 – ₹12 LPA	₹12 – ₹18 LPA	₹18 – ₹30 LPA+

CUET PG 2025 Counselling Timeline

Event	Tentative Dates
CUET PG Result Declaration	May 6, 2025
Counselling Registration Start	June 2025
Document Verification	June – July 2025
Seat Allotment Rounds	July 2025
Commencement of Classes	August 2025

Note: Specific dates may vary by university. Always check the official website of each institution for accurate timelines.

🧭 Step-by-Step Counselling Process

Check Eligibility & Cut-offs: After results are declared, universities release their course-wise cut-off marks. Ensure you meet these criteria before applying.
Register Online: Visit the official website of each university you’re interested in and complete the counselling registration. This typically involves:
- Filling in personal and academic details
- Uploading necessary documents
- Paying a registration fee (amount varies by university)
Choice Filling: Select your preferred courses and campuses in order of priority. Ensure you review and lock your choices before the deadline.
Document Verification: Universities will verify the authenticity of your submitted documents. This may be done online or in person, depending on the institution’s process.
Seat Allotment: Based on your CUET PG score, category, and preferences, universities will allot seats. Results are typically published on the respective university’s portal.
Acceptance & Fee Payment: If allotted a seat, confirm your acceptance by paying the admission fee within the stipulated time. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the seat.
Subsequent Rounds & Spot Counselling: If seats remain vacant, universities may conduct additional rounds or spot counselling. Stay updated with each university’s announcements.

📄 Documents Required

Ensure you have both the original and photocopies of the following:

CUET PG 2025 Scorecard
CUET PG 2025 Admit Card
Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
Bachelor’s Degree Mark Sheets and Certificate
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (if required by the university)
Income Certificate (for scholarship considerations)
Passport-sized Photographs
Valid ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card)

CUET-PG Commerce Previous Year Papers 2021 to 2024

Year	Availability	Download Link
2024	✅ Available	Download PDF
2023	✅ Available	Download PDF
2022	✅ Available	Download PDF
2021	✅ Available	Download PDF

📘 CUET PG Commerce (COQP08) – Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility criteria for CUET PG Commerce (COQP08)?

To apply for CUET PG Commerce (COQP08), candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related fields such as B.Com, B.Com (Hons.), BBA, BMS, BBS, or BA with Economics or Mathematics. A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying degree is generally required. Specific eligibility criteria may vary by university.

2. What is the exam pattern for CUET PG Commerce 2026?

The CUET PG Commerce 2025 exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 4 marks, totaling 300 marks. The duration of the exam is 105 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.

3. What subjects are covered in the CUET PG Commerce syllabus?

The syllabus includes core commerce subjects such as Accounting, Business Finance, Taxation, Economic Administration, and Financial Management.

4. Are previous year question papers available for CUET PG Commerce?

Yes, previous year question papers for CUET PG Commerce are available for download. given Above

5. Which universities accept CUET PG Commerce (COQP08) scores?

Several universities accept CUET PG Commerce scores, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU), University of Delhi, and Central University of Himachal Pradesh.

6. What is the marking scheme for CUET PG Commerce 2026?

Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark. Unattempted questions do not affect the score.

7. Is there a general aptitude section in the CUET PG Commerce exam?

No, the CUET PG Commerce exam focuses solely on domain-specific subjects without a general aptitude section.

8. What is the duration of the CUET PG Commerce exam?

The exam duration is 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes).

9. Can I apply to multiple universities with a single CUET PG Commerce score?

Yes, you can apply to multiple universities that accept CUET PG Commerce scores. However, each university conducts its own counseling process, and you must apply separately to each.

10. Where can I find the official syllabus and updates for CUET PG Commerce?

The official syllabus and updates are available on the National Testing Agency (NTA) website and the respective university websites.

CUET Commerce

CUET-PG Commerce Exam 2026 II Syllabus II Books II Particapted Universities II Seats in DU II Cut-off II Previous Year Paper II Exam Pattern & Career Scope II Eligibility Criteria

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