The CUET PG Indian Knowledge System question paper (code ACQP09) has 75 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out. NTA sets it on the graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it. Every unit of the official syllabus PDF is below with its topics (6 units, 15 topics).
CUET PG Indian Knowledge System at a glance
Paper code
ACQP09
Group
Acharya and Shastri papers (ACQP)
Questions
75, all compulsory
Marks
300 (4 per question)
Duration
90 minutes
Marking
+4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one, 0 if left out
Medium
English and Hindi (bilingual) for most papers
Based on
The graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it
CUET PG Indian Knowledge System: Previous year question papers
NTA has not published a CUET PG question paper of Indian Knowledge System as a PDF yet. The final answer keys of every year, and the papers of the subjects NTA did publish, are on the CUET PG question papers page.
How many questions are there in CUET PG Indian Knowledge System?
The CUET PG Indian Knowledge System question paper has 75 questions, all compulsory, for 300 marks, in 90 minutes.
Is there negative marking in CUET PG Indian Knowledge System?
Yes. +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong one and 0 for a question left out.
What is the CUET PG Indian Knowledge System syllabus based on?
NTA sets the paper on the graduation-level syllabus of the subject, as NTA published it. The units and topics on this page are taken from NTA's official syllabus PDF, not summarised from elsewhere.
How many units does the CUET PG Indian Knowledge System syllabus have?
The official PDF has 6 units listing 15 topics in all. Each unit is given above.
In which language is the CUET PG Indian Knowledge System paper?
English and Hindi (bilingual) for most papers.
Where do I download the official CUET PG Indian Knowledge System syllabus PDF?
From NTA's website. The link in the table above opens NTA's own PDF; this page keeps no unofficial copy.
Has the CUET PG Indian Knowledge System syllabus changed for 2027?
This page shows the latest official syllabus NTA has published (The CUET (PG) 2026 syllabus by question paper code, the latest NTA has published). The day NTA releases a new one, the page changes with it.
Books students use for CUET PG Indian Knowledge System
No separate guide is published for this subject; the official syllabus above and the general titles below are the base.
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