The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET PG Buddhist Studies Exam 2026 on March 18, 2026 in first shift from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The CUET PG Buddhist Studies Question Paper with Solution PDF is available here for download to help aspirants evaluate their performance and prepare for future entrance tests.
The CUET PG Buddhist Studies paper features a variety of topics including history, philosophy, culture, and practices of Buddhism. The exam is designed to test the linguistic proficiency and literary knowledge of the candidates. The paper typically consists of 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) focusing on the domain-specific subject.
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Who is the author of the famous Sanskrit text Buddhacarita?
In which city was the Third Buddhist Council held under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka?
What is the literal meaning of the term 'Pratityasamutpada' in Buddhist philosophy?
Which section of the Tripitaka contains the rules and discipline for the monastic order?
What are the 'Three Marks of Existence' (Tilakkhana) in Buddhism?
Which Buddhist school is known for the doctrine of 'Sunyata' (Emptiness) as propounded by Nagarjuna?
What is the name of the future Buddha who is currently residing in the Tushita Heaven?
The concept of 'Alayavijnana' (Storehouse Consciousness) is a central tenet of which philosophical school?
Which mudra (hand gesture) did the Buddha perform at the moment of his Enlightenment?
In which town did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon, known as Dharmachakrapravartana?
What is the name of the dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Milinda and the monk Nagasena?
Which category of the Eightfold Path includes Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood?
What are the five 'Skandhas' (Aggregates) that constitute a sentient being according to Buddhism?
Which ancient Indian university was a world-renowned centre for the study of Mahayana Buddhism?
Who is known as the 'Light of Asia' in modern literature related to the Buddha's life?
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