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CUET UG 2024 application process is going on Interested candidates can fill the application from the official site of NTA website. The last date to apply for CUET UG 2024 registration last date exam has been extended from March 31 to April 5, 2024. Check important details related to CUET UG application below.
Introduction
The Central University Entrance Test (CUET) is a nationwide entrance exam administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to UG courses offered by all participating institutions.
Read about UR full form here.
This examination is administered for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at a number of central and state universities in India, including Delhi University, BHU, Allahabad University, Tezpur University, and the University of Hyderabad, among others.
Students who wish to enroll in undergraduate programs at central universities are now required to take the CUET. The board exam scores of a student will play no role in determining his or her admission to a college or program. It will be based solely on his or her CUET scores; however, board scores may serve as a minimum criterion for admission.
The University Grants Commission has changed the name of the exam from CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) to CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) last year (UGC). The test is administered annually in over 500 cities in India as well as abroad. The exam consists of two hours of computer-based evaluation. Initially, the UGC administered CUCET using a paper-and-pencil format. Since last year, the NTA has administered the examination using a computer-based format.
The CUET 2024 will be accepted by 53 central universities and private universities, as opposed to the 12 central universities that participated last year.
It will be administered in 13 international cities and 13 different languages. The CUET 2024 examination will consist of a required language test, two domain-specific tests, and a general test.
Changes have been made to the application fee. PwD category candidates didn’t have to pay an application fee until last year, but this year they have to pay the fee for reserved category candidates.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Central University Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Exam |
| Courses Offered Through CUET | BSc, MSc, PhD |
| Exam Fees | Mentioned below |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | Slot I – 195 minutesSlot II – 225 minutes |
| Total Marks | Slot I – 700Slot II – 400 |
| Total Number of Questions | Slot I – 175 (140 to be attempted)Slot II – 100 (80 to be attempted) |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer |
| Language of Exam | 13 languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Exam centre cities | 547 cities in India and 13 cities abroad |
| Accepting Colleges | 53 Central, Private and Deemed to be Universities |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ |
| Contact Details | 011-69227700, 011-40759000 |
CUET UG Fee
| Category | Upto three subjects | For each additional subject |
|---|---|---|
| General UR | INR 1000 | INR 400 each |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 900 | INR 375 each |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 800 | INR 350 Each |
| Centres outside India | INR 4500 | INR 1800 each |
CUET Participating Universities
CUET UG 2024 will be administered for admission to various UG programmes at 44 central universities and 36 additional universities. The table that follows contains the names of the universities, their program codes, and the total number of available seats at these institutions.
Central Universities participating in CUET
| Names of Universities | State | Names of Universities | State |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | The Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | New Delhi |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | Sikkim University | Sikkim |
| University of Delhi | New Delhi | Manipur University | Manipur |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttarakhand | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra |
| Visva-Bharati University | West Bengal | The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh |
| University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh | Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Tezpur University | Assam | Central Agricultural University | Manipur |
| Nagaland University | Nagaland | Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Odisha | Odisha | Central University of Haryana | Haryana |
| Pondicherry University | Puducherry | Central University of South Bihar | Bihar |
| English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana | Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana | Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh | Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
| Tripura University | Tripura | Central University of Kerala | Kerala |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram | Assam University, Silchar | Assam |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, | Chattisgarh | Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| The National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh | Aligarh Muslim University | New Delhi |
State universities participating in CUET
| Names of Universities | State |
| Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya | Madhya Pradesh |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics | Karnataka |
| Dr B R Ambedkar University of Delhi | New Delhi |
| Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University | Jharkhand |
| Jiwaji University | Madhya Pradesh |
| Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice | Rajasthan |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Vikram University | Madhya Pradesh |
Private universities participating in CUET
| Names of Universities | State | Names of Universities | State |
| Apex University | Rajasthan | Jagannath University | Rajasthan |
| Bennett University | Uttar Pradesh | Jaypee University of Information Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
| BML Munjal University | Haryana | K R Mangalam University | Haryana |
| Career Point University | Rajasthan | Mewar University | Rajasthan |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University | Maharashtra | NIIT University | Rajasthan |
| Galgotias University | Uttar Pradesh | RNB Global University | Rajasthan |
| IES University | Madhya Pradesh | Shobhit University | Uttar Pradesh |
| IIMT University | Uttar Pradesh | SRM University | Andhra Pradesh |
| Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana | Haryana | Teerthanker Mahaveer University | Uttar Pradesh |
Some key points to remember:
- Prior to filling out the application form, applicants should review the list of CUET UG 2024 participating universities.
- Candidates are advised to review the CUET’s eligibility requirements before submitting their application. Institution-specific eligibility requirements for CUET-participating universities for a given programme.
- Applicants are required to list three CUET-participating universities on the application form.
- It is vitally important to select the correct CUCET-participating universities when filling out the application form, as changing universities later will not be permitted.
- Candidates must exercise extreme caution when choosing the programme code of CUET-participating universities.
- After the release of the merit lists, applicants must report to CUET-participating universities to claim their admissions.
CUET Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply and compete in CUET 2024, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements established by the Central Universities. The criteria for eligibility are as follows:
- For admission to bachelor’s degree programmes at the Central Universities, students will need to have completed Class 12 in the Science stream from a recognised board.
- In order to be eligible for CUET 2024, candidates in the General category must have earned a minimum of 50 percent in Class 12, while SC/ST candidates must have earned a minimum of 45 percent in Class 12.
- For BTech programmes, the minimum aggregate for candidates in the General category is 45% and for candidates in the reserved category it is 40%.
CUET Application Process:
- Candidates need to keep a check on the release date of the CUET form.
- Candidates who are interested in applying for the CUET must complete and submit the application form before the assigned last date for submission of the application form.
- While filling out the application form for the CUET form, candidates must keep a check on which universities will be participating and select the universities as per their choice.
- On the CUET application form, applicants are required to provide an active email address and a mobile phone number, which will serve as a point of contact.
- Applicants are advised to have the necessary documents readily available before filling out the CUET application form.
CUET Test Centres
The CUET UG 2024 test centres will be located in 543 Indian cities and 13 international cities. When filling out the CUET application form, applicants will be required to list up to four of their preferred CUET exam centre cities. NTA will attempt to assign the CUET 2024 exam site to the candidate’s preferred city. Their assigned exam location will be indicated on their admit card. After the exam centre has been assigned, candidates will be unable to request a change.
Guidelines for CUET Exam Day
Candidates for the CUET 2024 are advised to carefully read the exam day instructions printed on their admit card. On the day of the examination, candidates were required to bring the following items to the designated test site:
- The CUET admit card is a crucial document that must be brought to the testing centre. On the day of the exam, candidates without their admit cards will not be permitted to sit for the exam.
- Candidates are required to bring a valid, original photo ID to the exam centre. Driving Licence, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, etc., are examples of acceptable identification documents.
- Candidates are also instructed to bring a passport-sized photograph to the examination centre. The photograph should ideally be the same one used when filling out the CUET application form.
- In addition to being aware of the required documents, candidates must also be aware of the prohibited items in the examination room. Examples include calculators, mobile phones, watches, and edibles.
CUET Syllabus
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET UG 2024 course outlines for domain-specific subjects. In order to adequately prepare for the entrance examination, candidates are advised to review the CUET syllabus for their specific course in depth. The CUET 2024 examination will be administered during the first and second week of July.
The CUET curriculum for the 2024-25 academic year is anticipated to remain the same as in previous years. The curriculum for CUET’s Integrated MTech, BTech, Integrated BSc BEd, Integrated BSc BEd (Mathematics), Integrated Science BSc MSc, Integrated MSc, and BSc programmes is outlined below. Candidates can review the same to get a sense of the subjects that will be covered on the Common Admissions Test
CUET Exam Pattern
National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam administrator, has released the CUET 2024 exam pattern with a notification and information document. Until last year, CUET was known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET); the University Grants Commission renamed it the Central University Entrance Test or CUET (UGC).
The examination will be administered over the course of four days during the first and second week of July, in a computer-based format (CBT) for a duration of two hours. Exam will be divided into three sections containing objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The question paper will be written in English and the candidate’s chosen language(s). Each question will be worth one point, and for each incorrect response, 0.25 points will be deducted.
Candidates must be aware that the CUET will consist of Section 1A, Section 1B, a general examination, and domain-specific topics. Section 1A, that will be required, will be available in 13 different languages, and candidates will have the opportunity to select the language they prefer to answer the questions in. The options are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Section 1B is optional and is for students who wish to study a language other than those covered in Section 1A. The languages available include French, Arabic, German, etc.
| Section | Number of Questions | Duration | Question Types |
| Section IA | 40 out of 50 questions to be attempted in each language | 45 minutes for each language | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary) |
| Section IB | |||
| Section II | 40 out of 50 Questions to be attempted | 45 Minutes for each Domain-Specific Subjects | Input text can be used for MCQ Based QuestionsMCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only |
| Section III | 60 out of 75 Questions to be attempted | 60 minutes | Input text can be used for MCQ Based QuestionsGeneral Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
Note-
- Candidate will be able to choose a maximum of six subjects
- An overall choice of 10 questions will be provided in all 63 subjects
Languages in CUET
Languages that can be chosen in the section 1A of CUET are as Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.
Languages that can be chosen in the section 1B of CUET are French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese.
A Candidate may select no more than three languages from Section IA and Section B combined. In order to apply to as many universities as possible, a candidate must take the third language in place of the domain-specific subject chosen by the candidate for the sixth time, if applicable (so the maximum number of tests to be taken remains nine only, i.e. two languages plus six domain-specific subjects plus one general test).
Subjects specific to Domain in CUET Exam:
The following subjects are domain-specific:
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Agricultural Studies
- Physics
- Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Environmental Sciences
- Computer Sciences and Information studies
- Political Sciences
- Economics and Business
- Engineering Visualization
- Entrepreneurship
- Psychology
- Geology/ Geography
- Legal Studies
- Teaching Competence
- Archaeological Studies
- Mass communication
CUET Admit Card
The admit card for the CUET UG 2024 will be made available online, most likely in the first week of June. The provisional document that is required to be brought to the examination location is the admit card. Downloading the CUET admit card for 2024 requires logging in with the credentials that were provided during registration. This page will be updated with a direct link that allows candidates to download their CUET admit card as soon as it is announced.
CUET Result
The results of the CUET UG 2024 will most likely be made public during in August this year. The CUET result or scorecard will be published online, and candidates will be able to access it by clicking the provided link . The CUET result will include candidate’s personal information, sectional and overall scores, percentiles, and cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. Is the general test required in CUET?
Ans: The government-run Ambedkar University in Delhi announced that the newly introduced Common University Entrance Test will be used for all undergraduate admissions (CUET). All candidates, including those who want to be admitted to extra seats, have to take the CUET in 2024.
2. Can I teach CUET without studying maths?
Ans: CUCET is an entrance exam administered by NTA for admission into various UG and PG programmes. Therefore, you are eligible for UG courses that do not require mathematics, such as B. The Central University of Kerala, Kerala does not require mathematics for any of its courses.
3. Is CUET the same as CUCET?
Ans: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), formerly known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), is a nationwide examination administered by the National Testing Agency for admission to various Undergraduate, Integrated, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification, and Research Programs in 53 central universities and private universities.
4. Will a student be permitted to take exams in multiple Section II subjects in order to apply to multiple streams?
Ans: Yes. A candidate may choose one or more combinations from the following options:
- Language Checkup
- Test of domain subject
- General Test.
A candidate may choose to take up to a maximum of six subject tests in order to apply to various eligible streams that require these subjects. They must have studied these subjects in grade 12 or as required by a specific university’s eligibility requirements for a given programme.
5. Is it necessary for me to choose both slots?
Ans: Choice of Slots is determined by the tests you must take, which are in turn determined by the prerequisites for the desired course at the desired Universities/Participating Institutions. You may choose Slot I, Slot II, or both Slots based on your needs.
