The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) was introduced in 2022 for admission to all undergraduate (UG) programs in Central Universities.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) aims to provide a unified platform and equal opportunities to candidates nationwide, particularly those from rural and remote areas. It also fosters better connectivity with universities. This single examination allows candidates to broaden their application scope for admission to various Central Universities.

CUET is not entirely new; it was previously known as CUCET and was introduced in 2010 for admission to undergraduate, integrated postgraduate, and diploma/certificate courses at seven central universities.

However, the union government has now made the exam compulsory for admission to central universities, including institutions like Delhi University and Visva-Bharati University. Over 57 central universities and other institutions will now participate in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

• Duration of Online registration and submission of Application Form for CUET (UG) 2024 – February 2024 to March 2024 (Provisional)
• Release Date of Admit Card – Second Week of May 2024
• Date of Examinations – May 2024 to June 2024 (Provisional)
• Release Date of provisional answer key – To Be Notified
• Release Date of final answer key – To Be Notified
• Results Date – June, 2024 (Provisional)

The eligibility criteria depend on the course and university to which the student wishes to gain admission. However, here are some general criteria for admission to UG, PG, and PhD programs:

• General candidates – A minimum of 50% marks in Class XII or equivalent exam.
• Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates – A minimum of 45% marks in Class XII or equivalent exam.

For appearing in the CUET (UG), there is no age limit for candidates. However, candidates will be required to meet the age criteria (if any) of the University(ies) in which they desire to take admission.

It is advised that candidates review the eligibility requirements of the respective university.

Applications for the examination are only accepted through the online form.

Here are the steps to complete the application process :-

• Visit the cuet.samarth.ac.in
• Click the “Register” button on the page.
• Read the application instructions.
• Click the “Click here to proceed” button at the bottom of the page.
• Complete the online registration.
• Choose each of the courses and universities in online application form for which the candidate wishes to apply.
• Upload scanned images of the candidate’s photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
• Make the exam fee payment using a debit/credit card, net banking, or an SBI bank challan from any branch.
• Print the filled application form for future reference.

The examination fees can be paid via a debit/credit card, net banking, or an SBI bank challan from any branch.

Here is the fee structure for the exam, CUET 2024:

Number of Subjects General (UR) OBC-NCL/ EWS

• Up to 3 subjects Rs. 750/- Rs. 700/-
• Up to 7 subjects Rs. 1500/- Rs. 1400/-
• Up to 10 subjects Rs. 1750/- Rs. 1650/-

Here are the details of CUET 2024 as shared by the NTA:

• Exam Mode – CUET is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that must be taken at assigned exam centers.
• Medium of Exam – The test will be conducted in 27 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu Etc.
• Number of Slots – Candidates can choose from two slots – Slot 1 (9 am-12:15 pm) and Slot 2 (3 pm to 6:45 pm).
• Exam Duration – The duration of Slot 1 is 195 minutes (3 hours and 15 minutes), while that of Slot 2 is 225 minutes (3 hours and 45 minutes).
• Number of Sections – The paper is divided into four sections – Section IA (Language), Section IB (other language), Section II (Domain-specific subjects), and Section III (general knowledge).
• Question Format – Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ).
• Number of Questions – Section IA and Section IB will have 50 questions each, out of which students must attempt 40 from each section. In Section II, 35 out of 40 questions need to be attempted out of 45/50. Section III will have 60 questions, of which 50 need to be answered.
• Marking Scheme – Candidates will be awarded 5 marks for each correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

CUET (UG) offers a range of Languages/Subjects/General Tests covering most of the subjects/languages offered by universities.

The candidate must select the test required for admission to the desired course in the desired university.

CUET (UG) comprises four sections:

• Section IA – 13 Languages
• Section IB – 20 Languages
• Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
• Section III – General Test

Choosing options from each section is not mandatory; choices should align with the requirements of the desired university.

Key features of CUET (UG) are as follows:

Section Subjects/Tests Questions to be Attempted Question Type Duration

• Section IA – Languages There are 13* different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language Language tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages – Factual, Literary, and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]) 45 minutes for each language
• Section IB – Languages There are 19** Languages. Any language other than those offered in Section IA may be chosen.
• Section II – Domain There are 27*** Domain-specific subjects offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of six (06) domains as desired by the applicable University/Universities. 35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 Input text can be used for MCQ-Based Questions MCQs based on NCERT Class XII syllabus only 45 minutes for each Domain-Specific Subject.
• Section III – General Test For any undergraduate program/programs offered by universities where a General Test is used for admission. 50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 Input text can be used for MCQ-Based Questions General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts – arithmetic/algebra, geometry/mensuration/statistics taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning 60 minutes

1. Languages (13): Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu

2.  Languages (20): French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese.

A candidate can choose a maximum of any 3 languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together. (One of the chosen languages should be in lieu of Domain-specific subjects)

3. Domain-Specific Subjects (27): Section II offers 27 subjects, of which a candidate may choose a maximum of 6 subjects.

• Accountancy/Book Keeping
• Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Computer Science/Informatics Practices
• Economics/Business Economics
• Engineering Graphics
• Entrepreneurship
• Geography/Geology
• History
• Home Science
• Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
• Legal Studies
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics
• Physical Education/NCC/Yoga
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Teaching Aptitude
• Agriculture
• Mass Media/Mass Communication
• Anthropology
• Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Arts
• Performing Arts
• Dance (Kathak/Bharatnatyam/Odissi/Kathakali/Kuchipudi/Manipuri)
• Drama-Theatre
• Music General (Hindustani/Carnatic/Rabindra Sangeet/Percussion/Non-Percussion)
• Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/4 years Honours) Equivalent to B.A./B.A. Honours courses, i.e., Shastri in Veda, Paurohitya (Karmakand), Dharamshastra, Prachin Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotish, Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra, Sahitya, Puranetihas, Prakrit Bhasha, Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshik, Sankhya Yoga, Jain Darshan, Mimansa, Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Sarva Darshan, a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain. For those who are writing Sanskrit as a domain subject in Section 2, the Sanskrit paper in Section 1B will be used for testing their Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages – Factual, Literary, and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]).

The subjects that candidates need to cover for CUET depend on the course they are applying for.

In general, the paper will have language-specific and general knowledge questions along with subject-specific questions that the candidate would have studied for Class XII. The links to the syllabus of the included courses are mentioned below:

When completing their application forms, candidates will have the opportunity to select four examination centers. Candidates will receive notifications of their exam centers upon receiving their admit cards. Presently, there are examination centers located in 547 cities across India and 13 cities overseas. If fewer than 100 candidates register for a specific exam center, that center will be canceled, and candidates will be reassigned to the nearest available center.

The date for the release of the answer key has not been announced yet. It is estimated to be released in the third week of July. Candidates will have the opportunity to view and raise objections once the answer key is released. After the completion of this process, the final answer key will be posted on the CUET website.

Results will be accessible on the CUET website following the release of the final answer key. The cut-off and merit list will be decided by the universities. Candidates will need to visit the respective university or their websites to view the merit list posted by the institution.

Selected candidates will have to complete the counselling process at the universities. The dates and details of the process are to be shared by the respective institutions.

• CUET Coaching : Click Here
• CUET Smarth : Click Here
• Delhi University Counseling Portal : Click Here
• BHU Counselling Portal : Click Here