Information's Of CUET
What is CUET?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an independent and autonomous examination body established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. It functions as a self-sustained organization dedicated to conducting high-quality, transparent, and internationally benchmarked entrance tests. These tests evaluate the competency of candidates seeking admission to prestigious higher education institutions across India.
One of the key responsibilities of NTA is conducting the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) for postgraduate (PG) programs in 2022. Additionally, the CUET was introduced for undergraduate (UG) admissions across all central universities for the 2022-23 academic session under the Ministry of Education.
The CUET aims to provide a standardized platform for students nationwide, ensuring equal opportunities for those from rural and remote regions. This exam simplifies the admission process by enabling candidates to apply to multiple central universities through a single test.
Before being rebranded as CUET, this examination was known as the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). Introduced in 2010, CUCET facilitated admissions to undergraduate, integrated postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses at seven central universities. However, it was not a mandatory requirement.
Now, the Union Government has made CUET compulsory for admission into central universities, including prestigious institutions like Delhi University and Visva-Bharati University. This move aims to streamline the admission process, ensuring a more structured and merit-based approach for students across the country.
CUET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility requirements for CUET vary depending on the course and university a student wishes to apply to. However, there are some general criteria that apply to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs.
General Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification (UG Admissions):
- General Category: Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Class XII or an equivalent examination.
- SC/ST Category: A minimum of 45% marks is required in Class XII or an equivalent examination.
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear for the CUET UG entrance exam. However, candidates must meet the specific age requirements (if any) set by the university they are applying to.
It is essential for applicants to check the individual university’s eligibility criteria before applying to ensure they meet the specific requirements of their desired program.
How to Apply for CUET?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release separate CUET 2023 application forms for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. The application process will be conducted exclusively online, and no offline submissions will be accepted.
CUET 2023 Application Dates:
- UG Courses: Application forms will be available from the first week of April until the last week of May 2023.
- PG Courses: The application window will open in the second week of May and close by the third week of June 2023.
Steps to Fill Out the CUET Application Form Online:
- Visit the Official CUET Website – Open the NTA CUET official portal.
- Click on “Registration” – Start the application process.
- Read Instructions Carefully – Select the checkbox stating “I have downloaded the Information Bulletin, read and understood all the instructions.”
- Proceed to Apply – Click on “Click here to Proceed” to move forward.
- Complete the Registration Form – Enter the required details, security pin, and submit the form.
- Note Down the Application Number – The system will generate a unique application number. Keep it safe for future reference.
- Fill Out the Application Form – Enter the necessary academic and personal details.
- Upload Required Documents – Attach scanned images of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Pay the Application Fee – Complete the payment process.
- Print the Confirmation Page – After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee:
Candidates must pay the application fee through online mode only. No offline payment options will be available.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI Payment
⚠️ Note: The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to review their details carefully before making the payment.
Given below is the application fee for CUET:
Slot: Timing of Examination | No. of Tests/ Subjects | UG/UI and Part-time Programmes | |||
Centers in India | Centers Outside India | ||||
General (Unreserved) | OBC (NCL) / EWS | SC/ST/ Third gender / PwBD | |||
Slot-1 : 09.00 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. (IST) | Upto 4 | ₹ 650/- | ₹ 600/- | ₹ 550/- | ₹ 3000/- |
Slot-2 : 03.00 p.m. to 06.45 p.m. (IST) | Upto 5 | ₹ 650/- | ₹ 600/- | ₹ 550/- | ₹ 3000/- |
Candidates can choose Slot I or Slot II or both the Slots as per their requirements. Choice of the Slots in CUET depends on the tests that you should take which in turn depends on the requirements for the desired course in the desired University/ies/ Participating Institutions.
The required documents are
- Scanned Photograph – Clear passport-size photo in JPG/JPEG format (Size: 10 kb – 200 kb).
- Scanned Signature – Clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (Size: 4 kb – 30 kb).
- Category Certificate (if applicable) – For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates in PDF format (Size: 50 kb – 300 kb).
- Valid ID Proof – Aadhaar Card, other government-issued ID, or qualifying examination admit card with a photograph.
- Educational Documents – Class 10 & Class 12 mark sheets or equivalent certificates to fill in academic details.
- Payment Details – Credit card, debit card, or net banking details for the online fee payment.
Candidates must ensure that all documents are clear, valid, and in the correct format before uploading them during the application process.
Exam pattern
The CUET 2023 will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The exam will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Key Features of CUET UG Exam:
- Languages Offered: The exam will be available in 13 languages for the UG level courses.
- Duration:
- Slot I: Candidates will have 3 hours 15 minutes to complete the exam.
- Slot II: Candidates will have 3 hours 45 minutes to complete the exam.
- Sections: The CUET UG exam will be divided into 4 sections:
- Section IA
- Section IB
- Section II
- Section III
- Total Questions: There will be a total of 100 questions in the question paper.
- Marking Scheme:
- +5 marks for each correct answer.
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Structure of the question paper
Section | Subjects | Questions to be attempted | Total questions | Questions Type | Duration |
Section IA | 13 different languages (can choose any one) | 40 | 50 | Reading comprehension (based on different languages – Factual literary & Narrative, Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary) | 45 minutes for each language |
Section IB | 20 different languages (can choose any language apart from Section IA) | ||||
Section II- Domain | 27 Domains specific subjects (must choose 6 domain as desire by applicable university/ ies) | 40 | 50 | Input Text for MCQ based questions (it will be on the bases of 12th NCERT syllabus) | 45 minutes for each domain specific subjects |
Section III- General Tests | For any such UG programme/ programmes being offered by universities | 60 | 75 | 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/ stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 60 minutes |
Total | 180 questions | 225 questions | 195 minutes |
Languages:
The CUET 2023 offers a wide range of language choices for candidates to choose from for Section IA and Section IB. Candidates can select a maximum of 3 languages from both sections combined, with one of the languages required to replace a domain-specific subject.
Languages Available for Section IA (13 Languages):
- Punjabi
- Telugu
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Malayalam
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
- Tamil
- Urdu
Languages Available for Section IB (20 Languages):
- Dogri
- Italian
- Santhali
- Tibetan
- Arabic
- Sindhi
- Sanskrit
- Persian
- Kashmiri
- Konkani
- Maithili
- Manipuri
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Bodo
- Russian
- Chinese
- Nepali
Candidates can choose up to three languages from these options, with one language required to replace a domain-specific subject.
Domain-Specific Subjects (27) :
Section II offers 27 Subjects, out of which a candidate can 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- Theater
- 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), Dharmashastra, Prachin Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotish, Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra, Sahitya, Puranetihas, Prakrit Bhasha, Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshika, Sankhya Yoga, Jain Darshan, Mimansa, AdvaitaVedanta, 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]
Colleges participating in CUET in 2023
A total of 88 universities will be participating in CUET 2023. These universities will provide equal opportunities for students and open common windows for those seeking admission. The participating universities will offer admissions across various courses, ensuring that students from all regions of the country have access to premier educational institutions.
List of Central Universities taking part in the NTA CUET 2023:
Name of the University | State | Location | Established in Year |
Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh | 1920 |
Assam University | Assam | Silchar | 1994 |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 1996 |
Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | 1916 |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | 2019 |
Central University of South Bihar | Bihar | Gaya | 2009 |
Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | 2009 |
Central University of Haryana | Haryana | Mahendragarh | 2009 |
Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | Dharamsala | 2009 |
Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | 2011 |
Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand | Ranchi | 2009 |
Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka | Kalaburagi | 2009 |
Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar | 2009 |
Central University of Kerala | Kerala | Kasaragod | 2009 |
Central University of Odisha | Odisha | Koraput | 2009 |
Central University of Punjab | Punjab | Bathinda | 2009 |
Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | Ajmer | 2009 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | Tiruvarur | 2009 |
Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh | Sagar | 1946 |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur | 1983 (2009) |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttrakhand | Srinagar | 1973 |
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh | Amarkantak | 2007 |
Jamia Millia Islamia | Delhi | New Delhi | 1920 (1988) |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi | New Delhi | 1969 |
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra | Wardha | 1997 |
Manipur University | Manipur | Imphal | 1980 (2005) |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1998 |
Mizoram University | Mizoram | Aizawl | 2000 |
Nagaland University | Nagaland | Lumami | 1994 |
North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya | Shillong | 1973 |
Pondicherry University | Puducherry | Pondicherry | 1985 |
Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 1985 (2007) |
Sikkim University | Sikkim | Gangtok | 2007 |
Tezpur University | Assam | Tezpur | 1994 |
The English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1958 |
Tripura University | Tripura | Agartala | 1987 |
University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj | 1887 (2005) |
University of Delhi | Delhi | Delhi | 1922 |
University of Hyderabad | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1974 |
Visva Bharati University | West Bengal | Bolpur | 1921 |
Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | Motihari | 2016 |
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi | Delhi | Delhi | 1970 |
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | Delhi | New Delhi | 1962 (2020) |
National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati | 1961 |
- After the NTA announces the results of CUET 2023, the participating universities will release their counseling/admission schedule and merit lists based on the CUET 2023 scores and other specific eligibility criteria set by each university.
- The admission counseling for universities participating in CUET 2023 will be conducted in either online or offline mode, depending on the respective university’s process.
- Candidates are advised to keep track of the university websites for updates on the counseling process and admission guidelines.
