Common University Entrance Test Explained

Common University Entrance Test
Image Alt:NTA
Acronym:CUET
Type:Paper-based
Computer-based test (CBT)
Test Admin:National Testing Agency (since 2021)
Central University of Rajasthan (2010–2020)
Purpose:Admission to central universities and participating institutes
Skills Tested:Language, domain-specific subject, general aptitude and reasoning
Duration:Section 1A, 1B - 45mins for each language
Section 2 - 45mins for each Subject
Section 3 - 60minutes
Score Range:-300 to +800
Offered:Once a year
Regions:India
Language:English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
Test Takers:
  • 13.6 Lakh (2024)

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), formerly Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) is a standardised test in India conducted by the National Testing Agency at various levels—CUET (UG),[1] CUET (PG),[2] and CUET (PhD),[3] for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutes.[4] It is also accepted by number of other State Universities and Deemed universities in India.[5] [6]

History

CUCET was first conducted to admission for seven central universities for 1,500 seats in 41 undergraduate, postgraduate and integrated courses from 2010. The application form was filled up through CUCET-2010 which held on 19 and 20 June 2010 in about 30 examination centers spread across the country.[7] From its inception in 2010 till 2020, the CUCET was conducted by the Central University of Rajasthan for 12 Central Universities. The National Testing Agency took over the conduct of these exams in 2021.[8] In 2024, as a part of National Education Policy 2020, CUET is introduced as revamped version of CUCET making it compulsory for all 45 Central Universities and other Universities to adopt it.[9]

Exam pattern and structure

All Question Papers are MCQ based organized into different parts.

For UG Programmes

Starting 2024, the CUET exam pattern have three sections which are Section IA – 13 Language, Section IB – 20 Language, Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects, and Section III – General Test.[10]

The CUET-UG consist of Language Test, Domain-Specific papers, and the General Test.[11] [12] Candidates can opt for combination of at most 2 languages and 6 domain-specific subject or 3 languages and 5 domain-specific tests. CUET entrance test 2024 will now be conducted in two slots. The duration of first slot is 45 to 195 minutes and the duration of the second slot is 45 to 225 minutes.CUET-UG 2023 conducted in 3 slots of 3 hours each.[13]

Marking scheme includes 5 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong response.

Subjects, Pattern of CUET - UG[14] !!Section 1A -13 languages!Section 1B -20 Languages!Section 2 -27 Domain-specific Subjects[15] !Section 3 -General Test
Subjects
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Tamil
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi
  • Bhojpuri
  • Bengali
  • Assamese
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Persian
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Nepali
  • Sindhi
  • Kashmiri
  • Konkani
  • Bodo
  • Bhojpuri
  • Dogri
  • Maithili
  • Manipuri
  • Santhali
  • Tibetan
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Chinese
  • Accountancy
  • Agriculture
  • Anthropology
  • Art Education & Sculpture
  • Biology, Biotechnology & Biochemistry
  • Business Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science & Informatics Practices
  • Economics & Business Economics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography & Geology
  • History
  • Home Science
  • Knowledge Tradition - Practices in India
  • Legal Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics, Applied Maths
  • Mass Media, Journalism & Communication
  • Physical Education, NCC & Yoga
  • Physics
  • Performing Arts
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Philosophy
  • Performing Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • General Test
Syllabus
  • Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative - Tested on understanding of a passage and its central theme, meanings of words used therein, etc
  • Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary - Tested on Questions on synonyms & antonyms
  • Grammar from all topics - Tested on correcting grammatically incorrect sentences, filling blanks in sentences with appropriate words, Rearranging the parts, etc.
  • Verbal Ability
  • Vocabulary, Writings
Based on Class 11 & 12 or Intermediate syllabus of specific subject.
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability
  • Numerical Ability
  • Aptitude
  • Quantitative Reasoning (application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic, algebra geometry, mensuration, statistics & Probability)
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning[16]
Pattern & Duration40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject)[17] 40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject)50 MCQs to be answered out of 60 in 60 minutes as per 2024 circular

For PG Programmes

CUET PG will have more 72 test papers for various courses. The complete mapping of test paper code versus course and university is provided by NTA in the information brochure.[18]

For RP programmes

Negative marking

For UG & PG Programmes, negative marking scheme is followed with a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer. However, the negative marking is not followed for research programmes.

Application fees

Only online applications are accepted for CUCET-2024 and application fees for various categories are listed below.[19]

For CUET-UG: (According to Data of CUET-UG 2024)[20]

For CUET (UG) – 2024, fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. The following fee structure is applicable for CUET (UG) - 2024:

CategoryUp to 03 SubjectsFor each Additional Subject
General (UR) Applicants
OBC/EWS Applicants
SC/ST/PWD Applicants
Centres outside India Applicants
For CUET-PG: (According to Data of CUET-PG 2024)[21]

For CUET (PG) – 2024, fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. The following fee structure is applicable for CUET (PG) - 2024:

CategoryUp to 02 SubjectsFor each Additional Subject
General (UR) Applicants
OBC/EWS Applicants
SC/ST Applicants
PWD Applicants
Centres outside India Applicants
For CUET-PhD: (According to Data of CUET-PhD 2023)[22]

For CUET (PhD) – 2023, fees will be charged based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. The following fee structure is applicable for CUET (PhD) - 2023:

CategoryUp to 01 SubjectsFor each Additional Subject
General (UR) Applicants
OBC/EWS Applicants
SC/ST Applicants
PWD Applicants

Participating universities

CUET-UG

Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-UG in 2024 (only undergraduate and integrated masters degrees)-

CUET-PG

Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-PG in 2024 (only masters degrees and post graduate diplomas)-

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Website of CUET-UG .
  2. Web site: Website of CUET-PG .
  3. Web site: Website of CUET-PhD .
  4. News: March 24, 2024. What is the difference between CUCET and CUET 2022? . 2024-01-01 . India Today . en.
  5. Web site: hi:केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय-संयुक्त प्रवेश परीक्षा (सीयू-सीईटी) 2021 . Central Universities -Common Entrance Test (CU-CET) 2021 . https://cucet.nta.nic.in/WebinfoCms/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P. 2022-02-10. National Testing Agency . Government of India.
  6. Web site: DU to provide PhD admissions through CUET from upcoming academic year. Hindustan Times. hindustantimes.com. 13 July 2023.
  7. News: Now, the all-new CUCET . . 5 May 2010 . en-IN.
  8. News: March 24, 2022 . What is the difference between CUCET and CUET 2022? . 2022-04-15 . India Today . en.
  9. Web site: CUET. www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-exam. 2022-07-29.
  10. Web site: Kamaldeep . CUET PG Exam 2024: Details, Dates, Registration and Exam Pattern . Learning Routes.
  11. Web site: FAQ . CUCET . 13 March 2019.
  12. Web site: 2018-02-23 . CUET (CUCET) Exam Pattern 2022 (Revised): Marking Scheme, Subject, Marks, Duration . 2022-04-15 . university.careers360.com . en.
  13. Web site: 2023-05-18 . CUET Explained Exam Format, Dates, Slot, Eligibility, Admit Cards, Evaluation – All You Need to Know . 2024-03-31 . News18 . en.
  14. Web site: NTA CUET Syllabus 2022 PDF (Section-wise) Download Here . 2022-04-15 . Proper Noun . en.
  15. Web site: CUET Syllabus.
  16. Web site: General Test - Syllabus CUET 2022 .
  17. Web site: Language Papers 1, 2, Syllabus CUET 2022 .
  18. Web site: CUET PG Test Paper Codes . aglasem.com . 2 June 2022.
  19. Web site: CUCET. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190711052812/http://cucetexam.in:80/Document/Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf . 11 July 2019 .
  20. Web site: CUET-PG Information Bulletin(IB) .
  21. Web site: CUET-PG IB .
  22. Web site: CUET-PhD 2023 IB .
  23. Web site: 2022-04-10 . AMU to adopt CUET for UG admissions, centre denies exemption request . 2022-04-10 . TimesNow.
  24. Web site: Assam University.
  25. Web site: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University.
  26. Web site: Banaras Hindu University.
  27. Web site: Central Sanskrit University.
  28. Web site: Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh.
  29. Web site: Central University of Gujarat.
  30. Web site: Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
  31. Web site: Dr. Hari Singh Gour University.
  32. Web site: The English and Foreign Languages University.
  33. Web site: Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.
  34. Web site: Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.
  35. Web site: Indira Gandhi National Tribal University.
  36. Web site: Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women.
  37. Web site: Gurukul Kangri.
  38. Web site: National Rail and Transportation Institute.
  39. Web site: Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
  40. Web site: Gandhigram Rural Institute.
  41. Web site: Sri_Dev_Suman_Uttarakhand_University.
  42. Web site: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya.
  43. Web site: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.
  44. Web site: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University.
  45. Web site: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi.
  46. Web site: Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology.
  47. Web site: BML Munjal University.
  48. Web site: Galgotias University.
  49. Web site: IIMT University.
  50. Web site: Jagannath University.
  51. Web site: Jagannath University, Jaipur.
  52. Web site: Jaypee University .
  53. Web site: Mewar University.
  54. Web site: Teerthanker Mahaveer University.
  55. Web site: Best University in Gurgaon Private University in Gurugram: KRMU . 2023-05-03 . www.krmangalam.edu.in.
  56. https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3d1a21da7bca4abff8b0b61b87597de73/uploads/2022/05/2022051957.pdf Common University Entrance Test Guide (Graduate)

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