Common University Entrance Test

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Common University Entrance Test
AcronymCUET
TypePen and paper based
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Developer / administrator National Testing Agency (Since 2021)
Central University of Rajasthan (2010–2020)
Knowledge / skills testedLanguage, Domain-specific subject, General Aptitude and Reasoning
PurposeAdmission to 45 central universities and state University, private universities and deemed Universities
Year started2021 (2021)
DurationSection 1A, 1B - 45mins for each language
Section 2 - 45mins for each Subject
Section 3 - 60minutes
Score / grade range-300 to +300
OfferedOnce a year
Countries / regionsIndia
Languages English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
Website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), earlier known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) [1] is an all-India test being organized by National Testing Agency for admission to various doctorate, Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Integrated Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification courses and Research Programmes in 45 Central Universities of India. It is also accepted by number of other State Universities and Deemed universities in India. [2] [3]

Contents

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 centres spread across the country. [4] 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. [5] 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 an other Universities to adopt it. [6]

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.[ citation needed ]

The CUET-UG consist of Language Test, Domain-Specific papers, and the General Test. [7] [8] 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. [9]

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

Subjects, Pattern of CUET - UG [10]
Section 1A -

13 languages

Section 1B -

20 Languages

Section 2 -

27 Domain-specific Subjects [11]

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 [10]
  • Vocabulary, Writings
Based on Class 11 & 12 or Intermediate syllabus of specific subject. [10]
  • 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 [12]
Pattern & Duration40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject) [13] 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 [12]

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. [14]

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-2024and application fees for various categories are listed below. [15]

CategoryUG & PGResearch Programmes
General/OBC/EWS Applicants₹800 (US$10)₹1,000 (US$13)
SC/ST Applicants₹350 (US$4.40)₹450 (US$5.60)
PWD ApplicantsNilNil

Participating universities

CUET-UG

Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-UG in 2022 (only undergraduate and integrated masters degrees)-

Central UniversitiesDeemed UniversitiesState UniversitiesPrivate Universities


CUET-PG

Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-PG in 2022 (only masters degrees and post graduate diplomas)-

Central UniversitiesDeemed UniversitiesState UniversitiesPrivate Universities
  • Apex University, Jaipur [49]

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  41. ↑ "Galgotias University".
  42. ↑ "IIMT University".
  43. ↑ "Jagannath University".
  44. ↑ "Jagannath University, Jaipur".
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  46. ↑ "Mewar University".
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