CUET EXAM PREPRATION
CUET 2024: Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus
National Testing Agency has announced the Common University Entrance Exam 2024 dates. The CUET 2024 will be conducted from May 21 to 31 for admission to undergraduate and integrated postgraduate courses in the 90 enrolled universities. The application form for CUET 2024 will be released in the first week of February online mode on the official website – cuet.samarth.ac.in. Candidates can register, submit the required documents and pay the pre-requisite fee to complete the CUET 2024 application process. Result will be announced by the end of third week of June.
The CUET will be conducted in two slots and it is a computer-based test. There will be four sections in the exam, Section 1A (Language Test), Section 1B (Optional Language Test), Section 2 (Domain-Specific Test) and Section 3 (General Test). All of the enrolled universities will accept the CUET score for admission to UG courses. Here are the complete details to understand the CUET application process, syllabus, exam pattern and more details.
CUET (UG)/2022: State/Slot-wise/Candidates Appeared:-
| S.NO. | STATE | SLOT 1 | SLOT 2 | TOTAL |
| 1 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 868 | 687 | 1555 |
| 2 | ASSAM | 7263 | 6082 | 13345 |
| 3 | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS (UT) | 446 | 362 | 808 |
| 4 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 2207 | 1700 | 3907 |
| 5 | BIHAR | 46947 | 37549 | 84496 |
| 6 | CHHATTISGARH | 8864 | 7162 | 16026 |
| 7 | CHANDIGARH (UT) | 6675 | 6175 | 12850 |
| 8 | DAMAN & DIU (UT) | 89 | 72 | 161 |
| 9 | DELHI | 95763 | 87891 | 183654 |
| 10 | GUJARAT | 2006 | 1685 | 3691 |
| 11 | GOA | 59 | 49 | 108 |
| 12 | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 1962 | 1956 | 3918 |
| 13 | HARYANA | 23401 | 22805 | 46206 |
| 14 | JHARKHAND | 14708 | 12399 | 27107 |
| 15 | JAMMU & KASHMIR | 6593 | 5351 | 11944 |
| 16 | KARNATAKA | 1421 | 1233 | 2654 |
| 17 | KERALA | 13612 | 9596 | 23208 |
| 18 | LAKSHADWEEP(UT) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 19 | LEH & LADAKH(UT) | 547 | 533 | 1080 |
| 20 | MEGHALAYA | 333 | 251 | 584 |
| 21 | MANIPUR | 901 | 701 | 1602 |
| 22 | MADHYA PRADESH | 30708 | 21677 | 52385 |
| 23 | MAHARASHTRA | 4025 | 3484 | 7509 |
| 24 | MIZORAM | 386 | 713 | 1099 |
| 25 | NAGALAND | 275 | 247 | 522 |
| 26 | ODISHA | 3766 | 3473 | 7239 |
| 27 | PUNJAB | 3989 | 3575 | 7564 |
| 28 | PUDUCHERRY | 750 | 656 | 1406 |
| 29 | RAJASTHAN | 21137 | 20914 | 42051 |
| 30 | SIKKIM | 270 | 233 | 503 |
| 31 | TRIPURA | 1952 | 1296 | 3248 |
| 32 | TELANGANA | 4582 | 3516 | 8098 |
| 33 | TAMIL NADU | 5245 | 4104 | 9349 |
| 34 | UTTARAKHAND | 13601 | 12568 | 26169 |
| 35 | UTTAR PRADESH | 170727 | 126632 | 297359 |
| 36 | WEST BENGAL | 12010 | 9589 | 21599 |
| 37 | OTHER | 49 | 4 | 53 |
| 38 | OUT-SIDE INDIA | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 508179 | 416963 | 925142 |
CUET 2023 Details:-
| Name of the exam | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Exam conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Official website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| Level of exam | National |
| Total participating universities | 90 (44 central universities, 46 other universities) |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam duration | Slot 1 – 45 to 195 minutes Slot 2 – 45 to 225 minutes |
| Medium of exam | 13 languages |
| Exam centres | 489 in India, 9 outside India |
CUET 2023 Important Dates:-
The tentative schedule of Common University Entrance Test, aspirants for UET UG 2023 exam must check.
CUET 2023 – Important Dates:-
| Event | Dates |
| Application form | In the first week of February 2023 |
| Application correction window | To be notified |
| CUET hall ticket 2023 | To be notified |
| CUET exam date 2023 | May 21 to 31, 2023 Reserved dates – June 1 to 7, 2023 |
| Provisional CUET answer key 2023 | To be notified |
| Objections against CUET 2023 provisional answer key | To be notified |
| CUET final answer key 2023 | To be notified |
| CUET Result 2023 date | Third week of June |
CUET 2023 Eligibility Criteria:-
Applying for CUET UG, candidates should check the complete eligibility criteria. NTA sets the eligibility criteria to sit for CUET UG exam, however, the programmed-specific eligibility is set by the participating universities. To be eligible for the CUET 2023, candidate must have passed Class 10+2 from a recognized board. All the candidates must check the official websites of their respective universities to know the eligibility criteria.
NTA will release the application form for CUET UG tentatively in the first week of February 2023. Candidates can visit the official website (cuet.samarth.ac.in) to check the application form. Candidates need to first register on the portal by providing the details asked, and then complete the procedure by submitting the application fee and required documents.
How to fill CUET 2023 Application Form?
Step 1 – Visit the official website – cuet.samarth.ac.in.
Step 2 – Fill up the CUET registration 2023 by entering the details.
Step 3 – Candidates will receive the login credentials on their registered email address and mobile number.
Step 4 – Now, the candidates can use the login details provided by NTA and fill the application form of CUET.
Step 5 – Upload the required documents such as a scanned image of NTA passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 6 – Pay the application fee in online mode.
Step 7 – Take the printouts of the duly filled application form for future reference.
Application Fees:-
After filling the CUET application form, candidates are required to pay the application fees. The CUET application fee 2023 can be paid through debit card, UPI, Pay TM services, credit card or net banking. The CUET 2023 application process will be completed only after the successful submission of application fees.
| Category | Fees |
| General | Rs. 650 |
| General-EWS or OBC-NCL | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third gender | Rs. 550 |
CUET 2023 Login:-
Candidates who will successfully complete the CUET UG application process will receive the CUET login details on email address and mobile number. These login details are crucial for further processing hence keep it safe. The CUET login details can be used for checking the CUET application status, downloading the admit card, result, etc.
CUET Exam Centers 2023:-
All the candidates are required to submit their choice of exam centers PREPARATION while submitting the application form of CUET 2023. Candidates can choose up to three exam centers. It is important to select the CUET exam Centre wisely as it can not be changed at a later stage. In the year 2022, NTA conducted the CUET UG exam at 259 cities in India and 10 cities outside India in Manama, Doha, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait City and New York.
CUET 2023 Syllabus:-
National Testing Agency releases the syllabus of CUET UG. The CUET syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus. Candidates can check the domain-specific syllabus on the official website. Candidates preparing for the entrance test should check the CUET syllabus 2023 to know about the topics and units covered in the entrance exam.
CUET UG Syllabus 2023:-
| Section IA & IB | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary]. |
| Section II | Based on CBSE Class 12th exam |
| Section II | 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 |
CUET Exam Pattern 2023:-
The CUET test 2023 will be held in two slots, divided into four sections. These sections are – Section 1A (language test), Section 1B (optional language test), Section 2 (domain-specific test) and Section 3 (general test).
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
NTA will release the CUET 2023 mock tests in online mode. Candidates preparing for the exam can access the CUET UG mock tests through the official website of NTA. The CUET mock test 2023 is an important tool for the practice of the candidates. Candidates can directly click on the links available on the official website and select their subjects to practice the mock tests.
CUET 2023 Preparation Tips:-
Candidates should start the preparation early to get success in the CUET 2023. Right strategy and revision will help to get the confidence over the syllabus. Here are some CUET UG 2023 preparation tips:-
- Right strategy will help you to achieve success, create a proper and accurate study plan for CUET 2023.
- Understanding of the CUET syllabus and exam format.
- Practice CUET sample papers and mock tests.
- Selection of best books and coaching for CUET 2023 and stay focused.
CUET 2023 Admit Card:-
National Testing Agency will release the CUET admit card on the official website cuet.samarth.ac.in. Candidates can login using their CUET application ID and password to download the CUET admit card. The admit card will include important information such as exam centre details, exam date, timing, important instructions, etc. Candidates must take a printout of the admit card and keep it safe till the admission process completes.
How to Download CUET 2023 Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of the CUET.
- Click on “Download Admit Card”
- The admit card window will appear on the screen.
- Enter the application ID and date of birth in the given space.
- Click on the “Login” tab.
- The CUET admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take multiple printouts of the CUET admit card 2023 for future references.
CUET 2023 Exam Day Instructions:-
NTA sets some important instructions for the candidates that need to be strictly followed during the exam day. All the candidates must reach the exam centre at least 2 hours prior to reporting time to avoid any last-minute hustle. Candidates must bring a printout of the CUET admit card, ID card and a recent passport size photograph. Below is the list of things to carry and not to carry during the CUET exam.
Things to carry at CUET Test Centre 2023
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen
- Additional photographs
- Admit card along with self-declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website
- An authorised photo IDs – School identity card/ PAN card/ Driving license/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration card with photograph/ Class 12 board admit card with photograph/ Bank passbook with photograph.
- Transparent water bottle
- Personal hand sanitizer
- Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic
- PwBD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer
Things not to carry at CUET 2023 Test Centre
- Study material of any type
- Electronic devices
- Geometry box/ pouch/ scale/ pencil-box
- No jewellery – Rings, bracelet, earrings, pendants, charms, nose pin, chain/ necklace, badge, brooch, hair band, hair pin, clothes with full sleeves or big buttons
- Wallet or handbag or goggles
CUET 2023 Answer Key:-
NTA will release the CUET answer key 2023 a few days after the exam. Candidates will be able to download the provisional CUET answer key from the official website – cuet.samarth.ac.in. Candidates can check the correct answers to the questions asked in the CUET exam, and if found incorrect, candidates can also raise objections within the given time frame. NTA will evaluate all the objections, and release a final answer key on the website.
How to Download CUET 2023 Answer Key?
- Visit the official website of CUET.
- Click on the “UG 2023 Answer Key” link
- Enter the roll number and date of birth in the given space.
- Click on the “Login” tab.
- The NTA CUET 2023 answer key in the form of a PDF will appear on the screen.
- Candidates can check the answer key and calculate their marks.
CUET 2023 Result
NTA will announce the CUET result online in third week of June. Candidates will be able to check the CUET result 2023 from the CUET official website. To download the result, candidates are required to enter their application number and date of birth. The result of CUET will include the marks obtained by the candidates in the CUET UG exam, and candidates can use this score for admission to various participating universities.
How to check CUET 2023 Result?
- Visit the official website – cuet.samarth.ac.in.
- Click on ‘Click to view Scorecard’
- Enter the programme applied, roll number and date of birth.
- Now, enter the verification code.
- Click on the ‘Login’ tab.
- The CUET result will be displayed showing the qualifying status and the rank of the candidates.
- Download and take multiple printouts of the CUET entrance test result.
Details mentioned on the CUET Result 2023
- Roll number
- Category
- Subject code
- Name of the subject
- Qualifying status
- Qualifying rank
- Gender
- Marks obtained in the entrance test
CUET Marking Scheme 2023:-
NTA sets the marking scheme for CUET UG exam. The students will be awarded 5 marks for each correct response. For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted from the total marks. No marks will be deducted for not answering a question.
CUET Score Card 2023
The National Testing Agency will announce the CUET UG result in the form of a scorecard. The CUET scorecard will include the candidate’s details and the normalized scores. The scorecard of CUET will be used for admission to all the participating universities, hence it is mandatory for all the candidates to keep it safe till the admission process completes.
CUET 2023 Normalization Process:-
CUET UG exam will be conducted in two slots on different dates, so in order to create a level playing field in terms of difficulty level CUET normalization procedure is used by NTA. CUET percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all the candidates in all the rounds of the examination.
Percentile score – 100 X Number of candidates who appeared in the ‘Session’ with raw score equal to or less than the candidate.
CUET 2023 Participating Universities
There are a total of 90 universities in the CUET. The Universities includes 44 central university and 46 state, deemed, and private universities. All these universities will accept the CUET UG scores for admission to the CUET programmes. The CUET participating universities offer admission to various undergraduate courses including B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, etc and integrated postgraduate courses. The number of CUET seats available in each course varies for each college. Check the complete list of participating central universities below.
CUET 2023 Participating Central Universities
| Universities | State | Websites |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | jnu.ac.in |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | mgcub.ac.in |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana | uohyd.ac.in |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | jmi.ac.in |
| University of Delhi | New Delhi | du.ac.in |
| Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttarakhand | hnbgu.ac.in |
| Visva-Bharati University | West Bengal | visvabharati.ac.in |
| University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | allduniv.ac.in |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh | rguhs.ac.in |
| Tezpur University | Assam | tezu.ernet.in |
| Nagaland University | Nagaland | nagalanduniversity.ac.in |
| Central University of Odisha | Odisha | cuo.ac.in |
| Pondicherry University | Puducherry | pondiuni.edu.in |
| English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana | efluniversity.ac.in |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana | manuu.edu.in |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh | bbau.ac.in |
| Tripura University | Tripura | tripurauniv.ac.in |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | bhu.ac.in |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram | mzu.edu.in |
| The National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh | nsktu.ac.in |
| North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya | nehu.ac.in |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, | Chattisgarh | ggu.ac.in |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | ctuap.ac.in |
| The Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi | sanskrit.nic.in |
| Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | New Delhi | slbsrsv.ac.in |
| Sikkim University | Sikkim | cus.ac.in |
| Manipur University | Manipur | manipuruniv.ac.in |
| Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh | dhsgsu.ac.in |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra | hindivishwa.org |
| The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh | igntu.ac.in |
| Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | cuhimachal.ac.in |
| Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir | cukashmir.ac.in |
| Central Agricultural University | Manipur | cau.ac.in |
| Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | cujammu.ac.in |
| Central University of Haryana | Haryana | cuh.ac.in |
| Central University of South Bihar | Bihar | cusb.ac.in |
| Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka | cuk.ac.in |
| Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | curaj.ac.in |
| Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand | cuj.ac.in |
| Central University of Kerala | Kerala | cukerala.ac.in |
| Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | cuap.ac.in |
| Assam University, Silchar | Assam | aus.ac.in |
| Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat | cug.ac.in |
| Aligarh Muslim University | New Delhi | amu.ac.in |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | cutn.ac.in |
CUET 2023 – Previous Year’s Statistics:-
In the year 2022, NTA conducted the CUET UG exam in six phases from July 15 to August 30. The candidates have applied for 54,555 unique combinations of subjects. The total number of question paper was 2219 and the number of questions was 50476. Check the complete statistics below.
CUET 2022 Statistics:-
| Particulars | Total candidates |
| Total number of candidates registered | 14,90,293 |
| Total number of candidates appeared | 9,68,2021 |
| Total female candidates registered | 6,60,311 |
| Total female candidates appeared | 4,29,228 |
| Total male candidates registered | 8,29,965 |
| Total male candidates appeared | 5,38,965 |
| Total third gender candidates registered | 17 |
| Total third gender candidates appeared | 8 |
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