CUET 2024 Exam: Exam Date, Eligibility, and Subjects
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CUET 2024, a national-level entrance exam, for admission to undergraduate (UG) programs offered by more than 250 Central, State, and other participating universities, institutions, and organizations across the country. The CUET UG application link is active until today, which is 5th April 2024 (Revised). Candidates can find details about the CUET exam, including the exam date, information bulletin, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centers, and more, on this page.
CUET UG Exam 2024 Overview
CUET UG is a University Entrance Test for admissions into more than 250 central and private universities in total across the country into undergraduate courses. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET exam once a year in an online computer-based MCQ mode. The CUET exam negates the difference in marking schemes and difficulty levels of various Boards. Now, the candidates do not have to compete in the high cut-offs of various top universities based on their Board results.
CUET Full Form
CUET stands for Common Universities Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam held annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The purpose of CUET is to facilitate admission into undergraduate courses in participating universities/institutes across the country. The exam is conducted in online mode and consists entirely of objective-type questions. Candidates use the scorecard issued along with the result for admission to the CUET participating universities.
Background of CUET UG Exam
The NTA initiated the CUET UG exam in 2022 to provide a common platform and equal opportunities to all candidates across the country. The exam is taking in 13 languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
CUET UG 2024 Important Dates
| CUET 2024 Exam Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET Application Form 2024 release date | 27th February 2024 |
| CUET form last date | 5th April 2024, up to 09:50 PM (Revised) |
| Last date to pay application fee | 5th April 2024, up to 11:50 PM (Revised) |
| CUET Form correction date | 6th and 7th April 2024 (Revised) |
| CUET city initiation slip release date | 30th April 2024 |
| CUET admit card release date | 2nd week of May 2024 |
| CUET exam date | 15th to 31st May 2024 |
| Provisional CUET answer key releases on | To be notified |
| Date to raise objections against answer key | To be notified |
| CUET final answer key releases on | To be notified |
| CUET Result 2024 date | 30th June 2024 |
UG 2024 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Central University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Mode) |
| Courses Offered Through CUET Exam | BSc, BA, B.Agri, BA LLB, BBA, BCom |
| Marking Scheme | +5 marks for each correct answer |
| -1 mark for each incorrect answer | |
| Medium of Exam | 13 languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| Exam Centre Cities | 500 cities in India and 14 cities abroad |
| Accepting Colleges | 86 Central, Private and Deemed to be Universities |
| Official Website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
UG 2024 Exam Latest Updates
Candidates who have not yet applied for the CUET UG exam 2024 can apply for it up to today, which is 5th April 2024. After this date, the application forms will not be accepted under any circumstance. This is a great opportunity for those candidates who have not yet filled the forms. The correction of the application forms will be activated on 6th and 7th April 2024.
The last date for CUET UG 2024 registration has been extended. The candidates can now submit the application form up to 5th April. Candidates can call NTA Help Desk at 011 4075 9000 or write to NTA at cuet-ug@nta.ac.in for any queries or clarifications. Check the following notice by the NTA on its website.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Updates
- Addition of New Subjects: Two new papers, Fashion Studies and Tourism, are being added to the CUET exam 2024 to promote skill subjects. Candidates who have already filled the CUET application form can also add these subjects during the correction period, with an additional fee for selecting more subjects.
- Application Form Deadline Extension: The last date to fill the CUET UG form has been extended to 26th March 2024.
- Exam Dates: The CUET UG exam is scheduled to be held from 15th to 31st May 2024.
- Admission Eligibility: Candidates who fill out the CUET application form and qualify the exam with good scores will be eligible for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by participating central and state universities across the country.
- Important Dates:
- 5th April 2024: Candidates can apply for CUET UG exam up to today only.
- 28th March 2024: The last date to apply for CUET UG 2024 exam has been extended.
- 22nd March 2024: The CUET UG exam 2024 has added two new subjects, Fashion Studies and Tourism.
CUET PG Exam 2024 Overview
The NTA conducts NTA CUET PG, or the Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), a national-level entrance exam for admission into postgraduate programs in Central and participating Universities. The CUET PG entrance exam aims to provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from the North East, rural, and remote areas, thereby fostering better connections with the Universities.
Key Features of CUET PG Exam:
- Common Entrance Test: CUET PG offers a single exam platform for candidates to apply for admissions to various Central Universities.
- Mode of Exam: The exam provides a convenient and efficient testing experience by being conducted in a computer-based mode.
- Duration: The exam duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes, allowing candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively.
- Formerly Known As: Previously known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), the exam transitioned to the name CUET PG and shifted from a paper-pencil-based mode to a computer-based mode starting from 2021.
Latest Updates on CUET PG 2024 Exam
The phase 3 exam for CUET PG 2024 released the admit card on 7th March 2024. The CUET PG exam took place from 21st to 28th March 2024. The answer key for the exam is expected to be released soon.
CUET Application Form 2024
NTA has activated the CUET UG registration 2024 form on its website cuet.samarth.ac.in. Candidates must first register on the website and then complete the application procedure to successfully submit the CUET application form for UG courses in over 90 participating universities.
How to Fill Application Form?
To fill the CUET 2024 application form, follow these steps:
- Visit cuet.samarth.ac.in to register for the CUET 2024 exam.
- Fill out the details in the CUET registration form 2024 by entering your basic details.
- Once registered, use the login credentials received on your email and mobile number to access the application form.
- Fill in all the required details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the required application fee.
- Finally, take a printout of the CUET UG 2024 application form.
CUET Application Fee
The application fee for the CUET 2024 exam varies based on the number of subjects chosen by the candidate. Here are the details:
- Up to 3 Subjects Opted:
- General: Rs. 1000
- OBC/EWS: Rs. 900
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 800
- For Each Additional Subject:
- General: Rs. 400
- OBC/EWS: Rs. 375
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 350
2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for CUET 2024:
- Must have passed or appeared in Class 12 examination.
- For B.Tech course, must have secured at least 45% (General) and 40% (Reserved categories) in Class 12.
- General category candidates should have secured at least 50% in Class 12, while SC/ST candidates must have secured at least 45%.
- There is no age limit for applying, but candidates must meet the age limit criteria (if any) of the University/Institution/Organization they are applying to.
CUET 2024 Exam Pattern
The CUET exam pattern is as follows:
- Section 1A – Languages: Candidates can choose from 13 different languages. They need to attempt 40 questions out of 50.
- Section 1B – Language: Candidates can choose from 20 languages. They need to attempt 40 questions out of 50.
- Section 2 – Domain: There are 27 domain-specific subjects offered. Candidates can choose any subject as desired by the applicable University. They need to attempt 35/40 questions out of 45/50.
- Section 3 – General Test:
This section uses a general test for admission to undergraduate programs. Candidates need to attempt 50 questions out of 60.
CUET 2024 Important Information
- CUET Syllabus:
- English
- Analytical Skills
- General Aptitude
- Numerical Aptitude/Data Interpretation
- Reasoning
- General Knowledge
- CUET Scorecard:
- Released online on CUET website
- Contains normalized and raw scores
- Used for admission to UG courses
- CUET 2024 Normalization Process:
- Uses “Normalization procedure based on Percentile Score”
- Percentile score is used for merit list
- CUET 2024 Admit Card:
- Released in the 2nd week of May 2024
- Download from CUET website
CUET 2024 Participating Institutes:
| University Name | State | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | jnu.ac.in |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | mgcub.ac.in |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana | uohyd.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 |
| Central University of Punjab | Punjab | cup.edu.in |
| Central University of Orissa | Odisha | cuo.ac.in |
| Delhi Technological University | New Delhi | dtu.ac.in |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | New Delhi | ipu.ac.in |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | jmi.ac.in |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | jnu.ac.in |
| National Law University, Delhi | New Delhi | nludelhi.ac.in |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | iift.edu |
| Indian Law Institute | New Delhi | ili.ac.in |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | New Delhi | ignou.ac.in |
| Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | New Delhi | ilbs.in |
| National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology | New Delhi | nmi.ac.in |
| National School of Drama | New Delhi | nsd.gov.in |
| Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan | New Delhi | sanskrit.nic.in |
| School of Planning and Architecture | New Delhi | spa.ac.in |
| South Asian University | New Delhi | sau.int |
| TERI School of Advanced Studies | New Delhi | terisas.ac.in |
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