Common University Entrance Test
{{Short description|Entrance exam for central universities in India}}
{{redirect|CUET|the university in Bangladesh|Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology}}
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{{Infobox examination
|name = Common University Entrance Test
|image_alt = NTA
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|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
|year_started = {{Start date|2010|df=y}}
|duration = Section 1A, 1B - 60mins for each language
Section 2 - 60mins for each Subject
Section 3 - 60minutes
|score_range = -300 to +800
|offered = Once a year
|attempt_restriction =
|regions = India
|language = English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
|test_takers ={{Decrease}} 13.6 Lakh (2024)
|website = {{URL|exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG}}
|footnotes =
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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 for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes in Central Universities and other participating institutes.{{Cite news |date=March 24, 2024|title=What is the difference between CUCET and CUET 2022? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/what-is-the-difference-between-cucet-and-cuet-2024-1928881-2024-01-01 |access-date=2024-01-01 |work=India Today |language=en}} It is also accepted by number of other State Universities and Deemed universities in India.{{Cite web|script-title=hi:केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय-संयुक्त प्रवेश परीक्षा (सीयू-सीईटी) 2021 |trans-title=Central Universities -Common Entrance Test (CU-CET) 2021 |url=https://cucet.nta.nic.in/WebinfoCms/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P|access-date=2022-02-10|website=National Testing Agency |publisher=Government of India}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/du-to-provide-phd-admissions-through-cuet-from-upcoming-academic-year-101686380611565.html|title=DU to provide PhD admissions through CUET from upcoming academic year|publisher=Hindustan Times|website=hindustantimes.com|access-date=13 July 2023}}
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.{{cite news |title=Now, the all-new CUCET |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/now-the-allnew-cucet/article422630.ece |work=The Hindu |date=5 May 2010 |language=en-IN}} 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.{{Cite news |date=March 24, 2022 |title=What is the difference between CUCET and CUET 2022? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/what-is-the-difference-between-cucet-and-cuet-2022-1928881-2022-03-24 |access-date=2022-04-15 |work=India Today |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|title=CUET|url=https://www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-exam|website=www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-exam|access-date=2022-07-29}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Kamaldeep |first= |title=CUET PG Exam 2024: Details, Dates, Registration and Exam Pattern |url=https://www.learningroutes.in/blog/cuet-pg-exam-2024 |website=Learning Routes}}
The CUET-UG consist of Language Test, Domain-Specific papers, and the General Test.{{cite web |title=FAQ |url=https://www.cucetexam.in/Document/Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf |website=CUCET |access-date=13 March 2019}}{{Cite web |date=2018-02-23 |title=CUET (CUCET) Exam Pattern 2022 (Revised): Marking Scheme, Subject, Marks, Duration |url=https://university.careers360.com/articles/cucet-exam-pattern |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=university.careers360.com |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-18 |title=CUET Explained {{!}} Exam Format, Dates, Slot, Eligibility, Admit Cards, Evaluation – All You Need to Know |url=https://www.news18.com/explainers/cuet-explained-exam-format-dates-slot-eligibility-admit-cards-evaluation-all-you-need-to-know-7849585.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=News18 |language=en}}
Marking scheme includes 5 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong response.
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|+Subjects, Pattern of CUET - UG{{Cite web |title=NTA CUET Syllabus 2022 PDF (Section-wise) Download Here |url=https://www.toprankers.com/cuet-syllabus |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=Proper Noun |language=en}} ! !Section 1A - 13 languages !Section 1B - 20 Languages !Section 2 - 27 Domain-specific Subjects{{Cite web|url=https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/index.php/site/syllabus|title=CUET Syllabus}} !Section 3 - General Test |
| Subjects
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|South Asian/Indic Languages:
Others:
|STEM:
Commerce/Business:
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Arts, Sports & Others:
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| Syllabus
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|Based on high school / Class 11 & 12 or Intermediate syllabus of specific subject. |
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| Pattern & Duration
| colspan="2" |40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject){{Cite web |title=Language Papers 1, 2, Syllabus CUET 2022 |url=https://cdnasb.samarth.ac.in/site/Syllabus%20of%20CUET%20%28UG%29%20-%202022/LanguageSyllabus(IAandIB).pdf }} |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.{{cite web |title=CUET PG Test Paper Codes |url=https://admission.aglasem.com/cuet-pg-test-paper-code/ |website=aglasem.com |access-date=2 June 2022}}
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|+CUET PG Subjects{{Cite web |title=Syllabus |url=https://pgcuet.samarth.ac.in/index.php/site/syllabus |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=pgcuet.samarth.ac.in}} !Languages & Lingustics !Sciences & Mathematics !Engineering & Technology !Education !Arts !Commerce & Management !Humanities & Social Sciences !Indology, Religion & Philosophy !Others |
Lingustics:
Indian Languages:
Foreign Languages:
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Library and Information Science:
Mass Communication and Journalism:
Physical Education, Yoga and Sports:
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= For RP programmes =
- Part A: Language, general awareness, mathematical aptitude, analytical skills and Research Methodology-consisting of 50 MCQs
- Part B: Domain Knowledge-consisting of 50 MCQs
=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.{{Cite web|title=CUCET|url=https://cucetexam.in/Document/Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711052812/http://cucetexam.in:80/Document/Frequently_Asked_Questions.pdf |archive-date=11 July 2019 |access-date=}}
For CUET-UG: (According to Data of CUET-UG 2024){{Cite web |title=CUET-PG Information Bulletin(IB) |url=https://cdnasb.samarth.ac.in/v2/2024/pg/pg-site-admin24/public-notice/IB+of+CUET+(PG)+-+2024.pdf}}
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:
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!Category !Up to 03 Subjects !For each Additional Subject |
| General (UR) Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1000|year=2024}} !{{INRConvert|400|year=2024}} |
| OBC/EWS Applicants
!{{INRConvert|900|year=2024}} !{{INRConvert|375|year=2024}} |
| SC/ST/PWD Applicants
!{{INRConvert|800|year=2024}} !{{INRConvert|350|year=2024}} |
| Centres outside India Applicants
!{{INRConvert|4500|year=2024}} !{{INRConvert|1800|year=2024}} |
For CUET-PG: (According to Data of CUET-PG 2024){{Cite web |title=CUET-PG IB |url=https://cdnasb.samarth.ac.in/v2/2024/pg/pg-site-admin24/public-notice/IB+of+CUET+(PG)+-+2024.pdf}}
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:
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!Category !Up to 02 Subjects !For each Additional Subject |
| General (UR) Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1200|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|600|year=2023}} |
| OBC/EWS Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1000|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|500|year=2023}} |
| SC/ST Applicants
!{{INRConvert|900|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|500|year=2023}} |
| PWD Applicants
!{{INRConvert|800|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|500|year=2023}} |
| Centres outside India Applicants
!{{INRConvert|6000|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|2000|year=2023}} |
For CUET-PhD: (According to Data of CUET-PhD 2023){{Cite web |title=CUET-PhD 2023 IB |url=https://cdnasb.samarth.ac.in/phd-site-admin23/pn/Information+Bulletin+of+Ph.D.+Entrance+Test+for+DU%2C+JNU%2C+BHU%2C+BBAU+-+2023..pdf}}
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:
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!Category !Up to 01 Subjects !For each Additional Subject |
| General (UR) Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1200|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|800|year=2023}} |
| OBC/EWS Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1100|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|700|year=2023}} |
| SC/ST Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1000|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|700|year=2023}} |
| PWD Applicants
!{{INRConvert|1000|year=2023}} !{{INRConvert|700|year=2023}} |
Participating universities
= CUET-UG =
Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-UG in 2024 (only undergraduate and integrated master's degrees)-
= CUET-PG =
Admission in the following universities is done through CUET-PG in 2024 (only master's degrees and post graduate diplomas)-
See also
References
External links
- Central Universities Common Entrance Test - [https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ Official website]
- National Testing Agency (NTA) - [https://nta.nic.in Official website]
{{Standardised tests in India}}
{{Central universities of India}}