Common University Entrance Test

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]

"CUET" redirects here. For another use, see Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology.

Common University Entrance Test
AcronymCUET
TypeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Developer / administratorNational 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
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia
Websitecuet.samarth.ac.in
cuet.nta.nic.in

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.[1] In 2022, as a part of National Education Policy 2020, CUET is introduced as revamped version of CUCET making it compulsory for all 43 central universities to adopt it.[5]

Exam pattern and structure

All Question Papers are MCQ based organized into different parts.

For UG programmes

Starting 2022, the CUET Undergraduate test shall be having four sections, namely Section IA – 13 Language, Section IB – 19 Language, Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects, and Section III – General Test.

The CUET-UG consist of language test, domain-specific papers, and the general test.[6][7] 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 2022 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.

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

Subjects, Pattern of CUET - UG[8]
Section 1A -

13 languages

 Section 1B -

19 Languages

 Section 2 -

27 Domain-specific Subjects[9]

 Section 3 -

General Test

Subjects
  • English
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi
  • Bhojpuri
  • Bengali
  • Assamese
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Persian
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Rajastani
  • 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[8]
  • Vocabulary, Writings
 Based on Class 11 & 12 or Intermediate syllabus of specific subject.[8]
  • 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[10]
Pattern & Duration 40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject)[11] 40 MCQs to be answered out of 50 in 45 Minutes (per subject) 60 MCQs to be answered out of 75 in 60 minutes[10]

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.[12]

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-2022 and application fees for various categories are listed below.[13]

Category UG & PG Research Programmes
General/OBC/EWS Applicants ₹800 (equivalent to ₹850 or US$11 in 2023) ₹1,000 (equivalent to ₹1,100 or US$13 in 2023)
SC/ST Applicants ₹350 (equivalent to ₹370 or US$4.60 in 2023) ₹450 (equivalent to ₹480 or US$6.00 in 2023)
PWD Applicants Nil Nil

Participating universities

CUET-UG

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

Central Universities Deemed Universities State Universities Private Universities

CUET-PG

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

Central Universities Deemed Universities State Universities Private Universities
  • Apex University, Jaipur[47]

See also

References
  1. "What is the difference between CUCET and CUET 2022?". India Today. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  2. केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय-संयुक्त प्रवेश परीक्षा (सीयू-सीईटी) 2021 [Central Universities -Common Entrance Test (CU-CET) 2021]. National Testing Agency. Government of India. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  3. "DU to provide PhD admissions through CUET from upcoming academic year". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  4. "Now, the all-new CUCET". The Hindu. 5 May 2010.
  5. "CUET". www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-exam. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  6. "FAQ" (PDF). CUCET. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  7. "CUET (CUCET) Exam Pattern 2022 (Revised): Marking Scheme, Subject, Marks, Duration". university.careers360.com. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  8. "NTA CUET Syllabus 2022 PDF (Section-wise) Download Here". Proper Noun. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  9. "CUET Syllabus".
  10. "General Test - Syllabus CUET 2022" (PDF).
  11. "Language Papers 1, 2, Syllabus CUET 2022" (PDF).
  12. "CUET PG Test Paper Codes". aglasem.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
  13. "CUCET" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 July 2019.
  14. "AMU to adopt CUET for UG admissions, centre denies exemption request". TimesNow. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  15. "Assam University".
  16. "Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University".
  17. "Banaras Hindu University".
  18. "Central Sanskrit University".
  19. "Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh".
  20. "Central University of Gujarat".
  21. "Central University of Himachal Pradesh".
  22. "Dr. Hari Singh Gour University".
  23. "The English and Foreign Languages University".
  24. "Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya".
  25. "Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University".
  26. "Indira Gandhi National Tribal University".
  27. "Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women".
  28. "Gurukul Kangri".
  29. "National Rail and Transportation Institute".
  30. "Tata Institute of Social Sciences".
  31. "Gandhigram Rural Institute".
  32. "Sri_Dev_Suman_Uttarakhand_University".
  33. "Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya".
  34. "Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University".
  35. "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University".
  36. "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi".
  37. "Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology".
  38. "BML Munjal University".
  39. "Galgotias University".
  40. "IIMT University".
  41. "Jagannath University".
  42. "Jagannath University, Jaipur".
  43. "Jaypee University".
  44. "Mewar University".
  45. "Teerthanker Mahaveer University".
  46. "Best University in Gurgaon | Private University in Gurugram: KRMU". www.krmangalam.edu.in. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  47. Common University Entrance Test Guide (Graduate) National Testing Agency
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