What Is CUET? Exam Details, Date, Pattern, Syllabus, & More

With its aim of ‘one country, one entrance test’, Common University Entrance Test (CUET) has grown in popularity among students. This is evidenced by the fact that nearly 16 lakh candidates registered for CUET 2023. Now, with 200+ universities participating in CUET, the number of registrations is bound to increase for CUET 2024.

NTA (National Testing Agency) has announced that CUET 2024 will take place in May 2024 for UG courses and in March 2024 for PG Courses.

Cutting down the chase, here is everything you need to know about CUET 2024.

What is CUET?

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CUET, or Common University Entrance Test, is a unified entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various universities across India. With CUET, students can appear for a single entrance exam and apply to multiple universities through a common platform, rather than having to take multiple exams for each institution. 

Registrations for CUET 2024 for postgraduate courses are already open. Interested candidates can register through the official site. Registrations for CUET 2024 for undergraduate courses are expected to open in February 2024.

Why is CUET Important?

CUET has revolutionized the admission process into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in India, and has several benefits, namely:

• Reduced burden: Students take one exam instead of multiple university-specific tests.
• Wider choice: Access to a broader range of universities and programs.
• Level playing field: Standardizes admission process across central universities.
• Transparency and merit: Objective tests and standardized scoring promote a fair selection process.

CUET 2024 Key Highlights 

CUET 2024 Registration

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The registrations for CUET UG 2024 will tentatively go live in February 2024. The registrations for CUET PG 2024 opened in December 2023.

CUET UG 2024 Registration Dates

Here is the complete schedule of the CUET UG 2024 exam:

CUET PG 2024 Registration Dates

Please find below the deadline to apply for the CUET PG 2024, along with other important dates:

CUET 2024 Application Process

Here's a step-by-step guide to the CUET 2024 application process:

1. Registration:

• Visit the official CUET website: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
• Create a new account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in the registration form with personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information.
• Choose a password and security question.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature.
• Pay the registration fee online

2. Filling Application Form:

• Log in to your CUET account using your credentials.
• Select the desired universities and programs you wish to apply for.
• For UG: Choose the test language (Section 1A), any optional language (Section 1B) and select the domain-specific subjects (Section 2) relevant to your chosen programs, before choosing whether to attempt the General Test (Section 3).
• For PG: Choose the medium of language and the subject.
• Enter the required information about past educational qualifications. Upload required documents (such as marksheets, etc.) in the prescribed format.
• Review and submit the application form.

3. Downloading CUET Admit Card:

• A few days before the exam, download your admit card from your CUET account.
• Check exam details like date, time, center, and instructions carefully.

Important: Ensure the accuracy of all information you provide in the application and be sure to meet all deadlines for registration, application, and fee payment.

CUET Exam Fees

The fee for the qualifying exam will be charged subject-wise and based on the location of the exam centers. 

CUET UG 2024 Exam Fees (Tentative)

This is the application fee as per CUET UG 2023 data. This may be changed for CUET UG 2024.

CUET PG 2024 Exam Fees

The application fee for the common entrance exam for the PG course is as follows:

CUET Eligibility

To apply for CUET UG 2023, the interested candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination or are appearing in 2024.

While there’s no age limit to appear for CUET, the candidates need to ensure they meet the age criteria (if any) or any other eligibility criteria of the University/Institution/Organization in which they wish to take admission.

Additionally, while one can be a part of the registration process even if they are currently in class 12, they should be well-equipped to submit the required documents during the verification process.

For CUET PG 2024, there is no maximum age limit for the candidates as long as they have earned a bachelor's degree, passed an equivalent exam by 2024, or are appearing in 2024. Candidates must, however, adhere to the university's age requirements for admission.

CUET Reservations

Here’s a look at the reservations provided under CUET 2024 for UG and PG courses:

CUET Reservations For UG:

As of 2023, CUET does not provide any additional or separate reservations. As per the CUET Information Bulletin:

“For admission in Universities through CUET (UG) 2023, the existing policies regarding reservations, relaxation, quota, category, qualification, subject combinations, preferences, etc. of the respective University shall be applicable.”

Be sure to check the official website for any change in reservation for CUET (UG) 2024.

CUET Reservations For PG:

CUET Exam Dates

NTA has released the official CUET exam details. The CUET 2024 Exam will only be open to those who have submitted their online applications.

The CUET UG 2024 online examination will take place between May 15 and May 31, 2024.

On the other hand, the CUET PG 2024 exam will take place from March 11 to March 28, 2024.

The CUET Admit Card 2024 will contain information about the exam day, location, exam city, and reporting time.

CUET Exam Syllabus

The CUET UG syllabus will encompass the academic syllabus of the 11th and 12th standards, and the CUET PG syllabus will focus on the course material provided during as part of the undergraduate degree curriculum. 

Candidates can get the CUET syllabus PDF for the UG and PG courses straight from the links provided on the website by visiting https://cuet.samarth.ac.in (for UG) and https://pgcuet.samarth.ac.in/ (for PG).

CUET Syllabus for UG

Section 1A & 1B: Languages

Section II: Domain-specific subjects

Section III, i.e. the General Test covers General Awareness, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

CUET Syllabus for PG

CUET PG Exam syllabus can be broadly divided into the following 6 streams:

It is strongly advised to completely read the syllabus to gain a better knowledge of the format of the exam and the subjects covered.

CUET Paper Pattern

CUET 2024: Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme At A Glance

CUET UG Exam Pattern 2024 (Tentative)

CUET UG exam will be conducted on multiple days and in three slots per day. An eligible candidate for the CUET UG exam can choose any 10 subjects from all three sections:

• Section IA – 13 Languages
• Section IB – 20 Languages
• Section II – 27 Domain-specific subjects
• Section III – General Test

Please note: The exam time for the following subjects will be 60 minutes, as opposed to the scheduled time of 45 minutes for other courses:

• Accountancy
• Economics
• Physics
• Computer Science/Informatics Practices
• Chemistry
• Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
• General Test

CUET PG exam pattern 2024

The CUET PG exam will be conducted on multiple days, in three shifts per day. Let’s take a look at the CUET PG exam pattern:

Key points for the CUET PG exam:

• Eligible candidates can select a maximum of 04 test paper codes. Please refer to the CUET PG Information Bulletin for the paper codes.
• Each question paper will have 75 MCQ questions irrespective of the subject and language.
• Language considerations: All language papers will be conducted in the concerned language, except for Linguistics, which will be in English. M.Tech/Higher Sciences paper would be in English only, and Acharya Papers would be in Sanskrit except for Hindu Studies, Indian Knowledge System and Baudha Darshan. All other papers (Humanities, Sciences and Common papers) would be bilingual (English & Hindi).
• There would be no General Test with each paper. However, candidates can choose General paper as a Subject. In this case, the comprehension part of these papers would be English or Hindi as chosen by the candidate during registration. 

CUET Marking Scheme

There is much noise about CUET passing marks, CUET total marks, and whether there is a negative marking in CUET. The following points will put all your worries to rest.

Marking scheme of CUET UG 2024 (Tentative)

• The CUET UG exam is split up into 4 sections, where each section will have multiple-choice questions.
• Each question carries 5 marks, and the total marks allotted for each section are 200.
• There is negative marking. Students should carefully attempt questions as each wrong answer will result in a deduction of 1 mark.

Marking scheme of CUET PG 2024

• The CUET PG 2024 question paper will consist of 75 questions.
• Each question carries 4 marks.
• There is negative marking. Students should keep in mind that for every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

CUET College List

Today, 250+ universities, including 40+ Central Universities, 30+ state universities, and 100+ private and deemed universities are participating in CUET 2024.

The following list includes some of the colleges that will accept your entrance exam results:

CUET Mock Tests

The best approach to get ready for any exam, including CUET, is to take mock tests. Mocks allow students to get used to an environment similar to that of the real exam while also giving them a preview of what to expect on D-Day. The official CUET 2024 mock exam will be made available online by NTA.

However, in the meantime, students can also look for mock tests released by coaching institutes designed specifically for CUET UG and CUET PG 2024. Students can also practice their knowledge of quant, aptitude, verbal ability, logical reasoning, and more with the Practice section on Unstop.

Make the most of this national-level exam for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs courses. For further information about CUET, check out the following:

Good Luck!

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