CUET UG 2024: National Testing Agency (NTA) will conducts Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG exam to enroll students into various UG programmes offered at all central universities including DU, JNU, JMI, BHU.
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About Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2024
The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2024 is conducted for admission into all UG Programmes in Central Universities and other participating Universities / Institutions / Organizations / Autonomous Colleges for academic session 2024-25.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect with the Universities.
A single examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities.
The CUET (UG) – 2024 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) – 2024) will be conducted in 13 mediums across India for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes in Hybrid (Pen & Paper / CBT) mode for all the Central Universities (CUs) and participating Universities in India for the academic year 2024-25.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Dates
The CUET UG 2023 exam dates – 21 May 2023 to 31 May 2023 (Reserve dates: 01 to 07 June 2023)
CUET UG 2024 Participating Universities
List of Central Universities
| S. No. | Name of Central Universities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aligarh Muslim University |
| 2 | Assam University |
| 3 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University |
| 5 | Central University of Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Central University of South Bihar |
| 7 | Central University of Gujarat |
| 8 | Central University of Haryana |
| 9 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
| 10 | Central University of Jammu |
| 11 | Central University of Jharkhand |
| 12 | Central University of Karnataka |
| 13 | Central University of Kashmir |
| 14 | Central University of Kerala |
| 15 | Central University of Odisha |
| 16 | Central University of Punjab |
| 17 | Central University of Rajasthan |
| 18 | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
| 19 | Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya |
| 20 | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya |
| 21 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| 22 | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University |
| 23 | Jamia Millia Islamia |
| 24 | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| 25 | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya |
| 26 | Manipur University |
| 27 | Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
| 28 | Mizoram University |
| 29 | Nagaland University |
| 30 | North Eastern Hill University |
| 31 | Pondicherry University |
| 32 | Rajiv Gandhi University |
| 33 | Sikkim University |
| 34 | Tezpur University |
| 35 | The English and Foreign Languages University |
| 36 | Tripura University |
| 37 | University of Allahabad |
| 38 | University of Delhi |
| 39 | University of Hyderabad |
| 40 | Visva Bharati University |
| 41 | Mahatma Gandhi Central University |
| 42 | Central Sanskrit University, Delhi |
| 43 | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University |
| 44 | National Sanskrit University |
Note:
- Apart from the Central Universities, there are other participating Universities also which include State Government Universities, Autonomous Institutions, Private Universities, Deemed Universities etc. Their details are available at the CUET (UG) portal.
- The list of participating universities is dynamic. Candidates are advised to regularly visit NTA website(s) www.nta.ac.in, https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ for the latest updates regarding the examination and participating universities.
- Details of Programmes / Courses offered by Universities along with their Eligibility Criteria are available on the respective University website.
- Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA and University website to which they are applying, for the latest updates/public notices/notifications/ announcements to be issued from time to time regarding the CUET (UG) – 2024.
- CUET (UG) – 2024 is meant for admission to UG courses offered by Central Universities and other specified participating Institutions for the academic year 2024-25.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Summary
| Full Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate Programs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test/Pen & Paper) |
| Type of questions | Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions |
| Official website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ |
CUET UG 2024 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 27 February to 26 March 2024 |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking/UPI | 26 March 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Correction in Particulars | 28 March to 29 March 2024 (Up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | 30 April 2024 onwards* |
| Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | The second week of May 2024* |
| Date of Examination | Between 15 May 2024 and 31 May 2024* |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result on the NTA website | 30 June 2024 |
*The date(s) may vary depending on the National Election Schedule
CUET UG 2024 Exam Schedule
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Examination | Between 15 May and 31 May 2024* |
| Mode of Examination | Pen & Paper (Offline) and/or Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Slot | Shift 1, Shift 2, Shift 3 |
| Timing of Examination | To be notified later |
| Duration of Examination | To be announced later |
*The date(s) may vary depending on the National Election Schedule.
CUET UG 2024 Application Form
- Candidates have to apply online on https://cuetug.ntaonline.in/.
- Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin.
- The application process would comprise steps including registration, application, image upload and payment.
Steps to fill CUET UG 2024 Application Form –
- Step 1 – Fill Registration Form
- Step 2 – Fill Application Form
- Step 3 – Fee Payment
CUET UG 2024 Application Fee
The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator.
| Category | Up to 03 Subjects | For each Additional Subject |
| General (UR) | ₹ 1000/- | ₹ 400/- (each) |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹ 900/- | ₹ 375/- (each) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ Third gender | ₹ 800/- | ₹ 350/- (each) |
| Centres outside India | ₹ 4500/- | ₹ 1800/- (each) |
CUET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- For appearing in the CUET (UG) – 2024, there is no age limit for the candidates.
- The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2024 irrespective of their age can appear in the CUET (UG) – 2024 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Organization in which they are desirous of taking admission.
Note:
- For admission in Universities through CUET (UG) – 2024, the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences, etc. of the respective University / Institution / Organization shall be applicable.
- As the eligibility criteria for admission may be unique for every University, the candidates are advised to visit the University website to which they are applying for their respective programs.
- Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the eligibility criteria laid down by the University they are applying to.
- Mere appearance in the Entrance Test or securing pass marks on the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfills the Programme-wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.
List of Qualifying Examinations (QE)
- The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etc.
- Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
- Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
- Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
- Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
- Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
- A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.
- General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
- High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
- Candidates who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination.
- In case the Class 12 Examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier.
Year of Appearance in Qualifying Examination
For the year of appearance in the Class 12 / equivalent examination, relevant conditions of Universities / Institutions (as applicable) will be applied. The candidate must ensure his eligibility from the website of respective Universities / Institutions.
CUET 2024 Exam Details
Mode of Examination
CUET (UG) – 2024 will completely be conducted in Hybrid mode (Pen & Paper/ Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Medium of Examination
Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the CUET (UG)- 2024 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| S. No. | Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | English | All Examination Centres |
| 2. | English and Hindi | All Examination Centres in India |
| 3. | English and Assamese | Examination Centres in Assam |
| 4. | English and Bengali | Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 5. | English and Gujarati | Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| 6. | English and Kannada | Examination Centres in Karnataka |
| 7. | English and Malayalam | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| 8. | English and Marathi | Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
| 9. | English and Odia | Examination Centres in Odisha |
| 10. | English and Punjabi | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| 11. | English and Tamil | Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 12. | English and Telugu | Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| 13. | English and Urdu | All Examination Centres in India |
The option of language for Question Paper should be exercised while filling up the Application Form online and it cannot be changed at a later stage.
Please note that for the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as the final.
CUET UG 2024 Scheme of Examination
| S. No. | Parameters | CUET (UG) – 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Total subjects | 61 (33 languages, 27 domain-specific, and 01 General Test) |
| 2. | Choice of Test Paper | Maximum 06 Test papers (04 or 05 domain subjects including General Test and 01 or 02 languages). Candidates may choose a maximum of 06 Subjects including languages (Indian and Foreign) and General Test. Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language. |
| 3. | Medium of the Test | 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) |
| 4. | Mode of the Examination | Hybrid mode (Pen & Paper + CBT). Note: It will depend on the candidate count after the registration is complete. |
| 5. | Total Questions | 40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50 out of 60 for the General Test (choice of 10 questions). Duration for all test papers would be 45 minutes except for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests which would be 60 minutes. |
| 6. | Shift and Duration | It is proposed that for Pen & paper mode, there may be three shifts in a day of about two hours duration. |
Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination are given in the table below:
| Subjects/Tests | Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|
| There are 33 languages and 27 subjects. A candidate may choose any subject/language as desired by the applicable University/ Organization. | 40 out of 50 questions in each language |
| General Test: For any such undergraduate programme/programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission. | 50 out of 60 questions |
Note:
- From the above subjects/languages, the candidate can choose a maximum of 06 (six) subjects from all three Sections.
- 40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50 out of 60 for the General Test (An overall choice of 10 questions will be provided for all 61 subjects).
- It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language and the General Test.
- Duration for all test papers would be 45 minutes except for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests which would be 60 minutes.
- The examination will be conducted on multiple days in two or three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices
Pattern of Question Paper
Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Marking Scheme
For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5)
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct, or a question is found to be wrong, or a question is dropped, then all candidates who have attempted the dropped question will be given five marks (+5) marks.
List of Languages/ Domain Specific Subjects /General Test offered under CUET(UG)-2024
There are two or three shifts in a day. A candidate can choose up to 6 Subjects for taking the Exam.
The list of Languages, Domain Specific Subjects, and General Test covered in CUET (UG) – 2024
There are 33 languages and 27 subjects. A candidate may choose any subject/language as desired by the applicable University/ Organization.
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 101 | English |
| 102 | Hindi |
| 103 | Assamese |
| 104 | Bengali |
| 105 | Gujarati |
| 106 | Kannada |
| 107 | Malayalam |
| 108 | Marathi |
| 109 | Odia |
| 110 | Punjabi |
| 111 | Tamil |
| 112 | Telugu |
| 113 | Urdu |
| 201 | Arabic |
| 202 | Bodo |
| 203 | Chinese |
| 204 | Dogri |
| 205 | French |
| 206 | German |
| 207 | Italian |
| 208 | Japanese |
| 209 | Kashmiri |
| 210 | Konkani |
| 211 | Maithili |
| 212 | Manipuri |
| 213 | Nepali |
| 214 | Persian |
| 215 | Russian |
| 216 | Santhali |
| 217 | Sindhi |
| 218 | Spanish |
| 219 | Tibetan |
| 220 | Sanskrit |
| 301 | Accountancy/Book Keeping |
| 302 | Agriculture |
| 303 | Anthropology |
| 304 | Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
| 305 | Business Studies |
| 306 | Chemistry |
| 307 | Environmental Studies |
| 308 | Computer Science/Informatics Practices |
| 309 | Economics/Business Economics |
| 310 | Engineering Graphics |
| 311 | Entrepreneurship |
| 312 | Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art |
| 313 | Geography/ Geology |
| 314 | History |
| 315 | Home Science |
| 316 | Knowledge Tradition-Practices India |
| 317 | Legal Studies |
| 318 | Mass Media/Mass Communication |
| 319 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
| 320 | Performing Arts |
| 321 | Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga |
| 322 | Physics |
| 323 | Political Science |
| 324 | Psychology |
| 325 | Sanskrit |
| 326 | Sociology |
| 327 | Teaching Aptitude |
| 501 | General Test For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable |
Marking Scheme of Examination
- Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Five marks (+5) (
- Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
- Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
- If more than one option is found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
- If all options are found to be correct then Five marks (+5) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
- If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then all candidates who have appeared will be given five marks (+5).
CUET UG 2024 Syllabus
Language
Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, and Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary.
Domain Subject
This section will be on domain specific subject.
General Test
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.
CUET UG 2024 Subject Wise Syllabus
Subject Wise Syllabus as given last year. Latest will be updated when released.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Centers
While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice. Efforts will be made to allot the city of examination to the candidates in the order of preference opted by them in their online Application Forms. However, due to administrative/logistic reasons, a different city can be allotted.
Choice of Centre Cities will be limited to the State of Permanent Address or State of Present Address only.
CUET UG 2024 Admit Card
- The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of the prescribed application fee by NTA.
- The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website. The candidate will appear in the examination at the given Centre on the date and shift/timing as indicated in his/her e-Admit Card.
- No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination Centre, on the date and shift/time other than that allotted to him/her in his/her Admit Card.
CUET UG 2024 Result
- CUET UG Result 2024 will be announced on the official website within a month period after the exam is conducted. The result will be displayed in online mode only.
- To check the result of CUET UG 2024, the candidates need to enter their login details generated at the time of registration.
- The CUET UG Result 2024 will consist of the score obtained in the entrance exam and its qualifying status.
- The CUET UG 2024 merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored by candidates in the CUET entrance test.
How to check CUET Result 2024?
- Visit the official website of NTA CUET https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
- Click on the “CUET UG 2024 SCORECARD”.
- Enter the roll number and date of birth in the login window.
- CUET Result appears on the screen, download and save it for future reference.
CUET UG 2024 Counselling
- Each participating university will begin its CUET UG 2024 counselling process post the release of the CUET Result 2024.
- The candidates have to visit the official website of the participating universities of CUET UG 2024 regularly to participate in the counselling process as they have to register themselves in the counselling of CUET UG 2024 and select the desired programmes within a limited period of time.
- While participating in the counselling, candidates have to carry the required documents along with them for verification. Based on the choices filled by the candidates, the admission lists of CUET UG 2024 will be released for the allocation of the seats after CUET UG 2024 Counselling.
Important Links
| CUET UG 2024 Notification | Click Here |
| CUET UG 2024 Information Brochure | Click Here |
| CUET UG 2024 Application Form | Click Here |
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