CUET UG 2023 Complete Details: Application, Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus

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CUET UG

CUET UG 2023: 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.

Check full details about the CUET UG 2023 exam like Exam Dates, Participating Universities, Selection Process, Online Form, CUET Syllabus, Latest Exam Pattern, Previous Year’s Question Paper, Eligibility Criteria etc. here.

Latest –

  • Application Reopened from 09 April to 11 April 2023
  • Duration for Correction in Particulars 01 April to 03 April 2023
  • (11 March 2023) Last date for submission of online Application Form Extended till 30 March 2023
  • (09 February 2023) Online Submission of Application Form started

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About Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2023

The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2023 is conducted for admission into all UG Programmes in Central Universities and other
participating Universities / Institutions / Organizations / Autonomous Colleges for academic session 2023-24.

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) – 2023 will be conducted in 13 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

CUET UG 2023 Exam Dates

The CUET UG 2023 exam dates – 21 May 2023 to 31 May 2023 (Reserve dates: 01 to 07 June 2023)

CUET UG 2023 Participating Universities

  • Tripura University
  • University Of Allahabad
  • University Of Delhi
  • University Of Hyderabad
  • Visva-Bharati University
  • Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
  • Barkatullah University
  • Bhattadev University
  • Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad
  • Cluster University Of Jammu
  • Cluster University Of Srinagar
  • Cotton Universtiy
  • Delhi Skill And Entrepreneurship University
  • Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
  • Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School Of Economics University
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
  • Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University
  • Govt. College For Women, Parade Ground, Jammu
  • Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  • Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur
  • Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University For Women
  • Islamia College of Science And Commerce
  • Islamic University of Science And Technology, Kashmir
  • Jamshedpur Women’s University
  • Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University
  • Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University
  • Kolhan University
  • Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology
  • Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
  • Nilamber Pitamber University
  • Ranchi University
  • Sardar Patel University Of Police Security And Criminal Justice
  • Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
  • Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka
  • University of Jammu
  • University of Kashmir
  • Vikram University
  • Vinoba Bhave University
  • Avinashilingam Institute For Home Science And Higher Education For Women
  • Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
  • Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research
  • Dayalbagh Educational Institute
  • Footwear Design And Development Institute
  • Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management – Bengaluru, Karnataka (Off Campus)
  • Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management – Hyderabad, Telangana (Off Campus)
  • Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Main Campus)
  • Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla
  • Graphic Era University
  • Gujarat Vidyapith
  • Gurukula Kangri
  • Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science
  • Jamia Hamdard
  • Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
  • Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed To Be University)
  • Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education
  • Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth
  • Manav Rachna International Institute Of Research And Studies
  • Nehru Gram Bharati
  • Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational And Research Institute
  • Shobhit University
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
  • The Gandhigram Rural Institute (DTBU)
  • Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation
  • Yenepoya University
  • AKS University
  • Amity University Chhattisgarh
  • Amity University Gurugram
  • Amity University Gwalior
  • Amity University Jaipur
  • Amity University Jharkhand
  • Amity University Kolkata
  • Amity University Lucknow
  • Amity University Mumbai
  • Amity University Noida
  • Amity University Patna
  • Amity University Punjab
  • Apeejay Stya University
  • Apex University
  • Arka Jain University
  • Arunachal University Of Studies
  • ASBM University
  • Bahra University (Shimla Hills)
  • BML Munjal University
  • Capital University, Koderma, Jharkhand
  • Career Point University
  • Chanakya University
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
  • Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh
  • Chitkara University, Punjab
  • Dav University Jalandhar
  • G D Goenka University, Gurugram, NCR
  • Galgotias University
  • Geeta University, Panipat, Delhi-NCR, Haryana
  • GLA University Mathura
  • Graphic Era Hill University, Haldwani
  • Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal
  • Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
  • Hi-Tech Institute Of Engineering & Technology
  • Himalayan University Itanagar
  • IES University
  • IILM University, Greater Noida
  • IILM University, Gurugram
  • IIMT University
  • IMS Unison University
  • Invertis University
  • ITM University Gwalior
  • Jagan Nath University Bahadurgarh Haryana
  • Jagannath University, Jaipur (Rajasthan)
  • Jaypee University Of Information Technology
  • Jharkhand Rai University
  • Joy University
  • K. K. Modi University
  • K.R. Mangalam University
  • Karnavati University
  • Lohit’s Academy College Of Commerce
  • Lovely Professional University
  • Manav Rachna University
  • Mangalayatan University Jabalpur
  • Mangalayatan University, Aligarh
  • Mewar University
  • Mody University Of Science And Technology
  • MVN University
  • Netaji Subhas University
  • NICMAR University, Pune
  • NIIT University
  • Nirwan University, Jaipur
  • Noida International University
  • Nowgong College
  • Presidency University
  • Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
  • Rnb Global University
  • Sangam University
  • Sanskriti University
  • Sarala Birla University
  • Sharda University
  • Shoolini University
  • Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh
  • Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
  • Sikkim Professional University
  • Somaiya Vidyavihar University
  • Srm University
  • Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur
  • Sushant University
  • Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
  • Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
  • Teerthanker Mahaveer University
  • The ICFAI University, Jaipur
  • The ICAFI University, Sikkim
  • United University, Prayagraj
  • University of Engineering and Technoloy Roorkee
  • UPES – Dehradun
  • Usha Martin University
  • Uttaranchal University
  • Vivekananda Global University
  • World University Of Design
  • YBN University

& Many Others to Join.

CUET UG 2023 Exam Summary

Full Exam NameCommon University Entrance Test (CUET)
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam LevelUniversity Level
Courses OfferedUndergraduate Programs
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of ExamOnline (Computer-based Test)
Type of questionsMultiple-choice questions
Official websitehttps://cuet.samarth.ac.in/

CUET UG 2023 Important Dates

EventsCUET 2023 Dates
CUET UG Application form Starts09 February 2023
CUET UG Application form ends30 March 2023 (Upto 09.00 PM)
Last date for payment of fee online30 March 2023 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction window01 April to 03 April 2023
Application Reopened09 April to 11 April 2023
Announcement of the City of Examination30 April 2023
Release of Admit cardSecond week of the May 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Dates21 May 2023 to 31 May 2023
(Reserve dates: 01 to 07 June 2023)
Display of Recorded Responses and
Answer Keys
To be announced later on the website
Last date for Raising Objections against CUET UG Answer keyTo be announced later on the website
Final CUET UG answer keyTo be announced later on the website
CUET UG 2023 ResultTo be announced later
CUET UG 2023 merit listTo be announced later
Counselling of CUET UG 2023To be announced later

CUET UG 2023 Application Form

  • Candidates have to apply online on https://cuet.samarth.ac.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 2023 Application Form –

  • Step 1 – Fill Registration Form
  • Step 2 – Fill Application Form
  • Step 3 – Fee Payment

CUET UG 2023 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.

No. of Tests/ SubjectsGeneral (Unreserved)OBC(NCL)/ EWSSC/ST/PwBD/Third genderCentres Outside India
Upto 3₹ 750/-₹ 700/-₹ 650/-₹ 3750/-
Upto 7₹ 1500/-₹ 1400/-₹ 1300/-₹ 7500/-
Upto 10₹ 1750/-₹ 1650/-₹ 1550/-₹ 11,000/-

CUET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

  • For appearing in the CUET (UG) – 2023, there is no age limit for the candidates.
  • The candidates who have passed the class 12th /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2023 irrespective of their age can appear in CUET (UG) – 2023 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University in which they are desirous of taking admission.

Note

  • For admission in Universities through CUET (UG) – 2023 , the existing policies regarding quota, category, relaxation, reservations, qualification, subject combinations, preferences etc. of the respective University 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 at the test does not entitle a candidate to be considered for admission to the Programme unless he/she fulfils the Programme wise eligibility conditions of the University they are applying to.

CUET 2023 Exam Pattern

A candidate is required to opt for one of the specified languages as the medium of the paper, as per desired University’s eligibility criteria, while applying. The question paper in respect of the Domain Specific Subjects and the General Test, will be bi-lingual, i.e., it will be in the medium (one of the 13 languages) opted by the candidate and in English. NTA will also conduct CUET Exam in 13 languages –

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Malayalam
  • Marathi
  • Gujarati
  • Odiya
  • Bengali
  • Assamese
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

CUET UG 2023 Tests Design

CUET (UG) – 2023 will consist of the following 4 sections namely-

➢ Section IA – There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen.

➢ Section IB – There are 20 Languages. Any of these languages may be chosen.

➢ Section II – There are 27 Domains specific subjects being offered under this section. A candidate may choose any subject as desired by the applicable University/ Universities.

➢ Section III – For any such undergraduate programme / programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission.

From the above subjects / languages, the candidate can choose maximum of 10 subjects from all three Sections.

Examination will be conducted on multiple days in three shifts, depending on the number of Candidates and Subject choices.

Pattern of Question Paper

Objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

List of Languages/ Domain Specific Subjects /General Test offered under CUET(UG)-2023

Section IA Languages (13)

  1. English
  2. Hindi
  3. Tamil
  4. Telugu
  5. Kannada
  6. Malayalam
  7. Marathi
  8. Gujarati
  9. Odiya
  10. Bengali
  11. Assamese
  12. Punjabi
  13. Urdu

Section IB Languages (20)

  1. French
  2. Spanish
  3. German
  4. Nepali
  5. Persian
  6. Italian
  7. Arabic
  8. Sindhi
  9. Kashmiri
  10. Konkani
  11. Bodo
  12. Dogri
  13. Maithili
  14. Manipuri
  15. Santhali
  16. Tibetan
  17. Japanese
  18. Russian
  19. Chinese
  20. Sanskrit

Section II: Domain (27 Domain Specific Subjects)

  1. Accountancy/Book Keeping
  2. Agriculture
  3. Anthropology
  4. Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
  5. Business Studies
  6. Chemistry
  7. Environmental Studies
  8. Computer Science/Informatics Practices
  9. Economics/Business Economics
  10. Engineering Graphics
  11. Entrepreneurship
  12. Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art
  13. Geography/Geology
  14. History
  15. Home Science
  16. Knowledge Tradition-Practices India
  17. Legal Studies
  18. Mass Media/Mass Communication
  19. Mathematics
  20. Performing Arts
  21. Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
  22. Physics
  23. Political Science
  24. Psychology
  25. Sanskrit
  26. Sociology
  27. Teaching Aptitude

Section III: 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 2023 Syllabus

Section IA & IB Language

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, and Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary.

Section II Domain Subject

This section will be on domain specific subject.

Section III 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 2023 Subject Wise Syllabus

AccountancyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
AgricultureView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
AnthropologyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Art Education SculptureView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
BiologyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Business StudiesView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
ChemistryView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Computer ScienceView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Economics/Business EconomicsView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Engineering GraphicsView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
EntrepreneurshipView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Environmental StudiesView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
General TestView / Download PDF 
GeographyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
HistoryView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Home ScienceView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Knowledge Tradition – Practices IndiaView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Languages (IA & IB)View / Download PDF 
Legal StudiesView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Mass Media/ Mass CommunicationView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
MathematicsView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Performing ArtsView / Download PDF 
Physical EducationView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
PhysicsView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Political ScienceView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
PsychologyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
SanskritView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
SociologyView / Download PDFView / Download PDF in Hindi
Teaching AptitudeView / Download PDF 

CUET UG 2023 Exam Centers

While applying, candidates have to select any two cities of their choice out of available test cities.

The candidates have to select the choice of exam centres while filling out their CUET UG Application Form.

CUET UG 2023 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 2023 Result

  • CUET UG Result 2023 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 2023, the candidates need to enter their login details generated at the time of registration.
  • The CUET UG Result 2023 will consist of the score obtained in the entrance exam and its qualifying status.
  • The CUET UG 2023 merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored by candidates in the CUET entrance test.

How to check CUET Result 2023?

  • Visit the official website of NTA CUET https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
  • Click on the “CUET UG 2023 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 2023 Counselling

  • Each participating university will begin its CUET UG 2023 counselling process post the release of the CUET Result 2023.
  • The candidates have to visit the official website of the participating universities of CUET UG 2023 regularly to participate in the counselling process as they have to register themselves in the counselling of CUET UG 2023 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 2023 will be released for the allocation of the seats after CUET UG 2023 Counselling.
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CUET UG 2022 Important Dates

EventsCUET 2022 Dates
CUET Application form Starts06 April 2022
CUET Application form ends (Extended)31 May 2022 (Upto 09.00 PM)
Last date for payment of fee online (Extended)31 May 2022 (Upto 11.50 PM)
Correction window25-31 May 2022
Reopening of Application Form for Registration and Correction23-24 June 2022
Release of Admit cardJune/July 2022 
CUET 2022 Exam Dates for UG15th, 16th, 19th and 20th July 2022
and 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th August 2022
Provisional CUET answer key 2022Aug 2022 
Last date for Raising Objections against CUET Answer keyAug 2022 
Final CUET answer keyAug 2022 
Counselling of CUET 20222nd week of August 2022 

CUET 2022 Exam Dates

The CUET 2022 exam is scheduled to be held on 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th July 2022 and 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th August 2022 in CBT mode.