CUET UG 2024 Complete Details: Application (Out), Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus

CUET UG
CUET UG

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.

Check full details about the CUET UG 2024 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 –

  • (27 February 2024) Online Submission of Application Form started

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
1Aligarh Muslim University
2Assam University
3Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
4Banaras Hindu University
5Central University of Andhra Pradesh
6Central University of South Bihar
7Central University of Gujarat
8Central University of Haryana
9Central University of Himachal Pradesh
10Central University of Jammu
11Central University of Jharkhand
12Central University of Karnataka
13Central University of Kashmir
14Central University of Kerala
15Central University of Odisha
16Central University of Punjab
17Central University of Rajasthan
18Central University of Tamil Nadu
19Dr. Harisingh Gaur Vishwa Vidyalaya
20Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
21Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
22Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
23Jamia Millia Islamia
24Jawaharlal Nehru University
25Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
26Manipur University
27Maulana Azad National Urdu University
28Mizoram University
29Nagaland University
30North Eastern Hill University
31Pondicherry University
32Rajiv Gandhi University
33Sikkim University
34Tezpur University
35The English and Foreign Languages University
36Tripura University
37University of Allahabad
38University of Delhi
39University of Hyderabad
40Visva Bharati University
41Mahatma Gandhi Central University
42Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
43Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University
44National 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 NameCommon University Entrance Test (CUET)
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam LevelNational Level
Courses OfferedUndergraduate Programs
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of ExamHybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test/Pen & Paper)
Type of questionsObjective type with Multiple Choice Questions
Official websitehttps://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/

CUET UG 2024 Important Dates

ActivityDate
Online Submission of Application Form27 February to 26 March 2024
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/NetBanking/UPI26 March 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Particulars28 March to 29 March 2024 (Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Announcement of the City of Examination30 April 2024 onwards*
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA websiteThe second week of May 2024*
Date of ExaminationBetween 15 May 2024 and 31 May 2024*
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer KeysTo be announced later on the website
Declaration of Result on the NTA website30 June 2024

*The date(s) may vary depending on the National Election Schedule

CUET UG 2024 Exam Schedule

ParameterDetails
Date of ExaminationBetween 15 May and 31 May 2024*
Mode of ExaminationPen & Paper (Offline) and/or Computer Based Test (CBT)
SlotShift 1, Shift 2, Shift 3
Timing of ExaminationTo be notified later
Duration of ExaminationTo 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.

CategoryUp to 03 SubjectsFor 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.LanguageExamination Centres
1.EnglishAll Examination Centres
2.English and HindiAll Examination Centres in India
3.English and AssameseExamination Centres in Assam
4.English and BengaliExamination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
5.English and GujaratiExamination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
6.English and KannadaExamination Centres in Karnataka
7.English and MalayalamExamination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
8.English and MarathiExamination Centres in Maharashtra
9.English and OdiaExamination Centres in Odisha
10.English and PunjabiExamination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
11.English and TamilExamination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
12.English and TeluguExamination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
13.English and UrduAll 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.ParametersCUET (UG) – 2024
1.Total subjects61 (33 languages, 27 domain-specific, and 01 General Test)
2.Choice of Test PaperMaximum 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 Test13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
4.Mode of the ExaminationHybrid mode (Pen & Paper + CBT). Note: It will depend on the candidate count after the registration is complete.
5.Total Questions40 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 DurationIt 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/TestsQuestions 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.

CodeName
101English
102Hindi
103Assamese
104Bengali
105Gujarati
106Kannada
107Malayalam
108Marathi
109Odia
110Punjabi
111Tamil
112Telugu
113Urdu
201Arabic
202Bodo
203Chinese
204Dogri
205French
206German
207Italian
208Japanese
209Kashmiri
210Konkani
211Maithili
212Manipuri
213Nepali
214Persian
215Russian
216Santhali
217Sindhi
218Spanish
219Tibetan
220Sanskrit
301Accountancy/Book Keeping
302Agriculture
303Anthropology
304Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
305Business Studies
306Chemistry
307Environmental Studies
308Computer Science/Informatics Practices
309Economics/Business Economics
310Engineering Graphics
311Entrepreneurship
312Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art
313Geography/ Geology
314History
315Home Science
316Knowledge Tradition-Practices India
317Legal Studies
318Mass Media/Mass Communication
319Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
320Performing Arts
321Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
322Physics
323Political Science
324Psychology
325Sanskrit
326Sociology
327Teaching Aptitude
501General 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.

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 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 NotificationClick Here
CUET UG 2024 Information BrochureClick Here
CUET UG 2024 Application FormClick Here

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