The CUET, formerly known as the Common University Entrance Test (CUCET), is an all-India examination. It is accepted by a growing number of Indian state institutes and major universities.
The National Testing Agency administers it to candidates seeking admission to 45 Central Universities of India's undergrad, integrated, postgraduate, diploma, certification, and research programs.
For the academic year 2023–2024, CUET is held for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs at Central and participating universities, including Delhi University, JNU, BHU, etc. Union universities are another name for central universities.
Candidates who satisfy the prerequisites can enrol for CUET 2023 beginning with in 3rd week of May 2023, most likely. Last year, on May 19, the CUET application process began.
Overview of CUET 2023
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Exam Name |
CUET 2023 |
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Full form |
Common University Entrance Test 2023 |
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Previously known as |
Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) |
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Application Approach |
Online |
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Exam format |
Computer based |
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Official website |
https://cuet.nta.nic.in/ |
CUCET Exam2023
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Events |
CUCET 2023 (Expected Dates) |
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Application form start |
1st Week of April 2023 |
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Last date for Application |
4th Week of April 2023 |
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Last date for Online fee |
4th Week of April 2023 |
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Admit Card |
2nd Week of June 2023 |
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Exam dates for UG and PG |
1st Week of July 2023 |
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Answer key |
July 2023 |
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Objections Date |
July 2023 |
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Final Answer Key |
July 2023 |
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Result |
July 2023 |
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Merit List |
August |
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Counselling |
2nd Week of August 2023 |
CUCET Eligibility Requirements 2023
Candidates must meet the requirements before submitting an application. Here are the requirements for CUCET 2023 as set forth by the National Testing Agency:
- There is no age limit for CUCET PG or UG 2023 applications. Candidates must, however, meet any age requirements set by the universities.
- The applicant must be an Indian national.
- Academic Qualifications:
- For UG Programme: A applicant must have earned a minimum of 50% overall in class 12 (10+2) from a recognised university or institution (45% for applicants from the reserved category).
- For the PG Programme: A degree is required in the relevant discipline from an authorized higher education institution with a minimal average grade point of 50% (45% for applicants from the limited category) is required.
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CUCET Exam Pattern for 2023
Below is a list of the CUCET 2023 Exam's Exam Pattern.
CUET UG 2023 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Computer Based
- Exam Duration: For slots I and II, the times are 3 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 45 minutes, respectively.
- Language: English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.
- Type of Question: MCQs
- Grading System: 5 points will be awarded for each accurate response, and For each incorrect response, one mark will be subtracted.
Exam Structure Slot-1
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Subjects |
Questions that must be answered |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
Duration |
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Language |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 mins |
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Domain Specific Subjects |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 mins |
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General Test |
60 out of 75 |
5 |
300 |
60 mins |
Exam Structure Slot-2
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Subjects |
Questions that must be answered |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
Duration |
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Language |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 mins |
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Domain Specific Subjects |
40 out of 50 |
5 |
200 |
45 mins |
CUET PG 2023 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Computer Based
- Language: With the exception of the language and Sahitya papers, the CUET 2023 PG test will be taken in Hindi and English.
- No. of Questions: 100 questions will be on each exam paper.
- Grading System: +4 for right answers and -1 for wrong answers.
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Paper Code |
Question Paper |
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PGQP01 |
100 questions (25 from Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability) 75 Questions on Domain Knowledge from the Social Sciences, Teaching Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) |
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PGQP02 to PGQP07, PGQP09 to PGQP37, PGQP39, PGQP41 to PGQP59, PGQP61 to PGQ73, PGQP75 to PGQ77. |
100 questions. 25 Questions from Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, Mathematical/Quantitative Ability, and Analytical Skills. 75 domain knowledge questions |
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PGQP08 PGQP74 PGQP78 |
100 Questions Part A consists of 25 questions on language comprehension/verbal ability, math/quantitative aptitude, and general knowledge. Part B: 75 Domain Knowledge Questions |
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PGQP60 |
100 Questions Part A: 25 questions from the categories of Mathematical Ability, General Knowledge/Awareness, and Logical Reasoning) Part B includes 75 questions from a specific language. |
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PGQP38 |
100 questions (Language Comprehension/Vocal Capacity, Interpretation Of data and Logical Reasoning, Mathematical/Quantitative Ability) |
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PGQP40 |
100 Questions (Verbal Ability, General Knowledge/ Language Comprehension/ Awareness, Computer Basics and Logical Reasoning) |
CUET 2023 Application Form
Only online applications for CUET 2022 may be completed and submitted. To apply, candidates must visit the official website at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/.
Applicants need to register for the examination. The information in the form must be filled out carefully since after an applicant fills out the form, he or she will not be able to make changes to it.
Applicants must maintain scanned photos (photograph and signature) on hand because they will be needed to upload them in the application form.
Applicants must additionally pay an application fee in order to register their applications. Forms that do not include the requisite fee will be refused.
Application Fee
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In India (Fee In Rs) |
Outside India (Fee In Rs) |
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Category of Candidates |
Application Fee (For up to 3 Test Papers) |
Fees for Additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
Application Fee (for up to 3 Test Papers) |
Fees for Additional Test Papers (Per Test Paper) |
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General category |
800 |
200 |
4000 |
1000 |
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OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS category |
600 |
150 |
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SC/ ST/ Third Gender category |
550 |
150 |
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PwBD category |
500 |
150 |
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Payment Methods: The application fee may be paid by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net-Banking/UPI/Wallet.
