Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is required for undergraduate admission to any of the country’s central institutions by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam. CUET is for admission in UG courses offered in all the participating institutions. Till last year CUET was known as CUCET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test).
What’s New in Common University Entrance Test?
- The exam name has been changed from Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) to Central University Entrance Test (CUET).
- CUET 2022 will be conducted in 13 languages.
- The question paper of CUET 2022 will include a compulsory language test, two domain-specific tests, and a general test.
- CUET 2022 scores will be accepted by 53 Central Universities and Private Universities instead of 12 Central Universities, which were the participating institutes last year.
- The application fee has been changed. Till last year, there was no application fee for PwD category candidates, but this year, they have to pay the application fee meant for reserved category candidates.
- The exam will be conducted in 13 international cities.
Highlights of CUET.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CUET (Common University Entrance Test) |
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a Year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total no of Test Takers | 97,416(as per 2021) |
| Courses | BSc, MSc, Ph.D. |
| Exam Fees | ₹ 650(General) ₹ 600(OBC-NCL, EWS) ₹ 550(SC, ST, PWD, and Transgender) ₹ 3000(International Centers) |
| Exam Duration | Slot 1- 195 minutes Slot 2- 225 minutes |
| Total Marks | Slot 1- 700 marks Slot 2- 400 marks |
| Total no of Questions | Slot 1 = 175(140 to be attempted) Slot 2 = 100(80 to be attempted) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer |
| Language of Exam | English |
| Exam Center Cities | 547 cities in India and 13 cities Abroad |
| Accepting Colleges | 53 Central, Private, and Deemed to be Universities |
CUET Important DATES.
NTA has announced CUET 2022 Application Dates:
| Release of Application Form | 6 April 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 May 2022 (up to 05:00 pm) |
| Last Date to Submit Application Fee | 6 May 2022 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Online Correction Window | Second Week of May 2022 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | First Week of June 2022 |
| CUET 2022 Exam Date | First and Second Week of July 2022 |
| Answer Key Release | Fourth Week of July 2022 |
| Last Day to Submit Answer Key Challenge | Fourth Week of July 2022 |
| CUET 2022 Result | First Week of August 2022 |
CUET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
For UG: Students have to pass class 12th with Science Stream. The student must have scored a minimum of 50% in Science Subject (45% for SC/ST). For BTech programs, the minimum aggregate for the General category candidates is 45 % and that of the reserved category candidates is 40%.
For PG: Candidates should have completed their graduation with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST), to be eligible for a Ph.D. program.
For Ph.D.: Candidates applying for a Ph.D. program must have a Master’s degree from a recognized university or institute. The candidate must have scored 55% (50% for SC/ST) to be eligible.
Syllabus for Common University Entrance Test
| Subject | Total Question |
|---|---|
| Part A: English language, general awareness, mathematical aptitude, and analytical skill | 25 |
| Part B: Domain Knowledge | 75 |
| Total Questions | 100 |
The CUCET entrance exam will be held online as a Computer
Based Test (CBT). The duration of the exam will be 2 hours or with 100 Multiple Choice Questions. Each correct attempt will earn the candidate 1 mark while each incorrect attempt will carry a penalty of 0.25 marks.
Navjeevan Science School, Sikar is providing free preparation for CUCET with class 12th so that every student of the school gets admission into his/her dream university/college and has a better future and an extensive career. Navjeevan Science School is a part of Navjeevan Science, Group. The esteemed institutes led a great foundation for education. The prestigious group has become an enlightening source for educational needs with its various institutes. Kautilya IIT Academy, Navjeevan RBSE School, and Navjeevan Defence Academy are also part of the group.
How to Register for CUET 2022
- Visit the official website (https://cuet.nta.nic.in/)
- Click on the Registration link given below.
- Fill out the application form and pay the application fees.
- Submit the form.
- Download the Confirmation Page.