CUCET stands for Central Universities Common Entrance Test. It is an exam for students who want to study in central universities in India. This test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It helps students get admission into different courses like science, arts, commerce, and management.
CUCET is a general entrance exam. It is not only for one field like medicine or engineering. It is for many subjects like science, commerce, arts, and management.
CUCET is used to get admission in courses such as:
B.Sc (Science)
B.A (Arts)
B.Com (Commerce)
BBA (Management)
M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, and other PG courses
CUCET is held once every year.
To apply for CUCET, students must have:
Passed class 12 for undergraduate (UG) courses
Completed graduation for postgraduate (PG) courses
You have to apply online on the official website
Fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee
Website: https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
CUCET is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). You have to take the test on a computer at a center.
The exam has Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total questions: around 100
There are sections like language, general test, and domain-specific subjects
You get 1 mark for each correct answer. There may be a negative marking for wrong answers.
The subjects you need to study are:
English language
General knowledge
Current affairs
Reasoning
Mathematics
Subject-related topics based on the course you apply for
Application opens: February or March
Exam month: May
Result: June or July
After the exam, results are shown on the official website. Each college and course has its own cutoff marks. If your marks are more than the cutoff, you may get admission.
The admit card is given about a week before the exam. You can download it from the official website using your login details.
Study the subjects you had in school
Read newspapers and general knowledge books
Practice sample papers and mock tests online
Use NCERT books and notes from school
1. Who can apply for CUCET?
Students who passed class 12 or have completed graduation can apply.
2. How can I apply for the exam?
You can apply online on the official CUCET website.
3. Is the exam online or offline?
CUCET is an online computer-based exam.
4. What is the use of the exam?
It helps you get admission to top central universities in India.
5. Is there any negative marking?
Yes, there may be marks cut for wrong answers.
Delhi University
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
University of Hyderabad
Central University of Punjab
Central University of Kerala
Central University of Rajasthan
After the result, students must apply to the college of their choice. Colleges check your CUCET score and give admission if you meet the cutoff. Some colleges may also take interviews.
From 2022 onwards, the test is also called CUET-UG for undergraduate students. Keep checking the official site for any updates or changes in the pattern.