CUET: All You Need To Know About Common University Entrance Test

The Common University Entrance Test, or CUET, will replace the individual admission policies of central universities from this year. The details of the exam were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website in April. The entrance exam is the gateway for undergraduate university admissions in all central universities.

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Earlier known as CUCET, the exam has seen a total transformation starting from the name to the list of participating universities, exam pattern and syllabus. The CUET exam announced by NTA is the undergraduate one.

CUET 2022: Quick Facts

Here are the basics:

• Name of Exam: Common University Entrance Test (CUET - UG)
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Participating Universities: 44 Central Universities and over 15 other universities
• Official CUET website: cuet.samarth.ac.in
• CUET exam date and time: First and second weeks of July tentatively

Registrations started on April 7 and the last date to fill the application form is May 22. The correction window to edit any mistakes in the CUET application form will be opened from May 25 to 31. CUET 2022 will be held in the first and second week of July 2022 tentatively.

CUET 2022: Key Points

These are the main points to keep in mind about the CUET exam:

• The exam is slated to be held in two slots. Slot 1 will be for 195 minutes and Slot 2 for for 225 minutes. Since the structure of the CUET exam depends on the course chosen by the student, the subjects and sections to be attempted will differ accordingly.
• CUET exam pattern consists of three sections: languages, domain subjects and general test. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for the course they are applying for and then choose the CUET 2022 exam paper.
• CUET will be conducted in two or more slots on different days as per the subjects or tests chosen
• Candidates can take a maximum of nine tests when combining Slot 1 and Slot 2
• Counselling will be university-specific. CUET scores will form the basis for admission

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CUET Eligibility Criteria.

NTA has specified that candidates who have passed their Class 12 or are appearing for it in 2022 are eligible to appear for the CUET exam.

There is no age limit for the exam. However, the eligibility for admissions depends upon the respective university and the course. So, candidates will need to check the detailed CUET eligibility criteria on the CUET official website by going to the tab for the participating universities where each university’s criteria have been specified along with the CUET exam paper to be attempted.

CUET Exam Pattern

The biggest change is in the paper pattern. The new CUET exam pattern has three sections and can be summarised as follows

CUET Exam Pattern: Key Points

CUET Syllabus

While the syllabus will be based on the NCERT textbooks, CUET syllabus is available on the NTA website as well. As to the best books for the various subjects, it is best to refer to the NCERT textbooks. The syllabus for CUET 2022 can be checked below.

CUET Participating Institutes

The entire list of the universities participating in CUET 2022 is available at cuet.samarth.ac.in. However, the total number may rise as the University Grants Commission is inviting more institutions, including state ones, to join.

After the conclusion of the CUET exam, candidates will need to visit each of the universities they are interested in to apply for admissions. The selection process and other details will be given on the respective university websites.