Common University Entrance Test (CUET) – Undergraduate (UG)

Purpose

The CUET (UG) is conducted to provide admissions to various undergraduate programs at central universities and other participating institutions across India. The exam aims to assess the academic aptitude and skills of candidates to ensure a fair selection process for admissions.

Conducting Authority

The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2: Candidates should have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board or equivalent.
• Appearing Candidates: Candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam are also eligible to apply.

Exam Schedule/Important Dates

• Online Application Form Release: Last week of February 2025
• Last Date to Submit Application: March 2025
• Correction Facility: April 2025
• Release of Admit Card: Second week of May 2025
• CUET Exam Date: May 2025
• Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys: June 2025
• CUET UG Results: June 2025

Application Process

1. Online Application: Candidates need to fill out the online application form available on the official NTA website.
2. Submission: Submit the filled application form along with the required documents and pay the application fee.
3. Correction Facility: Make necessary corrections during the correction window.
4. Admit Card: Download the admit card after it is released.

Application Fee

The application fee varies based on the course and category of the candidate. It is typically around INR 500-1000.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: The exam is conducted in a hybrid mode (Pen & Paper/CBT).
• Structure: The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into three sections:
  • Section IA: 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)
  • Section IB: 20 languages (French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Sanskrit)
  • Section II: 29 domain-specific subjects
  • Section III: General Test

Syllabus

The syllabus for the CUET (UG) includes topics from the 10+2 level for language tests and undergraduate subjects for domain-specific tests. Specific details can be found in the official prospectus released by NTA.

Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Syllabus: Go through the syllabus thoroughly and focus on the important topics.
2. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
3. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and improve your speed and accuracy.
4. Study Plan: Create a study plan and stick to it. Allocate time for each subject and revise regularly.
5. Stay Updated: Keep yourself updated with the latest exam notifications and changes in the exam pattern.