The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is a standardized test conducted in India to determine the eligibility of students for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by universities. It is designed to evaluate the academic abilities and aptitudes of students who aspire to pursue higher education in a particular field. CUET is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is conducted annually.
Exam Details
The important details for the CUET exam is as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
| Year Started | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | Section 1A, 1B: 45 minutes each
Section 2: 45 minutes for each subject Section 3: 60 minutes |
| Skills Tested | Language, Domain-Specific Knowledge, General Aptitude, and Reasoning |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | 5 marks awarded for every correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each incorrect attempt |
Exam Format
CUET is a computer-based exam that consists of multiple-choice questions. The exam is divided into following parts:.
| Section | Subjects | Questions to be Attempted | Question Type | Duration |
| Section I A (Languages) | There are 13 different languages | 40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 questions in each language | Language to be tested through Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages Factual, Literary, and Narrative) | 45 minutes for each language |
| Section I B (Languages) | There are 20 languages apart from Section I A | |||
| Section II – Domain | There are 27 Domains specific subjects. A candidate may choose a maximum of 6 domain subjects | 40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 | MCQs based on Class XIIth NCERTs | 45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subject |
| Section III – General Test | Optional (check specific programme guidelines of the university) | 60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 | MCQ Based Questions on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 60 Minutes |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CUET, the candidate must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. There is no upper age limit.
Application Process
Candidates can apply for CUET online through the NTA website. The application fee is Rs. 750 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 650 for SC/ST/PWD candidates (for choosing up to 3 domain subjects). The application process typically begins in February and closes in March.
The results of CUET are typically released within a few weeks of the exam. Candidates who meet the cutoff criteria are called for counseling, where they have to appear in person for document verification and seat allotment.
Top Universities and Colleges Accepting CUET Score
According to NIRF ranking (colleges):
| Name of the College | NIRF Ranking |
| Miranda House | 1 |
| Hindu College | 2 |
| Lady Shri Ram College For Women | 5 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College | 7 |
| St. Xavier’s College | 8 |
| Kirori Mal College | 10 |
| St. Stephens’s College | 11 |
| Shri Ram College of Commerce | 12 |
| Hans Raj College | 14 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | 14 |
| Lady Irwin College | 16 |
| Acharya Narendra Dev College | 18 |
| Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College | 21 |
| Gargi College | 23 |
| Deshbandhu College | 28 |
| Daulat Ram College | 29 |
| Maitreyi College | 34 |
| Dyal Singh College | 35 |
According to number of applicants (Universities):
| Name of the University | No. of CUET applicants |
| University of Delhi | 6,34,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 3,91,000 |
| Allahabad University | 2,33,000 |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 1,80,569 |
| IIMT University | 1,68,439 |
| Jamia Milia Islamia | 1,44,134 |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | 1,40,455 |
| Galgotias University | 1,23,534 |
| Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University | 1,17,393 |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | 1,11,584 |
| Central University of Haryana | 1,09,302 |
| Apex University | 1,01,103 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | 99,562 |
| Visva Bharti University | 94,831 |
| Central University of Jharkhand | 90,151 |
| Bennett University | 87,183 |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | 84,489 |
| NIIT University | 83,629 |
Conclusion
CUET is a highly competitive exam that evaluates the academic preparedness and aptitude of candidates seeking admission into central universities in India. It is important for candidates to prepare thoroughly and stay updated with the latest exam pattern and syllabus to maximize their chances of success.
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