CUET-UG 2024: Exam Date, Eligibility, Fee, Documents
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2024 will be administered online by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from May 15 to May 31, 2024. On 27 February 2024, the NTA started the CUET UG 2024 Application Form. Students must visit the official website and submit the CUET 2024 application form. Before filling out the application form, candidates must fulfill the CUET 2024 eligibility criteria.
Choices for the number of subject choices has been reduced from 10 to six for smooth conduct of examination and evaluation. The exam will be held in hybrid mode. The exam will be held in pen and paper mode for subjects receiving more than 1.5 lakh registrations. Candidates can select from 13 languages for the first subsection and 20 languages for the second in the first section, "Languages" which has two subsections:
- Section IA – 13 Languages
- Section IB – 20 Languages
- Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
- Section III – General Test
Table Of Contents:
About CUET UG
Common University Entrance Test also known as CUET, is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to all UG programs of all central universities. CUET provides a common platform and equal opportunities for all aspirants across India. NTA conducts this entrance exam for admission to UG courses offered by central, state, private, and deemed universities across India.
CUET UG is conducted across more than 300 cities in India in 13 mediums. The exam is conducted in hybrid mode. The duration of the CUET exam is dependent upon the subjects chosen by the candidate.
What's New in CUET UG?
- CUET UG 2024 online fee revised
- Exam to be held in hybrid mode- Pen-paper and computer-based.
- Exam to be held in a single shift for subjects with large registrations. No normalization process for single-shift examinations.
- Subject choices have been reduced to 6 from 10. Six choices include two languages, three domain subjects, and a general test.
CUET UG 2024 Highlights
Students can check the table below for important features of the CUET 2024 exam:
| Exam Name | CUET-UG |
|---|---|
| Courses Offered | UG-Undergraduate |
| CUET Exam Date | May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
| CUET Application Form | 27 Feb, 2024 to 26 Feb, 2024 |
| Participating Universities | 250 (approx.) |
| Correction Timeline | 28-29 March, 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2nd week of May, 2024 |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
| Result | 30 June, 2024 |
| Official Website | https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ |
CUET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to appear for the CUET UG 2024 examination, must fill out the CUET application form. Before registration, candidates must ensure to fulfill the CUET eligibility criteria, failing which their candidature will stand canceled. As per the CUET eligibility criteria, there is no age limit to apply for CUET UG. Check below to know the CUET eligibility criteria:
- The students who cleared the class 12th/equivalent examination or are appearing in 2024 irrespective of their age can appear in the CUET 2024 exam.
- Candidates must have earned at least 50% in class 12th for General and 45% for SC/ST.
- Students have to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University(ies) to which they are taking admission.
Documents Required To Fill CUET Application Form 2024
To complete the CUET Application Form 2024, students who want to appear for the next CUET 2024 Examination will need the following documents:
- Name of the Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Mobile Number
- Email ID of the candidate
- Category certificate
- Scanned image of Photograph and signature.
- Photo IDs like Aadhar, bank passbook, or Ration Card.
- CUET 2024 application fee payment by debit/credit card or internet banking.
| List of Documents | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned photograph | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG (with 80% face without mask) |
| Scanned signature | 4 kb to 30 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Scanned copy of category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.)(if any) | 50 kb to 300 kb | |
| Scanned copy of PwBD certificate(if any) | 50 kb to 300 kb |
How to fill out CUET Application Form 2024?
To register for the Central Universities Entrance Test, students must complete the CUET Application Form 2024. The procedures to fill out the CUET 2024 Application Form are shown below:-
- To complete the CUET Application Form 2024, go to the CUET’s official website, https://cuetug.ntaonline.in.
- Candidates will get three program options UG after clicking.
- Enter the program you applied for, your name, a working email address, your cellphone number, your date of birth, and the verification code that appears on the screen to finish the registration process.
- The application number and password are produced when all information is submitted, and they are delivered to the registered email address and cellphone number.
- To fill out the application form, enter your login information (personal, academic, and communication address) using your application number and password.
- Upload scanned copies of your most recent passport-size picture and signature, following the guidelines for size and format.
- Pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI, and submit the application form.
CUET 2024 Application Form Fees
CUET 2024 applicants must pay the application cost. CUET 2024 application fees vary by category. Candidates may only pay the application cost online using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, and UPI. Below are the CUET UG 2024 application fees per category:
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern
CUET UG 2024 onwards exam will be held in hybrid mode. Subjects receiving a maximum number of registrations will be held in OMR format. Aspirants will be able to choose a total of 6 CUET subjects Students can check the structure of CUET in terms of the number of questions in each section along with the exam duration.
| Sections | Subjects/Tests | No. Of Questions | To Be Attempted | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA | 13 Languages | 50 | 40 out of 50 | 45 minutes for each subject |
| Section IB | 20 Languages | 50 | 40 out of 50 | 45 minutes for each subject |
| Section II | 27 Domain-Specific Subjects | 45/50 | 35/40 | 45 minutes for each subject |
| Section III | General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
CUET 2024 Marking Scheme
It must be noted that the CUET marks distribution is the same for both of the slots of examination. Thus, aspiring candidates must get familiar with the marking scheme of CUET. Having a clear understanding of the total marks of the CUET exam can help you ace the examination. For instance, with the awareness that there is a CUET negative marking, aspirants can prepare themselves accordingly for the test and be cautious while taking the exam to avoid inviting negative marks.
| Correct Answer | +5 |
| Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted | 0 marks awarded |
CUET UG 2024 Exam Slots and Timing
Candidates can check the table below to learn about CUET exam timings for all three slots.
| Slot | Timing | Reporting Time | Gate closing time | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM | 7.45 AM | 8:30 AM | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Slot 2 | 12: 30 PM to 2 PM | 11:15 AM | 12:00 AM | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Slot 3 | 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | 2.45 PM | 3:30 PM | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
CUET UG 2024 Preparation
Students are advised to go through the CUET-2024 preparation tips given below:-
- Make a proper timetable and follow it.
- Comprehend the CUET 2024 syllabus thoroughly.
- Understand the CUET exam pattern and marking scheme and prepare accordingly.
- Refer to the study material for CUET such as prep books and previous years' question papers to help better understand the exam.
- Solve previous year's CUET question papers and sample papers.
- Attend maximum number of CUET mock tests.
- Take assistance from teachers and online platforms whenever necessary. Utilize every resource you have.
Through proper preparation, students can easily clear the CUET 2024 exam.
CUET UG 2024 Books for Preparation
The most important books for CUET are NCERT books. If one wants to study further, one can take the help of their teachers to find out the best CUET 2024 books.
Following are some CUET 2024 books that students can refer to:
- NCERT Books for each domain subject (must)
- NCERT Exemplar for each domain subject (recommended)
- Oswaal NTA CUET UG Mock test sample question papers
- Past Year Papers of General Aptitude Tests
- R.S. Aggarwal Books for Science subjects
- T.S. Grewal Books for Commerce subjects
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
CUET Mock Test
The question papers of CUET and the CUET mock test serve the same purpose – helping the students to master a huge question bank and thus polishing aspects like speed, accuracy, and getting familiar with the features and methodologies while taking the NTA CUET mock test. Candidates who take mock tests as much as they can carry a higher probability of acing the examination compared to those who don’t. Therefore, if you are serious about cracking the CUET 2024, then practicing more and more questions via the CUET mock test is crucial for you.
CUET UG 2024 Result
CUET 2024 results will be released by NTA in the third week of July 2024 tentatively. Once released, students can follow the steps given below to check the CUET result 2024:
- Visit the official website of CUET- "cuet.samarth.ac.in".
- Click on the 'CUET 2024 Result (UG)' tab.
- Enter the Application number and Date of Birth or Password and submit.
- The CUET UG 2024 scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
CUET UG 2024 Things to Keep in Mind
- Reach the CUET exam center around 1.30 to 2 hours before the exam begins. Don’t take chances.
- It must also be kept in mind that in most cases, test takers are not allowed to enter the exam venue 30 minutes before the exam commencement, as the gates are closed 30 minutes before to ensure the other formalities inside.
- Make a double check of the documents mandatory on the exam day. Carry them with you without fail. This includes your CUET admit card hard copy and an authorized photo ID.
- Have a sound sleep the night before to avoid any delays in getting up in time on the examination day.
- As there is a negative marking in CUET-UG total marks, be extra careful not to attempt any answer incorrectly.
- If possible, pay a visit to the examination center in advance, a few days or a day before the examination to have a complete idea of the place so that you can save time and stay hassle-free on the exam day.
- Try to carry as few belongings as possible, as most of the items won’t be allowed inside the exam center.
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