CUET 2024 Exam : Overview, Upcoming Exams, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern

The CUET 2024 Exam Application Form will be available online in the second week of February. The CUET (Common Unified Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam that opens doors for candidates who want to be admitted to various UG and PG programs at one of the country's 14 Central Universities and 4 State Universities.

CUET 2024 exam will be a required test for admission to various CUET  UG courses at central universities such as BHU, JNU, and Delhi University. It will be entirely based on candidates’ CUET scores; however, board scores may be the minimum for  admission.

All CUET 2024 Exam  candidates must put their best foot forward and be fully informed of all pertinent information, given the opportunities at stake. We have provided detailed information about the CUET 2024 Exam  below.

CUET 2024 exam

CUET UG 2024 Overview

CUET UG 2024 - Overview
Full Exam Name Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET)
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Conduct Once a year
Exam Level University Level
Courses Offered UG & PG level courses
CUET 2024 Exam Date  3rd week of May 2024
Mode of Application Online
Mode of Exam Online (Computer-based Test)
Type of questions Multiple-choice questions
Official website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/

 

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CUET 2024 Exam Dates

The following are the tentative dates for the CUET 2024 exam :

UG Courses
Events Dates (Tentative)
Application form releases 1st week of February 2024
Last date to submit the form 3rd week of March 2024
Application correction 1st week of April 2024
Announcement of the city of examination 2nd week of April 2024
Admit card availability 1st week of May 2024
CUET (UG) Exam 3rd week of May 2024
Answer Key 4th week of May 2024
Result availability 1st week of June 2024
Counseling session 2nd week of June 2024
PG Courses
Events Dates (Tentative)
Application form releases 1st week of March 2024
Last date to submit the form 3rd week of April 2024
Application correction 1st week of May 2024
Announcement of the city of examination 2nd week of May 2024
Admit card availability 3rd week of May 2024
CUET (UG) Exam 1st week of June 2024
Answer Key 2nd week of June 2024
Result availability 3rd week of June 2024
Counseling session 1st week of July 2024

CUET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must know the CUET 2024 Eligibility Criteria before applying for the exam. The following are the parameters to keep in mind to be eligible to appear in the Cuet 2024 exam.

  1. Applicants must have completed the 10+2 intermediate exam from a recognized board for UG.
  2. To qualify for the CUET PG exam, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from any accredited university.
  3. Only Indian citizens are eligible for the CUET 2024 examination.

Because the CUET is an entrance exam for admissions to UG programs at Central Universities established by an Act of Parliament, each Central University have to follow the Government of India's intake and seat reservation criteria. This portion of the CUET Eligibility Criteria relieves the SC/ST, OBC, and PwD categories.

Category Reservation
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5%
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) (OBC) 27%
Persons with Disability (PWD) 5%

CUET 2024 Exam Pattern

The complete CUET 2024 Exam Pattern is given in the following table:

Mode of Examination Online (CBT)
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Languages 13 languages
No. of Sections 4
Total Questions 100 Questions

For the CUET 2024 exam, the NTA is expected to use the same marking scheme as it was for the 2023 exam, i.e., each successful attempt will earn 5 points, while each failure will result in a loss of 1 point. If a question is not attempted, there will be no penalty.

Answer type Marks
Right Answer +5 marks
Wrong answer -1 mark
Unattempted questions 0 (no negative marking)

CUET 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for the CUET will cover a range of subjects from the relevant previous academic syllabus. The CUET 2024 Syllabus  for undergraduate programs will be based on the academic standards for grades 11 and 12, while the standards for graduate programs will be based on the academic standards for the relevant undergraduate program.

Subject CUET Syllabus
English Language
  • Comprehension Passages- To test their understanding of a passage and its central theme, meanings of words used therein, etc
  • Fundamentals of grammar- incorrect sentences, filling blanks in sentences with appropriate words, Vocabulary- synonyms, antonyms
Numerical Ability
  • Areas like arithmetic
  • Number system
  • Basics of algebra
  • Modern maths
General Awareness and Current Affairs Static general knowledge of Current Affairs (national & international current affairs)
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
  • Syllogisms
  • Logical sequences
  • Analogies
  • Series
  • Directions
  • Cocks & calendars
  • Seating Arrangements
  • Puzzles

CUET 2024 Application Form

There is no official confirmation regarding the NTA CUET 2024; however, information will be made public when appropriate. When the CUET 2024 application form is made available, candidates must go to the CUET website to register for the exam before completing the application before the deadline.

Registration Process

Before completing the form, students are advised to read the detailed notification carefully. CUET registration is the first step in completing the CUET 2024 application form . To complete the CUET registration form 2024, candidates must carry out the following procedures:

  1. For new CUET (UG) - 2024 registration, select the "Register" button.
  2. Before applying, download the Information Bulletin and carefully read it.
  3. Fill out the registration form with your personal data and current address. Next, select a password, enter the security pin, and click "Submit."
  4. Verify the information in the section for the preview application before clicking "Submit and Send OTP on Mobile." Your credentials can be changed at this point if necessary.
  5. Enter the one-time password (OTP) that was sent to your email to complete the verification.

Documents Required

The following details and supporting documentation must be prepared to complete the CUET 2024 application form.

  • Personal Details
  • Qualifying Exam Details
  • Educational Details
  • Correspondence Address
  • Course and University Preference List
  • Exam Centre
  • Photograph, Signature, and Declaration

Application Fee

Only online submissions of the application form fee are accepted. For the application fee transaction, applicants can use a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI payment gateways.

The CUET application fee for each candidate is listed below:

No of Subjects General (UR) OBC-NCL/ EWS ST/ SC/ PWBD /Third gender Centers outside India
Up to 3 subjects Rs. 750/- Rs. 700/- Rs. 650/- Rs. 3750/-
Up to 7 subjects Rs. 1500/- Rs. 1400/- Rs. 1300/- Rs. 7500/-
Up to 10 subjects Rs. 1750/- Rs. 1650/- Rs. 1550/- Rs. 11000/-

CUET 2023 Admit Card

The CUET 2023 Admit Card serves as the entry pass for the examination room. A candidate cannot sit in the exam without the CUET 2023 Admit Card. So make sure to download, print, and bring it to the examination center.

After receiving a separate exam city slip and CUET admits, the NTA will issue a card. Candidates must enter their date of birth (DOB), application number, and password to access their personal dashboard on the CUET website and download the file directly.

How to Download CUET Admit Card?

Candidates can obtain their admit cards by following the steps below:

  1. Visit the CUET's official website.
  2. Then click "Download Admit Card."
  3. The screen will then display a new admit card window.
  4. Give the space the appropriate information.
  5. Select the "Login" tab.
  6. A screen will show your CUET admit card.
  7. Download and print the CUET admit card for later use.

CUET 2023 Answer Key & Results

A few days or weeks after the exam, the NTA will make the provisional CUET 2023 answer key available. From the official website, candidates can download the provisional CUET 2023 answer key to add up their answers and challenge it if they have any disagreements.

Please keep in mind that a fee will be associated with each challenge the student submits. After the CUET and NTA expert teams evaluate the challenges, the NTA will release a final answer key. The final answer key will be the only basis on which the CUET 2023 exam results are revealed.

How to Download CUET 2023 Answer Key?

A candidate can use the steps listed below to download the answer key.

  1. Visit CUET's official website.
  2. Choose the "CUET 2023 Answer Key" link.
  3. Add the required information to the space.
  4. Select the "Login" tab.
  5. On the screen, a PDF of the answer key will be visible.
  6. Download to review the answer key and determine your marks.

CUET 2024 Exam : FAQs

Q1. How to prepare for CUET 2024 Exam?

Ans. The following tips will help students while preparing for the CUET 2024 exam:

  • Take a look at the syllabus and exam schedule.
  • Look over the syllabus and get ready as necessary.
  • Make quick notes and revise frequently.
  • Use the question paper and mock test from the previous year to prepare.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Engage in yoga to maintain mental clarity.

Q2. How many attempts for CUET in a year?

Ans. According to the CUET 2023 official website, there is no limit to the number of exam attempts. If they fulfill the eligibility criteria, candidates can retake the exam as often as they like.

Q3. Will CUET be conducted in 2024?

Ans. The CUET 2024 is scheduled to begin in the last week of May.

Q4. How hard is the CUET exam?

Ans. The first slot's CUET analysis indicates that the exam's difficulty level is easy to moderate. Each subject and topic will have a different degree of difficulty.

Q5. What if I answer the wrong option in the CUET exam 2024?

Ans. According to the marking scheme of CUET 2024, a single mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

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