CUCET 2023, Exam Dates, Registration, Application, Syllabus

May 31, 2023, 16:45 IST

CUCET stands for Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test and is one of the coveted entrance tests for admission to courses like B.Tech, B.Sc, and B.Com. The registration and application form filling for CUCET phase 1 will be active till 29 May 2023. The CUCET 2023 is currently held in the remote proctored mode till 30 May 2023. Candidates can know more details related to the CUCET 2023 examination on this page.

CUCET 2023 Exam Dates & Notification

CUCET 2023 examination will be conducted soon for all the registered applicants. Find more about the exam dates and timeline of the examination below.

CUCET Events CUCET 2023 Exam Dates
CUCET 2023 Application Form Dates - Phase 1 28 Nov 2022 - 29 May 2023
CUCET 2023 Exam Dates - Phase 1 28 Nov 2022 - 30 May 2023
CUCET 2023 Application Form Dates - Phase 2 1 Jun 2023 - 30 Oct 2023
CUCET 2023 Exam Dates - Phase 2 1 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

CUCET 2023 examination is conducted by Chandigarh University on an annual basis for offering admission to candidates. The university has prescribed basic eligibility criteria for all the candidates. Get the details related to the same in the section below.

Age Limit

There is no prescribed age limit for the candidates willing to apply and appear in the CUCET 2023 examination.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for the CUCET 2023 examination is class 10+2. Find the course-wise educational qualification in the table below.

Course Name Educational Qualification Desirable
Undegraduate Course Candidate should have qualified class 12th and must have secured at least 50% marks from a recognised board. Candidates who are awaiting their class 12th exam results are allowed to participate in the examination process.
Postgraduate Course Candidate must have a qualified Bachelor’s degree in any course from a recognised university with atleast 50% marks. Candidates who are awaiting their UG results are allowed to participate in the examination process.

CUCET 2023 Registration

CUCET 2023 examination is held in two phases, phase 1 and Phase 2. The phase 1 registrations were over in November 2022 and the CUCET 2023 phase 2 shall commence in June 2023. Get the correct steps to fill out the registration form in the section below.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of Chandigarh University
  • Step 2: Click on the CUCET account registration link
  • Step 3: Enter details like the candidate’s name, contact number, email id, and date of birth and click on the Create button
  • Step 4: Generate the login credentials and then use the same to access the CUCET application form

CUCET 2023 Application Form

  • Step 1: Now, login to the portal using the credentials generated during the registration process
  • Step 2: Now, enter details like gender, date of birth, candidate’s category, parent’s information, PWD status, educational qualification, courses are chosen, phone number
  • Step 3: Next, choose the CUCET exam date and preferred slot and timing
  • Step 4: Go through the application form and then review it before completing the payment process
  • Step 5: Complete the application form filling by paying the fee using any of the payment methods i.e. Debit or Credit Card

CUCET Application Fee

The CUCET application fee has to be paid in online mode using any of the debit or credit card methods. The following is the category-wise application fee for the candidates.

Categories CUCET Application Fee
All Categories Rs 1000

CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern

The CUCET exam pattern has been prescribed separately for all the subjects. Candidates applying for the subject need to stick to the subject as suggested by the concerned authorities. Get the details associated with the CUCET 2023 exam pattern in the section below.

  • The paper will be held in only English language
  • There will be questions in the multiple choice-based format
  • One mark will be awarded for the correct answer and no marks will be deducted for the wrong answer
  • The examination will be held for a duration of 120 minutes

Class 12th with Computer

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
English 10 10
Physics 30 30
Computer 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Total 100 100

Class 12th with Chemistry

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
English 10 10
Physics 30 30
Chemistry 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Total 100 100

For Medical Stream

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
English 10 10
Physics 30 30
Chemistry 30 30
Biology 30 30
Total 100 100

For Commerce Stream

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
English 10 10
Economics 30 30
Accountancy 30 30
Commerce 30 30
Total 100 100

10+2 with English

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
Compulsory Subject
General Studies 10 10
English 30 30
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following)
Hindi 30 30
Political Science 30 30
Economics 30 30
Sociology 30 30
History 30 30
Geography 30 30
Hindi 30 30
Legal Studies 30 30
Mass Media Studies 30 30
Philosophy 30 30
Psychology 30 30
Public Administration 30 30

10+2 with Hindi

Subject Total Questions Total Marks
Compulsory Sections
General Studies 10 10
Hindi 30 30
Optional Sections (Any 2 of the following)
English 30 30
Political Science 30 30
Economics 30 30
Sociology 30 30
History 30 30
Geography 30 30
Hindi 30 30
Legal Studies 30 30
Mass Media Studies 30 30
Philosophy 30 30
Psychology 30 30
Public Administration 30 30

CUCET 2023 Syllabus

CUCET 2023 syllabus has been prescribed by Chandigarh University for all the subjects. Candidates who are preparing for the written examination have to study the topics that are mentioned subject-wise. Adhering to the subjects helps to maximise the marks in the examination. Check out the detailed syllabus for the CUCET 2023 exam in the section below.

Subject CUCET Syllabus
Physics
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of motion
  • Work, energy and power
  • Rotational motion
  • Gravitation
  • Thermodynamics
  • Kinetic Theory Of Gases
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • ElectrostaticsEn
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Dual Nature of Matter
  • Atoms and Nuclei
Chemistry
  • Basic Concept in Chemistry
  • States of Matter
  • Atomic Structure
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Classificaton of elements & Unit 11: Classificaton of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Hydrogen
  • S Block Elements
  • P Block Elements
  • Co-ordination Compounds
  • Purification
  • Purification and Characeterisation of Organic Compounds
  • Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
  • Organic Compounds Containing Oxygens
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogens
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics
  • Sets, Relations And Functions
  • Complex Number and Quadratic Equation
  • Matrices and Dterminanats
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Limit and Continuity
  • Integral Calculus
  • Differential Equation
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • 3D Geometry
  • Vector Algebra
  • Probability
  • Trigonometry
English
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Composition
Biology
  • Reproduction in Organisms
  • Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
  • Human Reproduction
  • Reproductive Health
  • Principles of Inheritance and Variation
  • Molecular Basis of Inheritance
  • Evolution
  • Human Health
  • Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
  • Microbes
  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology and its application
  • Organisms
  • Ecosystem
  • Environmental Issues
General Knowledge
  • Nation & States
  • Sobriquets or epithets
  • Country, Capital & Currencies
  • Sports
  • Inventions
  • Books and Authors
  • Basic General Knowledge
  • Famous Personalities
  • Awards and Honours
  • World Geography
  • Famous Places in India
  • Days and Years
  • World Organizations
  • Teaching and Research
  • Environment Science
  • Abbreviations
  • Nation & States
  • Government Schemes
  • Business, Economy & Banking
  • Defence
  • Reports and Indices
  • Environment & Biodiversity
  • Awards, Honours & Persons in News
  • Places in News
  • Important Days and Events
  • Sports
  • Science & Technology
  • Summits and Conference in
  • International Gk
  • Art & Culture etc.
Logical Reasoning
  • Coding Decoding
  • Direction Sense
  • Clocks & Calendars
  • Syllogism
  • Cubes & Dice
  • Alphabetical Series
  • Blood Relation
  • Input-Output
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Inequalities
  • Mirror Image
  • Water Image
  • Embedded Images
  • Non-Verbal Analogy
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Pattern Completion
  • Analogy
  • Odd one out
  • Paper Folding
  • Paper Cutting & Folding
  • Symboperations
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Classification of Numbers
  • Divisibility & BODMAS
  • L.C.M & H.C.F
  • Remainders, Factorials & Unit digit of Higher powers
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Problem on Ages
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Ratio, Proportion & Variation
  • Partnership
  • Averages
  • Mixture & Alligation
  • Time & work
  • Pipes & Cistens
  • Time, Speed & Distance
  • Problem on Trains
  • Boats & Streams
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Probability
  • True discount and Bankers Discount
  • Polynomials, Quadratic Equations
Hindi
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Composition

CUCET Previous Year Question Papers

The CUCET previous year's question papers are available on the official website of the university. Candidates have to download the CUCET 2023 previous year papers PDF for all the subjects separately. Attempting these papers helps to get an idea of the structure of the exam, the level of the questions asked. The candidates should try to attempt the papers for the last five years.

CUCET 2023 Admit Card

CUCET 2023 admit card will be announced for phases 1 and 2 separately. The admit card is released only on the official portal of Chandigarh University. Candidates have to use the login credentials to download the admit card for the CUCET examination. The admit card consists of a lot of details like the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, exam venue, exam timing, venue address and important instruction related to the exam.

CUCET 2023 Result

CUCET 2023 results will be announced after the examination is over. The candidates need to download and check their results and qualifying status once the same is available. The CUCET result will be announced in the PDF format for all the subjects separately. Candidates have to use their roll number or registration number to check their results and marks secured in the examination.

CUCET 2023 Counselling

CUCET counselling is conducted after the written examination is conducted successfully. The university first releases a merit list with the names of the successful candidates. Thereafter, they need to register for the counselling round. The candidates who find a name in the provisional list are called to participate in the counselling process. The final admission is offered to candidates based on the total seats, rank, and marks secured in the exam.

CUCET 2023 Cutoff

CUCET 2023 cut off marks are announced separately for the written exam and counselling round. The board announces the sane on the official website of Chandigarh University. Candidates have to go through the CUCET cut off marks to know about their selection status in the exam. The minimum cut off marks is released by considering the difficulty level of the questions and the normalisation process.

CUCET 2023 FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible for the CUET exam?

Ans. Candidates who have qualified for the class 12th examination or Bachelor’s degree are eligible for the CUET exam.

Q2. Which courses come under CUET?

Ans. Candidates who qualify for the CUET exam are considered for admission to Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree.

Q3. Is CUCET compulsory for all colleges?

Ans. Yes, admission to all colleges that are registered with Chandigarh University will be done on the basis of the CUCET exam.

Q4. Which course is the CUCET exam for?

Ans. Candidates can get admission to popular courses like B.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc etc by qualifying for the CUCET 2023 exam.

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