Complete Guide to CUET UG 2024: Exam Details, Eligibility, and Important Dates
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2024 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for undergraduate admissions into Central Universities and other participating universities across India. CUET UG ensures a common platform and equal opportunities for students from different regions, including rural and remote areas, to compete for admission to prestigious institutions.
· Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
· Mode of Exam: Hybrid (Pen & Paper + Computer-Based Test)
· Medium: 13 Languages
· Subjects Covered: 61 (33 languages, 27 domain-specific subjects, 1 General Test)
· Eligibility: 12th pass or appearing
· Exam Dates: 15 May 2024 - 31 May 2024
· Official Website: NTA CUET UG
Event
Date
Online Application Start
27 February 2024
Last Date to Apply
26 March 2024 (up to 11:50 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline
26 March 2024 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction Window
28 March – 29 March 2024
Exam City Announcement
30 April 2024 onwards
Admit Card Download
Second week of May 2024
Exam Dates
15 May 2024 – 31 May 2024
Answer Key Release
To be announced
Result Declaration
30 June 2024
· Hybrid Mode: Both Pen & Paper and Computer-Based Test (CBT)
· Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
· Marking Scheme:
o Correct Answer: +5 marks
o Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
o Unanswered: 0 marks
Section
Subjects Covered
No. of Questions
Duration
Section 1 (Language Test)
33 Languages
40 out of 50
45 min
Section 2 (Domain-Specific Subjects)
27 Subjects
40 out of 50
45 min
Section 3 (General Test)
GK, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
50 out of 60
60 min
· Students can select up to six subjects, including one or two languages and domain subjects.
CUET UG 2024 is available in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
· No Age Limit: Candidates of any age who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 in 2024 can apply.
· Minimum Qualification: Passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
· University-Specific Criteria: Each university may have additional eligibility requirements.
Category
Up to 3 Subjects
Additional Subject (Each)
General (UR)
₹1000
₹400
OBC (NCL)/EWS
₹900
₹375
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender
₹800
₹350
Outside India
₹4500
₹1800
Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
1. Visit: CUET UG Official Website
2. Register: Enter details and generate login credentials.
3. Fill Application Form: Provide personal, educational, and exam center details.
4. Upload Documents: Recent photograph (10-200 KB) and signature (4-30 KB).
5. Pay Fees: Online payment via UPI, Net Banking, or Cards.
6. Download Confirmation Page: Keep a copy for future reference.
· Admit Card Release: Second week of May 2024
· How to Download: Visit NTA CUET UG Website and log in.
· Exam Centers: Conducted in over 500 cities in India and 13 centers abroad.
· Exam City Announcement: 30 April 2024
· Result Declaration: 30 June 2024
· Score Calculation: Based on final answer key.
· Counseling: Conducted individually by universities.
· Universities prepare merit lists based on CUET scores.
· Candidates must apply separately to desired universities.
· Counseling/admission processes vary by university.
CUET UG follows Government of India reservation policies:
Category
Reservation
SC (Scheduled Caste)
15%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
7.5%
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer)
27%
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
10%
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
5%
· Scribe Facility (if required)
· Compensatory time (20 mins per hour)
Candidates found using unfair means (e.g., cheating, impersonation, mobile phones) will face disqualification.
· Electronic devices (Mobile, Calculator, Smartwatch)
· Study materials (Books, Notes)
· Any metallic objects (Jewelry, Wallet)
· No full sleeves
· No shoes (only sandals/slippers allowed)
CUET UG 2024 provides students with a single platform to apply for multiple universities with one entrance exam. It ensures fairness in the admission process and equal opportunity for all students, including those from rural areas. Candidates should stay updated on important dates, prepare as per the syllabus, and focus on mock tests for better performance.
For latest updates, visit:
???? NTA CUET UG Official Website
The CUET UG 2024 syllabus is divided into three sections:
1. Language Test (Section 1A & 1B)
2. Domain-Specific Subjects (Section 2)
3. General Test (Section 3)
The syllabus for domain-specific subjects follows the NCERT Class 12 curriculum, and students should prepare according to their respective subject choices.
The language test will assess:
· Reading Comprehension (Factual, Literary, and Narrative)
· Literary Aptitude
· Vocabulary
· Grammar and Sentence Formation
???? List of Languages Available for CUET UG 2024
Language Code
Language
101
English
102
Hindi
103
Assamese
104
Bengali
105
Gujarati
106
Kannada
107
Malayalam
108
Marathi
109
Odia
110
Punjabi
111
Tamil
112
Telugu
113
Urdu
201
Arabic
202
Bodo
203
Chinese
204
Dogri
205
French
206
German
207
Italian
208
Japanese
209
Kashmiri
210
Konkani
211
Maithili
212
Manipuri
213
Nepali
214
Persian
215
Russian
216
Santhali
217
Sindhi
218
Spanish
219
Tibetan
220
Sanskrit
Each subject will have 40 questions to be attempted out of 50, covering the NCERT syllabus for Class 12.
???? List of Available Subjects
Subject Code
Subject
301
Accountancy/Book Keeping
302
Agriculture
303
Anthropology
304
Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
305
Business Studies
306
Chemistry
307
Environmental Studies
308
Computer Science/Informatics Practices
309
Economics/Business Economics
310
Engineering Graphics
311
Entrepreneurship
312
Fine Arts/Visual Arts (Sculpture/Painting)/Commercial Art
313
Geography/Geology
314
History
315
Home Science
316
Knowledge Tradition - Practices in India
317
Legal Studies
318
Mass Media/Mass Communication
319
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
320
Performing Arts
321
Physical Education/National Cadet Corps (NCC)/Yoga
322
Physics
323
Political Science
324
Psychology
325
Sanskrit
326
Sociology
327
Teaching Aptitude
???? Important Notes:
· The Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accountancy, Computer Science, and General Test papers have a 60-minute duration, whereas others are 45 minutes.
· Candidates must check the specific subject requirements of their chosen universities before selecting subjects.
The General Test is required for admissions to cross-stream programs, vocational courses, or open eligibility programs.
???? Topics Covered in General Test
1. General Knowledge
2. Current Affairs
3. General Mental Ability
4. Numerical Ability
5. Quantitative Reasoning
o Basic Arithmetic
o Algebra
o Geometry
o Mensuration
o Statistics
6. Logical & Analytical Reasoning
???? Question Pattern for General Test
· 50 questions out of 60 must be attempted
· Duration: 60 minutes
· Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Section
Total Questions
Questions to Attempt
Duration
Language Test
50
40
45 min
Domain-Specific Subjects
50
40
45 min (or 60 min for specific subjects)
General Test
60
50
60 min
· Follow NCERT Books for domain subjects.
· Practice Reading Comprehension for language sections.
· Solve Mock Tests for the General Test.
· Stay Updated on Current Affairs for General Knowledge.
· Revise Important Formulas & Theories for subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
???? For the Official CUET UG Syllabus, Visit:
???? CUET UG Official Website
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