CUET 2023 Exam [UG]

Admission to all major universities via a common entrance exam is now a reality. The most awaited CUET exam is being conducted today for the first time by NTA for admissions to undergraduate programs in Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities. 

As per the notification, the exam was held from 15 July -10 August 2022.

Coming to the context of this article, we have tried to answer the list of queries students face around the CUET 2022 Notification.

• Who can apply for the Common University Entrance Test? Students applying for UG courses must have cleared their Class12 or appeared for their Class 12 exams this year. However, eligibility is college-specific. We request you to visit the official website of the respective college. 
• Is the NTA CUET exam online or offline? The exam will be held online as a computer-based test.
• Whether CBSE students who completed their class 12 in 2021 can appear for the CUET exam and get admission to Delhi University? Yes. As per the DU admission policy, students having one year gap in their studies can apply for the CUET exam.
• I am from an Economics background. Can I apply for CUET 2022 Entrance Exam? Absolutely, yes! Students from any stream are eligible for the Common University Entrance Test.

NTA CUET Latest News

15 September 2022: CUET Result Out

NTA declared CUET results notification on its official website on 15th September, around 10 PM. 

15 July 2022: CUET Exam Concluded!

The National Testing Agency successfully concluded the NTA CUET Phase 1 Exam on 15 July. As per the paper analysis, the exam was a moderate level of difficulty.

Approximately 9,50,804 aspirants registered for admission into 86 universities, competing for 5.4 lakh undergraduate seats. Check the CUET Exam Analysis to get complete details related to the entrance exam.

23 June 2022: CUET Exam Dates Announced

The National Testing Agency has announced the CUET Exam Dates on 22 June. As per the latest notice, the exam is conducted from 15 Jul -10 Aug.

The exam is not just conducted in India but in 13 other cities outside the country and in 554 cities across India, making it the second-largest exam conducted this year. To know more about the NTA CUET Exam Dates, check the official notice.

23 June 2022: CUET Application Registration & Correction Window Opened

Based on the demand of the students, the National Testing Agency opened the registration for CUET (UG) Exam 2022 for one last time.

As per the latest notice published by the NTA, those who were interested in applying for the exam could have filled out the form by 24 June 2022 (up to 11:50 pm).

Also, note that you are allowed to make the corrections only in the online mode.

05 May 2022: Last Date for CUET Online Registration Extended!

As per the recent news, the National Testing Agency extended the last date to submit the online application forms for the CUET entrance exam 2022.

After receiving many representations from the aspirants, NTA has decided to extend the last date for submission of online application forms for CUET (UG) - 2022.

For more information related to application dates, check out the latest updates on the NTA CUET exam.

04 May 2022: The Application Correction window Opened!

The National Testing Agency has come up with a new option, i.e., a correction window. You could have edited/updated the application form within the window period if you have made mistakes while filling out the application form earlier.

You could have made the changes in the online form starting from 04 May 2022. NTA would not accept any change or modification after the window period.

02 April 2022: CUET 2022 Online Registration Date Postponed!

The National Testing Agency, which has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Undergraduate Entrance Tests for all the Central Universities (CUs) for the academic session 2022-23, postponed the online registration date of the CUET exam.

As per the latest notice, NTA will had started the online registration process on 06 April 2022. Those interested in applying for the exam must read the detailed information from the prospectus available at participating universities' websites.

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26 March 2022: NTA CUET 2022 Online Registration Dates Published!

As per the latest notice published by the National Testing Agency, the online registration process for the Common Universities Entrance Test started in April 2022. 

The Common University Entrance Test application form will be made available from 2nd April 2022. Note that the eligibility and courses offered will remain college-specific.

Those who wish to apply for the exam must check the required eligibility of the desired university for selecting the UG programs being offered. Go through the NTA CUET exam's latest updates to get more details on exam dates.

Common Universities Entrance Test Exam Pattern Published!

Recently, the exam pattern for CUET 2022 exam was presented, and it is known to have three sections: language, domain-specific, and general aptitude.

The exam is conducted in 13 different languages: Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarathi, Bengali, Assamese Punjabi, Odia, and English.

NTA CUET Exam Online Registration Date!

As per the latest notice published by the UGC, aspirants could fill out the NTA CUET Application Form 2022 from the 2nd of April 2022.

You can fill out the registration form online mode from the official website of NTA.

NTA CUET  2022 Online Registration Concluded!

The online application and correction window has concluded on May 31 (up to 9:00 pm). 

Read more: Best Online Classes to enhance your CUET preparation

Why Common Universities Common Entrance Test 2023 [UG]?

• It was observed that there is huge competition in top universities with high cut-off marks, so the exam was introduced to reduce the high cut-off standards for entering prestigious colleges.
• The exam is a centralized test for top universities like Delhi, Banaras Hindu, Central University of Punjab, and Jawaharlal Nehru University.
• Instead of appearing for multiple entrance tests, you can focus on a single aptitude test to get admission to these top universities.

NTA CUET 2023 Entrance Exam Highlights

Exam Name	Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET UG 2023)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Conduct	Once a year
Exam Level	University Level
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs
Participating Colleges	86
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Online (Computer-based Test)
Exam duration	2 hours
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
NTA CUET Exam Centers	554 cities across India and 13 cities outside India
Mode of Counselling	Offline
Official website	nta.nic.in, cuet.samarth.ac.in

NTA CUET 2023 Exam Dates

Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the NTA CUET Exam 2023

Event	Dates
The application form link will be active from	23 June 2022 (09:00 AM onwards)
Last date to submit applications	24 June 2022 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date to pay the application fee	24 June 2022 (up to 11:50 PM)
CUET Application Correction Window	23 June 2022 to 24 June 2022 (up to 11:50 PM)
Admit card release date	The first week of July 2022
CUET 2022 Entrance Exam	15 July 2022, 16 July 2022, 19 July 2022, 20 July 2022, 04 August 2022, 05 August 2022, 06 August 2022, 07 August 2022, 08 August 2022, 10 August 2022
The result will be declared on	15 Sept 2022
CUET 2022 merit list	September 2022
Counseling of CUET 2022	September 2022

Courses Offered through CUET Exam 2023

The number of programs, colleges, and list of courses may vary this year since the exam will now be conducted for admission to 54 central universities. 

Check out the table below for the list of CUET Courses offered by the participating institutes.

Degrees	Courses	Codes	Universities
Integrated MCA	Computer Science	UI001	GSBU
B.Voc	Biomedical Sciences	U1002	CUHAR
B.Voc	Industrial and Waste Management	U1003	CUHAR
B. Tech.	Computer Science and Engineering	UI004	CUHAR
B. Tech.	Electrical Engineering	UI005, UI016	CUHAR, CUKNK
B. Tech.	Civil Engineering	UI006	CUHAR
B. Tech.	Printing and Packaging Technology	UI007	CUHAR
Integrated B.Sc. Hons. MSc	Botany	UI008	CUJAM
Integrated B.Sc. Hons. MSc	Zoology	UI009, UI014	CUJAM, CUSKAS
Integrated B.Sc. Hons MSc	Chemistry	UI010	CUJAM
Integrated B.Sc. Hons. MSc	Physics	UI011, UI012	CUJAM, CUKAS
Integrated B.Sc. Hons. MSc	Mathematics	UI013	CUKAS
Integrated B.Sc. Hons. MSc	Biotechnology	UI015	CUKAS
BSc	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics	UI018	CUKNK
BCA	Computer Applications	UI019	CUODA
Integrated M.Sc.	Mathematics	UI020, UI026, UI033	CUODA, CURAJ, CUTND
Integrated M.Sc.	Biochemistry	UI021	CURAJ
Integrated M.Sc.	Biotechnology	UI022	CURAJ
Integrated M.Sc.	Chemistry	UI023, UI031	CURAJ, CUTND
Integrated M.Sc.	Life Sciences	UI032	CUTND
Integrated M.Sc.	Environmental Science	UI025	CURAJ
Integrated M.Sc.	Microbiology	UI027	CURAJ
Integrated M.Sc.	Physics	UI028, UI034	CURAJ, CUTND
Integrated B.Sc.	Textiles	UI071	CUTND
Integrated M.Sc	Economics	UI036	BASE
B.Sc Hons.	Economics	UI037	CUAPH
BA Hons.	Political Science	UI038	CUAPH
BA Hons.	German Studies	UI041	CUGUJ
BA Hons.	Chinese	UI042, UI062	CUGUJ, CUJHD
Integrated MA	Social Management	UI043	CUGUJ
BA	International Relations	UI051	CUKER
BA	English	UI052	CUKNK
B.A	Economics	UI053	CUKNK
B.Sc	Psychology	UI055	CUKNK
B.Sc	Geography	UI056	CUKNK
BSc	Geology	UI057	CUKNK
BA Hons.	Korean	UI060	CUJHD
BA	Social Science	UI067	SPUP
BPA	Music	UI069	CUTND
B.A.	Security Management	UI070	SPUP
B.P.A	Music	UI49	CUTND

NTA CUET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the common aptitude test, you must satisfy specific criteria set by the exam conducting body.

The expected CUET Eligibility Criteria for the courses are enlisted below:

• All Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for the exam.
• For UG courses, you must have completed your class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks (for the general category), and it is 45% for SC/ST category.
• PG applicants belonging to the general category must have completed a bachelor's degree with 55% aggregate marks. The minimum percentage required for SC and ST categories is 50%.
• Ph.D. applicants who have qualified CSIR UGC NET (JRF), GATE, and NBHM will have to register for the exam mandatorily.

NTA CUET 2023 Application form

There is a common registration process for UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses.

You can follow the instructions below while filling out the CUET Application Form 2023.

• The online window to register for the exam shall appear on the screen after clicking on the "click here to apply" button on the official website.
• Once you click on the "new register" button, the commonly asked registration fields such as name, mobile number, and E-mail ID shall appear on the screen.
• Upon successful registration, you will receive the username and password to the registered mobile number and E-mail.
• You must fill in all mandatory fields like qualification details, communication details, parent's details, exam center preferences, and category.
• The next step is to upload your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications given in the official notification.
• Select any three universities you wish to secure admission to and select any three courses in each university.
• Once selected, click on the "save & proceeded" button and preview the online form.
• Next, click on the "make payment" button and pay the application fee per your category.

Read more: Short tricks to manage CUET and boards preparation together

NTA Common University Entrance Test [UG] 2023 Application Fee

You can pay the application fee either online or offline mode. The application fee varies for different categories.

Check out the table below to know the Common Universities Common Entrance Test application fee as per your category.

Category	Application Fee
General/ OBC/EWS	Rs. 650/-
SC/ST/Third Gender	Rs. 500/-
Other India	Rs. 3000/-

NTA CUET Exam Pattern 2023

The UGC confirmed that the entrance exam is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode, i.e., online mode. The pattern of the question paper will comprise multiple-choice questions.

Also, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrongly answered question.

Check out the table below to know the CUET Exam Pattern 2023.

• Section 1A: Language test
• Section 1B: Language test
• Section 2: Domain-specific test
• Section 3: General aptitude test

NTA CUET Exam Syllabus 2023

Knowing the syllabus is an imperial part of your preparation. However, there is no defined syllabus for the common aptitude test.

It is expected that the CUET Syllabus 2023 will include the following subjects:

• Languages
• Domain Test Subjects
• General Test

NTA CUET Exam Preparation Tips 2023

To crack the entrance exams like Common Universities Entrance Test, you would require a proper preparation strategy and a study plan.

Begin your NTA CUET preparation well in advance, as this will help you complete the syllabus on time, and you will also be left with ample time to revise all the topics at least once before the exam.

• For the quantitative section, revise all the concepts of standard 8th, 9th, and 10th mathematics as most of the questions might be asked from these topics.
• For English, improve your vocabulary by making a habit of reading the newspaper daily.
• Note the difficult words and their meanings in a notebook and revise them regularly.
• Try to solve as many logical reasoning questions as possible that are given at the end of textbooks. In this way, you can enhance your speed and accuracy.
• Also, practice more and more puzzle-related questions to improve your problem-solving skills.
• It is essential to attempt at least two CUET mock tests weekly to analyze your preparation levels.
• For domain-specific sections, read through your NCERT textbooks thoroughly. 

NTA CUET 2023 Books

Choosing the right book plays a vital role in qualifying for the entrance exam. The following are some of the best CUET preparation Books, as these books cover all the topics as per the syllabus.

• Arihant’s English Grammar & Composition by S.C. Gupta
• General Knowledge book by Arihant publications
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Aggarwal
• English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy

NTA CUET 2023 Admit Card/Hall Ticket

The Common Universities Common Entrance Test Admit Card will be out on the official website 10-15 before the exam. You can download the CUET admit card online by using your login credentials.

You must carry the call letter to the exam center without fail. Otherwise, you are not allowed to take the exam.

• Go to the official website. 
• Click on the ‘download CUET admit card’ link.
• Enter your registration ID and Date of birth in the given space
• Click on the Login button
• The hall ticket will be displayed on the screen
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future use

Read more: Short tricks to enhance your Economics preparation for the NTA CUET exam

NTA CUET Answer Key 2023

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the final answer key 20 days after the completion of the Common Universities Entrance Test.

NTA will release the CUET Answer Key 2023 in two phases: 

• Provisional answer key 
• Official answer key

Authorities will release the provisional answer key after the completion of the exam.  With the help of the provisional answer key, you can verify all the answers and raise objections if you find any discrepancies.

Considering the objections raised, authorities will modify the responses (if required) and release the final answer key. Note that you cannot raise objections against the final answer key.

NTA CUET 2023 Result

Generally, the NTA will announce the results a month after completing the exam, and the results are released in the form of a PDF.

You can download the NTA CUET Exam Result 2023 pdf by using your registration ID and date of birth. Follow the steps given below to the scorecard.

• Visit the official website.
• Click on the ‘login to view score card’ tab.
• Enter your registration ID and Date of birth in the given space
• Click on the Login button
• The result pdf will appear on the screen
• Download the scorecard and take a printout for future use

Common University Entrance test Counselling 2023

Each participating college will conduct a separate counseling process after completing the exam. You have to visit the official website of participating institutes and register yourself to participate in the CUET Counselling Process.

At the time of registration, you need to select the desired program in the particular university you wish to apply to.

You need to carry the following documents at the time of counseling.

• CUET admit card
• Class 10 Mark sheets
• Class 12 Mark sheets
• Graduation Certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photographs
• Medical certificate (for PwD category)

Top Universities for NTA CUET 2023 Admissions

With NTA Common Aptitude Test, you can get admission into any of the 54 universities. The following are some of the most popular universities for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Jamia Millia Islamia

• This is the first university you can target after giving CUET Exam. This university was ranked the best central university in India in rankings released by the ministry of education in 2020.
• Located in Delhi, this university offers 56 Undergraduate courses. 
• Some of the popular courses at JMI include mass communication, law, architecture, engineering, and social work.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

• JNU is the top 2nd university in Delhi, and it is the high-ranking university by NIRF every year.
• The university is known for foreign language courses at the UG level.
• It has been conducting its own entrance exam for the selection of students for different courses.
• This is awarded as the best university by the President of India.

Read more: Short tricks to enhance your aptitude preparation for the NTA CUET exam

Banaras Hindi University

• As per the NIRF ranking, BHU is ranked 3 among the other universities.
• This is a famous fully residential university located in Varanasi. 
• Some of the popular courses at BHU include Agricultural Science, Environment, and sustainable development. Medicine, Law, Arts, Commerce, social sciences, and the performing arts.

University of Delhi

• It is one of the top universities for various UG courses. More than 5.5 lakh students registered for Delhi University in 2020.
• 20 colleges under the University of Delhi are placed in the top 50 NIRF of India.
• University is known for its various courses like Social science, Economics, History, English, Psychology, Geography, and Political Science.
• High competition at DU is coming to an end due to the common aptitude test.

Aligarh Muslim University

• Other religious students can also apply; however, the majority are Muslims.
• One of the oldest universities has off campuses in West Bengal and Kerala. 
• This university is ranked 17 overall universities ranking.
• Some of the popular courses at Aligarh include engineering, law, medicine, social work, and management.

BHU Admissions through CUET 2023

From the academic year 2023, the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will provide admission to different courses through the Common Universities Common Entrance Test.

As per an official announcement, the BHU admissions through CUET will make the process of selection even in terms of opportunity and demography.

You will be required to take an aptitude test administered by NTA as a part of the selection process, which will assess your aptitude, logical reasoning skills, and subject proficiency.

To qualify for the next round, you have to score a minimum qualifying mark in the entrance exam. If you clear the exam, you have to apply for admissions by paying the requisite amount at the official website of BHU. 

The college and seat allotment will be based on the merit list prepared using the CUET score and eligibility criteria.

JNU Admissions through CUET 2023

This year, admission to various courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) will be made through the CUET exam. 

JNU offers ten undergraduate courses through various School of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies centers. Only those who will score above the cut-off in the aptitude test are eligible for JNU admissions through CUET.

The university offers reservations in admissions as per the central government rules. Also, it provides scholarships like merit-cum-means scholarships, ford foundation scholarships, etc.

To be eligible for the UG programs at JNU, you should have passed Intermediate (10+2) from CBSE or any other recognized board with English as one of the core subjects. 

AMU Admissions through CUET 2023

As per the latest announcement, admission to various courses at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is yet to be finalized. 

AMU admissions through CUET are made based on the marks scored on the aptitude test. Those who pass the entrance exam will be eligible for the counseling process and have to apply for admission at the official website of AMU. 

The university offers various courses such as B.A. (Hons.) Arabic, B.A. (Hons.) Communicative English, B.A. (Hons.) Geography, B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy, B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit, and many more.

To apply for these courses, you must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate of English and the best three subjects.