CUET Exam 2024 – Result Declared! Check the Deadlines, Eligibility, Registration, & More

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Result: 28 july 2024

Introduction

The CUET or the Common University Entrance Test is a platform for admission into all the top universities in India. It was introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and was first scheduled for admission into the academic year 2022-23. The introduction of the exam allowed the students to have one platform for admission rather than different university-specific exams.

The CUET exam is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA conducts the CUET exam in May for admission into undergraduate courses. The CUET exam 2024 was conducted from the 15th of May 2024 to the 31st of May 2024. Earlier, the CUET UG exam was a complete computer-based test but from this year, it will be conducted in the hybrid mode. The NTA declared the CUET UG results on 28th July 2024.

Highlights of the CUET Exam

Before preparing for the exam, it is always important to know about the exam. Since the NTA conducted the CUET exam for the first time in 2022 for the academic year 2022-23, many details are lesser known about the exam. The table below contains the important information about the exam.
Aspects Details
Exam Name CUET-UG Exam
CUET Full Form Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate
Conducting Body National Testing Agency
Total Number of Applicants Around 13.40 lakh registrations
First Conducted In Academic Year 2022-23
Purpose of the Exam Admission to undergraduate programs in Central Universities and other participating institutions
Mode of the Exam Hybrid mode (combination of online and offline)
Duration of the Exam Varies based on the program and subjects
Frequency of the Exam Once a year
Test Papers  Varies, but 6 at maximum
Total Participating Universities 345 participating Universities
Helpline Numbers 18004253800, 08026599990
Official Website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ 

Latest Updates

  • 28th July 2024: Declaration of CUET Results
  • 13th May 2024: Release of the CUET UG 2024 admit card.
  • 06th May 2024: Announcement of City of Examination for 15th to 18th May offline test
  • 20th April 2024: Schedule/Date-sheet for the CUET UG Exam

CUET UG 2024 Important Dates

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for the academic year 2024-25 will be conducted in 13 different languages across India. It serves as the admission gateway for undergraduate programs in both Central Universities (CUs) and other participating universities. The test will be held in a hybrid mode, combining pen-and-paper and computer-based formats. The important dates regarding the CUET application form are mentioned in the table below:
Particulars Details
CUET UG Application Form Starting Date 27th February 2024
CUET UG Application Form Closing Date 05th April 2024 (Up to 11:50 PM)
Last date of successful transaction of fee  05th April 2024 (Up to 11:50 PM)
Correction Window  06th April 2024 to 08th April 2024 (Up to 11:50 PM)
Admit Card Release 13th May 2024 (Released)
CUET UG Exam Date 2024 15th May 2024 to 31st May 2024*
Test Pattern Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
Medium of the Exam 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
CUET UG Result 2024 28th June 2024*
*The date(s) may vary depending on the National Election Schedule.

What is the CUET Exam?

The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to all undergraduate programs in Central Universities. CUET aims to create a level playing field and equal opportunities for candidates across the country, including those from rural and remote areas. The CUET Exam is administered by the National Testing Agency.

By conducting a single examination, CUET allows candidates to reach a wider audience and participate in the admissions process for various Central Universities. Not only in Central Universities, but you can also enroll for admission into Private Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, and Other Universities.

CUET Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The CUET exam is administered by the National Testing Agency. It has some of the specific eligibility criteria set for the candidates. To be eligible for the CUET Exam 2024, students must stand om certain parameters. Some of the general eligibility criteria required for the CUET exam are mentioned below:

  • The candidates must have passed the final examination of 10+2 conducted by any recognized university/board. 
  • Students who are appearing for their 12th boards in 2024 are also eligible for the exam.
  • The minimum aggregate marks required in the qualifying exam are 50% for General and OBC categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwD category candidates.
  • There is no age limit for appearing for the CUET exam 2024. However, a candidate must fulfill the age criteria set by their desired university.

Given that the eligibility criteria for admission can vary across different universities, candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website of the university to which they are applying for their respective programs.

CUET Exam 2024 Application Form

The National Testing Agency extended the registration dates for the CUET Exam 2024. Earlier, the last day was 26th March 2024, but it was extended to 05th April 2024 up to 11:50 PM. This was the last call for the students who missed the deadlines for the application form.

You need to be completely alert while filling out the CUET exam application form 2024. There are several segments that you need to fill. Here are the brief steps to fill out the application form:

  1. Visit the CUET Website: Go to the official CUET website at cuetug.ntaonline.in.
  2. CUET Login: Use your CUET login credentials (register if not registered yet) to access the application form.
  3. Fill in Details: Provide your personal and educational information in the application form.
  4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and Class 12-mark sheet.
  5. Verify Details: Double-check all the details you’ve entered to ensure accuracy.
  6. Application Fee Payment: Pay the CUET application fee as per the instructions provided.
  7. Confirmation Page: After successful submission, print out the CUET confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.

These were some important steps regarding filling out the CUET application form. The NTA has set some specific guidelines regarding form filling, make sure to follow the same to avoid mistakes.

CUET UG Exam Application Fees

For the CUET UG 2024, the fees will depend on the number of subjects chosen by the candidates. Here’s the applicable fee structure.
Exam Fees
Category of Students Up to 03 Subjects For each Additional Subjects
GEN (UR) INR 1000/- INR 400/- (each)
OBC-NCL/EWS INR 900/- INR 375/- (each)
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender INR 800/- INR 350/- (each)
Centres Outside India INR 4500/- INR 1800/- (each)
This was the registration fees for the CUET exam 2024. The total fees depend on the number of papers the candidate has selected for the exam.

CUET Exam 2024 Exam Centres

There are 354 CUET exam centres within India and 26 exam centres outside India. Candidates can select up to 4 exam centers of their preference while filling up the CUET application form from the CUET center list.
Exam Fees
State CUET Exam Centres
Haryana Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Rohtak, Sonipat
Uttar Pradesh Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi
Delhi (NCR) Delhi (including NCR areas)
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
Karnataka Bengaluru
Kerala Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
Maharashtra Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune
Rajasthan Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore
Telangana Hyderabad
West Bengal Kolkata

Candidates can choose up to four exam centers based on their convenience while filling out the CUET application form. The NTA has reduced the number of CUET UG exam centers to provide opportunities for students from rural areas to appear for the exam closer to their homes.

Also, the NTA also provides the opportunity to appear for the CUET exam 2024 for students who are residing outside India. The CUET exam centers outside India include Manama, Colombo, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Singapore, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos/Abuja, Jakarta, Canberra, Vienna, Brasilia, Ottawa, Hong Kong, Port Luis, Moscow, Cape Town, Bangkok, Washington DC, Hanoi, and Oslo.

CUET Exam Pattern 2024

The CUET UG exam consists of four domain papers, one language paper, and one general test paper. Candidates can choose up to six subjects this year (instead of ten).
Exam Fees
Section Subjects Number of Questions Duration
Languages (Section IA) Choose from 13 languages 50 (40 to be attempted) 45 minutes
Languages (Section IB) Choose from 20 languages 50 (40 to be attempted) 45 minutes
Domain-Specific Subjects (Section II) Choose from 29 subjects 50 (40 to be attempted) 45 minutes
General Test (Section III) General awareness, reasoning, etc. 50 (40 to be attempted) 45 minutes

Pointers to Note

  • All subjects, including languages, require attempted answers to 40 out of 50 questions. The exam duration will be 45 minutes.
  • Except for specific subjects like Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, and the General Test, where the test duration extends to 60 minutes.

CUET Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for the CUET for undergraduate courses is very vast. You need to understand the syllabus for the papers that you are giving the exam for. We will just have a list of the subjects for the syllabus overview. The NTA has released the official syllabus in PDF form on its official website. The subjects for the CUET exam syllabus are mentioned in the table below:
Exam Fees
Accountancy Agriculture Anthropology
Art Education Painting & Sculpture Physics Political Science
Psychology Teaching Aptitude Biology
Business Studies Chemistry Computer Science
Economics Sanskrit Sociology
Engineering Graphics Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies
Geography/Geology General Test History
Home Science Knowledge Traditions Language Syllabus
Legal Studies Mass Media Mathematics
Performing Arts Physical Education Fashion Studies
Tourism
These are the subjects for the CUET exam syllabus. The in-depth syllabus for some of the important subjects will be covered in the CUET exam syllabus component.

CUET Exam Admit Card

The CUET Admit Card 2024 is now released by the National Testing Agency on 13th May 2024. Here are the key points that you need to remember regarding the admit card:

  1. Admit Card Release Date: The CUET admit card download link will be activated on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.
  2. How to Download: Candidates can log in using their application number and password to access their CUET admit card.
  3. Important Information: The admit card contains essential details such as exam date, time, venue, and candidate information.
  4. Exam Date: CUET UG Examination is scheduled to begin on May 15, 2024.

Make sure to keep an eye on the official website for updates and download your CUET admit card once it’s available.

CUET Exam Result 2024 (Announced)

The CUET exam 2024 was scheduled from 15th May 2024 to 31st May 2024. Applicants can find detailed information on the official CUET website. The result for CUET 2024 was announced on 28th July 2024.

Checking CUET Result

  • To view or download your CUET scorecard, you’ll need to log in to the official CUET portal using your registered credentials (application number/date of birth, and password).
  • The official website for checking CUET results is exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG.

The result of CUET (UG) – 2024 of the candidate(s) who indulges in Unfair means Practices will be canceled and will not be declared. Similarly, the results of those candidates who appear from the Centre other than the one allotted to them or allow another candidate/person to write the exam on his behalf will be canceled. No plea will be entertained in this regard.

CUET Exam Cut-Off

As the CUET exam is for admission into undergraduate courses in all the central universities, the cut-off for the same varies. Different universities have different cutoff sets for their various courses. Let’s look at the expected cut-off for the CUET 2024 exam for some top courses in the top universities.

CUET Exam Score Accepting Colleges/Universities

There are mainly 5 types of universities accepting the CUET scorecard – Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, Private Universities, and Government Institutions. There are around 278 universities that accept CUET UG scorecards in India. Out of these 278, 46 are central universities, 40 are state universities, 29 are deemed universities, 153 are private universities, and 10 are government institutions.

Exam Fees
Banaras Hindu University Jamia Millia Islamia Jawaharlal Nehru University
Maulana Azad National Urdu University University of Delhi University of Hyderabad
Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Delhi Technological University Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir Amity University Galgotias University
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Indian Culinary Institute Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Mahatma Gandhi Central University Manipur University Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Jamia Hamdard
For a complete list of the participating universities for CUET UG, students can visit the official page at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/index.php/app/info/universities.

CUET Exam Counselling

The CUET exam for undergraduate courses was scheduled between 15th May 2024 to 31st May 2024. The results for the same was released on 28th July 2024. After the declaration of the results, the counselling process will follow.

After your CUET exam, you need to keep an eye on the cut-off lists released by universities. If your score aligns, you’ll be eligible for the counselling process, which involves document verification and a personal interview. Documents required include your educational certificates, CUET admit card, ID proof, and photographs, among others.

If initial rounds don’t work out, spot counselling sessions will be available to fill up any remaining seats. This is a great opportunity if you initially missed out.

CUET Exam Preparation Books

For the domain-specific exams, the best books are the NCERT books. You just need to go through the NCERT books thoroughly in order to qualify for the exam with passing colours. Apart from the NCERT books, here are some of the books for CUET exam preparation that cover all topics related to the CUET general test syllabus:
  1. R.S. Agarwal Books: Renowned for science subjects, these books are also valuable for Quantitative Aptitude (Numerical Ability and Quantitative Reasoning).
  2. T.S. Grewal Books: Suggested for commerce students, these books cover essential concepts clearly and concisely.
  3. Online Resources: YouTube channels dedicated to CUET preparation can be immensely helpful for visual learners.
  4. Practice Tests and Mock Exams: Regular practice with these can help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format and time management.
  5. Revision Notes and Sample Papers: These tools aid in consolidating knowledge and understanding the types of questions asked.
For Logical and Analytical Reasoning, books by M.K. Pandey and Data Interpretation by R.S. Agarwal are highly recommended. These materials, organized according to the CUET syllabus, ensure comprehensive coverage and can significantly boost preparation efforts.

CUET Exam Preparation Tips

The component of the CUET exam can be broken down into three segments – domain subjects, language subjects, and the general test. Here are the preparation tips for each of the three components:

Domain Subjects

  • Understand the CUET syllabus specific to your chosen domain subjects (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.).
  • Master the NCERT textbooks for a strong foundation.
  • Solve previous year’s question papers and mock tests to practice speed and accuracy.

Language Subjects

  • For language subjects, focus on understanding the scriptures of that language.
  • Practice 5 to 10 para jumble and sentence rearrangement questions daily.
  • Revise basic vocabulary and improve language skills through newspapers.

General Test

  • The General Test assesses general knowledge, current affairs, mental ability, numerical reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
  • Familiarize yourself with static GK (general awareness) and current affairs.
  • Practice logical and analytical reasoning.
  • Solve mock tests to enhance efficiency in solving the paper within the allotted time.
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