CUET UG 2024: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2024, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), marks a significant milestone as a unified platform for undergraduate admissions across various universities and institutions in India. Scheduled between May 15th and May 24th, 2024, CUET UG offers students a streamlined process for pursuing their desired undergraduate programs. The exam structure comprises three sections: a Language test allowing flexibility in language choice, Domain-specific Subjects tailored to individual program preferences, and a General Test assessing broader skills. With a marking scheme emphasizing both accuracy and strategy, CUET UG aims to assess students comprehensively while providing them with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively.
CUET UG 2024 presents a diverse array of subjects spanning languages, humanities, sciences, commerce, and more, catering to the varied interests and career aspirations of aspiring undergraduates. The marking scheme, coupled with the flexibility in subject selection and question attempts, encourages strategic preparation and performance optimization. As students gear up for this inaugural edition, staying updated on exam-related announcements and leveraging available resources will be crucial for a successful and rewarding CUET UG experience.
CUET UG 2024
| Full Exam Name | Common University Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate |
| Universities | Around 250 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| CUET UG Exam Date 2024 | 15th to 24th May 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Hybrid Mode (i.e., Computer-based Test and Pen-Paper mode) |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| CUET Exam Centres | 380 cities within India and 26 cities outside India |
| Official website | exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ or cuetug.ntaonline.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria:
The students who cleared the class 12th/equivalent examination or are appearing in 2024 irrespective of their age can appear in the CUET 2024 exam.
Candidates planning to appear in the CUET 2024 UG exam must have qualified for class 10+2 or going to sit for the 10+2 exam 2024.
In order to be eligible for the CUET Entrance test the candidates are required to have an Indian citizenship.
There is no age limit for CUET 2024 Entrance exam.
CUET UG 2024 Dates
The complete schedule for the CUET 2024 Exam has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the CUET 2024 Notification. All important dates related to the CUET 2024 UG exam are given below.
| CUET UG 2024 Dates | |
| Events | CUET 2024 Dates |
| CUET 2024 Notification release | February 27, 2024 |
| CUET Application Form 2024 Starts | February 27, 2024 |
| CUET Registration 2024 Last date | April 10, 2024 (up to 10:50 p.m.) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee | April 10, 2024 (up to 11:50 p.m.) |
| Correction Window | April 11 to April 13, 2024 (up to 11:50 p.m.) |
| CUET City Intimation 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| Release of CUET Admit Card 2024 | Second week of May 2024 |
| CUET Exam Date 2024 | 15th to 24th May 2024 |
CUET UG 2024 Registration Fee
CUET 2024 Registration Fee can be paid by online mode through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI Processing charges. Candidates have to pay the application fee online mode. GST and other taxes will be applicable as by Govt. of India/ Bank. Check the category-wise CUET 2024 Registration Fee from the below table.
| Category | CUET UG 2024 Registration Fee | |
| Up to 3 Subjects | For each additional subject | |
| General (UR) | Rs 1000 | Rs 400 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | Rs 900 | Rs 375 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | Rs 800 | Rs 350 |
| Centres outside India | Rs 4500 | Rs 1800 |
CUET UG 2024 Date Sheet for Offline Exams
NTA has released the CUET 2024 datesheet. Refer the table below to know the CUET 2024 schedule for offline subjects:
CUET Exam Date 2024 | Shifts | Slot Time | CUET Subject/Code |
|---|---|---|---|
15-May-2024 | Shift 1A | 10 AM to 11 AM (60 Minutes) | 306 Chemistry |
Shift 1B | 12.15 PM to 1 PM (45 Minutes) | 304 Biology | |
Shift 2 A | 3 PM to 3.45 PM (45 Minutes) | 101 English | |
Shift 2B | 5 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes) | 501 General Test | |
16-May-2024 | Shift 1A | 10 AM to 11 AM (60 Minutes) | 309 Economics |
Shift 1B | 12.15 PM to 1 PM (45 Minutes) | 102 Hindi | |
Shift 2 A | 3 PM to 4 PM (60 Minutes) | 322 Physics | |
Shift 2B | 5.15 PM to 6.15 PM (60 Minutes) | 319 Mathematics | |
17-May-2024 | Shift 1A | 10 AM to 10.45 AM (45 Minutes) | 313 Geography |
Shift 1B | 12 PM to 12.45 PM (45 Minutes) | 321 Physical Education | |
Shift 2 A | 3 PM to 3.45 PM (45 Minutes) | 305 Business Studies | |
Shift 2B | 5 PM to 6 PM (60 Minutes) | 301 Accountancy | |
18-May-24 | Shift 1A | 1.30 PM to 2.15 PM (45 Minutes) | 314 History |
Shift 1B | 3.30 PM to 4.15 PM (45 Minutes) | 323 Political Science | |
Shift 2 A | 5.30 PM to 5.15 PM (45 Minutes) | 326 Sociology |
How to Register for CUET UG 2024
The candidates have to fill out the CUET Registration Form 2024 to get registered for the Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET). Follow the below steps to fill CUET 2024 Registration Form.
Step 1 – Visit the official website of the CUET to fill out CUET Registration Form 2024 – https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/.
Step 2 – Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab to register for the programme.
Step 3 – After clicking, candidates will be able to see three programmes options- UG, PG, and RP. Click on the link you wish to apply for.
Step 4 – Complete the registration process by entering details like the program applied for, name, valid email ID, mobile number, date of birth, and verification code displayed on the screen.
Step 5 – Once all details are submitted, the application number and password are generated and are sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
Step 6 – Use the application number and password to log in and fill up the application form by entering the login details like personal, academic qualification, and communication address.
Step 7 – Upload scanned images of a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format and dimensions.
Step 8 – Select the examination centres- In order of preference, select and enter the exam centres.
Step 9 – On successful online application submission with payment of fees through an automated e-mail and SMS is sent to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
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Documents CUET UG 2024 Registration
The students appearing for the upcoming CUET 2024 Examination need the following documents to fill in the CUET Application Form 2024.
- Name of the Candidate.
- Date of Birth
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Mobile Number
- Email ID of the candidate
- Category certificate
- Scanned image of Photograph and signature.
- Photo identity proof such as an Aadhar card, Bank passbook, or Ration Card copy.
- Debit/Credit card or Internet banking details for CUET 2024 application fee payment.
CUET UG 2024 Exam Pattern
NTA conducts the CUET Exam in 13 languages ( Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu). Check the revised CUET Exam Pattern 2024 from here.
1. CUET 2024 will be conducted in online mode this year, earlier, the exam was offline.
2. CUET (UG) – 2024 will consist of the following 4 sections namely-
➢ Section IA – 13 Languages
➢ Section IB – 20 Languages
➢ Section II – 27 Domain-specific Subjects
➢ Section III – General Test
3. The question paper will be MCQ type only and there will be a total of 175 questions out of which 140 questions are to be attempted.
4. A Candidate can choose a maximum of any 3 languages from Section IA and Section IB together.
5. Section II consists of 27 Subjects, out of which a candidate may choose a maximum of 6 Subjects.
| Sections | Subjects/ Tests | No. of Questions | Questions to be attempted | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA | 13 Languages | 50 | 40 in each language | 45 minutes for each language |
| Section IB | 20 Languages | |||
| Section II | 27 Domain-specific Subjects | 45/50 | 35/40 | 45 minutes for each subject |
| Section III | General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 |
How to download NTA CUET UG Admit Card 2024 Online?
Candidates can obtain their CUET Admit Card for UG Courses from the official portal using the below-shared steps:-
- Visit the official web portal at cuetug.ntaonline.in.
- Check the Public Notices section on the homepage.
- Click on the link and fill in the required information.
- Verify the input details and click on the submit button.
- Admit card will be displayed on your device screen.
- Check your admit card and print it for further use.
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Marking Scheme:
CUET UG 2024 follows a marking scheme with positive and negative marking. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt.
Unattempted questions will not carry any penalty.
Marks and Number of Questions
The total marks for each section will be 200, with each question carrying 4 marks.
- Section 1 (Language) will have 50 questions, of which 40 need to be attempted.
- Section 2 (Domain-specific Subjects) will have 40-50 questions depending on the subject, and students need to attempt 35-40 questions.
- Section 3 (General Test) will have 50 questions, with 40 compulsory attempts.
CUET Authorised Universities:
University Name | State | Website |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | jnu.ac.in |
Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar | mgcub.ac.in |
University of Hyderabad | Telangana | uohyd.ac.in |
University of Delhi | New Delhi | du.ac.in |
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttarakhand | hnbgu.ac.in |
Visva-Bharati University | West Bengal | visvabharati.ac.in |
University of Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | allduniv.ac.in |
Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh | rguhs.ac.in |
Tezpur University | Assam | tezu.ernet.in |
Nagaland University | Nagaland | nagalanduniversity.ac.in |
Central University of Odisha | Odisha | cuo.ac.in |
Pondicherry University | Puducherry | pondiuni.edu.in |
English and Foreign Languages University | Telangana | efluniversity.ac.in |
Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Telangana | manuu.edu.in |
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh | bbau.ac.in |
Tripura University | Tripura | tripurauniv.ac.in |
Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh | bhu.ac.in |
Mizoram University | Mizoram | mzu.edu.in |
The National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh | nsktu.ac.in |
North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya | nehu.ac.in |
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, | Chattisgarh | ggu.ac.in |
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | ctuap.ac.in |
The Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi | sanskrit.nic.in |
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | New Delhi | slbsrsv.ac.in |
Sikkim University | Sikkim | cus.ac.in |
Manipur University | Manipur | manipuruniv.ac.in |
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh | dhsgsu.ac.in |
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra | hindivishwa.org |
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh | igntu.ac.in |
Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | cuhimachal.ac.in |
Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir | cukashmir.ac.in |
Central Agricultural University | Manipur | cau.ac.in |
Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | cujammu.ac.in |
Central University of Haryana | Haryana | cuh.ac.in |
Central University of South Bihar | Bihar | cusb.ac.in |
Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka | cuk.ac.in |
Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan | curaj.ac.in |
Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand | cuj.ac.in |
Central University of Kerala | Kerala | cukerala.ac.in |
Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | cuap.ac.in |
Assam University, Silchar | Assam | aus.ac.in |
Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat | cug.ac.in |
Aligarh Muslim University | New Delhi | amu.ac.in |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | cutn.ac.in |
Contact Details:
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Email ID | |
Helpline Number | 011-69227700/011- 40759000 |
Official Website – https://cucet.nta.nic.in
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