CUCET 2023 exam will be conducted in July 2023. The dates will be released soon by the authority. CUCET is also known as Central Universities Common Entrance Test. This entrance exam is conducted by the Central University of Rajasthan at the national level once in a year. Central Universities CET offers admission into various UG, PG & other courses offered by the central universities across the country. Admission is provided into B.Tech, B.Sc, Integrated B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, etc. courses. Interested candidate can go through the following article for detailed information regarding the CUCET exam 2023 like eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus etc.
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CUCET 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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As of 03 Sep 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released any official notification, schedule, or application details for CUCET 2027.
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As of 03 Sep 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released any official notification, schedule, or application details for CUCET 2027. The official NTA website (nta.ac.in) currently lists no announcements specific to the 2027 cycle of the Common University Entrance Test. The exam cycle is still many months away, and based on previous-year patterns, NTA typically releases the CUCET notification between December and January of the exam year. Students aspiring to appear in CUCET 2027 should regularly check nta.ac.in for the first official notification. In the meantime, candidates can use this period to review eligibility criteria, prepare academically, and familiarise themselves with the previous year's exam pattern and syllabus. No confirmed changes to exam mode, pattern, or eligibility have been announced for 2027 as yet.
- NTA notification for CUCET 2027 expected around Dec 2026–Jan 2027 (based on previous-year patterns; not yet confirmed)
- Registration / application form expected to open in Jan–Feb 2027 (tentative, based on prior cycles)
- Application correction window expected approximately 2–3 weeks after registration closes (unconfirmed)
- Admit card release expected 1–2 weeks before the exam date (tentative; pattern-based)
- CUCET 2027 exam likely to be held in May 2027, similar to the 2026 cycle (not officially announced)
- Result declaration expected within 3–4 weeks of the exam (tentative estimate based on previous years)
Sources: National Testing Agency Official Website
The Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) has been replaced by the CUET UG (Undergraduate) in 2022. The CUET UG is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs in central universities in India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
CUCET 2023 Status
| Exam Notification | Yet to be announced |
CUCET 2023 Important Dates
The important dates of CUCET 2023 exam are given in the table below.
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Starting of online registration | The second week of May 2023 |
| Last date of online submission | The third week of May 2023 |
| Application form correction | Fourth week of May 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | The first week of June 2023 |
| CUCET 2020 UG/PG Exam | The first week of June 2023 |
| Answer key release | The third week of June 2023 |
| Uploading of final answer key | July 2023 |
| Result | July 2023 |
CUCET 2023 Application Form
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for CUCET 2027. NTA has not issued any update regarding alterations to the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, number of test cities, marking scheme, or application process for the 2027 cycle. Until the official notification is released — expected tentatively around December 2026 to January 2027 based on previous-year trends — all such details remain the same as last year by default. Students should treat any circulating information about changes as unconfirmed and await the official NTA notification before drawing conclusions.
The detailed information regarding the CUCET Application form is given below.
- CUCET 2023 Application form will release via online mode.
- Candidates can fill out the application form through the official website.
- Applicants have to fill the complete form because an incomplete application will be rejected by the officials.
- Applicants have to fill the form properly because no correction window will be provided by the conducting body.
- Moreover, candidates may keep a copy of the filled application form for further use.
CUCET 2023 Application Fee
Category wise application fee structure is mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Online Application fee | Application fee through Bank Challan |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 850/- |
| SC and ST | Rs. 350/- | Rs. 400/- |
| PWD | Exempted | Exempted |
Mode of Payment: Candidate can fill their application fee through both modes. i.e. online mode and offline mode.
- Online mode: Applicants can pay their fee online mode by credit card, debit card or net banking.
- Offline mode: Candidates can pay their fee offline mode by bank challan. Fees may include GST and other government charges and bank charges Rs. 50/-.
How to apply for CUCET 2023 Application Form?
Candidates must follow the given steps to fill the form:
- Visit the CUCET 2023 official website. i.e. www.cucetexam.in
- Click on the CUCET 2023 application form link.
- CUCET 2023 application form will appear on the screen.
- Now, fill in the mandatory information asked in the form carefully.
- Filling out the information candidates need to choose the payment option and pay fees.
- The application form will be accepted by the university only after the submission of the application fee.
- Don’t forget to take a print out of the application form for future reference.
CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to check the CUCET 2023 Eligibility criteria before filling the application form:
- Nationality: Applying candidate should be an Indian citizen.
- Appearing: Appearing candidates can also eligible to apply for this exam.
- Qualification:
- UG Courses: Candidates applying for the UG courses must have passed 10th and 12th level from a recognized board.
- PG Courses: For PG courses, must hold a Bachelors degree in the respective course.
- PhD Courses: Candidates applying for the M.Phil/PhD courses must hold a Masters Degree from a recognized board.
CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidates must be aware of the CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern to prepare for the test accordingly.
- Mode of Exam – Offline mode (Paper-Based Test)
- Sections – The Paper will consist of two parts.
- Duration of exam – 02 hours(120 minutes)
- Type of Questions: The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions.
- Total Questions: A total of 100 questions will be asked.
- Sections: There will be a total of 4 sections in the question paper.
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 marks will be given for each correct answer.
- -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The section-wise details of the number of questions are given in the table below:
| Subjects | Total Questions |
|---|---|
| Section I
English Language, General Awareness, mathematical aptitude, and analytic skill |
25 |
| Section II
Domain Knowledge |
75 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
CUCET 2023 Syllabus
Candidates can check below complete syllabus for UG and PG courses:
Syllabus for UG Courses:
- Physics:
- Magnetic effect of current
- Matter
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Linear momentum and collision
- Rotational of a rigid body about a fixed axis
- Measurements
- Motion in one dimension
- Motions in two dimensions
- Law of motions
- Power and energy, work
- Chemistry:
- Redox reactions
- Chemical bonding
- General organic chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Colligative properties of solutions
- Isomerism
- Polymers
- Periodic table
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
- Colloids
- Chemical equilibrium and kinetics
- Acid-based concepts
- Solid-state and petroleum
- Atomic structure
- Mathematics:
- Trigonometry
- Probability
- Algebra
- Dynamic and statics
- Calculus
- Vector
- Coordinate geometry
- Biology:
- Mechanism of organic evolution
- Origin of life
- Human genetics
- Animal physiology and comparison between Periplaneta and Blatta
- Applied biology
- Protoplasm
- Ecology
- Cell differentiation plant tissue
- Stem and leaf
- Soil and photosynthesis
Syllabus for PG Courses:
- M.A./M.Ed. Courses:
- Culture and social change
- Education and philosophy
- Learning and motivation
- Growth and development
- Intelligence
- Current issue
- Personality
- Teaching process
- Method of teaching
- LLM Courses:
- Public international law
- Human rights law
- Property law
- Constitution
- Law of torts
- Criminal law- Indian panel law
- Law of evidence
- Criminal and women law
- Labour law
- Environmental law
- Law relating the international trade
CUCET 2023 Preparation Tips
The tips to prepare the CUCET Exam are given below:
- Make a Proper Time Table and study schedule.
- Revise the previous work and prepare well.
- Go deep with the basics to make a stronghold on the chapters.
- Solve previous year papers as well as sample papers.
- Stay fit and healthy for better preparation of the exam.
CUCET 2023 Admit Card
The detailed information regarding the CUCET 2023 Admit card is given below.
- The admit card will be made available in online mode.
- Candidate can download the hall ticket through from the official website.
- Applicants have to enter their registration id and date of birth to download the admit card.
- Candidates are advised to check complete details in the admit card carefully.
- Candidates must bring their admit card on the exam day otherwise they will not be allowed to sit in the exam.
- Also, candidates have to bring a valid ID proof along with the admit card on the day of exam.
- In case of any mistakes in the admit card, candidates may contact the authorities immediately.
CUCET 2023 Answer Key
The detailed information regarding CUCET Answer key is given below.
- CUCET Answer key releasing date will be announced soon.
- Candidates can check the answer key through online mode.
- The authority will release the answer key on the official website.
- Through the answer key, candidates can calculate their marks obtained in the entrance exam.
- If any candidate has any objection regarding the answer key, they can object the answer key with providing proof.
- After then, the final answer key will be released.
CUCET 2023 Results
The vital information regarding the CUCET 2023 Result is given below.
- CUCET result releasing date will be announced soon.
- The result will be made available in online mode.
- Candidates will be able to check the results from the official website.
- Results will be prepared by the authority on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination.
- Results published online can be checked by the students by entering their User id and password.
CUCET 2023 Cut Off
The vital information regarding the CUCET Cutoff is given below.
- The Central Universities will release their CUCET 2023 cut off in online mode.
- Candidates will be able to download the cutoff list from the official website.
- The cut off will be prepared on the basis of candidates performance in the common entrance examination.
- Candidates have to score cut off marks to be eligible for admission in the universities.
- The cut off will be prepared based on various factors like availability of seats, candidates performance in the exam, etc.
- On the basis of Cutoff marks, candidates will be shortlisted for the counselling round.
CUCET 2023 Counselling
The detailed information regarding the CUCET Counselling is given below.
- Shortlisted candidates will be allowed to attend the counselling rounds.
- The universities will organize their separate counselling in online mode.
- Through the counselling process, seats will be allotted to the eligible candidates.
- Candidates who wish to secure admission in participating universities are advised to fill the admission form of the respective university.
- On the day of counselling, candidates have to carry the admission form with various other required documents.
- The authority will do the documents verification for checking the candidate’s eligibility.
- Candidates have to carry original documents for the admission procedure.
Documents Required for Counselling
The documents required for the CUCET 2023 Counselling process are listed below:
- 10th and 12th Mark sheets
- 10th and 12th certificates
- CUCET 2023 Scorecard
- Transfer Certificate
- Caste certificate
- CUCET 2023 Admission form
- Passport size photographs, etc.
List of Central Universities
List of Central Universities comes beneath of Central University Common Entrance Test 2023 is mentioned in the table below.
| Name of the University | Code |
|---|---|
| Central University of Haryana | CUHAR |
| Central University of Jammu | CUJAM |
| Central University of Jharkhand | CUJHD |
| Central University of Karnataka | CUKNK |
| Central University of Kashmir | CUKAS |
| Central University of Kerala | CUKER |
| Central University of Punjab | CUPUN |
| Central University of Rajasthan | CURAJ |
| Central University of South Bihar | CUSBR |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | CUTND |
| Bengaluru Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) |
CUBRU |
Central University Courses
- 52 courses under Undergraduate Programmes
- 237 Courses under PG Programmes
- 202 Courses under Research Programmes
UG Courses: B.A. LLB, B.A., B.Tech, Integrated B.Tech, Integrated B.Sc., B.Des, Integrated B.Ed., B.Sc., Integrated B.Sc., etc.
PG Courses: B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., LLM, M.Arch. M.Phrma, M.Tech, MBA, etc
Note: Candidates can visit the official website for detailed information about the various courses.
CUCET 2023 Exam Centres
List of Central University Common Entrance Test exam centres is mentioned in the table below:
| States | Cities |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
| Lucknow | |
| Varanasi | |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Bathinda | |
| Chandigarh | |
| Ludhiana | |
| Patiala | |
| West Bengal | Asansol |
| Kolkata | |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Bidar | |
| Davanagere | |
| Hubli | |
| Kalaburagi | |
| Mangalore | |
| Mysore | |
| Raichur | |
| Yadgir | |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer |
| Bikaner | |
| Jaipur | |
| Jodhpur | |
| Kota | |
| Sikar | |
| Udaipur | |
| Bihar | Begusarai |
| Bhagalpur | |
| Gaya | |
| Muzaffarpur | |
| Patna | |
| Purnia | |
| Siwan | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Indore | |
| Jabalpur | |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| Brahmapur | |
| Sambalpur | |
| Kerala | Calicut |
| Kalpetta | |
| Kannur | |
| Kasaragod | |
| Kochi | |
| Kottayam | |
| Palakkad | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Thrissur | |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Madurai | |
| Thiruvarur | |
| Tiruchirappalli | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad |
| Jamshedpur | |
| Ranchi | |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Haryana | Hisar |
| Mahendragarh | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| Kargil | |
| Kathua | |
| Leh | |
| Srinagar | |
| Udhampur | |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | |
| Pune | |
| Solapur | |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
| Visakhapatnam |
CUCET 2023 Highlights
Check the basic information related to Central Universities Common Entrance Test 2023 from the below-given table:
| Examination | CUCET 2023 |
| Exam type | National level Examination |
| Conducting Authority | 11 Central universities of India |
| Course offered | Various UG/Integrated/PG/Research Programs |
| Mode of examination | Offline |
| CUCET 2023 Official website | www.cucetexam.in |
About CUCET
CUCET is an admission test to offer the students an opportunity for admission in programmes at undergraduate, integrated postgraduate, postgraduate, and research levels in the participating institutes and colleges. Through a single application and entrance test (CUCET), candidates get the opportunity for admission in Central Universities located across the whole country. The details regarding the programmes and test are available on this page.
More Central Universities Admission Info Here.
FAQs
What is CUCET?
Ans: CUCET stands for Central Universities CUCET stands for Common Entrance Test is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by ten central universities and Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE) for admission in UG, PG, and PhD courses offered in these institutions.
What is CUCET cutoff marks?
Students who belong to General category have to score 55% marks for qualifying the CUCET exam. Whereas, for SC/ST qualifying marks are 45% (50% marks in case of OBC category).
Which are the eleven central universities participating in CUCET 2020?
These are 11 Central Universities of Haryana, Jammu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, South Bihar and Bengaluru.
Is there negative marking in Central University Common Entrance Test?
Yes, there is negative marking in the exam. Where 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has NTA released the CUCET 2027 notification yet?
No. As of 03 Sep 2026, NTA has not officially released any notification or schedule for CUCET 2027. Students should monitor nta.ac.in for updates.
When is the CUCET 2027 application form expected to be released?
Based on the previous year's pattern, the application form is tentatively expected to open in January–February 2027. This has not been officially confirmed by NTA.
When is CUCET 2027 expected to be conducted?
Based on previous cycles, CUCET 2027 is tentatively expected in May 2027. No official exam date has been announced yet.
What is the eligibility criteria for CUCET 2027?
No changes to eligibility have been officially announced for 2027. Based on previous years, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12. Official eligibility will be confirmed in the forthcoming notification on nta.ac.in.
Will there be any changes to CUCET 2027 exam pattern or syllabus?
No changes have been officially confirmed. Until NTA releases the 2027 information bulletin, the previous year's exam pattern and syllabus remain the best reference for preparation.
Where can I find the official CUCET 2027 updates?
All official updates for CUCET 2027 will be published on nta.ac.in. Students should check that site regularly and avoid relying on unverified third-party sources.
What should CUCET 2027 aspirants do right now?
Since the notification has not yet been released, candidates should focus on academic preparation using the previous year's syllabus and pattern, review eligibility requirements, and set up alerts on nta.ac.in for when the official notification is published.
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