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Central Universities Common Entrance Test

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CUCET Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 800
  • Examination Modes:Pen & Paper Mode
  • Exam Conducting Body:Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ)
  • Courses:B.Tech, M.Tech, BDS, MDS, BCA
  • Streams:Engineering, Medical, Commerce, Management, Science

CUCET 2023: Date, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria

Updated On - February 16 2023 by Akriti Maurya

CUCET 2023 Application Form were available from 09 Feb, 2023. CUCET entrance exam will be conducted in May 2023. CUCET entrance exam name has been changed to CUET(Common University Entrance Test) by NTA. Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) will be conducted for at least 42 universities. This exam is also called Central Universities Common Entrance Test. Candidates must check the CUCET Eligibility Criteria before applying. The exam will be conducted in offline mode for UG & PG Programmes & via online (Computer-Based Test) mode for Doctoral programs. Admission is provided into B. Tech, B.Sc, Integrated B.Sc, M.Sc, M.A, etc. courses. Candidates can get the detailed information regarding CUCET 2023 from the below article.

Latest Updates

  • NTA has changed the CUCET exam name to CUET(Common University Entrance Test)
  • Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2023 Application Form for UG courses will be released on 09 Feb, 2023 on NTA official website.

CUCET 2023 Exam Status

Applicants must check the below-mentioned information regarding CUCET 2023:
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CUCET 2023 Status

Application released on 09 Feb, 2023

CUCET 2023 Important Dates

Candidates can check here all the important CUCET 2023 dates for the application form in the given table below:

CUCET 2023 Important Dates
EventsDates (UG Courses)
Application Form DateFebruary 9, 2023
Submission of application form March 12, 2023
Last date to accept fee March 12, 2023
Correction windowMarch 15 to 18, 2023
Admit card publishSecond week of May
CUCET 2023 ExamMay 21 onwards
Answer Key releaseTBA
Objection in answer keyTBA
Result declarationThird week of June, 2023

CUCET 2023 Application Form

Candidates can apply for CUCET online registration 2023 on 09 Fb, 2023. 
  • Candidates can fill the CUCET 2023 application form in online mode.
  • They need to fill in the complete details carefully in the form like educational details, personal details, etc as the details won't be rectified.
  • Candidates will have to upload passport size photographs and signatures according to the prescribed format.
  • The application form can be submitted until March 2023.
  • Candidates can fill three university choices and three courses for each university.
  • Applicants are advised to take a printout of the application form.

CUCET 2023 Application Fee

The category wise application fee is given below in the table:

CUCET Examination Fee
Category
Online Application fee
General and OBC

Rs. 800/-

SC and ST

Rs. 350/-

PWD

Exempted

Mode of Payment: The CUCET 2023 application form can be paid through online and offline mode.
  • Candidates can pay the online fee via debit card, credit card, or net banking/UPI.

CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the examination, check the CUCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria to know whether the candidates are eligible for the test or not. The eligibility criteria of the CU Common Entrance Test is mentioned below:

CUCET Eligibility Criteria
Universities 
 Programs
 Eligibility
Haryana

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s degree

M.Phil Programme

Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD)

Ph. D Programs

M.Phil degree or
Qualified: UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET or SLET (Equivalent to NET/JRF as per UGC norms) or a holder of Teacher Fellowship or
Teacher in a constituent/affiliated college/department of the university & research experience for at least two years or
Is an in-service candidate with three years experience and has a master’s degree with at least 55% of marks (50% for SC/ST/PWD) in the relevant subjects.

Jammu

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree

M.Phil/ Ph. D Programs

Master’s degree

Jharkhand

Integrated Programs

10 +2 or equivalent examination

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree

Ph. D Programs

Master’s degree

Kashmir

Integrated Programs

10 +2 or equivalent examination

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree

M.Phil/ Ph. D Programs

Master’s degree

Kerala

UG Programmes

10 +2 examination
Age Limit: The candidates should not exceed 19 years of age as of 1 July 2017.

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree
Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 25 years of age as of 1 July 2017.
Punjab

PG Programmes (M.Sc/M.Pharm/M.A/M.Tech)

Bachelor’s Degree

M.Phil Programmes

Master’s degree

PG Diploma Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s degree

Rajasthan

Integrated Programs

10 +2 or equivalent examination

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree

Ph. D Programs

Master’s degree

Tamil Nadu

Integrated Programs

10+2 or equivalent examination

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s Degree

Ph. D Programs

Master’s degree

The eligibility required for admissions in different colleges will vary from each other. The candidates can get detailed criteria from the official website of the particular college.  However, the basic CUCET 2023 eligibility criteria for different programs are given as under:

  • For the UG degree program: The aspiring candidates should have passed their class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board/ university.
  • For PG degree program: The applicants who have done their bachelor’s degree in the relevant field can apply for admissions in Post Graduate courses.
  • For the Ph.D. degree program: The candidates should hold a master’s degree provided by a recognized institute or university.
Note: The candidates appearing in their qualifying exam of 12th in the year 2023 are also eligible

CUCET 2023 Admit Card

Candidates have been able to download their CUCET 2023 Admit Card from the official website once the application process is over. To download the hall ticket, candidates will have to enter their registration id and date of birth with a one-time password as well.
  • The admit card will be available online after the completion of the application process.
  • Candidates are advised to verify the complete details in the admit card carefully i.e. exam centre, time, date, address, etc. before downloading the admit card.
  • They must bring the exam ticket of the CUCET on the exam day otherwise they will not be allowed to sit in the exam strictly.

CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern 

Candidates must be aware of the CUCET 2023 Exam Pattern to prepare for the test accordingly. The complete structure of the CUCET 2023 examination is as follows-

  • CUCET will be conducted in an offline mode (Paper-Based Test)
  • The Paper will consist of two parts.
  • The duration of the exam will be 2 hours.
  • The question paper will consist of Multiple Choice Questions.
  • A total of 100 questions will be asked.
  • There will be a total of 4 sections in the question paper.
  • +3 marks will be given for each correct answer.
  • -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Here we have mentioned the section-wise number of questions:

CUCET Paper Pattern 2023
Subjects
Total Questions 
Section I
Language

40

Section II
Domain Knowledge

40

Section lll
General Test

60

TOTAL
100

CUCET 2023 Syllabus

Candidates can check below the complete CUCET 2023 syllabus for UG and PG courses:

Syllabus for UG Courses:
  • Physics: Magnetics 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, the law of motions, power, and energy, work
  • Chemistry: Redox reactions, chemical bonding, general organic chemistry, thermodynamics, colligative properties of solutions, isomerism, polymers, the periodic table, electrochemistry, catalysis, colloids, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, acid-base concepts, solid-state and petroleum, atomic structure
  • Mathematics: Trigonometry, probability, algebra, dynamic and statics, calculus, vector, co-ordinate geometry
  • Biology: Mechanism of organic evolution, the 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:
  • A./M.Ed. Courses: Culture and social change, education and philosophy, learning and motivation, growth and development, intelligence, a current issue, personality, teaching process, method of teaching
  • LLM Courses: Public international law, human rights law, property law, constitution, the law of torts, criminal law- Indian panel law, the law of evidence, criminal and women law, Labour law, environmental law, the law relating the international trade

CUCET 2023 Preparation Tips

Experts of various schools, subject matter experts, coaching centres give some expert tips for preparing for the entrance exam. Candidates can check some expert tips below for CUCET 2023.

  • Complete the easy topics first and then move to difficult ones, which will boost the confidence of the students.
  • First, cover the complete syllabus of the NCERT book for preparation of all the sections. 
  • Don't just stay up to only 1 book for preparation rather refer to 2-3 books for preparation.
  • Practice the questions as much as you can. Practise makes a man perfect. You’ll never forget things or questions you have practised. Only reading the answers makes you forget things easily. 
  • Practice as many mock tests and previous year's question papers as you can.

CUCET 2023 Answer Key

The exam conducting authority will release the CUCET 2023 Answer Key for the candidates. The answer key has released for the UG & PG courses on 03 October 2023 for the Research Programs (RP).
  • Through the answer key, candidates can calculate their marks obtained in the entrance exam roughly.
  • If any candidate has any objection regarding the answer key, they can object to the answer key by providing the given proof.
  • After then, the final answer key will be released from June 2023 for the UG & PG courses and the Research Programs (RP).

CUCET 2023 Results

Candidates can check their CUCET 2023 Result online on the official website after the commencement of the exam. Check details below:
  • Results will be prepared by the authority based on marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination.
  • The central universities will prepare the merit list for Under Graduate and Post Graduate students based on marks obtained by the students in the exam.
  • The scorecard can be checked by the students by entering their User id and password online.

CUCET 2023 Cut Off

The Central Universities will release their CUCET 2023 cutoff in an online mode. The cut-off will get prepared based on the candidate's performance in the common entrance examination.
  • Candidates have to score good marks to be eligible for admission to the university.
  • The cut-off will be prepared based on various factors like the availability of seats and the candidate's performance in the exam.

CUCET 2023 Counselling

After the announcement of the results, shortlisted candidates will be allowed to attend the counselling process. The universities will organize their separate counselling online. Through that counselling, seats will be allotted to the candidates.

  • Candidates who wish to secure admission to universities are advised to fill the admission form of the respective university only.
  • On the day of counselling, candidates have to carry the admission form with various other relevant documents.
  • Candidates have to carry original documents for the admission procedure as well as the photocopies.

Documents required for CUCET 2023 Counselling

The documents required on the counselling day are:

  • 10thand 12th Mark sheets
  • 10thand 12th certificates
  • CUCET 2020 Scorecard
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Caste certificate
  • CUCET 2023 Admission form
  • Passport size photographs, etc.
Courses Offered by Central Universities
  • UG Courses: B.Tech, Integrated B.Tech, Integrated B.Sc., Integrated B.Ed., B.Sc., Integrated B.Sc., B.A. LLB, B.A., B.Des, etc.
  • PG Courses: B.Ed., LLM, M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., M.Arch. M.Phrma, M.Tech, MBA, etc.

List of participating Universities of CUCET 2023

  1. Central University of Andhra Pradesh
  2. Central University of Gujarat
  3. Central University of Haryana
  4. Central University of Jharkhand
  5. Central University of Jammu
  6. Central University of Karnataka
  7. Central University of Kashmir
  8. Central University of Kerala
  9. Central University of Punjab
  10. Central University of Rajasthan
  11. Central University of South Bihar
  12. Central University of Tamil Nadu
  13. Assam University, Silchar
  14. Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Bihar 
  15. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics, Bangaluru

CUCET 2023 Exam Centres

CUCET 2023 is expected to conduct some of the tests in the established cities are as follows:

CUCET Test Centres

Agra

Allahabad

Ahmedabad

Bhopal

Amritsar

Asansol

Bandarsindari

Bhatinda

Begusarai

Bhaderwah

Bhagalpur

Bhopal

Bhubaneshwar

Bikaner

Bidar

Brahmapur

Bengaluru

Bhubneshwar

Chennai

Chandigarh

Calicut

Davanagere

Dhanbad

Dehradun

Gaya

Hissar

Hubli

Kalaburagi

Coimbatore

New Delhi

Udaipur

Palakkad

Gurgaon

 Yadgir

Guwahati

Gorakhpur

Mangalore

Hyderabad

Indore

Jammu

Jalandhar

Jamshedpur

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Jabalpur

Kalpetta

Kannur

Kargil

Kasargod

Kochi

Kathua

Kottayam

Kota

Leh

Ludhiana

Madurai

Kolkata

Vishakhapatnam

Lucknow

Mumbai

Mahendergarh

Mangalore

Muzaffarpur

Mysore

Vijayawada

Noida

Nagpur

Patna

Patiala

Pune

Raipur

Ranchi

Nagarcoil

Patna

Purnia

Raichur

Rajouri

Sambalpur

Shimla

Sikar

Siwan

Solapur

Srinagar

Thiruvarur

Thrissur

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

Udhampur

Varanasi

Roorkee

Rajahmundry

Siliguri

Surat

Tirupati

Thiruvananthapuram

Vadodara

 

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

Academic session

2023-2023

Course offered

Various UG/Integrated/PG/Research Programs

Mode of examination

Offline

CUCET 2023 Official website
http://www.curaj.ac.in/

 

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CUCET Important Dates

TitleDates
CUCET 2023 Form Date09 Feb - 12 Mar 2023
CUCET 2023 Admit card08 May - 13 May 2023 (Tentative)
CUCET 2023 Exam Date21 May 2023

Central Universities Common Entrance Test Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

2 hours

Total Marks:

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Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
1General Awareness ---------
2Aptitude Test---------
3English---------

Instructions:The exam will be conducted in two parts, i.e. Part A and Part B. Part-A: This section contains topics from English language, general awareness, mathematical aptitude and analytical skills. Part-B: This part has been divided into three sections and consists of total 75 MCQs from the domain knowledge.

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How can I apply for central university of Punjab cucet

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