CUET UG is a national-level exam conducted by NTA for admission into UG courses at participating colleges. Over 250 universities, including central, state, private, and deemed universities, offer admission through CUET UG. The exam is conducted online in 13 mediums across 300+ cities in India.
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I. CUET UG 2024 Notification
| Frequency | Once a year |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | online |
| Medium of Examination | 13 languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Urdu |
| CUET Fee | INR 750 (General), INR 700 (OBC-NCL, EWS), INR 650 (SC, ST, PwD, Transgender), INR 3,750 (International) |
| Exam Date 2024 | 15th to 31st May 2024 |
| Exam Centres | 387 cities in India and 24 cities outside India |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate |
| Universities | Around 250 Sate and central universities |
| Official website | https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ |
II. CUET UG 2024 Important Dates:
The complete schedule for the CUET 2024 Exam will be released by NTA along with the notification. All important dates for the CUET 2024 UG exam are given below.
CUET 2024 Important Dates
– Notification release: January 2024
– Application Form Starts: Jan/Feb 2024
– Application Form Ends: Mar/Apr 2024
– Last date of fee transaction: Mar/Apr 2024
– Correction Window: April 2024
– City Intimation: May 2024
– Admit Card Release: May 2024
– Exam Date: 15th to 31st May 2024
III. CUET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CUET 2024 exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:
– Basic eligibility: Students should have passed Class 12 from a recognized board in Science or a relevant stream to be admitted to bachelor’s degree programs in Central Universities. Students in Class 12 who are yet to appear for the Board exam are also eligible to apply.
– Age limit: There is no age limit for appearing in the CUET 2024 exam, but candidates must fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University/Institution/Organization they wish to take admission in.
– Nationality criteria: Candidates must be Indian citizens. Additionally, citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who landed in India before 1 January 1962, and individuals from certain countries who have permanently moved to India are also eligible.
IV. CUET UG 2024 Application Form
The CUET UG 2024 application process starts in February 2024. Candidates need to complete the online form on the official website. After registering, candidates fill out the application form, provide personal and academic information, select program and exam city preferences, and upload documents. The application fee can be paid online using debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm, or UPI. Find the CUET form fees for 2024 below.
V. Documents Required for CUET 2024 Application
To fill in the CUET Application Form 2024, students need the following documents:
– Candidate’s Name
– Date of Birth
– Father’s Name
– Mother’s Name
– Mobile Number
– Candidate’s Email ID
– Category certificate
– Scanned Photograph and signature
– Photo identity proof (Aadhar card, Bank passbook, or Ration Card copy)
– Debit/Credit card or Internet banking details for application fee payment.
VI. CUET 2024 Application Fee
A. Payment modes available:
Candidates can pay the CUET 2024 Application Fee online or offline using debit/credit card, net banking, or SBI bank Challan. GST and other taxes apply as per the Government of India/Bank. Refer to the table below for category-wise application fees.
B. Fee structure based on the category:
General/OBC: Rs. 850
SC/ST: Rs. 400
PWD: Exempted from Application Fee
VI. CUET 2024 Exam Centres
CUET 2024 Exam Centers: More than 154 centers across various states will host the CUET 2024 exam. Candidates can select their preferred exam center while filling out the CUET Application Form. Here is the list of exam centers for CUET 2024.
VII. CUET 2024 Exam Pattern
NTA will also conduct 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.
CUET (UG) – 2024 will include:
– Section IA: 13 Languages
– Section IB: 20 Languages
– Section II: 27 Domain-specific Subjects
– Section III: General Test
The question paper consists of 175 multiple-choice questions, and candidates need to attempt 140. In the language sections, candidates can choose three languages from Section IA and Section IB combined. In Section II,
candidates can select up to six subjects from the 27 domain-specific subjects. The exam pattern allows candidates to tailor their experience based on their interests and strengths.
Section IA Languages (13): Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odiya, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Section IB Languages (20): French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, and Sanskrit.
VIII. CUET UG 2024 Syllabus
The CUET UG 2024 syllabus is divided into three sections, each with its own question types and content.
Section I – Language
This section of the CUET UG 2024 exam focuses on testing candidates’ language skills. It includes reading comprehension passages of various types, such as factual, literary, and narrative. Additionally, candidates will be assessed on their literary aptitude and vocabulary.
Section II – Domain Subjects
The domain subject syllabus for the CUET UG 2024 exam is based on the Class 12 Board exam syllabus. The content covered in this section will vary depending on the candidate’s chosen stream in Class 12. Separate syllabi are provided for Commerce students, Science students, and Arts students.
Section III – General Test
The general test section of the CUET UG 2024 exam evaluates candidates’ knowledge and skills in various areas. It covers topics such as general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning (applying basic mathematical concepts taught up to Grade 8), logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning. This section aims to assess a candidate’s overall aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
By understanding the syllabus for the CUET UG 2024 exam, candidates can effectively prepare and focus on the specific areas covered in each section.
CUET 2024 Marking Scheme:
– Correct answer: +5 marks
– Incorrect answer: -1 mark
– Unanswered/Marked for Review: 0 marks
– Multiple correct options: +5 marks for any correct option marked
– All options correct: +5 marks for all attempts
– Incorrect or dropped question: +5 marks for all attempts
XI. CUET UG Participating Universities /colleges
In the 2024-25 academic session, there will be 43 participating CUET universities and colleges. Here is the list of CUET Colleges/Universities accepting CUET 2024 Scores for UG & PG admission.
X. CUET Reservation:
Central Universities must adhere to the government’s norms for seat intake and reservation. This provides relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, and PwD categories in CUET Eligibility.
SC – 15%
ST – 7.5%
OBC – 27%
PWD – 5%
XI. CUET Exam City Slip 2024
The CUET 2024 city slip serves as a pre-admit card document that provides information about the city and state where the candidates’ exam centers will be located. It is important to note that the CUET city intimation slip is not the admit card itself. The purpose of this slip is to assist candidates in making necessary preparations in advance for their travel and commute on the day of the exam. To obtain the advance intimation to exam city slip for CUET 2024.
XII. CUET UG 2024 Cut Off
The CUET Cut Off will be released after the CUET 2024 exam. It will be based on the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, previous year cut off marks, and available seats. Only candidates scoring above the Cut Off marks will be invited for CUET counselling. The cut-off marks may vary depending on the programs and universities.
CUET passing marks vary across courses and universities. CUET accepting colleges release the cut off or merit list after the results are declared.
XIII. Conclusion
The CUET UG 2024 exam is a national-level examination that offers admission to undergraduate courses in over 250 universities across India. Conducted by the NTA, the exam is held in 13 languages and consists of three sections – Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing. To be eligible, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board in Science or a relevant stream. The application process begins in January or February, and the exam is scheduled from 15th to 31st May 2024. After the exam, cut-off marks will be released, and participating institutes will accept CUET 2024 scores for admissions.