Are you preparing for CUET Exam? Here are all the details that you should know about the exam.
The filling of the application form for CUET 2022 will end soon, the last date to fill the CUET 2022 is 22nd May. The admission for the CUET 2022 undergraduate programs for the session 2022-23 academic session is to be conducted in CBT (computer-based test) mode in 12 different languages that are Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. Students in the science stream who wants to pursue their degree courses from the central universities can appear in this examination. The universities that are taking part in this examination are Delhi University, BHU, JNU, AMU, etc.
NTA is conducting the CUET 2022 exam for the session 2022-23. Students who filled out the examination form should start preparing for the exam. Here in this blog, we will cover all the essential details that students should know about the CUET Exam, so it will be easy to prepare for the examination.
Lets’ get started!!
- What is CUET?
- CUET Eligibility Criteria
- CUET Application Form
- CUET Exam Dates
- CUET Exam Pattern
- CUET Preparation Tips
- CUET Admit Card
- CUET Results
What is CUET?
Before appearing in the exam it is mandatory to grasp all the details that are related to the exam. Isn’t it right?
So let us talk about the CUET Exam, CUET stands for Central University Entrance Test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) this year for the admission process in UG programs from the central universities of India. Some of the central universities that are taking part in the CUET exam are DU (Delhi University), BHU (Banaras Hindu University), JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), Jamia Millia Islamia, etc.
All the details related to the exam are mentioned below:
| Exam Name | CUET (Common University Entrance Test) |
| Conducted Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Mode Of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Types of Questions | MCQs |
| Exam Fees | INR 650 (General)
INR 600 (OBC-NCL, EWS) INR 550 (SC, ST, PwD and Transgender) INR 3,000 (International centres) |
| Exam Duration | Slot I – 195 minutes
Slot II – 225 minutes |
| Total Marks | Slot I – 700
Slot II – 400 |
| Total no of Questions | Slot I – 175 (140 to be attempted)
Slot II – 100 (80 to be attempted) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer |
| Official website | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
CUET Eligibility Criteria
CUET eligibility criteria will be soon released by NTA. As per NTA trends below the eligibility criteria are mentioned.
Educational Qualification
| Courses | Academic Qualification |
| Undergraduate | Candidates must score minimum marks in 12th Std;
General Category:- 50% SC/ST:- 45% |
| Post-Graduation | Candidates must score minimum marks in Graduation;
General Category:- 55% SC/ST/OBS/PWD:- 50% |
| Ph.D. Program | Candidates must score minimum marks in PG Degree;
General Category:- 55% OBC Category:- 50% SC/ST/PWD:- 45% |
CUET Application Form
Candidates can fill out the application form for CUET UG courses from 6th April. The last date is recently extended, the new date is 22nd May. Candidates should use an active email Id and contact number while filling out the CUET application form.
Below the steps are given that students should follow to fill CUET application form:-
Step 1:- Visit the official CUET website (cuet.samarth.ac.in)
Step 2:- Fill up the required details to complete the CUET registration process.
Step 3:- Candidates will receive login credentials on registered mail id or mobile no. Save them for the future.
Step 4:- Use the login details to fill out the application form for CUET.
Step 5:- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format s mentioned. Documents required:
- Passport-size image (should be recent)
- Signature
- Original ID proof
- Mark sheets (10th & 12th)
Step 6:- Pay fees (online mode)
Step 7:- Take the printouts and keep them for future references.
CUET Application Fees
For General category:- Rs 650
For General-EWS/OBS:- Rs 600
For SC/ST/PWD/Third Gender:- Rs 550
CUET Exam Dates
NTA has announced the tentative dates for the CUET 2022 exam. Students who are preparing for the exam should know about all single details related to the exam. CUET 2022 will be conducted in the month of July, the exam dates are to be announced soon.
| Events | Date |
| CUET Application Forms | 6th April 2022 |
| Last Date to submit the application form | 22 May 2022 |
| CUET Correction Window | 25 May to 31 May 2022 |
| CUET Exam 2022 Admit Cards | June 2022 |
| CUTE Exam Date 2022 | July 2022 |
| CUET 2022 Answer Key | To be Announced Soon |
| CUET 2022 Exam result | To be Announced Soon |
CUET Exam Pattern
The CUET exam 2022 will be held in 2 slots that are divided into four sections. These sections are:-
Section 1A:- This is a language test conducted in 13 different languages. Candidates have to attempt total of 40 questions out of 50 in their selected language.
Section 1B:- This section is similar to that of section 1A with a little difference in that is students can choose any language from the given 19 languages.
Section 2:- This is a domain-specific test, subjects from the stream of the students will be offered in this section. The participants can select a maximum of 6 domains of the universities. Questions in this section will be asked based on the class 12th syllabus.
Section 3 (General Test):- This section consists of 75 questions on general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, etc. 60 questions are to be attempted by the students out of 75 questions.
As per the guideline by the CUET exam 2022, the time duration allotted for slot 1 is 45 to 195 minutes and the second slot is 45 to 225 minutes. The time depends upon the number of tests applied by the candidates.
CUET Preparation Tips
CUET is a national-level examination, it is a highly competitive exam. Candidates appearing for the exam need to plan a strategy and a systematic plan in order to clear the exam with good marks. Here are some of the best strategies that students follow while preparing for the exam:
- Understand the Exam Pattern
- Know the complete CUET Syllabus
- Develop the Right Strategy
- Execute the Plan
- Avoid distractions (like using mobile phones or any other electronic gadgets)
- Stay calm and composed and the most important believe in yourself
- Practice sample papers and attempt mock test papers
- Revision should be a must.
CUET Admit Card
CUET Admit Cards for the upcoming exam will be released before few days before the CUET entrance exam. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website.
CUET admit card is an important document for the exam, without showing the admit card candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall.
CUET Results
CUET results will be declared and published after the online exam. NTA will release the CUET result and the merit list.
By following these simple steps you will be able to check your CUET result easily.
- Visit the official website cuet.samarth.nic.in
- Click on the CUET 2022 scorecard button
- Enter your login credentials, roll no, date of birth, etc. what is required
- Click on the submit button
- Download the scorecard
