National Testing Agency (NTA)

CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate programs in Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, and other participating institutions across India. The exam is conducted in computer-based (online) mode and has become one of the most important entrance exams for students seeking higher education after Class 12.

Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 from a recognized board are eligible to apply for CUET UG. The examination provides a single-window opportunity for admission to courses such as B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, and other UG programs. Candidates can choose subjects based on their intended course and university requirements.

The CUET UG exam evaluates candidates on Language, Domain Subjects, and General Test, depending on the course and university criteria. Scores obtained in CUET UG are used by participating universities to prepare merit lists and allot seats.

For official updates, notifications, and detailed information related to CUET UG, candidates should visit the official website: www.cuet.samarth.ac.in

Here is the same format rewritten for the CUET-UG Exam, using tentative/expected timelines (as usually followed):

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CUET-UG notification and exam schedule every year. Candidates can check the important tentative dates for the CUET-UG Exam from the table below.

CUET-UG Important Dates (Tentative)

👉 Note: The above dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CUET website for updates.

CUET-UG Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board or university.

Eligibility for specific courses may vary as follows:

• B.Sc (PCM / PCB / Life Sciences):
  Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and/or Biology in Class 12, as required by the respective university and course.

• B.Com / B.Com (Hons):
  Candidates should have studied Accountancy and/or Mathematics in Class 12 (subject requirements may vary by university).

• B.A / Other UG Courses:
  Candidates must have passed Class 12 in any stream, subject to course-specific requirements.

👉 Note: Subject combinations and minimum marks criteria depend on the participating university and chosen course.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CUET-UG Exam.
However, candidates must fulfill the age criteria (if any) specified by the respective university or institution.

Candidates are advised to carefully check the course-wise eligibility criteria on the official CUET-UG website before applying.

CUET-UG Syllabus

The CUET-UG Exam is designed to assess candidates on Language Skills, Domain Subject Knowledge, and General Aptitude, depending on the course and university requirements. The syllabus overview of CUET-UG is given below.

CUET-UG Syllabus Overview

Key Details

• Language Section: Tests reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills

• General Test: Covers reasoning, basic maths, GK, and current affairs

• Domain Subjects: Based on Class 12 NCERT syllabus of the selected subjects

👉 Candidates must choose subjects as per the eligibility criteria of their desired course and university.

Important Note

• Domain subject syllabi are strictly based on Class 12 NCERT curriculum

• Not all candidates are required to appear for all sections

• Subject selection depends on the UG course applied for

CUET-UG Exam Pattern

The CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is designed to assess candidates on Language proficiency, Domain subject knowledge, and General Aptitude, depending on the course and university requirements.

The CUET-UG exam is qualifying in nature, and the final admission depends on CUET score, subject combination, and university merit criteria.

CUET-UG Exam Structure

The CUET-UG exam is divided into three sections:

Section I – Language Test

• One or two languages (as selected by the candidate)

• Reading Comprehension (Factual, Literary, Narrative)

• Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms

Section II – Domain Subjects

• Based on Class 12 NCERT syllabus

• Candidates can choose up to 6 domain subjects

• Subjects include:

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Mathematics

  • Biology

  • Accountancy

  • Economics

  • Business Studies

  • History, Geography, Political Science, etc.

Section III – General Test

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• General Mental Ability

• Numerical Ability

• Logical & Analytical Reasoning

• Quantitative Reasoning

CUET-UG Exam Pattern (Section-wise)

Marking Scheme

• ✅ +5 marks for each correct answer

• ❌ –1 mark for each incorrect answer

• No marks deducted for unattempted questions

Important Notes

• Candidates must select subjects strictly as per course & university eligibility

• Domain subjects are based entirely on Class 12 syllabus

• Not all sections are mandatory for every course

• Final admission depends on CUET score + university counselling

CUET-UG Selection Process

The CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate) selection process is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate courses in participating universities. The process mainly involves a computer-based entrance test, followed by university-level counselling and document verification.

CUET-UG Entrance Examination

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

CUET-UG is conducted in online (CBT) mode. Candidates appear for the exam in selected sections based on their course and university requirements.

Key Points of CUET-UG Exam

• Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (Online)

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Sections:

  • Language Test

  • Domain Subject(s)

  • General Test (if required)

• Negative Marking:

  • +5 marks for each correct answer

  • –1 mark for each incorrect answer

• Language of Examination: As chosen by the candidate (English, Hindi, or other languages offered)

• Normalization of Scores:

  • If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, scores are normalized using the NTA normalization process.

Merit Preparation & Counselling

• CUET-UG does not have multiple tiers like SSC exams.

• After the declaration of CUET-UG results, participating universities prepare their own merit lists based on:

  • CUET score

  • Subject combination

  • Course-specific eligibility criteria

• Candidates must apply separately on the respective university admission portals for counselling and seat allotment.

Document Verification (DV)

Candidates who are shortlisted by universities will be called for Document Verification (DV). They must produce original documents along with photocopies, such as:

• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates

• CUET-UG scorecard

• Identity proof

• Category / reservation certificate (if applicable)

• Other documents as required by the university

Failure to produce valid documents may result in cancellation of admission.

Important Note

• Final admission is based on CUET-UG score and university counselling only

• NTA conducts the exam, but admission decisions are made by individual universities