The Common Universities Entrance Test(CUET) is a national-level exam conducted by the NTA for admissions to undergraduate courses in more than 80 universities including top central universities like the University of Delhi(DU), Banaras Hindu University(BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI), Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) to name a few.
The National Testing Agency(NTA) will conduct the CUET(UG) exam twice a year, in June and December every year from 2023 onwards.
CUET is a national-level entrance test offering admissions to UG, and integrated programs in 54 central and 80+ total universities across India (Including selected state, private, and deemed universities). The exam will be a computer-based test that will be conducted in two shifts (Morning & Afternoon). Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, are a few major universities that will be participating in the CUET 2023.
CUET has been introduced to reduce the high cut-off standards for entering central universities and their respective colleges. These high cut-off standards were unfair for many aspiring students as the marking system practiced varies significantly from one board to another. The exam is a centralised test for 80+ universities, including the top universities like Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Central University of Punjab, Jawaharlal Nehru University, etc. Admission to all the constituent colleges of the participating universities will be done through the CUET scorecard. It will be easier for the students as they don't have to appear for multiple entrance tests, focus can be made on a single test to get admission to these top universities.
The CUET 2023 notification will be released soon. Check below the important events and the tentative timeline for the same:
Check below the eligibility criteria for the CUET 2023 Examination:
Check below the category-wise application fees. The payment mode will probably be UPI/Debit card/Credit card.
| Slot: Timing of Exam | No. of Tests/Subjects | General/Unreserved | OBC/NCL | SC/ST PWD/ Third Gender | Centers Outside India |
| Slot1: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM | Upto 4 | INR650 | INR600 | INR550 | INR3000 |
| Slot2: 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM | Upto 5 | INR650 | INR600 | INR550 | INR3000 |
The expected exam pattern for the CUET 2023 will be as listed below:
| Sections | Subjects/Tests | Questions to be attempted | Question Type | Duration |
| Section IA - Languages | There are 13 different languages. Any of these languages may be chosen. | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passagesFactual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary] | 45 Minutes for each language |
| Section IB - Languages | There are 20 Languages. Any other language apart from those offered in Section I A may be chosen. (However, a candidate may choose a maximum of three languages combining sections 1A and 1B taken together). | 40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language | Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passagesFactual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary] | 45 minutes for each language |
| Section II - Domain-specific subject | There are 27 Domains specific Subjects being offered under this Section. A candidate may choose a maximum of Six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/ Universities. | 40 Questions to be attempted out of 50 | Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions MCQs based on syllabus given on NTA website | 45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subject. |
| Section III- General Test | For any such undergraduate programme/ programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission. | 60 Questions to be attempted out of 75 | Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic /algebra geometry/ mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 60 Minutes |
Section IA - Languages: There are 13 different languages namely Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia and English.
Section IB - Languages(19): In case candidates want to choose any other language apart from those offered in Section IA, they may choose from 19 languages offered under this section. A Candidate can choose a maximum of any 3 languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together. However, the third language chosen needs to be in lieu of the 6th domain-specific Subject chosen by the candidate - as applicable.
Languages for section IB - French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian, and Chinese being offered in this section.
Section II - Domain-Specific Subjects: There are 27 Domains being offered under this section. A candidate may choose a maximum of six (06) Domains as desired by the applicable University/Universities.
List of subjects for section II - 1.Accountancy/ Book Keeping 2.Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry 3.Business Studies 4.Chemistry 5.Computer Science/ Informatics Practices 6.Economics/ Business Economics 7. Engineering Graphics 8.Entrepreneurship 9. Geography/Geology 10.History 11.Home Science 12.Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India 13.Legal Studies 14.Environmental Science 15.Mathematics 16.Physical Education/ NCC /Yoga 17.Physics 18.Political Science 19.Psychology 20.Sociology 21. Teaching Aptitude 22. Agriculture 23. Mass Media/ Mass Communication 24.Anthropology 25.Fine Arts/ Visual Arts (Sculpture/ Painting)/Commercial Arts, 26. Performing Arts – (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Odissi/ Kathakali/Kuchipudi/ Manipuri (ii) Drama- Theatre (iii) Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion), 27. Sanskrit [For all Shastri (Shastri 3 years/ 4 years Honours) Equivalent to B.A./B.A. Honours courses i.e. Shastri in Veda, Paurohitya (Karmakand), Dharmashastra, Prachin Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Palit Jyotish, Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra, Sahitya, Puranetihas, Prakrit Bhasha, Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshika, Sankhya Yoga, Jain Darshan, Mimansa, Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Sarva Darshan, a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the Domain].
Section III: General Test: for all candidates who would like to appear in any such undergraduate programme/ programmes being offered by Universities where a General Test is being used for admission, they may choose this Section.
Since the CUET 2023 will be held for admissions in the UG courses across all central universities, you must start preparing for the exam now to get into your dream college! Career Launcher has various comprehensive programs that can help you kickstart your CUET preparation. You can explore CUET Online Coaching programs by following the link.