15 May 2024 onwards
Please be in touch with the NTA website for the exact dates/any
updates in this regard

i. 40 out of 50 questions are to be attempted in all subjects including
languages. The duration of the test will be of 45 minutes duration.

ii. Except in subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer
Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics / Applied
Mathematics and General Test, the duration of the test will be 60
minutes.

In the past, candidates had this grievance that though they scored 99% in Class 12, they could not get admission in the Universities of their choice. This was basically because of varied typology of questions and scoring pattern across different Boards in the country. These things will now get standardized with the introduction of CUET (UG) – 2024. The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2024 will be objective type comprising Multiple Choice Questions and hence evaluation will be objective. In this manner, subjectivity in evaluation of the descriptive type of papers in the traditional Class 12 exams of different Boards will not handicap the candidates in getting admission to the University of their choice.

The syllabus for the subject/domain tests of CUET (UG) – 2024 will be based on Class 12 so that there is no pressure on the candidates to prepare for both the exams. The effort that would be required to do well at CUET (UG) – 2024 will also help candidates to prepare well for their Board Examinations. Thereby, it would strengthen their learning.

Yes, foreign candidates, NRI, OCI candidates can also apply for CUET (UG) – 2024 and they can also appear in any of the cities outside India However, for eligibility to any particular course, NRI/OCI and Foreign candidates are advised to visit the website of the concerned University / Institution / Organization where the admission is being sought.

Please refer to the NTA website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ for the complete list of participating Institutions.

CUET (UG) – 2024 stands for Common University Entrance Test (UG) – 2024.CUET (UG) – 2024 provides a single window opportunity to students to seek admission in any of the Central Universities (CUs), and other participating universities (State Universities, Autonomous Institution, Private University, deemed University) across the country, for the academic session 2024-25. CUET (UG) – 2024 provides a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those
from rural and other remote areas and help establish better connect with the Universities. It is a single entrance test for admission to Central Universities and other participating universities (State Universities, Autonomous Institution, Private University, deemed University) which will be admitting the candidates to their UG courses for the academic year 2024-25 based on the NTA Score secured by them in this test

The Common University Entrance Test CUET (UG) – 2024 will be helpful to a student in the following ways: –
i. In the past, students used to be under stress to secure more than 95% marks in Class 12 Board Examination to get admission in the University of their Choice. With the introduction of CUET (UG) – 2024, the stress on them for securing very high marks in the one and only Board Examination stands reduced.
ii. Marks given by different Boards vary widely because of the typology of questions and the scoring pattern. These things will now be Standardised under CUET (UG) – 2024.
iii. The question paper pattern in CUET (UG) – 2024 will be objective type comprising Multiple Choice Questions and hence evaluation will be objective. In this manner, subjectivity in evaluation of the descriptive type of papers in the traditional Class 12 exams of different Boards will not handicap the candidates in getting admission to the University of their Choice.
vi. CUET (UG) – 2024 will be held in the Hybrid Mode (Computer-Based Test/Pen & Paper) where result processing will be done through technology with no human intervention.