CUET 2022 :After much consideration, the Common Universities Entrance Test CUET has been introduced as the only measure for admissions to central and state universities. However, there is still much confusion among the students regarding CUET. To resolve the same, we have come up with this article to cater to all your queries.
Previously known as CUCET, the exam only focused on admissions to Central Universities. CUET will provide aspirants with a single-window opportunity to get admissions to any central, state or other participating universities. NTA will conduct the exam in 13 languages in 547 cities in India and 13 exam cities outside India.
DU and a few other universities have dropped their previous admission policies and are now accepting CUET scores. DU has made clear in the recent notification release what will be admission requirements of the courses offered at the university.
CUET 2022 Notification
| Registration Starts | 6 April 2022 | |
| Registration Ends | 6 May 2022 | |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified | |
| Date of Examination | First and second week of July 2022 | |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) | |
| Slot | Slot 1 | Slot 2 |
| Timing of Examination | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:45 PM |
| Duration of Examination | 195 minutes | 225 minutes |
| Entry in the Examination Centre/Hall/Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/cross-checking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. Instructions by the Invigilator(s) | 7:00 AM– 8:30 AM | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
| 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM | 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM | |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
| Test Commences | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Test Concludes | As per timing given in the Admit Card |
CUET 2022 Exam Overview
CUET is a mandatory exam to qualify for admission to the Central and State Universities. The exam date is yet to be released. However, the registrations for CUET are open. Below mentioned is the tabulated exam summary of CUET for your reference –
| Full Exam Name | Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | University Level |
| Courses Offered | Undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs |
| Central Universities | 45 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions |
| CUET Exam Centers | Around 150 |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Official website | https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ |
CUET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for CUET 2022 for the undergraduate program are:
- Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks in their +2 examination in the General category and 45% for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates should have taken up subjects in +2 depending upon the course they opt for.
However, candidates must check the required eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency before filling out the forms. Candidates can check the eligibility requirements of the specific courses on the official website of the participating university.
CUET 2022 Exam Pattern
Examination Structure – Slot 1 (Morning Session)
| Subjects | No. of questions to be attempted | Marks per question | Total marks | Duration |
| Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per language |
| Domain-Specific Subjects (Max 2 Subjects) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per subject (Max duration can be up to 90 minutes for 2 subjects) |
| Genral Test | 60 out of 75 | 5 | 300 | 60 minutes |
| One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0). |
Examination Structure – Slot 2 (Afternoon Session)
| Subjects | No. of questions to be attempted | Marks per question | Total marks | Duration |
| Language (any one of the 13 languages opted in Section IA) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per language |
| Domain-Specific Subjects (Max. 4 subjects) | 40 out of 50 | 5 | 200 | 45 minutes per subject (Max duration can go up to 3 hours minutes for 4 subjects) |
| One mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0). |
CUET 2022 Syllabus
Section IA & IB – Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different passages)–Factual, Literary and Narrative, [Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary].
As given on the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in
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
The syllabus for domain-specific subjects will be available on the NTA website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in.
CUET 2022 Application Form
Candidates can register for CUET by logging on to the official CUET website. The registrations for CUET started on 6 April 2022 and the last date to apply is 6 May 2022. Candidates must stay prepared with all the required documents while submitting their CUET application form. The registration process is as follows –
- Registration on the portal
- Filling out the application form
- Uploading of images and signature and other required documents (if any)
- Payment
Click to learn more about the CUET Registration 2022 Process.
CUET 2022 Application Fee
Candidates can make payment of CUET Application fee by debit/credit card/net banking or Challan of SBI any branch. Also, candidates can pay the fee online or offline. In the below-mentioned table, category-wise CUET 2022 Application fee is provided –
- General/OBC – Rs 800 for payments through Netbanking/Debit/Credit card and Rs 850 for payments through Challan (including Bank fee)
- SC/ST – Rs 350 for payments through Netbanking/Debit/Credit card and Rs 400 for payments through Challan (including Bank fee)
- PwD – Exempted form Application fee
CUET Preparation Strategy
- Make sure that you have thoroughly understood the syllabus and the exam pattern.
- Based on the syllabus and your understanding, make a study plan. A study plan will help you focus on the important areas and fix a timeline.
- After completing half of the syllabus, you can give mocks to analyse your performance. It can help you recognise the areas you need to work on.
- Once you have attempted mocks and completed all of your syllabi, move to Sample Papers. CUET sample papers will give you an exact idea about the CUET exam, like its difficulty level, types of questions and important topics.
- In the last days, focus on solving samples and mocks, building your concepts and strengthening your preparation.
CUET 2022 Admit Card
Candidates can start their CUET admit cards 10-15 days before the CUET 2022 exam date. The Admit Card will contain the exam centre address, timings, application number, and course. If the candidate finds any error in the CUET admit card, they must report to the exam conducting authority in the initial days of admit card release. Also, candidates must carry CUET Admit Card and a photo-identity card for verification at the exam centre.
CUET 2022 Answer Key
Once the exam has been successfully conducted, the exam conducting authority will release the CUET answer key. It is expected that the provisional answer key will be released in July 2022. Once the answer key is released, test-takers can then analyse their performance and calculate their CUET 2022 scores. If any candidate finds any error in the answer key, they can contest by providing supporting documents in the stipulated time. After taking valid considerations, the final CUET answer key will be released.
CUET 2022 Result
Check their CUET results within a month after the exam has been successfully conducted. Must log in on the official CUET website using the login credentials generated at registration to check the results. You can then the scorecard, which will contain the score and the qualifying status of the candidate. Based on the marks scored by the candidates, the CUET 2022 merit list will be prepared.
How to check CUET 2022 Results?
- Visit the official CUET website – https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
- Click on the “CUET 2022 Scorecard” in the latest news section.
- Upon clicking, a new login window will open.
- Enter your roll number and date of birth and click on the login tab.
- Your result will appear on the screen. You can get the scorecard and save it for future use.
CUET 2022 Cut Off
CUET cut-off will be released along with the CUET result a month after the exam has been conducted. Based on the cut-off scores, candidates will be called for the counselling process conducted at the participating universities. The cut-off is determined based on different factors like –
- Number of applicants
- Exam difficulty level
- Previous year cut-off trends
- Number of seats
CUET cut-off might vary from college to college and depending on programs.
CUET 2022 Counselling
After the release of the CUET result, each of the participating universities will begin the Counselling process. Candidates can register for the counselling by visiting the official website of the participating university and selecting the desired program at the given time. During the counselling process, candidates must carry all valid and required documents for verification. After the CUET 2022 Counselling, the admission lists for CUET 2022 will be provided based on the selections made by the candidates.
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