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CUET Programme

Central University Entrance Test

CUET Programme

CUET is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Formerly known as the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUCET), it was renamed the Central University Entrance Test by the University Grants Commission.

The exam is conducted over a window of four days in the first and second week of July, in computer-based mode, for a duration of two hours.

Exam pattern at a glance

DetailDescription
Conducting bodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Full formCentral University Entrance Test
Mode of examComputer-based test (CBT)
Medium13 languages
Test patternObjective type with multiple choice questions
Number of sectionsFour
Marking scheme1 mark for each correct answer

Points to remember

  • A candidate can choose a maximum of three languages from Sections IA and IB taken together. One of the chosen languages must be a domain-specific language.
  • In Section II, candidates can select a maximum of six subjects from the 27 available options.
  • Section III consists of the General Test.
  • Before choosing languages and subjects, refer to the requirements of the university you intend to apply to.

Exam structure

The table below sets out the number of questions in each section along with the duration.

SectionQuestionsDurationQuestion types
Section IA & IB40 of 50 questions in each language45 minutes per languageLanguage tested through reading comprehension based on factual, literary and narrative passages, covering literary aptitude and vocabulary
Section II40 of 50 questions45 minutes per domain subjectMCQs based on the NCERT Class 12 syllabus only; input text may be used
Section III60 of 75 questions60 minutesGeneral knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning (basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration and statistics taught up to Grade 8), and logical and analytical reasoning
Marking scheme. One mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

Languages offered

Section IA

Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, English, Hindi and Urdu.

Section IB

French, Spanish, German, Nepali, Persian, Italian, Arabic, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Konkani, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Santhali, Tibetan, Japanese, Russian and Chinese.

Domain-specific subjects

Candidates select up to six subjects from the following options.

Accountancy / Book Keeping
Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science / Informatics Practices
Economics / Business Economics
Engineering Graphics
Entrepreneurship
Geography / Geology
History
Home Science
Knowledge Tradition and Practices of India
Legal Studies
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physical Education / NCC / Yoga
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Teaching Aptitude
Agriculture
Mass Media / Mass Communication
Anthropology
Fine Arts / Visual Arts
Performing Arts — Dance
Drama and Theatre
Music (General)
Sanskrit
Sanskrit. For all Shastri courses — three-year or four-year honours, equivalent to B.A. or B.A. Honours, covering Veda, Paurohitya (Karmakand), Dharmashastra, Prachin Vyakarana, Navya Vyakarana, Phalit Jyotish, Siddhant Jyotish, Vastushastra, Sahitya, Puranetihas, Prakrit Bhasha, Prachin Nyaya Vaisheshik, Sankhya Yoga, Jain Darshan, Mimansa, Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita Vedanta and Sarva Darshan — a candidate may choose Sanskrit as the domain subject.

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